The gamble of buying used equipment is you may just be getting someone else's headache. Without being too intrusive, you may want to approach this by asking if the seller still plans to garden. If so, then either the equipment no longer suits his purposes, or the gardener's sick of it! Get as much information as possible from the seller about a piece of equipment you're considering buying. Following are some good questions to ask.
- What is the make, model, and year of the machine? A used machine may have a warranty in effect.
- What was the maintenance schedule?
- Has the machine been adjusted or repaired?
- Where can you take the machine for service when needed?
- Why is the equipment for sale? (You may even get an honest answer.)
After you have gleaned as much information as possible from the seller, call a local dealer. Grill the dealer for information, especially on potential problems of that particular machine. Ask about specific things to look for in a used model.
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