ASPHALT ANSWERS
• Is the brand you ’ ll buy a trusted one you can count on ?
• Lowest price is not always the best value . Remember to consider cost of ownership vs . acquisition cost .
• Determine your overall lifetime cost and profits of owning this machine . The cost per ton of your machine is the deciding factor .
• Warranty . How long , what does it cover , can you extend it ? Many customers are choosing an extended warranty for the same amount of time as their lease or note .
• Do you finance your purchase or is a lease better for you ?
• What ’ s the average resale value of the brand you plan to buy ? Remember to look at auction results as well as retail offerings .
• What size machine best fits your growing needs , tilt hopper or conveyor feed ? Weight of machine , horsepower needed and will the machine fit your needs in two years , according to your growth plans ?
• Don ’ t forget about your trailer needs after your paver purchase , will you need a bigger one , longer one , something that can carry more weight ?
• Make sure to check out all of the improvements that your brand / s have made since your last purchase . Do these improvements add value to your operation ?
• What options or items do you need on a machine for your market and environment ? Like cooling packages , lubrication systems , screed controls , heated end gates , power crown and valley , automatic screed heat control , propane or electric heat , sloping extensions , truck hitch , joy sticks or steering wheel , grade and slope controls , standing or seating operating platforms , steel , poly pads or rubber tracks , main screed and extension vibrators , wash and spray down system , adjustable push rollers , fuel consumption , hardness of wear items – conveyors , augers and screed plates . Again , what adds value to one contractor , might not work for your operation .
• Easy to operate . Will the dealer commit to training ?
• Easy to maintain .
• Easy to load and unload from your trailer .
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November 2020