Purchasing Used Scissor Lifts

Your best bet is to bring a mechanic certified on the model you are purchasing with you to the dealer or auction.

There are several steps you will want to follow if you are considering purchasing a used aerial lift. These steps will help you in purchasing a lift that is safe, reliable, and clean. The first step is to decide what your company requirements are, and if a scissor lift is the best machine to meet these requirements. If you decide that a scissor lift is right for you, you should then do research about the various models and options available. Be sure you are familiar with the sizes and features of the models you might purchase.

Your next step is to search the inventories of local dealers online. You can get a good idea of the price range of the various machines by looking at the prices offered by both dealers and auctions online. When you decide to visit a dealer it is wise to call ahead to make sure the model you are interested in is still in stock.

JLG has a 156 point checklist that is uses when reconditioning its own heavy equipment. While you may not do an inspection that is this thorough, it is vital that you test and examine any machine that you are considering purchasing. Your best bet is to bring a mechanic certified on the model you are purchasing with you to the dealer or auction. This mechanic will then be able to give you the results of their inspection.

It is important to bring an expert with you when purchasing reconditioned heavy equipment, as in may not be in the dealer’s best interest to tell you about problems with the equipment you are purchasing. You need an unbiased expert to let you know if this is a reliable lift that will operate safely.
 

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