- Location
- Decatur, AL
Guys,
I am an 18 year veteran of the tree industry, and have bought, owned, ran, worked on many different pieces of equipment. Through the years I have bought from individuals, dealers, manufacturers, and other sources. It seems a common problem in the used equipment industry, that ofted the equipment is misrepresented, usually overpriced, and sometimes just plain worn out( although usually this wear is often hidden by a good steam cleaning and a cheap paint job). If you look at most of the dealers in the magazines most of their inventory comes from the major line clearance companies(who have never been known to have a stable concerned workforce or good equipment care and maintenance). If you could see most of the equipment these dealers buy before they "recondition" it you would be horrified. Junk is junk no matter how shiny the paint is. I have many friends who work in that industry and they all agree the equipment almost never gets greased or serviced. I recently learned of an Asplund crew with a chipper with over 600 hours on it and the original oil and fuel filters had never been changed. Do you want to be the one that ends up with that machine from one of these dealers? Here's the bottom line-for the last year I have been agressively investigating used equipment sources and have been looking at many dealers purchases. Frankly it about made my head explode to see how we(the working arborist-trying to make a living with this stuff) are getting "screwed" almost everytime we buy used from a dealer. I can site numerous situations where I have personally witnessed a dealer buy an item for resale and 3 weeks later see it in a magazine advertisement for 3X to 4X what he paid for it. I have witnessed this on anything from bucket trucks to grinders to you name it and it's nuts. Again, I am an arborist with a small tree company trying to make a living and raise a family. I, do though, see there is a great need for an honest equipment provider. If you need a piece of equipment, or would simply like some advice on buying a piece of equipment, Please email me or give me a call. Over the last year I have developed a number of sources for GOOD EQUIPMENT (I am a well seasoned mechanic and fabricator, and know what equipment ought to look, sound, and run like; and ex Asplund trucks just don't cut it! Before I sell anything it gets properly checked out and inspected(engine, coolant system, air or hydraulic brake system, wheels/hubs/bearings/seals, transmission, clutch, driveling (U-joints,etc.), fuel tank and lines, rear end, front end, EVERYTHING! The mounted equipment gets ispected by an actual certified aerial lift shop (not some mobile mechanic). I am just beginning this venture but it has been a while in the making. If you are in the market for something Call or Email Me and I'll let you know what ballpark cost you would/could expect and what is available or coming available, and I assure you it will be the best, most affordable equipment you ever buy! Thanks! Daniel Matthews (256)351-1299
I am an 18 year veteran of the tree industry, and have bought, owned, ran, worked on many different pieces of equipment. Through the years I have bought from individuals, dealers, manufacturers, and other sources. It seems a common problem in the used equipment industry, that ofted the equipment is misrepresented, usually overpriced, and sometimes just plain worn out( although usually this wear is often hidden by a good steam cleaning and a cheap paint job). If you look at most of the dealers in the magazines most of their inventory comes from the major line clearance companies(who have never been known to have a stable concerned workforce or good equipment care and maintenance). If you could see most of the equipment these dealers buy before they "recondition" it you would be horrified. Junk is junk no matter how shiny the paint is. I have many friends who work in that industry and they all agree the equipment almost never gets greased or serviced. I recently learned of an Asplund crew with a chipper with over 600 hours on it and the original oil and fuel filters had never been changed. Do you want to be the one that ends up with that machine from one of these dealers? Here's the bottom line-for the last year I have been agressively investigating used equipment sources and have been looking at many dealers purchases. Frankly it about made my head explode to see how we(the working arborist-trying to make a living with this stuff) are getting "screwed" almost everytime we buy used from a dealer. I can site numerous situations where I have personally witnessed a dealer buy an item for resale and 3 weeks later see it in a magazine advertisement for 3X to 4X what he paid for it. I have witnessed this on anything from bucket trucks to grinders to you name it and it's nuts. Again, I am an arborist with a small tree company trying to make a living and raise a family. I, do though, see there is a great need for an honest equipment provider. If you need a piece of equipment, or would simply like some advice on buying a piece of equipment, Please email me or give me a call. Over the last year I have developed a number of sources for GOOD EQUIPMENT (I am a well seasoned mechanic and fabricator, and know what equipment ought to look, sound, and run like; and ex Asplund trucks just don't cut it! Before I sell anything it gets properly checked out and inspected(engine, coolant system, air or hydraulic brake system, wheels/hubs/bearings/seals, transmission, clutch, driveling (U-joints,etc.), fuel tank and lines, rear end, front end, EVERYTHING! The mounted equipment gets ispected by an actual certified aerial lift shop (not some mobile mechanic). I am just beginning this venture but it has been a while in the making. If you are in the market for something Call or Email Me and I'll let you know what ballpark cost you would/could expect and what is available or coming available, and I assure you it will be the best, most affordable equipment you ever buy! Thanks! Daniel Matthews (256)351-1299
