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Buyer field guides

Ask better questions
before paying.

Our guides focus on documentation, inspection, configuration and ownership risk—not just headline power and price.

Field guide 01

The compact-machine buying checklist

A repeatable process for checking identity, specifications, components, warranty, parts, configuration, inspection and payment terms.

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Understanding direct-import prices

How EXW, FOB, freight, duty, local delivery and configuration change an advertised number.

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Parts and support due diligence

What to request before buying a machine whose local dealer and service network may be limited.

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Machine videos that reveal more

What to watch for when judging controls, hydraulics, access, stability and work cycles on video.

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