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Inspection Checklist Examples by Equipment Category

Use these checklists as starting points when setting up inspection templates in Quipli. Each category includes recommended pass/fail checklist items and photo angles based on industry best practices.

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Earth Moving

Checklist Items

  1. Engine oil level OK

  2. Hydraulic fluid level OK

  3. Coolant level OK

  4. No fluid leaks

  5. Tracks/tires — no excessive wear

  6. Bucket/blade — no cracks or missing teeth

  7. Boom pins — no play or missing hardware

  8. Cab glass and mirrors intact

  9. Lights and horn functional

  10. Safety decals present

Photo Angles

  1. Front

  2. Rear

  3. Left side

  4. Right side

  5. Undercarriage/tracks

  6. Bucket/blade close-up

  7. Engine compartment

  8. Cab interior

  9. Hydraulic hoses

  10. Hours meter


Lifts

Checklist Items

  1. Engine/battery level OK

  2. Hydraulic fluid level OK

  3. Boom/scissor arms — no damage

  4. Platform guardrails secure

  5. Emergency lowering functional

  6. Tires in good condition

  7. Controls operational

  8. Harness anchor points present

  9. Load capacity placard visible

  10. No fluid leaks

Photo Angles

  1. Front

  2. Rear

  3. Left side

  4. Right side

  5. Platform/basket interior

  6. Guardrails close-up

  7. Control panel

  8. Boom extended

  9. Tires/outriggers

  10. Hours/charge meter


Portable Lighting

Checklist Items

  1. All bulbs/LEDs functional

  2. Lens covers intact

  3. Cords — no fraying or damage

  4. Power source operational

  5. Fuel level OK (if generator)

  6. Mast extends and locks

  7. Base/stand stable

  8. Power switch functional

  9. Weatherproofing seals intact

  10. GFCI protection functional

Photo Angles

  1. Front with lights on

  2. Rear

  3. Full mast extended

  4. Base/stand close-up

  5. Cord and plug

  6. Control panel/switch

  7. Lens/fixture close-up

  8. Generator/battery compartment

  9. Folded/transport position

  10. Hours/fuel meter


General Tools

Checklist Items

  1. Powers on/engages properly

  2. Blade/bit in good condition

  3. Guards present and functional

  4. Trigger/switch operates smoothly

  5. Cord/hose — no damage

  6. Chuck/collet secure, no wobble

  7. Handle and grip intact

  8. Dust port clear and attached

  9. Accessory kit complete

  10. Carrying case intact

Photo Angles

  1. Front

  2. Rear

  3. Left side

  4. Right side

  5. Blade/bit close-up

  6. Guard/safety cover

  7. Cord or hose

  8. Handle and trigger

  9. Accessory kit laid out

  10. Carrying case


Attachments

Checklist Items

  1. Mounting plate — no cracks or wear

  2. Pins and clips present and secure

  3. Cutting edges — no excessive wear

  4. Hydraulic quick-connects undamaged

  5. Hoses — no cracks or leaks

  6. Welds — no visible cracks

  7. Moving parts lubricated

  8. Capacity placard present

  9. Safety decals present

  10. Frame — no bent or cracked components

Photo Angles

  1. Front face

  2. Rear/mounting side

  3. Left side

  4. Right side

  5. Coupler/mounting plate close-up

  6. Cutting edges or teeth

  7. Hydraulic hoses and couplers

  8. Serial number plate

  9. Weld points

  10. Attachment mounted on machine


Lawn & Garden

Checklist Items

  1. Engine oil level OK

  2. Fuel level OK, no leaks

  3. Air filter clean

  4. Blade(s) sharp, no cracks

  5. Deck — no cracks or major dents

  6. Drive belt intact

  7. Wheels/tires inflated and secure

  8. Controls operate smoothly

  9. Kill switch functional

  10. Grass bag/collection system intact

Photo Angles

  1. Front

  2. Rear

  3. Left side

  4. Right side

  5. Blade(s) underside

  6. Engine compartment

  7. Drive belt

  8. Control handles

  9. Grass bag/collection system

  10. Hours meter


Trailers

Checklist Items

  1. Tires — proper inflation, no damage

  2. Brake, tail, and turn lights functional

  3. Coupler latch locks securely

  4. Safety chains present and intact

  5. Trailer brakes functional (if equipped)

  6. Ramp/gate hinges and latches OK

  7. Deck — no rot, cracks, or loose boards

  8. Tie-down rings secure and present

  9. Tongue jack operational

  10. VIN plate visible

Photo Angles

  1. Front (tongue/coupler)

  2. Rear (gate/ramp)

  3. Left side

  4. Right side

  5. Deck surface

  6. Coupler close-up

  7. Lights and wiring harness

  8. Tires close-up

  9. Safety chains

  10. Ramps/gate deployed

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