Is It Worth To Purchase Used Vineyard Equipment?

By Dennis Felton

For as long as you know the do's and dont's of buying used vineyard equipment, the answer to that question is definitely YES. It is imperative that you know how to spot good equipment from the not-so-good ones. It is important that when you buy, you come well-prepared and always bear in mind that the purpose of buying used equipment is to save some amount while the quality of equipment performance is not compromised.

So, the question that really has to be asked and answered: what are the important considerations that need to be taken into account so that buying a used vineyard equipment is nothing but just a good experience for you? Consider the following tips:

The 10-year limit - if you ask vineyard equipment experts today, most (if not all) will agree that you should not buy vineyard equipment that had been used for more than 10 years and the reason for that is self-explanatory. With that, ask for the purchase order receipt - or similar documents - that would justify the exact time the item was purchased. Remember, even an item that has been utilized for several days is considered as 'used.' So, be wise enough to consider this area of purchasing technique - buy the newer item.

Distributor's reputation - as you look for prospects, reputation is important. So include those distributors that are considered by other people as reputable. To do that, you have to listen to what other people are saying and examine if there are bases on what they claim. As a general rule of thumb, it is safer to buy from companies that are recommended by many. Take note as well that even the largest distributors in your area that sell brand new items could be selling used equipment as well.

The outside appearance - you have to be careful when it comes to the outside appearance; remember, that looks can be deceiving and that is so true when it comes vineyard equipment. So, examine the items carefully because it might appear as good as new (perhaps because of a new paint) but when you check the parts inside (the inner components) - that could tell the difference. So, make sure that you check it thoroughly; you can have someone who is an expert in vineyard equipment to go with you to help you with the examination.

Many are the reasons why buying a used vineyard equipment is worth the effort. It can save you some good amount of money (definitely) and it can also be an opportunity for you to find items that are not manufactured anymore (in other words, no brand new models available). But then again, you need to be extra careful and see to it that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

About the Author:

Dennis Felton uses his work experience in the construction and heavy equipment industry in writing for his online readers. Aside from running his own industry blog, he also follows good industry resources online, such as those from vineyard equipment distributors in California.