Questions to Ask a Heavy Equipment Dealer

Before buying heavy equipment, it's important to do plenty of research so that you can make an informed decision. But you don't need to spend hours and hours researching on your own. A much faster approach is to take advantage of the industry knowledge your local heavy equipment dealer has to offer!

Ask your local dealer the following questions, which will give you insightful answers about what would (and would not) work well for your unique needs.

1. What Type of Heavy Equipment Should I Focus On?

The term "heavy equipment" is a broad one. There are many different types of machinery that fit underneath that one category. A great way to narrow your search is to focus on one specific type of heavy equipment, which will eliminate the majority of options from consideration.

The more details you can share with the heavy equipment dealer, the better they can guide you to the best-fitting type of heavy equipment. Tell them about your property, from its size to any obstacles the machinery will need to navigate. If you already own heavy equipment, let the dealer know what your current inventory includes. Then, explain what tasks you are wanting the model to help you tackle.

2. Which Heavy Equipment Brands Do You Recommend For Me?

The various manufacturers will have different priorities in their models.

They may focus on keeping the price down using simple technology or they may focus on using all cutting-edge design. They may build compact models that can navigate tight spaces or they may build large machinery that can handle the heaviest of work loads. They may tailor to those new at using heavy equipment or those who have been using these models for years.

By telling the heavy equipment dealer about your specific priorities, they can help you find the brand (or brands) that best line up with your needs.

3. What Heavy Equipment Accessories Should I Consider?

Heavy equipment can often be paired with attachments or other accessories. These items can help make the machinery even more versatile and handle a wider variety of tasks.

In some cases, you can get one piece of heavy equipment and several attachments instead of needing to buy multiple pieces of heavy equipment!

Talk to the dealer about your needs and see if they recommend any accessories that fit your projects (and your budget).

When you are ready to visit a heavy equipment dealership, head over to Pete's Equipment Sales & Rentals, Inc. Our dealership is based in Morrisville, Vermont, and we also serve those in Burlington and Montpelier.