How do you prove ownership of heavy equipment?

If you are buying from a private seller, ask the seller to provide the original sales invoice for the equipment and check that the name on the sales invoice matches the seller’s name. Another way to check ownership of used equipment is to ask or look for the item’s serial number or PIN (Product Identification Number).

Is there a title for a backhoe?

Tractors and yellow iron type equipment (backhoes, excavators, etc…) don’t have titles. If you are buying it from a dealer, the dealer will do the necessary lien search to make sure the tractor isn’t stolen.

Does heavy equipment have VIN numbers?

numbers on construction equipment. Every attempt has been made to ensure its accuracy. Note: in this publication, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) has the same meaning as PIN (Product Identification Number). All others have VIN plate on left side of machine above base of cylinder arm.

What is an excavator machine called?

Excavators are also called diggers, JCBs (a proprietary name, in an example of a generic trademark), mechanical shovels, or 360-degree excavators (sometimes abbreviated simply to “360”). Tracked excavators are sometimes called “trackhoes” by analogy to the backhoe.

How big of an excavator do I need to pull stumps?

A 315 Cat or 160 size excavator would work good for what you want to do. If you were going to be clearing good-sized hardwood stumps you would want a 200 size machine.

Can an excavator remove stumps?

An excavator can remove stumps if you dig a trench around the stump, cut away the roots, and push it out with the excavator. You can either remove the stump by lifting it with the scoop or pushing it out. Both methods require a top-notch excavator if you’re dealing with stumps wider than 16 inches.

What jobs can you do with a mini excavator?

How to Use a Mini Excavator

Plowing snow.
Digging holes.
Making small trenches.
Demolishing small structures.
Repairing sewer lines.
Landscaping work.
Digging swimming pools or garden ponds.
Plowing snow.