Industry
This used Gator was offered for sale via John Deere’s MachineFinder
What the ‘big boys’ offer
John Deere In the UK & Ireland, John Deere offer MachineFinder. Whilst predominantly devoted to agricultural equipment, and with the proportion of turf equipment being fairly small, a lot of Gators are sold this way.
MachineFinder provides access to equipment photos, descriptions, details and locations and the tools for you to find and purchase. It also offers a search facility to allow you to source a dealership and/or machine close to home.
http://www.machinefinderuk.co.uk/ Ransomes Jacobsen
Ransomes Jacobsen offers Certified Pre- Owned (CPO) Equipment; factory- rebuilt, factory- inspected and factory- backed mowing and utility vehicles.
The equipment is completely rebuilt at their Ipswich manufacturing facility using the same OEM parts, factory assemblers and technicians used on their standard equipment lines.
Every piece of machinery is given an exhaustive multi-point inspection to ensure the end suer get the highest-quality machine possible.
All equipment comes with a one-year factory warranty (six months all inclusive, followed by six months parts only.
http://www.ransomestrader.com/ Toro Lely
Toro Lely offer their PREMA system. The programme is designed to ensure consistent high quality, and allows customers to buy pre- owned machinery from Lely’s acclaimed turfcare network.
Every machine receives a rigorous multipoint inspection by trained technicians covering key mechanical functions including engine and cooling system, hydraulics and electrical system, steering and brakes, chassis, fuel system, transmission and final drives, wheels and tyres, cutting units (cylinder or rotary) and operator’s platform and control.
Each machine is backed with a 180 days or 300 hours (whichever occurs first) conditional warranty.
Lely state that, in some cases, they might be able to reconfigure a machine to your own specification.
http://turfcare-uk.lely.com/en/prema-en-used 134 I PC OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015
A ‘pre-loved’ John Deere Aercore - offered with 3-months warranty by the selling dealer
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Auction sites can be a viable option when looking to buy used or even new machines, but issues you might encounter are the reliability of both the seller and the machine in question
from online sites, notably eBay. Buying from such sites does allow for buyers to compare different makes and models fairly easily and can be very convenient. Furthermore, the auction format could mean that it is possible to buy a used machine at less cost than from other private sellers. This is by no means a guarantee, however, and can depend on many variables, for example the amount of people bidding and even the time of day the item finishes. The unpredictability of auction sites is something that you have to consider when using them. Although they might allow you to get a good deal on used machinery, they do take some commitment in order to find the machine you are looking for at a price you are willing to pay. Auction sites can be a viable option when looking to buy used or even new machines, but issues you might encounter are the reliability of both the seller and the machine in question. Clearly, an issue with purchasing machinery from an online retailer is that you have to trust the seller’s description and photographs, meaning that you have to buy a machine without seeing it or knowing if it runs. It is essentially a matter of trusting that the seller is selling what they are advertising and that it's a reliable machine. Auction websites like eBay have methods of ensuring that people aren’t
misrepresenting items they are selling and all sellers are rated on things such as whether products match the description. Therefore, it follows that, when buying from eBay, you should look for sellers with high rating, hopefully meaning you will avoid getting stung! By taking a bit of care, it is possible to buy a quality used machine for a good deal from auction sites, although buying from a reputable dealer should reduce the risk further. By purchasing used machinery from a
reputable source - for example a dealership, manufacturer or fellow professional - you should avoid many of the potential risks associated with buying online. Going through dealers should mean that
you can view the machine and see it run before purchasing, so that you are not relying solely on photos and the description provided by the seller. Furthermore, dealers and manufacturers will often offer some form of warranty or service back up when buying a used machine. Before you purchase any used equipment, it is important to know whether getting parts are likely to be a problem. If you are purchasing from a dealership, they should be able to give you some idea whether you are going to struggle to get new parts for your machine. Doing some research into availability of parts before committing to a
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