Why Are Second-hand Rotary Drilling RIGS More Popular Than New Ones in The Market

In the field of construction machinery, second-hand rotary drilling RIGS have shown a much higher market popularity in recent years than new ones. This phenomenon is the result of the combined effect of multiple factors such as cost control and market demand. The following analyzes the core reasons for its popularity from six dimensions:

1. Procurement costs are significantly reduced: The price of second-hand equipment of the same model is only 40% to 70% of that of new machines, and there is no need to bear additional costs such as purchase tax and high insurance for the first year, greatly reducing the initial investment pressure on enterprises.

2. Shorten the production cycle: Second-hand equipment does not need to wait for production delivery. It can be put into construction after on-site commissioning, which is especially suitable for projects with tight schedules and avoids the impact of the "running-in period" of new machines on the progress.

3. More controllable depreciation risk: The depreciation rate of new machines in the first year can reach 20% to 30%, while the residual value of second-hand equipment has tended to stabilize. When resold later, the price fluctuation is smaller, and the asset's ability to retain value is stronger.

4. Mature working condition adaptability: Most second-hand equipment has already completed the actual load verification of core components, and its performance under complex geological conditions can be more predicted, avoiding construction risks caused by design flaws in new machines.

5. More convenient supply of spare parts: For second-hand models with a high market share, the original factory spare parts inventory is sufficient and the prices are transparent. The maintenance response speed is much faster than that of new models, reducing downtime losses.

6. Policy and environmental protection advantages: In some regions, subsidies for the renovation of old equipment are implemented. After upgrading, second-hand equipment can meet the latest emission standards, and its cost performance far exceeds that of low-end new machines at the same price.

Conclusion: The market popularity of second-hand rotary drilling RIGS essentially reflects the rational development of the industry - enterprises pay more attention to the full life cycle cost and actual efficiency of the equipment rather than simply pursuing the "brand new" label. Its features of high cost performance, low risk and rapid production start-up not only fit the current capital situation of small and medium-sized construction enterprises, but also meet the demand for flexible equipment allocation in large-scale projects. In the future, with the improvement of the inspection and evaluation system, the second-hand equipment market may further expand and become one of the mainstream choices in the field of construction machinery.