Buying Used Heavy Equipment

Heavy equipment can be a useful asset for companies of many kinds, but these huge, powerful pieces of equipment can also be a bit expensive. Buying used heavy equipment is a good way to help keep costs down. Of course, finding the right used piece of heavy equipment can be a challenge. This guide from Stribling Equipment aims to help you find the right piece of used heavy equipment for your needs.

Do Some Research

Start by doing a bit of research. Since you’re buying used heavy equipment, you’ll be able to check online reviews to see what other owners say about particular models. At the same time, not all the information on the internet can be trusted, so you may want to get some first-hand advice from experts. The helpful, friendly sales staff at our dealership is a good example.

Do an Inspection

Always inspect a piece of used heavy equipment before you purchase it. If you’re not confident that you’ll be able to spot potential issues, hire a mechanic to give their professional opinion. You should also ask to see the equipment’s maintenance records. If previous owners took the used heavy equipment to be serviced on a regular basis, that’s a good sign. However, if the same system or part has been repaired multiple times, that’s often a sign that the equipment has a recurring issue.

Shop used heavy equipment at Stribling Equipment. We have 20 dealership locations throughout Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. We also offer parts, trade-ins, servicing, rentals, and financing, so visit us for all your construction equipment needs.