Equipment Dealer Sees Second-Hand Opportunities

Among recyclers preparing for the market’s recovery, some may benefit from shopping for rarely available second-hand equipment. “This downturn was unique in that many categories of equipment were still difficult to locate and acquire second hand,” says Scott Ferry, marketing manager for Alan Ross Machinery, a used machinery dealer based near Chicago.

The current market is unique in that certain types of equipment remain difficult to find used, according to Ferry. “Alligator shears, scrap handling magnets and specialized processing machinery remain in short supply second hand,” says Ferry. “Many of our recycling customers are moving quickly to purchase these types of used machinery as the opportunity arises,” he adds.

Recently, Ross received resale rights to a Harris TG2101 ferrous metal baler, which can bale an entire automobile and produce approximately 30 bales per hour. “It’s more than just saving 50 percent or more from the new price,” says Ferry. “Customers are jumping at the chance to add a specialized niche capacity that puts pressure on their competition.”

Ferry adds that there is a considerable amount of used machinery available, with some of the details available at the company’s Web site, www.rossmach.com.