Used Heavy Equipment & Machinery For Sale in MS, AR, & TN

Used Construction Equipment Buying Guide!

If you’ve got a big construction project and a tight budget, you might consider purchasing used equipment. There are a lot of advantages to buying used, and most used construction equipment for sale will do the job just as well as a new machine. Stribling Equipment is a volume dealer with 20 locations across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Come visit one of our dealerships, and our experienced sales team will be happy to help you find the equipment you need for the job.
 

Determine What You Need

The first thing to consider when looking at buying used construction equipment is something really basic, but fundamental: what are the actual tasks that need to be accomplished on this job, and what kind of equipment do I need to accomplish those tasks? Breaking down your project into discrete tasks is a great way to narrow down what you actually need to buy, and that’ll help you set a budget to optimize your equipment options. Consider that many heavy machines can be used in more than one way, and you might find one machine that can do the job of three others, thus saving you money.
 

Check The Condition

Most pieces of equipment have a number of recommended operating hours. Ask the dealer for the year of purchase and the operating hours for the used equipment you’re looking to buy. It’s important to consider not only the current maintenance condition of the used equipment, but also take a look at its history to determine a) how extensively it was used, and b) how well it was maintained. If a machine has been used extensively or is nearing the end of its operating hours, then you need to consider those things when deciding if it’s worth buying that machine. Chances are you can find a comparable machine with less wear and tear, and that’ll serve you better on your job.

You should also check for signs of damage or neglect—loose pins, wonky bushings, hairline cracks, rust, leaks—all of these things can add up to expensive repairs in the future, taking your machine out of the field so you can’t get the job done.

Check the fluids, tires, and anything else you’d check on a used car or another piece of equipment. If everything looks good and checks out, then you’re likely to be saving lots of money buying used construction equipment, which will be great for your bottom line. And that’s what it’s all about, right?

When you’re ready to shop for a piece of used construction equipment, come see us at one of our Stribling Equipment dealerships in Tennessee, Mississippi, or Arkansas. Our dealerships are dedicated to getting you into the construction equipment and machinery you need to get the job done at a cost that works for you. We look forward to servicing you the next time you are in town!