Reasons to Buy Used Farm Equipment

Used farm equipment is a more budget-friendly approach to adding machines to your arsenal, but that's only the start of the benefits. There are many great reasons to get a used model, which we discuss below. When you are ready to check out used farm equipment for sale, head over to Prairieland Partners. Our dealership proudly serves those throughout Kansas.

1. Save Money

Used farm equipment will come at a lower sticker price than their new counterparts. Thanks to depreciation, models begin losing value the moment they leave a dealership's lot. Even if the equipment is hardly used, it will be sold at a drastically lower price. This price dip can allow you to get a higher-end model than you would be able to afford new.

2. Get Seasonally Used Equipment Affordably

It's no big secret that renting equipment means you are paying a hefty markup on that equipment. If there is equipment you end up renting year after year, you will want to consider a more cost-effective, long-term solution. However, it can be hard to justify buying a machine that you only use seasonally. A perfect solution is buying used farm equipment. It will cost more upfront than renting it, but you can save a significant amount of money in the long-term. Try buying the seasonal machinery in its off-season to get even greater savings since dealerships will be itching to get it out of their showroom

3. Enjoy High-Value Retention

If you plan on selling your purchase down the road, you will especially want to consider getting used. The largest depreciation dip happens in the first year or so of the equipment's life span. When you purchase used farm equipment, you get to skip that massive dip and enjoy a purchase that is going to retain more of its original value. Since well-maintained equipment usually lasts 10-12 years, you can find something that is only a few years old and then sell it a few years later and recoup a large amount of your original cost.

4. Get Access to More Information

Used farm equipment has already been operating in the field for some time. That means current owners have had the chance to put the machines to the test and see whether the performance lives up to the marketing claims. Spend some time reading customer reviews to discover which models are worth the investment and which ones you should avoid.

5. Get More Choices

If you only look at new models, you will only get a few options from each brand. If you look at used farm equipment, you'll have years of models at your disposal. With a higher number of options, it will be easier to find the right fit for your unique needs.

6. Enjoy Familiar Technology

There usually aren’t any drastic changes in performance potential from year to year, but there can be significant changes in how the technology works. If you are used to older models, you will often find it easier to stick with used farm equipment since it tends to sport similar technology to what you are used to. If you invest in a brand new model, you may have to dedicate a significant amount of time to learning a new system and suffer a productivity dip during that learning process.

Ready to check out used farm equipment for sale? Head over to Prairieland Partners, serving all of Kansas, to find your perfect fit. Our expert staff is ready to answer any questions and give you advice on the best models to suit your needs!