buying guide

TIP #1 MAKE SURE THE EQUIPMENT WORKS THE WAY IT SHOULD

It is advisable to take time in inspecting the used heavy equipment in all of its areas. Used heavy machinery might be a solution for your business as long as you make sure the used equipment works as it should. Of course, it is used, and used machinery is typically refurbished and has technical appraisals. Even if the used machinery looks fine or it is a famous you should try to test it before you buy it. 

Try to test every aspect of its intended functionality to make sure that it will perform the tasks it was intended for. If you cannot do it, then hire a well-qualified operator to run the machine through its paces and report the results back to you, believe me, you will not be sorry for paying that extra money to have a professional operator check out the machine for you. Always try to test the used machinery or have someone test the used machinery for you before you buy it. Scrape, dig, lift, dump, push, whatever the vehicle has function for.

Go through all the used machinery functions and make sure they all work. Take your time inspecting the used heavy equipment, and try to cover all the important areas. Visual examination is an added way of inspecting the used heavy equipment. Even if you have already made up your mind about buying used heavy machinery, you should be entitled to a good bargain. And a good bargain means you get good quality used heavy equipment for less.

TIP #2 RUST & amp; LEAKS

Make sure that your overall inspection includes a visual look for damage caused by misuse or rust, as both can reduce the remaining life of the equipment. Used heavy equipment paint quality is not critical. Nevertheless, rust is an issue, so try to see if there are any rust patches or holes covered. Grab a tool and try hitting on the suspected areas of the used heavy machinery to see if there is any rust dropping on the ground. Take the time to look and check areas that are most likely to leak such as valves, seals and exposed hoses or tubing before the test drive, and see after it if there are any leaks present in these places. Slide under the used machinery and search for leaks. If the machine is clean and there is no visible evidence, look for any leakage after testing the machine to see if anything leaked while under pressure.

TIP #3 LISTEN & SMELL THE ENGINE

Do not forget to use your other senses too! You have to also pay attention with your ears. When you start the engine, you should listen to the engine running for more than five minutes or so. Give it plenty of time to warm up. Listen to the hydraulics when the used heavy equipment is performing its special duties. It may not be a good sign if there is an odd burning odor. Check and detect any kind of weird smell of burning oil, rubber, wire or electrical short circuits.

TIP #4 USE YOUR SENSE OF FEELING

Make sure you when you are trying out the steering wheel or the levers, try to feel if the controls work as they should. Drive the equipment around the block as if you are actually using it. If it is a forklift, then move up and down the arms and bucket.

TIP #5 NEGOTIATE AN EXTRA MAINTENANCE SERVICE OR LIMITED WARRANTY 

Some shops will even offer a limited warranty. Do not be afraid to ask for a maintenance service and warranty for your used heavy equipment for at least 30 to 60 days, making sure that unexpected problems will be dealt with professionally and full support from the seller.

TIP #6 LAST RECOMMENDATION

Last but not least, on your buying journey for used heavy equipment, avoid at all costs, doing business with folks that have no knowledge of heavy equipment. If you follow these tips and pay attention when inspecting used heavy equipment, you should be able to save your business a significant amount of money and still make good investments in the tools you need to get the job done. In closing, do not fail to negotiate down the price of used heavy equipment. You can find a broker or supplier that is flexible with pricing and negotiation and give you a better deal that a private proprietor of the equipment. Wishing you much blessings in negotiating and buying used machinery.