Ten Doubts You Should Clarify Before Buying Used Natural Gas Generators For Sale

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Money savings is one of the benefits you can experience when you choose to buy used natural gas generators for sale. However, not all small and big businesses will find that pre-owned units will make sense if they fail to check the quality and history of the generator. So, take note of these 10 factors you should clarify before you make the decision to purchase a used generator:

Usage, hours, and age – These are the things you should try to look for and verify before you buy any pre-owned natural gas generator. All generators have engines that are just like cars with an odometer, which can tell you how many hours they have been used. It helps to know the applications where it was used and how often it ran during its previous application, too.

Where it came from – Ask the seller where they source their used natural gas generators for sale. Most dealers typically get their products from auctions and foreclosures, so the history of the unit may be unclear. In that case, the seller’s technical expertise and reputation should put your mind at ease when these factors can make you confident in their ability to inspect, refurbish, test, and fix the generator before selling it.

The manufacturer history – When it comes to used natural gas generators for sale, you should consider products that come from manufacturers that are known for their high-quality products. Consider brands like Cummins, Detroit, and Caterpillar, all of which have a long history of providing robust and high-quality equipment that will last for many years.

The maintenance work – Find out what the seller or supplier has done to the used natural gas generators. Make sure they have proven experience in repairing or maintaining generator ends, engines, transfer switches, and power units.

The seller’s reputation – Make sure you are buying from a reputable and established seller or dealer. Consider a known and respected power generation company that carries new and used natural gas and diesel generators for sale.

The customers who buy the generators – Get to know the customers of the seller and their respective industries. That way, you can be sure that you are buying used natural gas generators for sale that are trusted by other businesses.

The exact state of the generator – You will need to conduct an inspection. Arrange for a visit to the seller’s office to personally examine the used generator for physical wear and tear. If the item was shipped to you, make sure that the seller has a dependable return and refund policy in case you find the product to be less satisfactory.

Load test – Respectable dealers of used generators perform a load test to determine the product’s overall efficiency in generating power. Make sure all products have passed this test.

Integrity of the welds and wiring – Test the wire insulation and check the electrical wiring and components for integrity. Anything dysfunctional should be replaced.

Your application – It will be easier to choose a good used natural gas generator if you know your needs and the application where it will be used.

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Mid-America Engine is an industry leader for new, used and surplus power generation equipment. MAE's inventory is extensive – from 13kW to 15MW. The in-stock inventory includes high quality diesel generator sets, power modules and gas turbines. MAE is truly able to respond, and quickly deliver, all its customers power generation requirements.