You have many choices when it comes to buying construction equipment, but the most important decision may be choosing the construction machinery dealers from which to purchase. There is no lack of experience available when it comes to choosing a dealer, since many have been in business or worked in the industry for decades or longer.
On the surface, purchasing from distributors of heavy equipment boils down to picking the manufacturer, make and model. However, since you may be working with them long term, ask the potential dealer many questions and evaluate them carefully. Make sure you'll be receiving the service and product you expect.
Consider the following tips when choosing a construction equipment dealer:
1. Ask the heavy equipment distributor about service policies. How quickly are repairs handled?
2. Look for local construction equipment dealers that specialize in the type of equipment you need. Those that sell higher volumes will be better equipped to answer your specific questions.
3. Choose heavy machinery dealers you feel are honest and easy to work with, making the task less stressful.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find construction equipment dealers who sell new equipment
Whether you're dealing with the equipment manufacturer itself or an authorized dealer, it's important to research what type of equipment will most effectively get the specific job done.
I recommend: For construction purposes,
Bobcat offers more than 40 models of compact equipment for purchase, and more than 70 attachments.
Altorfer, an authorized Cat equipment dealer, offers equipment under its construction and mining category.
Consider used construction equipment dealers
There are many dealers in the used equipment business. Depending on the type of job and equipment you're looking for, you may be able to find a better deal on used equipment than on new.
I recommend: Check out
Komatsu America Corp. for used construction equipment. Search by specific model, manufacturer and product.
EquipmentNow.com connects buyers with sellers. Search through the available used (and some new) equipment from sellers across the country.
Utilize construction equipment distributors for parts and service
Nothing lasts forever. It's inevitable that somewhere down the line your construction equipment will be in need of repair or a part or two. Know where to find the parts or service that you need quickly to avoid costly down time.
I recommend: Beauregard Equipment offers parts for Case, Kobelco and New Holland brands, and operates service centers in Bangor and Scarborough, ME, Colchester, VT, and Concord, NH.
Ditch Witch of Nebraska is a full-service equipment dealer, with offices in Grand Island and Gering.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Don't put money down on used construction equipment for sale without trying it out first. Nothing should substitute for a thorough test drive-not even if the seller seems honest, the brand or model is reliable or it looks good from the outside. Put the equipment through its paces-dig, lift, scrape, push or whatever the equipment is designed to do.
The official source of Construction Equipment Dealers is
the Construction Equipment Dealers page at Business.com
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