Top Questions to Ask When Buying Second-Hand Agricultural Machinery

If you are trying to make your dollars and cents go a little bit further than normal, then buying pre-used agricultural machinery might be a sensible thing to consider.

However, it's not exactly uncommon to hear stories of woe from people who have bought second-hand and then had cause to regret doing so.

If you'd like to avoid joining their number, then some of the following tips just might come in handy.

If you are considering purchasing used equipment, machinery and other forms of agricultural kit, it might be advisable to think first of all about a professional dealer in such items. There are two main arguments for doing so. The first is that you are likely to be sure that the items concerned were given a thorough pre-sale check. The second is that you may be able to get some sort of post-sales servicing and guarantees. Those two things might be unlikely if you are purchasing from a private individual.... Read More