Our Certified Used program is the quickest path to a quality used machine with warranty.
John Deere Certified Used gives you something rare in the used equipment market — peace of mind. No one else offers a low-hour machine that has passed our strict 100-plus-point inspection.
And your local John Deere dealer can offer up to a one-year, unlimited-hour powertrain and hydraulics warranty.*
For the best used equipment value in the industry, seek out John Deere Certified Used equipment.
*90-day powertrain warranty standard. Longer terms available on eligible machines.
Key safety items:
- ROPS/cab structure
- Neutral start and pilot shutoff circuits
- Park and service brakes
- Steering functions and components
- Seat and seat belt
- Guards and shields
- Light and mirrors
- Decals and alarms
- Safety PIPs complete
Fluid analysis:
- Engine
- Transmission
- Hydraulic
- Differentials or finals
Performance checks:
- Check machine cycle times to factory specifications
- Perform hydraulic and torque converter stall tests
- Wheel bolt or track torque specs
- Performance PIPs complete
Engine:
- Startup
- Speed settings
- Oil pressures
- Fuel system
- Exhaust system
- Cooling system:
- Coolant quality
- Coolant pump
- Radiator and oil cooler
- Lines and hoses
- Charging system
- Leaks (fuel, oil, coolant, and gaskets)
- Abnormal noises or blow-by
Transmission:
- FNR operation
- Shifting linkage
- Clutch/torque converter
- High/low function
- Track pump/motor phase (hydrostat)
- Gear mesh
- Engine/transmission pull-down test
Differentials — final drives:
- Drivelines/U-joint
- Oscillation joints
- Differential lock/limited slip check
- Front-wheel-drive operation
- Steering clutch/brake operation
Hydraulics:
- Pump performance —cycle times, pressures, and temperature
- Pump noise
- Cylinder condition
- Control valves and relief valves
- Hoses and lines
- Return to dig
- Propel and steering
- Auxiliary systems
Frame and chassis:
- Engine and mainframes
- Pin and bushing joints
- Axles and tie rods
- Articulation joints
- Booms, arms, and linkage
- Dozer and C frames
- Circle frame
- Grapple frame
Undercarriage/tires/rims:
- Remaining undercarriage wear life or tread wear
- Track frame
- Track suspension
Ground-engaging tools:
- Bucket/blade condition
- Wear-item condition
