stretch
Senior Member
Hey folks, been a while since I've posted. I come to y'all with some questions about buying equipment.
My dad is a builder/developer/landlord (my brother and I work for him) and with the economy starting to take off again we are considering purchasing our own equipment to do our site work. I am working on getting my septic license and got my Class A. I have an old D6 a friend and I bought in the fall that will probably see regular use. We are looking to purchase a 160-210 ton size excavator with thumb and quick coupler and a tracked skid steer in the 70-80 hp range. A small dozer will probably come after a while. I have been doing my research and inquiring with friends and associates about different brands, dealer and aftermarket support, etc. I have started visiting local dealers and gathering info and quotes. The excavator, we may buy used, but most likely we will buy at least the skid new.
We have never purchased a new piece of heavy equipment, heck my D6 is my first piece of equipment. Is negotiating new equipment like negotiating for a new car? If it is, what percentage off the asking price is considered a good deal? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
My dad is a builder/developer/landlord (my brother and I work for him) and with the economy starting to take off again we are considering purchasing our own equipment to do our site work. I am working on getting my septic license and got my Class A. I have an old D6 a friend and I bought in the fall that will probably see regular use. We are looking to purchase a 160-210 ton size excavator with thumb and quick coupler and a tracked skid steer in the 70-80 hp range. A small dozer will probably come after a while. I have been doing my research and inquiring with friends and associates about different brands, dealer and aftermarket support, etc. I have started visiting local dealers and gathering info and quotes. The excavator, we may buy used, but most likely we will buy at least the skid new.
We have never purchased a new piece of heavy equipment, heck my D6 is my first piece of equipment. Is negotiating new equipment like negotiating for a new car? If it is, what percentage off the asking price is considered a good deal? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts