Deciding to Buy New or Used Bucket Trucks
Buying New or Used Bucket Trucks
Deciding to buy a new or a used bucket truck isn't has hard as you might think. Used bucket trucks are by far, more affordable. New bucket trucks are by far, a safer purchase. What these axioms boil down to is whether or not you are more concerned with price or safety.
New Bucket Trucks for Sale
When I say a new bucket truck is a safer purchase, I don't mean it's more reliable. The thinking holds true that if something is going to go wrong, it will happen in the first 30,000 miles of the truck. What makes it a safer buy is that you typically get extended warranties and guarantees when you purchase new. Most of the time, those businesses that buy brand new trucks for a fleet are larger. They use the purchases as tax deductions and can use more of the expense on a balance sheet. Doing something for tax purposes is rarely a viable option for the small to medium sized business owner unless they are making exhorbitent amounts of money.
Used Bucket Trucks for Sale
Buying used bucket trucks is a good way to save money. If you have a tight-er budget, this is probably your best alternative. Keying in on the thought earlier, if something goes wrong it does within the first 30,000 miles, buying a used bucket truck can be a more reliable option. What you miss out on when buying used is the incentives and warranties. The biggest thing to do when buying used equipment is to make sure it is in good shape. You want to have that truck looked over thoroughly. Don't miss an inch of the truck when you are looking it over. Check for rust, engine noise, transmission slipping, PTO, and other things. This step is the most crucial to you getting a good deal on a used truck.
Consider Buying Reconditioned
In a dilemma between buying used or new? Reconditioned trucks will provide you the middle ground. You get great incentives like warranties, can make sure it passes inspection (sometimes even get manufacturer certified), and can save thousands of dollars versus buying new. When it comes to bucket trucks, this is probably the best way to go. I find that with utility equipment, you don't want to jeopardize safety or reliability. As long as those two ingredients are intact, you can make money. Reconditioned bucket trucks are not all the same. Be sure to check into buying from trusted and quality dealer. I-80 Equipment is one of the most established and trusted dealers of bucket trucks, digger derricks, and pressure diggers in the industry. They have been in business a long time and continue to be a leader in reconditioning bucket trucks. Check out their website at http://www.i80equipment.com.
