Are you needing to add a stationary asphalt mixing plant to your company, but are a little worried about the high cost? Here are a few tips to help you save money and still get a high-quality plant.

Tips for getting a good stationary asphalt mixing plant

Our first tip is simple. You should start off by looking for a used mixing plant. Used plants cost a fraction of the price of a new plant and can still provide you with years of great service. You can find used stationary type asphalt mix plant for sale in a variety of places.

You should start by checking you the dealer you have purchased previous equipment from. He may have a used plant that is ready for sale or have a customer who needs to sell one. Buying from your dealer gives you a second set of eyes to evaluate if the plant is in good working condition or not.

You can find used plants offered through a variety of online sellers, too. They show up occasionally on Ebay but more frequently on websites that focus on heavier equipment and the asphalt or construction business.

The biggest challenge to buying used is location. Where is the equipment currently located. Can you easily travel to look at the equipment to make sure it is a good investment or not? If you cannot check the equipment yourself, we recommend finding an equipment dealer or contractor in the area who can inspect the equipment for you. You do not want to purchase used and find out all of your savings will be spent on repairs.

A new stationary asphalt mixing plant will cost you more money on the startup phase, but it may save you money in the long run. You can be certain all the parts of the new plant are in perfect working order and come with a warranty. Less repairs and downtime can make the new plant a better investment.

The key to saving money in either scenario is to buy smart. Make sure you properly size your stationary mixing plant to last for a number of years. If you are expecting rapid growth in your business, you should buy bigger. Do not only pay attention to the physical size of the plant and its storage tanks. Make sure you look at the maximum output of the plant to make sure it meets your needs. You do not want to buy a used 40 ton per hour plant when you will be needing 60 tons per hour next year.

Double check to make sure the plant can process the materials you want, too. You do not want to purchase a machine that only uses heavy oil when you need to mix with light oil, also. If you are interested, you can continue to click here to learn more details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/li-sunny-483257122/detail/recent-activity/.

The smart purchase on a stationary asphalt mixing plant is not based on the purchase price. It is based on your return on investment. A new plant frequently gives a higher return on investment due to longer life, higher output and better reliability. But, if you need to get up and running for the lowest price possible, buying a used asphalt mixing plant can still be a great investment.