If you're in the market for used turf equipment, it's important to do your research before making a purchase. Here are a few tips that help you in buying your Turf equipment. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
Title: Things to Know Before Buying Used Turf Equipment
1 Things to Know Before Buying Used Turf Equipment 2
In contemporary times, maintenance crews, groundskeepers, and landscapers for performing their regular chores use used turf equipment. On commercial grounds, it proves to be an economical option that allows business to spend their vital financial reserve on human resources, stakeholders, and business expansion at large. It is helpful for reducing substantial capital expenditure upfront.
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If you regularly use motorized or electronically powered tools, then your priority needs to be safety. When it comes to used mowers, things are not different. If you wish to make a user-friendly and safe fleet of land mowers, then you cannot help but buy the right machines. There is no room for compromise or error. Other safety issues revolve around proper operation and maintenance. Your best bet is those types of equipment that have built-in safety features and undergo regular maintenance.
Let us analyze how these ideas apply in the purchase of turf equipment.
4 Equipment Selection
While purchasing used golf course equipment, the first thing that you need to take care of is a roll-over protective structure or ROP. It is quite similar to the roll cage that found in a jeep. It is designed in such a manner that if the machine flips over the driver is saved from being crushed. Hold yourself from buying a piece of equipment whose ROP is in tatters or improperly maintained displaying signs of premature corrosion and rust. Make sure that the moving parts have safety guards and they are kept in sound working order.
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In addition to the ROP ensure that the equipment is fitted with fire extinguishers, maintenance, and repair tool kits along with first aid kit. You must check the stickers and safety decals such that they are not worn down and adequately visible. If at any point in time, you have to move the vehicle through a roadway then working warning lights and a slow moving vehicle placard is necessary.
6 Servicing Through Your Dealer
Prefer to purchase from a dealer for availing the best deals on used turf equipment for sale. A dealer is likely to have an original shop that will offer a warranty. It is the best way to assure that the mowers have a safe and long service life. Vehicles that have been checked for safe operation are ideally suited to serve your purpose. The last thing that you will want to have is large machinery with faulty parts.
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You cannot take this possibility for granted when you are buying a second-hand device without any service guarantee.
Preferably, dealers who are offering competitive service plans should top the list of your choice if you wish to keep your machines in a sound working condition.