Used Construction Equipment For Sale in Chehalis, WA & Hayden, ID

Used Forestry Equipment Buying Guide

If you’re in the logging and forestry industry and you run on a tight budget, then you need to be able to get your equipment at a reasonable cost. Buying used forestry equipment instead of new is a great way to save money and stay within your means while still ensuring that your work gets done quickly and efficiently. In fact, it’s a great way to get a higher-end piece of equipment for less!

Cascade Trader, located in Chehalis, is your Washington State used forestry equipment dealer. Here are some factors you’ll want to take under consideration when shopping for a piece of used forestry equipment.
 

Determine Your Project Needs

First, you should think about what your project needs are. Which tasks are taking you and your team too much labor and time to finish? What types of equipment could make your operation more efficient? You can find a piece of used forestry equipment that matches up with your needs once you outline what those needs are.

Keep the size and shape of your workspace in mind when selecting your equipment, too. For anyone working on hilly or sloping land, equipment that can handle rugged terrain is necessary. If conditions are somewhat cramped, then you need a piece of used forestry equipment that is more compact and capable of working in small spaces.

Do Your Research

Once you start looking into used forestry equipment, you should endeavor to learn as much as you possibly can about each model that interests you. Ask the seller or dealer for the full history of the equipment, including its maintenance record and any repairs or parts that have been replaced on it. You’ll want to know how often a piece of used forestry equipment was used and how heavily it was used to determine its useful life.

Try looking at online reviews from current and previous owners as well as professional industry publications to determine the pros and cons of a given piece of equipment. Figure out whether that equipment is reliable and easy to use, or if it has some drawbacks that will just make your work harder to complete.

Perform an Inspection

Finally, once it’s time to view the used forestry equipment up close, you’ll want to do a thorough inspection to make sure there aren’t any red flags. You don’t want to fork out a chunk of change on a machine that will only cause you more trouble down the road. To ensure you’re making a wise purchase, you can even hire a professional to perform a thorough inspection for you.

Ready to get to work? Come on down to our Chehalis, Washington dealership to browse our vast inventory of used forestry equipment for sale. Cascade Trader proudly serves the cities of Tacoma and Olympia, Washington.