Ritchie Bros. Houston · Private Yards · Dealer Lots
Pre-buy equipment inspection & haul
Before you wire $60,000+ on an auction excavator, dozer, or truck in the Houston area - or right after the gavel drops - have Rich’s team check blow-by, hydraulic cycle drift, undercarriage life, and active codes, then lowboy it straight to your job site or our Magnolia shop for make-ready service.
Rich Myers · OwnerDealer & Mechanic Eyes · (281) 330-9155
What we check on an auction or private machine
Cold start, blow-by & aftertreatmentCrank speed, smoke color, crankcase breather pressure, and active/stored engine & DEF/DPF fault codes.
Hydraulic pump stall & cylinder driftBoom/stick lift under load, swing bearing play, swivel joint leaks, and auxiliary circuit pressure.
Undercarriage, pins & structural weldsTrack link height, bushing turns, sprocket teeth, final drive gear oil check, and boom/frame crack inspection.
Auction pickup + make-ready PMIf you buy it, we can haul it off the auction lot, change every filter and fluid in our Magnolia shop, rig a thumb if needed, and deliver it job-ready.