Reasons to Invest in Pre-Owned Farm Equipment

Although agriculture is one of the world’s oldest professions, it’s evolved rapidly in the last few decades. Modern farms need modern tools, but they can be pretty pricey—which is just one way used farm equipment can help you out!

We here at Desert Greens Equipment want to help you get all the tools you need, so we’ve put together some of the benefits of used farm equipment, below. To learn more, or to see the used farm equipment we have for sale, contact our stores in Albuquerque and Belen, New Mexico, today!

As Starter Tools

When you’re just starting out down the path of professional agriculture, chances are you’ll feel overwhelmed by the prices and complexity of the machines and equipment involved. Used equipment will typically have a lower barrier, since they’re both more affordable and slightly less technologically advanced. With used farm equipment, you get the opportunity to explore your options, get your operation running, and make money sooner so you can get more specialized equipment.

As Back-Ups

Even if you’ve been farming for decades and you take good care of your equipment, there’s always a chance that something can go wrong. Bad weather, vandalism, theft, or just rotten luck can cause a break-down in your primary tools, and you’ll need a back-up option to keep things running. Used farm equipment is a more affordable option, and since a back-up won’t be used constantly, the age of the machine in question won’t be as much of a factor. 

For Affordable Tools

And naturally, sometimes it’s worth it to buy used farm equipment and use it as your primary tool simply because of the money you’ll save with it. There are a number of ways these tools can save you.

Sticker Price

First and foremost, the up-front cost of used farm equipment will be much lower than a factory-fresh alternative. You won’t need to save up as much or pay off as big a loan when you buy used farm equipment.

Resale Value

Used farm equipment is affordable because of depreciation, which starts to lower the value of a machine the second it leaves the lot for the first time. However, depreciation plateaus after one year of ownership, so used equipment that’s been owned for a year or more will retain its value better.

Easy Upgrades and Repairs

Last but certainly not least, any particular piece of used farm equipment has been on the market for a while. That leads to more upgrades, accessories, aftermarket parts, and third-party replacement parts that have been developed and refined for your specific model.

Ready to see what used farm equipment can do for you? Contact us at Desert Greens Equipment for more information, or to see the used farm equipment we have available. We proudly serve the people of Albuquerque, Belen, Santa Fe, and Rio Ranchero, New Mexico—let us serve you today!