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 Would you buy a skid steer from a rental store
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06/07/20 03:59 AM
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slim 285
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I know all of these machines are driven like they’ve stole it . All of there maintenance is doing using original parts . And relatively low hours
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Re: Would you buy a skid steer from a rental store
[Re: slim 285]
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06/07/20 05:53 AM
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RayBob
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I know all of these machines are driven like they’ve stole it . All of there maintenance is doing using original parts . And relatively low hours Low hours? Yes ! Scheduled maintenance done? Yes. Worked hard? they're built for hard work. If you are getting a good deal then go for it.
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Re: Would you buy a skid steer from a rental store
[Re: slim 285]
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06/07/20 07:22 AM
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bronco71
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1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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Re: Would you buy a skid steer from a rental store
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06/07/20 10:31 AM
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Icepick
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I know all of these machines are driven like they’ve stole it . All of there maintenance is doing using original parts . And relatively low hours For me it would depend on the rental company. If I knew for a fact they serviced the skid steer when it was supposed to be serviced then I would consider buying from them. I worked for a company that rented machinery as small as a skid steer and as large as a cat 330. It was hit and miss with different rental outfits when it came to regular service work or how quickly they would show up to fix a problem. I routinely saw machinery go 100 hours or more over the recommended service before the rental company would show up to service.
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Re: Would you buy a skid steer from a rental store
[Re: slim 285]
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06/07/20 11:47 AM
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DarrellSimpson
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I have watched my co-workers use rented equipment with a heavy hand . If I was going to buy from a rental #1 it would have to be a unbelievable good deal . #2 I would have a independent mechanic do a compression check and go over the machine with a fine tooth comb . Why would a rental company sell a piece of equipment like that unless they are concerned about its longevity for some reason .
They are usually built tough but all it takes is overheating it and the engine takes the hit .
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