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Dead and seized tracked machines
Locked tracks, a seized engine, a tree growing through the canopy. None of that stops us from buying it and getting it out.
Machine report
Tell us what's sitting there
or call 236-239-0420
How we get it out
Dead machines, step by step
Before
Photos and a plan
We look at the ground, the track position and anything in the way.
Prep
Clear the path
Brush and debris in front of the tracks are cleared.
Load
Winch it on
The machine is pulled onto a tilt deck or lowbed, tracks skidding if they won't turn.
Secure
Chain it down
Booms, buckets and blades are lowered and chained for the road.
Why machines die
Common reasons
- Water in the cylinders through an open stack
- Fuel gone bad after years of sitting
- Dead batteries and chewed wiring
- Failed pumps or final drives
Selling a machine that won't run
A dead machine is worth less than a running one, but often more than people think.
Don't fix it first
Repairs rarely pay off on a machine being sold as is. Batteries, fuel and a mechanic's call-out add up.
Locked tracks
Tracks that won't turn get dragged onto the deck. It's slower but routine.
Brakes
Many machines lock their brakes when there's no power. That's expected.
Booms and buckets up
A boom or bucket stuck in the air needs to be lowered or blocked before hauling.
Leaks
Machines that have sat for years often leak. We bring absorbent and contain what we can.
Parts value
Even a seized machine usually has engines, pumps or final drives worth recovering.
Machines sunk into the ground
A machine parked on grass for years settles in. Once the ground is dry, it can usually be pulled free without tearing up the yard.
Machines grown in
Brush, blackberries and small trees around a machine are common. We clear what's in the way of the winch line.
Missing parts
Dead machines are often picked over. Missing batteries, starters or hoses don't matter, but tell us about anything major.
Photos that help
One photo of the whole machine, one of the ground in front of it and one showing the path out to where a truck can park.
Straight answers
Questions we get
Will you buy it if it hasn't run in 20 years?
Yes. Age isn't a problem.
Do I need the keys?
No. We need proof it's yours.
Will loading tear up my yard?
We try hard not to. On soft ground we wait for a dry day.
Machine stuck in place?
Send a photo of where it sits. We'll plan the pull.