Jared Haughton
Dos & Don’ts to Increase Machine Trade-In Values
Getting the best price and most value out of a trade-in for your construction equipment can sometimes be a challenge — but understanding a few simple do’s and don’ts can help. Things like equipment ...
How to Evaluate Used Equipment Online
Some of you may be apprehensive about buying construction equipment during COVID-19 — and that’s understandable. The desire to avoid face-to-face contact, plus varying state travel restrictions, can make it tricky. It’s one reason ...
Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting Construction Equipment Cabs
Enclosed spaces like cabs can harbor germs and viruses like the coronavirus — during times like this, cleanliness is incredibly important. Keeping surfaces disinfected is a responsibility for everyone to help keep each other ...
How to Inspect Your Machine’s Undercarriage — and Why It Matters
Regularly inspecting your construction equipment is always worthwhile. This can prevent future downtime and lengthen the life of your machine. In these uncertain times right now, it’s more important than ever to keep your ...
Volvo Certified Used Equipment — Your Questions Answered
We say it a lot, but purchasing a piece of used equipment can really be a smart investment. That’s especially true when it comes to a Volvo Certified Used machine, where you can get ...
Increasing Used Equipment Resale Values — The Checklist
Resale values fluctuate for construction equipment, but not just because of the brand, hours on the machine, time of year or economic conditions. What you put into your used machine before you sell it ...
How to Inspect Used Equipment Components and Avoid Costly Surprises
Used machines are smart ways to compliment or round out your fleet — and if you know what to look for (and ask about), you can feel more confident that your used equipment purchase will ...
8 Things to Look for When Evaluating High-Hour Used Equipment
Over the years, a common question I’ve heard is, “When I’m looking for a used piece of equipment, is it always smarter to invest in one with low hours?” And my answer back has ...
Used Equipment Inspections: What to Look for Before Buying
Buying a piece of used equipment can be a lot like buying a used car in that your experience is likely to be very different — good or bad — depending on who you’re ...
3 Tips for Buying Construction Equipment at Auction
Buying excavators, wheel loaders and other construction equipment at auction offers an opportunity to score a good value on quality equipment. That’s why auctions like Ritchie Bros. Auctions can draw huge crowds. Of course, buying ...