Brand Preference
Do you have a brand preference that’s driven by market acceptance, company experience, or specification requirements? Those preferences may influence your decision on buying new versus used slab scissors.
Condition
Everyone knows what new means, but do you know what condition the used machine is actually in? Condition terminology can vary widely. Is it being sold as-is, without any representation to its functionality? Has its condition been certified by a reputable dealer, meaning that it functions as it should? Has the lift been fully reconditioned, meaning critical components and programming have been repaired, replaced, or upgraded, even repainted?
Parts & Service Availability
Is it important to have parts and service support nearby? Can the dealer you’re purchasing from provide timely parts and service support for the machine, if needed?
Residual Value
Is what the machine will be worth at the end of the time you’ll own it important to you? Generally speaking, the brand, condition, and machine specifications can greatly impact residual value. Geography, new and used machine supply, and the economy overall can also influence value.
Specifications & Compliance
Are there specific jobsite requirements (terrain, emissions, environmental, government/corporate/industry compliance standards, etc.) for the machine that must be met? Are there dimensional requirements (length, width, working height, capacity, weight, turning radius, etc.) that must be met? Are those requirements mandatory, or flexible? Purchasing or ordering a new machine will guarantee the machine fits your requirements. Finding a used machine to fit specific requirements may prove difficult or impossible.
Warranty
Is getting a warranty with the machine important? The length of new machine warranties vary, as does the coverage of parts, labor, mileage, and repair site. Warranty coverage for used lifts is also available from a variety of sources with similar variables. All new Hy-Brid Lifts include a 2-year parts and labor warranty and a 5-year structural warranty, while pre-owned Work Ready scissor lifts offer a 180-day parts warranty.