Wednesday 29 June 2011

Used farm machinery and quality standards

Farm equipment can be costly and running a farm is a serious business expense. Whether you are looking to start a farm or simply just replace old equipment consider the savings by purchasing used farm machinery. Used machinery comes in all different types of conditions and some are even certified used all at a fraction of a cost for new machines. There is even a marketplace for used farm machinery Mascus being one of the biggest ones in Europe and the UK.

Look at some of the cost savings from used machinery, it be significant. A mini digger or excavator can cost up to over 8 thousand GBP. You can get that same 750kg excavator used for around five to six thousand GBP, that is over three thousand in savings. You are better off purchasing a used mini digger with little use and ware for less than a brand new one.

There are even some mini digger trailers going for around 2 thousand GBP on Mascus. The price for used JCB are significant too. Mascus has used JCB ranging in price from 7 grand to around 40 grand depending on size and age. A brand new JCB starts at 42 thousand USD about 20 thousand in GBP and can go up to 70 grand range. A small farmer or a new business cannot afford some of the prices of new equipment but they still want the best deals on quality used farm machinery.

Mascus has all of your needs for agriculture, ground scare, construction, forestry and other transportation needs. Mascus is a place for both buyers and sellers, it is a marketplace for machinery. Registration is free and you will have access to the online market place instantly. Mascus allows users to purchase Ad space for equipment for sale and even place a want Ad looking for a specific machine you cannot find.

Mascus covers all your needs and even has a Magazine published twice a year with over 60 thousand readers. The online version receives even more readers with over 90 thousand hits a season. This is not only a great opportunity to find used machinery to purchase to place an Ad to sell your old equipment.

Mascus services are available worldwide through the Internet and even has a search for global construction companies and heavy equipment businesses. Mascus is the mediator, the middle man who puts buyers and sellers together. They put you in touch with the people who can solve your needs and vise verse. Mascus is a high traffic site with over 3.2 Million visitors each month 180 thousand used equipment Ads. Place your Ad with confidence knowing you will have the support forty offices around the world to meet your needs and that your Ad will appear in 38 different languages. Expose your product to the world!

So whether you are a buyer or seller, starting a new business or replacing old equipment, remember the savings when purchasing used. And remember the best place to purchase your used equipment in Mascus. Enter the largest heavy used equipment marketplace. Start out with Mascus.

Mascus is an electronic marketplace for trucks for sale and excavator machinery. Mascus makes trading in construction machinery more efficiently by collecting all information about supply and demand in one place. All dealers, producers and end users are welcome to offer their used farm machinery and trucks for sale via the marketplace.

Wednesday 1 June 2011

So what exactly are backhoe loaders?

Backhoe loaders and associated machines are commonly used for small construction projects such as building houses, road repair, and farm excavation. A backhoe loader is a heavy equipment vehicle that consists of a tractor typtically with a shovel/bucket on the front and a small backhoe on the back. A hoe is an agricultural tool used to agitate the surface of the soil, create furrows, trenches, and generally dig and move soil.

An excavator is a heavy construction equipment that consists of a boom, bucket and cab on a rotating platform. The platform sits atop an undercarriage with either tracks or wheels. They are used to dig trenches, foundations and holes, tree stump removal and other forestry applications, heavy lifting and pipe placement, cutting brush, landscaping and grading, dredging rivers, digging and moving stones, driving piles, and mining operations. A mini digger is a small easily portable version of an excavator that is used for small digging needs and work that requires lifting that can be too heavy for humans. Both types of equipment can have backhoe attachments.

JCB is one of the world's top three manufacturers of construction equipment with well-known brand of machines used for digging. New and used JCB equipment is available on four continents and sold in 150 countries through 1,500 dealer depot locations. JCB equipment includes many combinations of backhoe loaders, excavator, mini digger, and used machinery used farm machinery. The advantage of used JCB equipment is the wide array of options and configurations available for customer needs. Used JCB equipment can be just as good to purchase and are certified just like new pieces of equipment. For farming operations used machinery used farm machinery are of particular advantage for seasonal operations.

Robert Tate - Region Sales Manager of Mascus UK. Mascus is an electronic marketplace for tractors, trailers and used trucks. Mascus makes trading in construction machinery more efficiently by collecting all information about supply and demand in one place. All dealers, producers and end users are welcome to offer their used farm machinery and trucks for sale via the marketplace.