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Ditto with Salesmasters comment. Just knowing the original owner of the machine will probably confirm the hours are more than shown- our Hyster dealer has helped me often on a considered purchase. Occasionally you see a quirk though. I purchased a 2000 model H120XM a couple of years back (Perkins diesel) that hit our local Craigslist. Rental specs, and 850 true hours! It still had the original seat, SP tires and even the light bulbs!! The truck was not hurt other than having to reseal most of the hydraulic cylinders from hardened seals that had been unused for a few years. A large camper outlet had purchased it new to unload inventory as it arrived. A couple of other thoughts...Why so many hydraulic lines replaced? Did they get damaged during operation? Also, you have a Fortis model, so it is defiantly EEC and would have history stored. My biggest concern is the oil leak and the fact that your service company is willing to lose you as a customer to avoid making the leak repair. You didn't say, but you probably have an LP unit and that means a GM 4.3. These guys can be very challenging when trying to isolate an engine oil leak. There are several variations. The common leaks are the front crankshaft seal- requiring a new composite front cover, the oil pan "gasket" and the rear engine seal. It's usually better to address all three if you commit to pulling the engine to replace the suspected leaking rear seal.
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  • By Forkliftt
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  • Louisiana, United States
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