Mini Excavator Daily Inspection Form
Date: ______________________________________
Operator Name: ______________________________________
Employee Number:
Unit Number : ______________________________________
Job #: ______________________________________
Hours on Machine: ______________________________________
1. Visual Inspection for Wear and Damage
Component Condition Comments
Bucket ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Stick ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Bucket Cylinder & Linkage ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Boom Cylinders ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Undercarriage ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Car Body/Exterior Frame ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Handholds and Steps ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Seat Belt ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
2. Fluid and Oil Levels
Fluid/Oil Level Comments
Fuel ☐ Full ☐ Refill Needed
Engine Coolant ☐ Full ☐ Refill Needed
Hydraulic Oil ☐ Full ☐ Refill Needed
3. Air Filter Condition
Component Condition Comments
Air Filter ☐ Clean ☐ Needs Replacement
4. Leak Inspection
Component Leaks? Comments
Boom Cylinders ☐ Yes ☐ No
Hydraulic Oil Tank ☐ Yes ☐ No
Radiator ☐ Yes ☐ No
Fuel Tank ☐ Yes ☐ No
Bucket Cylinder ☐ Yes ☐ No
Underneath the Excavator ☐ Yes ☐ No
5. Safety Equipment
Component Condition Comments
Fire Extinguisher ☐ Charged ☐ Needs Service
6. Engine Compartment Inspection
Component Condition Comments
Belts and Hoses ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Engine Compartment Cleanliness ☐ Clean ☐ Needs Cleaning
Swing Gear ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
7. Gauges, Controls, and Interior Components
Component Condition Comments
Seat Belts ☐ OK ☐ Needs Repair
Gauges & Indicators ☐ Working ☐ Needs Repair
Horn ☐ Working ☐ Needs Repair
Brakes ☐ Working ☐ Needs Repair
Steering Wheel ☐ Working ☐ Needs Repair
8. Light and Fuel-Water Separator Inspection
Component Condition Comments
Light Coverings & Bulbs ☐ OK ☐ Needs Replacement
Fuel-Water Separator ☐ OK ☐ Needs Maintenance
Operator Safety and Site Awareness Checklist
Job Site Conditions Reviewed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Safety Gear Worn (Goggles, Boots, Hard Hat, Gloves)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Machine Load Limit Not Exceeded? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Engine Running Smoothly (No Excessive Exhaust/Noise)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Aware of Surroundings (Workers, Bystanders, Obstacles)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Slope Navigation in Vertical Orientation? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
Operator’s Signature: _____________________
Supervisor’s Signature (if applicable): _____________________
