Used Heavy Equipment is Great for Temporary Projects
I ran across an article today from last year about the rescue of a fawn up in Washington state, and it dawned on me that purchasing used heavy equipment is a much better solution to temporary and short timeline projects (or in this case mission).
What does your circumstance call for? A used forklift, or maybe used hydraulic tools? Before you think it cannot be found look online first, and if you still do not find your equipment contact us at Heavy Hog. We have someone on the road looking for that hard-to-find machinery and we can add your request to the list if don’t already have a lead for you.
In the case of the fawn, the firefighters used a hydraulic ram and splitter to move the heavy rocks.
Staying on Top of Heavy Construction Equipment News and Trends
The used heavy equipment market follows right behind the news heavy equipment so it’s important to stay on top of the news and trends, especially if you’re looking to buy something in the future. If you are thinking of buying used checking out the consumer reports and trends of the manufacturer or type of equipment will help you pinpoint what worked best in the field.
The top resources for keeping your finger on the pulse is:
- Get email alerts and heavy duty equipment school newsletters
- Participate in associations for heavy construction machinery
- Subscribe to magazines for heavy construction equipment management
Heavy Hog Is Coming To See You
We will be cranking it up a notch this year by putting a representative on the road to go search out the best deals on used heavy equipment and get those listings on the site. We know that our visitors are looking for quality, so instead of sitting
back and only watching great matches being made on our site we are going to supplement the process with a person in the field scouring the US.
Do you have a yard of quality used equipment you are looking to sell? Give us a call and we can add your location to the road trip, we want to get to know our vendors face-to-face as much as possible to see how we can best support you. If you are a vendor with a large inventory to put online we will help you make that process painless and start bringing those buyers in the door.
Are you looking to buy used equipment? Let us know where you are and what you are looking for, as we are out there searching for the best available we can let you know if we find what you need. We want you to have the best selection and come back every time you need more used heavy equipment, what better way to do that than have what you need?
Heavy Equipment Replacement Parts – Buy Used
Keeping down the cost of maintenance on your heavy equipment can be crucial, buying used heavy equipment parts may be your answer. As old equipment wears out some of the parts have made it through the lifecycle with minimal wear, making it a perfect part to sell used. Unfortunately some equipment just has manufacturing issues and end up being a better solution to just sell the parts off individually and salvage as much as possible.
You can find these deals on Heavy Hog, but like with all used equipment and parts we urge you to do your due diligence and inspect the inventory before making a purchase. You get the opportunity to work directly with the seller so you can ask all the questions you want and take a look before you make a deal.
How Do Used Trailers Stack Up Against New Ones?
Basically it all depends on the original construction of the trailer to determine if it will still be a quality trailer used. For example a dump trailer is probably pretty safe bet it still has a lot of life in it (depending on age and use of course). Smaller hauling trailers are more likely
to have lower quality construction, so take the time to really inspect.
The fact that you can typically get a used trailer for about half the cost of new makes it worth the time to find the right one. A few things to inspect when buying a used trailer:
Check the trailer floor for stability and make sure it is not rotting or rusting
Check tires for wear, uneven wear, dry rot, or bulges
Check the hitch, making sure that it latches and unlatches properly
Then of course all the usual stuff, how old is it and what has it been used for to get a feel for how the trailer has been treated. A new trailer will be shiny and clean, you will know it’s background of course because you are the first owner. Buying a new trailer does not guarantee you won’t have any problems, but it does lessen the risk. With due diligence and a great selection of used trailers to go through you will no doubt find a much better deal buying used over new.
Used Machinery Equipment Available
New isn’t always an option for some projects, and even if it is saving thousands in a well funded project on used machinery equipment instead is still a smart move. Our experience is if you are buying a piece of equipment for a short term project it is usually best to buy used, save money and be able to put it back on the market without losing your shirt. .It’s like automobiles to some extent, when you buy it new and haul the machinery off the lot the value drops considerably because the buyer no longer knows how it’s been treated, how many hours are really on it and so on.
Buying used machinery and then selling it used levels that value drop AND gives you the machinery you need in the process.
How to Buy Used Heavy Equipment
Finding the right used heavy equipment is one thing, to buy it is another. Who do you trust? Have you just gone down the path to buy the perfect piece of equipment only to find out there was a commission fee or maybe even a finder’s fee that they want you to pay?
Personally I don’t understand why used heavy equipment has fallen prey to such expense, as the buyer here a couple tips to help you save the most time and hassle in your purchasing journey.
If you are buying through a website make sure you read all of the fine print (as a reminder Heavy Hog does not have any fine print since we do not have any buyer fees). Any additional fees or commissions will be disclosed there.
Before you agree to see the equipment get a solid verbal understanding of the running condition, what types of projects the equipment was used in as well as the working environment. It is possible that a machine with the same amount of working hours that was used in a hot, salty may not be in as good as condition as one in a more arid climate
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