Compare two used-machine offers
Which offer has the better verified condition and complete project scope?
For candidates with different prices, accessories, repair needs or delivery terms.
Follow the decision steps ↓
Confirm the problem
Compare the specific machines and their supplied scope. Bring both offers to the same currency, delivery point and service boundary before judging the price difference.
Build the comparison from the same cost categories
- Equipment
- Repair and missing parts
- Dismantling and packing
- Transport and destination
- Site work and acceptance
These are cost categories, not proportional shares. Use quoted project amounts and record exclusions.
Prepare the evidence
Collect these records before narrowing the equipment or service scope.
- Candidate references, dated condition evidence and test limitations.
- Included accessories, tooling, controls and known defects.
- Itemized quotations, delivery point, currency and service exclusions.
Compare approaches
Compare equipment condition
Place inspection evidence and unresolved defects beside each candidate.
Do not replace missing evidence with an assumed condition score.
Compare the supplied scope
List included assemblies, repair work, dismantling and packing side by side.
Mark missing and unquoted items rather than treating them as free.
Compare project requirements
Add the destination, installation and acceptance work still required.
Obtain project-specific amounts before deciding on the complete budget.
Check the limits
- An asking price is not evidence of condition or a completed transaction.
- Keep unquoted costs visible; include destination charges and site requirements.
- Agree the warranty provider, acceptance conditions and claim responsibilities.
A same-scope comparison and a list of costs or evidence still missing.
Find equipment and support
Review relevant equipment
Open the individual equipment records and compare their condition and included scope.
Define the work around the machine
Choose fit checks, inspection, export preparation, installation and acceptance planning for the project.
Choose your service scope →Worked examples for this decision
Prepare your project requirements
Carry this buying task into a brief and add the measurements, equipment references and open questions you have.