Let’s face it. The cost of doing business isn’t cheap. Every chance you get to save a few dollars is worth investigating. There are probably more than 3 reasons to buy a used lathe, but let’s keep it simple. One of HGR’s most popular items are used lathes. When it comes time to upgrade, replace, or expand, it would benefit you to search through HGR Industrial Surplus’ website to see what used lathes are available. If saving money isn’t a big enough driving force, how about 3 reason to buy a used lathe.
Fitted for a Purpose
When buying a used lathe, you may have an intended purpose in mind. When looking at lathes, you may com e across one that has already been fitted for the purpose you intend to use it for. There may be some adjustments, but the lathe has the components you would have to add on if you purchased new. In a lot of cases the machines needs al little maintenance and you’re off and running with little downtime.
Available Now
The great thing about used lathes is that with the right transportation, you can have some control over how fast you want to get the item to you. Places like HGR have a department to assist in arranging transportation at reasonable rates, but you can always bring the right truck with you for transport the day of inspection, purchase it, and get it loaded at the earliest opening. Buying new, isn’t as fast, so expect some delays, especially when dealing internationally.
Brand Availability
Used lathes and used machinery dealers will often have a wide variety of makes and models in stock at any given time. Just browse through HGR’s lathe category and you’ll see a variety of names pop up like, Cincinnati, LeBlond, Monarch, Southerner’s Bend, and too many more to name. When buying a new lathe, you will only be viewing what the manufacturer has to offer. You may miss out on a machine more optimal for your size business or needs without overspending.
Ultimately it comes down to the needs of the end-user and other factors like cost. At the end of the day, maybe you prefer to buy new, and that’s ok. But do you and your company a favor by seeing if used machinery is an option for you. While you’re here, why not look through HGR Industrial Surplus and over 20 thousands items currently in stock. There are more than used lathes available including categories like Machine Tools, Fabrication, Welding, Robots, and plenty more to search through. On the left hand side of our homepage there are filters available to help you find the items you are looking for faster and more efficiently. If you don’t see something you are interested in, check back often. HGR gets in hundreds of new arrivals daily so you never know what may come in next. You can see our new arrivals here and look at what just came in. There are also frequent monthly sales to keep an eye out for. Why not save more, right?