Why Buying Used Volvo Equipment Is a Worthwhile Investment
The market for buying and selling used construction equipment is gaining more traction by the minute as equipment owners struggle to navigate the economy right in the middle of a pandemic. Now, more and more people are starting to buy used construction equipment, especially if it is Volvo-certified used machinery.
What is Volvo used equipment?
All Volvo used equipment is classified into two categories:
- Volvo Certified Used: these are rigorously tested and reconditioned using only genuine Volvo-approved parts and components. They are backed by a 6-month/1200-hour powertrain warranty.
- Volvo Inspected Used: These machines undergo a 140+ point inspection at a Volvo Certified Used Center. A detailed inspection report is provided with the listing, so buyers know the machine’s actual condition at the time of sale.
Volvo machines are known for their quality, efficiency, performance, and its longevity even when used extensively. All those features can be available to you at a lower price when you buy used equipment. So, why not take advantage of that and add a couple more Volvo machines to your fleet. Here are three compelling reasons why you should do it:
Reliability
Volvo machines have been known for their reliability in the field. While used machines may seem inferior to new ones, Volvo’s new warranty guidelines and machine inspections ensure the reliability of used equipment is never compromised. Used machines are always tested and reconditioned before they even go back to the market. Every used Volvo machine in the EMEA region is reconditioned using genuine Volvo parts, so you are assured of its performance.
Warranty
Volvo offers a warranty on all used machines, giving you peace of mind when purchasing any of their equipment, even used ones. This global warranty offer took two and a half years in development to perfect and be able to meet customer demands. The equipment warranty package is dependent on machine hours.
Value
Aside from the warranty, Volvo dealers put service agreements in place for customers purchasing a used Volvo machine to secure high value. It is the company’s desire to always design machinery and equipment that can hold high resale value due to the quality of their builds.
Volvo-certified used machines are always meticulously inspected and reconditioned for another full life. This is a crucial step done before the equipment is put back on the market. The rigorous inspection process serves as a preparation for the machine’s second life and is done only by Volvo dealer experts.
Are there any drawbacks to buying used machinery?
As with any other piece of equipment, used machinery is never as good as a new one. But, in terms of value for money vs the cost of buying new machinery, used equipment will always come on top, especially if the used construction equipment is a Volvo. Whenever you choose to buy a Volvo-Certified Used or Volvo-Inspected Used machinery, you always know exactly what you’re getting.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to lower your total cost of ownership, purchasing a used Volvo machine would be the best decision you could ever make. Volvo is giving you more options to obtain and reuse their equipment with you spending a lot of money. Since every Volvo machine’s build quality is superb, there’s no denying that a used piece of equipment from Volvo can stay in service for a long time.
Construction Equipment UK has more than 60 years of experience in the industry, working for some of the top brands in the UK and all over the world. We carry some of the best-used construction machinery in the UK. Contact us if you’re in the market for new or used construction equipment.