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95HDRam · #1 06-19-2012, 03:05 AM

It is that time of year again when we always start hunting for deals on snow/ice equipment. So far we have picked up a Buyers 8 cu yd spreader, and a Sno-Way 6 cu yd spreader. Got both for under $800 total.

With lasts years below average winter I am expecting to see more good deals show up. Luckily our business does not depend on snow to make it thru winter, but have seen a lot of auctions in the Indy area recently with commercial lawn and snow equipment.

cet · #2 06-19-2012, 05:34 AM

What size truck do you plan on putting those on?

basher · #3 06-19-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 95HDRam

With lasts years below average winter I am expecting to see more good deals show up.

Not a lot of people are dumping decent equipment. Most of what I see at sales are tired units that have been replaced and/or have outdated mounting systems. Even the sales where a company is liquidating the market for used stuff is so high most of the good equipment is sold prior to or bring top value at auction.

thelettuceman · #4 06-19-2012, 06:38 PM

Pictures are mandatory !!!!!!

95HDRam · #5 06-20-2012, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cet

What size truck do you plan on putting those on?

Both of those will be used on 3/4 Tons. I see why now you asked I made a typo. cu ft no yd.

95HDRam · #6 06-20-2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by basher

Not a lot of people are dumping decent equipment. Most of what I see at sales are tired units that have been replaced and/or have outdated mounting systems. Even the sales where a company is liquidating the market for used stuff is so high most of the good equipment is sold prior to or bring top value at auction.

The last auction I went to all of the lawn care equipment was selling for top dollar (even though we haven't had rain) but the snow/ice equipment was very reasonable. I don't go after any of the new equipment that someone bought last year since it will go top $. Both the spreaders I picked up are about 3 yrs old and the guy really needed money.

95HDRam · #7 06-20-2012, 02:48 AM

The next trip I make to the storage barn I will get some pics and put up here.

thelettuceman · #8 06-20-2012, 10:27 PM

Thanx ... can't wait to see what you got !!!

IC-Smoke · #9 06-20-2012, 11:59 PM