Run Excavator / Backhoe Pre-Op — Free

Machine Identification & Readiness

Equipment ID, model, and hour meter recorded

Record the unit identifier, model, and current hour meter reading.

Pre-op inspection performed before start-up and use critical (required)

Verify the inspection is completed before the machine is operated.

Yes No N/A

Operator has valid authorization and is familiar with controls critical (required)

Confirm the operator is authorized and trained for this equipment.

Yes No N/A

No active lockout-tagout or out-of-service tag present critical (required)

Verify the machine is not tagged out and is cleared for operation.

Yes No N/A

Undercarriage & Walk-Around

Tracks, rollers, idlers, or tires free of visible damage and abnormal wear critical (required)

Check for cuts, cracks, missing lugs, excessive wear, or other visible defects.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Undercarriage free of excessive debris, mud buildup, or obstructions

Confirm buildup is not affecting travel, cooling, or access points.

Yes No N/A

No visible hydraulic, fuel, coolant, or engine oil leaks critical (required)

Inspect the ground and machine surfaces for active leaks or wet spots.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Steps, handrails, access points, and non-slip surfaces secure and clean

Verify safe access to the cab and service points.

Yes No N/A

Counterweight, frame, and covers free of cracks, missing fasteners, or impact damage critical (required)

Check for structural damage or missing guards/covers.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Boom, Arm, Bucket & Attachments

Boom, arm, and bucket free of cracks, bends, or visible structural damage critical (required)

Inspect welds, plates, and major members for deformation or cracking.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Pins, bushings, retainers, and couplers secure and properly seated critical (required)

Verify all pins and retainers are present and not visibly loose or missing.

Yes No N/A

Bucket teeth, cutting edge, and wear parts serviceable

Check for excessive wear, missing teeth, or damaged cutting edges.

Yes No N/A

Quick coupler, if equipped, locked and secured critical (required)

Confirm the attachment locking mechanism is fully engaged and visually secure.

Yes No N/A

Hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and fittings on boom/arm/bucket free of damage or leaks critical (required)

Inspect for abrasion, bulging, exposed reinforcement, or active leakage.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Controls, Safety Devices & Hydraulics

Start-up indicators and warning lights function normally critical (required)

Confirm the machine displays no unresolved warning or fault indicators at start-up.

Yes No N/A

Service brake, parking brake, and travel controls respond properly critical (required)

Test control response in a safe area per manufacturer procedure.

Yes No N/A

Steering, swing, boom, arm, bucket, and auxiliary controls operate smoothly critical (required)

Check for abnormal delay, sticking, drift, or unintended movement.

Yes No N/A

Horn, backup alarm, and other audible warning devices function critical (required)

Verify warning devices are audible and operational.

Yes No N/A

Cab controls, pedals, and joysticks free of contamination and obstruction

Confirm controls are clean, unobstructed, and not affected by loose objects.

Yes No N/A

Operator Visibility, Cab & Documentation

Windshield, mirrors, and camera systems clean and unobstructed critical (required)

Verify visibility aids are clean, intact, and positioned for safe operation.

Yes No N/A

Cab windows, doors, and latches secure and functional

Check that glazing is intact and doors/latches close and secure properly.

Yes No N/A

Seat belt present and in serviceable condition critical (required)

Inspect the seat belt webbing, latch, and retractor for visible damage.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies documented and machine removed from service if required critical (required)

Record any non-conformance, notify supervision, and tag out the machine when a critical item fails.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Excavator / Backhoe Pre-Op

Machine Identification & Readiness

Undercarriage & Walk-Around

Boom, Arm, Bucket & Attachments

Controls, Safety Devices & Hydraulics

Operator Visibility, Cab & Documentation

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