Acquiring a Quality and Inexpensive Scissor Lift for Your Business
May 19, 2012 Category :Uncategorized 0
Many business owners rely on their equipment, and wouldn’t be able to make a profit (or even do their job) without reliable machinery. This is especially true when you are talking about large equipment such as Kubota Backhoes. Contractors, lawn and tree service companies and painters are just a few examples of private business owners who absolutely must have large equipment that is safe and reliable. But safe and reliable don’t have to mean expensive, especially if you know where to look.
For example, let’s talk about online equipment auctions. These businesses exist to connect business owners with the equipment they need, at a price they can afford. For example, one popular online auction website has over 500 different scissor type lifts listed for sale. Many are listed at much more affordable prices than you can find locally, and like many auction websites, this particular one allows you to make offers on equipment you are interested in. Some pieces of equipment are new, some are used, and others are refurbished, but nearly all are affordable and many even come with money back guarantees.
For example, the scissor lift best suited for heavy use listed on this auction website is a Haulotte Rough Terrain Scissor Life. With a 33 foot working height, a 1200 pound lifting capacity, and a platform size of 8ft by 5ft, this scissor lift is brand new, and a good investment at just $19,900 – or less if you want to make the seller an offer. This particular auction item doesn’t come with returns, but is eligible for up to $20,000 in business equipment purchase protection. And this is just one example of a new scissor lift being offered by one equipment dealer on one auction website. As you can imagine, there are thousands more available all over the Internet.
But a word of caution. If you are planning on buying a scissor lift online, try to find a dealer or auction website that offers either a return policy, or an equipment protection plan. For example, the auction website mentioned above also has a Genie GS-1930 Scissor Lift Electric Aerial Manlift JLG. At $6,250 it’s a great price, and makes a great combo package with a John Deere Backhoe but only because it comes with an equipment protection plan. So be careful not to sacrifice reliability for price, because by shopping online, you can easily get both.