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I’m looking at a Warner Swasey hopto excavator that I’m consider buying. [attachment=60900]8208E7DF-E063-4A6B-A470-19DCAEF80703.jpeg[/attachment] I think it’s from the mid 60s and I was wondering if anybody had any opinions or pointers to part sources in particular for parts that would be unique to this excavator. hydraulic controls motors and such. the machine I’m looking at is functional but I suspect maintenance will be required. the engine is a Detroit diesel so I’m not so worried about parts for that.
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Sat, Oct 24, 2020 11:37 PM

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Hi, Djmayer.
Back in their day, they were pretty popular amongst pipeliners for excavating trench for pipe. All the reports I have heard seemed to indicate that they were a powerful and robust brand of machines. They also made wheeled excavators and truck mounted Gradall-style units.

Here izza link to an e-bay search page that may have some useful information, parts books, etc..

https://www.ebay.com/b/Warner-Swasey-Heavy-Equipment-Parts-Accessories-for-Excavator/41489/bn_119310210

Just my 0.02.

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Hi, Djmayer.
Back in their day, they were pretty popular amongst pipeliners for excavating trench for pipe. All the reports I have heard seemed to indicate that they were a powerful and robust brand of machines. They also made wheeled excavators and truck mounted Gradall-style units.

Here izza link to an e-bay search page that may have some useful information, parts books, etc..

https://www.ebay.com/b/Warner-Swasey-Heavy-Equipment-Parts-Accessories-for-Excavator/41489/bn_119310210

Just my 0.02.

Lol, the ole "hop to it!" Good machines, if you can, over the Detroit music, listen to the pumps for howling, growling or whining. Check for cracks, etc.

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Sun, Oct 25, 2020 2:14 AM

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Lol, the ole "hop to it!" Good machines, if you can, over the Detroit music, listen to the pumps for howling, growling or whining. Check for cracks, etc.

Hi, Djmayer.
ROME K/G has given a good suggestion in his post. The only thing I would add to it is to be sure that the hydraulic fluid level is high enough that the pumps are not starving for something to pump 'cos that will make them whine and howl too.

Just my 0.02.

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Sun, Oct 25, 2020 4:25 AM

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Hi, Djmayer.
ROME K/G has given a good suggestion in his post. The only thing I would add to it is to be sure that the hydraulic fluid level is high enough that the pumps are not starving for something to pump 'cos that will make them whine and howl too.

Just my 0.02.

Well for good or bad it’s mine now

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