Back

Equipment Prior to Use on Site

Use this checklist for the early detection of potential equipment issues, prevent breakdowns and downtime and increase the lifetime of your equipment.
MaintainX
07/16/2022

Equipment Prior to Use on Site

Use this checklist for the early detection of potential equipment issues, prevent breakdowns and downtime and increase the lifetime of your equipment.

    Inspection Date:

    Time:

    Equipment Type:

    Unit #:

    Vendor:

    What to Inspect and Look for:

    Backup lights and alarm

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Blade/Boom/Ripper condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Brake condition (dynamic service, park, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Brake fluid

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cab, mirrors, seat belt and glass

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cooling system fluid

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Coupling devices and connectors

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Engine oil

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exhaust system

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fall protection (lanyards/harnesses)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire extinguisher condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Frame, ladder(s) and walkway

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Guardrails/ Outriggers/Brakes

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ground engaging attachments

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hand grabs and steps

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Horn and gauges

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hose condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hydraulic oil

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lights

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Oil leak/lube

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    OTHER

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Personal Protective Equipment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Power cable and/or hoist cable (s)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ROPS

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Safety Decals

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Seatbelts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Steering (standard and emergency)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Tires or tracks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Transmission fluid

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Turn signals

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Wheels/ Tires

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Windshield wipers and fluid

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

Please note that any procedure, checklist, or other document available in the MaintainX Procedure Hub is provided for general education and information only and does not constitute legal, medical, or financial advice. MaintainX makes the materials available AS IS and AS PROVIDED, without warranties of any kind. By downloading or using any such materials, you assume the risk that they may not be appropriate for your specific situation and agree that you are solely responsible for any such use, including compliance with applicable law and with meeting any conditions of product warranties.