It’s not uncommon for Irish farmers to own an excavator solely for their own use. Such machines allow farmers to carry out their own work at their own pace, with the possibility of saving a few pound versus hiring in a plant hire contractor.

However, buying a cheap used excavator with the aim of saving money may end up being the most expensive option in the long run.

In this week’s machinery video, we caught up with Padraig Gaynor from Pat Gaynor and Sons Plant Sales in Co Roscommon. Padraig offers some tips and advice on what to watch out for before you commit to buying a used excavator. For more, check out the in-depth guide in this week’s paper.