Some common mistakes customers do in purchasing the heavy construction equipment attachments
Purchasing heavy construction equipment is now very easy and stress-free and all credit goes to the heavy machines manufacturing companies and its dealers. Aside from the main heavy construction equipment, you have to purchase various vital attachments separately that work according to what you need for the task. However, many people make mistakes in purchasing used heavy equipment attachments. Regardless of their types and models, they usually make wrong choices to select the right attachment for the fleet. To avoid this dilemma, you should know the following common mistakes, which usually customers do. Read carefully to avoid making the same mistakes.
Not checking the attachment model number: – Most construction equipment buyers think that every construction attachment is designed for all types of machine. But, the real truth is that they are manufactured specifically according to machine’s model compatibility and features. Its mean, a particular attachment does not fit in all machine’s models and brands. At the same time, some brands designed numerous attachments compatible with several models they manufactured. So, it is better to check the attachment type, brand and which model of machines they will compatible and perfectly fit for the work.
Buying attachments from unauthorized distributors or dealers: – Unauthorized distributors don’t give any guarantee for the authenticity of their products. Usually, they sell used heavy equipment attachments that are claimed to be compatible with the all famous heavy construction equipment brands, but the fact is they are duplicate ones or knock-offs that won’t easily fit on any machine. In case, if they fit in the equipment, then it’s no guarantee that they have the same high-quality as the genuine authentic ones. Many purchasers are attracted to buying the attachments from these unauthorized dealers or distributors because they offer relatively low price as compared to the generic product’s cost. This marketing strategy is ultimately tricked buyers in purchasing low-quality attachments. So, don’t waste your money and always purchase attachments from authorized dealers, who give you an authenticity guarantee of the attachment.
Order low-caliber attachments: – Low caliber attachments are due to numerous factors. Like, an attachment miserably fails and do not complete the work effectively because of their low-quality materials and improper manufacturing process. Meanwhile, the infamous brand’s products have the high-quality materials and they are manufactured properly under the supervision of the skillful engineers. To avoid this issue, always buy those attachments; those are designed by reliable and famous brands.
Not evaluating their functionality: – People only purchase attachments without assessing their features and their actual functionality. These attachments are not cheap, so do some research before buying it. Although, all the attachments are valuable and useful, but if they are not suitable for the task, then it is useless to purchase.
Not verifying attachment warrant: – The majority of the people forget that purchasing a construction machine does not include the attachment’s warranty. There are some cases, where attachments have the same warranty time if they buy together with the construction machines. On the other hand, attachments have their own warranties. So, check the warranty time, which is offered for attachments, whether it’s a ripper, bucket, hose or any safety attachments, make sure that you can get the replacement offer or repair service to it while under the warranty time.
