Lot · Town of Pembroke Hwy-NY #47996
1998 Samsung SE170 Wheel Excavator
Bidding ends July 30, 2026
Description
Fleet # -
Year - 1998
Make - Samsung
Model - SE170
Body Style - Wheel Excavator
VIN/SN - 980130B
Odometer Numbers -
Hours - 5918
Engine Make/Model - Cummins B5.9-C
Cyl - 4
Fuel Type - Diesel
Transmission Name - Uses a variable displacement axial piston motor. This provides smooth, shift-on-the-fly transitions and continuous torque to all wheels (AWD), making it highly maneuverable on rough jobsites
Transmission Type - Hydrostatic
Single Axle/Dual Axle - Dual axle/Dual wheel
Tire Size/Type - 10.00R20
Tire Condition - Fair
Plow Size - 5
Dump Box Size -
Drivetrain -
GVWR - Base Model Weight: 38,960 LBS
Does the unit operate? - Yes
Does the vehicle start? - Yes
Are keys available? - Yes
Ownership Information - Bill of Sale Only (No Title)
Mechanical Condition - Fair
Mechanical Notes - Fleet maintained, with regular maintenance.
Body Condition - Fair
Body Notes - This Excavator is solid with average rust and wear. This unit also had its A/C redone in 22' currently the electric doors are not functional. This unit has an 8' back leveling/backfilling Stabilizer blade, and 3 x 3 front pads, and a 5' ditching bucket/hydraulic thumb. View images.
Interior Condition - Fair
Misc Info - Comes as shown in photos.
The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:
- The Core Engine: Powering this unit is a highly reliable Cummins B5.9-C engine. While the generic B5.9 series is famously known as a 6-cylinder engine in automotive builds, its industrial equipment configurations (especially 4-cylinder subsets or variations like the B3.9/B5.9 families) were tailored for heavy-duty torque. In this application, it delivers roughly 143 to 145 horsepower.
- Hydrostatic Drive & AWD: The hydrostatic transmission uses a variable displacement axial piston motor. This provides smooth, shift-on-the-fly transitions and continuous torque to all wheels (AWD), making it highly maneuverable on rough jobsites compared to standard mechanical drivetrains.
- Tire Configuration: It is equipped with 10.00R20 dual wheels on tandem axles. The dual-wheel setup provides high flotation and excellent stability when digging over the side without deploying stabilizers.
- Roadability: Because it is wheeled rather than tracked, it can travel between local jobsites on asphalt without damaging the pavement or requiring a trailer.
- 5-Foot Ditching Bucket: This wider-than-average bucket is optimized for bulk material handling, cleaning out ditches, grading slopes, and landscaping rather than heavy rock digging.
- 8-Foot Stabilizer Blade: Located on the undercarriage, this blade serves a dual purpose. It acts as a leveling/backfilling blade and anchors the excavator flush to the ground to completely eliminate "bounce" while digging.
- Operating Weight: Depending on how the counterweights and fluid levels are configured with this specific blade setup, the machine has a solid operating footprint of roughly 36,970 to 40,780 lbs (16.8 to 18.5 metric tons).
- Digging Reach: It features a maximum digging reach of approximately 29 to 31 feet (8.9 to 9.4 meters), allowing the operator to clear out wide highway ditches from a single stationary position.
Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.
