ASPHALT ANSWERS
That ’ s looking like a nicer boat down payment to me … I mean … more equipment money for your growing fleet !
In a dealer shop these days you can expect to spend $ 7-10K for parts and labor to replace conveyors , augers , and screed plates
Maintenance : What is the extra cost to maintain Brand A vs Brand B ? Does one brand have faster-moving parts or parts that need to work harder because it is being used in an application it wasn ’ t originally designed for ? Faster moving parts and using equipment in the wrong application can cost you big in the long run . These components tend to wear out faster and will add operational costs to your operation . In a dealer shop these days you can expect to spend $ 7-10K for parts and labor to replace conveyors , augers , and screed plates , let alone the lost production having the paver down during the middle of the season . The $ 7-10k and the extra job completed is nice gas money for the new boat !
Resale : It ’ s important to look ahead at the expected value the unit will bring when you decide to trade it in or sell it . Whether it be a 3-year turn turnover or a 5-year turnover , the higher initial cost unit will typically hold a higher resell value . This higher trade-in value helps you negotiate with dealerships , and it also provides you more return if you decide to sell privately . The higher value typically helps the unit move faster getting the unit off your books and helps get the capital back into your bank .
To review , it ’ s extremely important to consider more than just the initial upfront cost of your paver purchase when deciding on an asphalt paver . Make sure you look at the total value and savings that the more expensive paver has to offer before writing it off . If you ’ re struggling to determine which paver or boat is right for you , please don ’ t hesitate to contact me . We can work through these decisions together !
Shawn Hutchings is a Territory Sales Manager with LeeBoy . He can be reached at shawn . hutchings @ leeboy . com
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