Winter might be coming to an end, but it seems like Australian construction businesses will be feeling the chill of the Australian equipment shortage for quite some time. The recent shortages in both equipment and labour have meant that many companies have had to find alternative ways to make the most of what they have – as well as to planning for how to face the difficulties of buying new machines for their project requirements.

So to help alleviate the effects you might be feeling with the heavy equipment shortage, we’ve gathered some tips on why choosing to buy used plant machinery will be far more effective than buying new.

Used equipment is more readily available

As we’ve found out with the current equipment supply situation in Australia, new equipment is often in high demand and low supply, which leaves many projects without the necessary tools to get started and can lead to delays and rising costs.

However, by opting to buy used plant machinery, you’ll have a much better chance of finding what you need rather than having to endure the long waiting lists that come with the current heavy equipment shortage. Not just this, but you also won’t have to wait as long for it to arrive since it’s already been manufactured and is just waiting for a new home on your project site.

Used equipment grants more variety with your choices

With the current state of the market, purchasing new equipment means that you’ll probably have to settle for whatever model is available, or what can be put to work fastest on your site.

However, by browsing the used equipment market instead, you have at your fingertips a much greater degree of flexibility in both availability and specifications. Choosing to buy used plant machinery means that, with a wider variety of options, you’re able to find the perfect match for your project needs.

Used equipment is more affordable

Let’s face it: as many benefits as there are that come with buying new equipment, the hefty price tag of a new machine is often not one of them – especially if you’ve recently been feeling the sting of the nationwide labour and heavy equipment shortage on your project’s budget.

If this is the case, then opting for a less-expensive piece of used equipment will allow you to preserve a big chunk of what you would have spent otherwise, which you can then put to additional machines or to other places of your project.

Not only this, but used equipment has often been well-maintained for the duration of its project usage and is still in great condition for new owners. This benefits you in the long run, since it means that you won’t have to worry about the costs that may arise from sudden breakdowns, so long as you keep conducting regular service and maintenance.

Make the right choice in a difficult situation: buy used machinery through Cater Equipment

These are just a few of the many reasons why choosing to buy used plant machinery is the way to go to help with your project during the Australian equipment shortage – not only will you save money, but you’ll have access to a much larger variety of machines that will work just as well as new equipment will!

So the next time you’re in need of equipment, make the right decision and work with the used machinery specialists at Cater Equipment. We have a wide range of high quality Volvo wheel loaders, excavators, dump trucks, bulldozers, and more, so let us work with you through this difficult time.