A relative has 1 of them . With the older DB 996 engine.i Only worked it twice , for possibly an hour altogether . I thought it lovely to dig with . Engine slow to start , maybe just that one ? Its 2 wd , and front axle a weak spot , especially if owner doesent know what a grease gun is for …..
A lot of castings in the back acter . If cracked/welded , run away . Torque can fail , as can anything , but its often just a spring that breaks.
DB engine up to 88 . Cummins engine after that .
A local ready mix supplier had one for a while , maybe 10 years ago now , reckoned that they were far ahead of a 3 CX. another man I know has one for 20 + years . Loves it.
I don't know anything about parts .