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We have published a number of stories on the advantages and disadvantages of buying used equipment including forklifts and other warehouse products. One more category that you might want to consider buying used is container-handling equipment.
Just like there are used car dealerships, there are companies that also offer used container equipment. These businesses have developed relationships with companies who buy and then later wish to sell their used equipment. They know what companies are ready to divest their used container handling equipment and are willing to provide you with the information.
10 benefits of buying used container handling equipment include:
· Reduced startup costs. New businesses can save a substantial amount of money and will cut startup costs by buying used.
· Higher and quicker ROI. Since the cost of the equipment is lower than new equipment would cost return on investment occurs quicker and is significantly higher than with the acquisition of new equipment.
· Save money for business expansion. The money you save in buying used container handling equipment can be used for a number of things including expansion of your business.
· Immediate delivery. Some times you will have to wait for delivery of new machines due to long lead-time in manufacturing. Used equipment is available immediately.
· Obtain name brand products at an affordable price. Of course, you want quality equipment and you know what you are getting when you buy a well-known brand. You can buy a quality used name brand product for a substantial savings.
· Back-up machines. Used container handling equipment can be purchased for less than new machines and can serve as back-up when you take one machine off line to service. The back-up equipment is also available to use when you are experiencing high demand.
· Eco-Friendly. Since the used equipment is already fabricated, there is no need to use new raw materials to construct. Thus, it encourages a business to recycle their equipment.
· Technical specifications. Some warehouses may prefer used container handling equipment to new equipment because of the simplicity of the design and the ease of maintenance.
· Inspection and verification. Buying used machinery provides the opportunity to inspect it while in use. This permits you to verify that specific specifications fit your needs. On the other hand, you won’t have the opportunity to inspect new machines because it may not exist when you order it.
· Great Buy. Who knows? You may get lucky and come upon used equipment that has not been used often that you can purchase for less than half the price of a new machine.
Simply do a Google, AOL, Bing or other Internet search for “Used Container Handling Equipment” and you will get a list of companies ready to sell you used goods for a great price.