Why You Can Confidently Buy Used Equipment from RDO Equipment Co.

For many operators, used equipment offers a practical way to add dependable machines to their fleet without the expense of buying new. The key to reliable used equipment is knowing where it came from and how it’s been maintained.

At RDO Equipment Co., used equipment is part of a long-term approach to ownership, service and customer support. One of the clearest examples of that approach is our rental return equipment.

When you understand where our used equipment comes from and how it is managed before it is ever listed for sale, buying used starts to feel a lot more predictable.

What Rental Returns Are and Why They’re Different

Rental returns are machines that have been owned and managed by RDO as part of our dealer-owned rental fleet. From the day they enter service, these machines remain under RDO oversight.

With rental return equipment, RDO tracks:

• How the equipment has been used
• How often it has been serviced
• What work has been completed over time

This is a key difference from much of the used equipment market, where machines may come from third-party sellers or auctions with limited or incomplete history.

Rental equipment is typically used across multiple short-term applications rather than run continuously by one owner. Because of that, usage is controlled and documented, giving buyers a clearer picture of what they are purchasing and why it is priced the way it is.

How RDO Manages and Maintains Rental Return Equipment

While rental equipment is in our fleet, it is maintained to the same standards customers expect across the RDO organization.

That includes:

• Preventive maintenance completed on schedule
• Service performed by RDO technicians
• OEM parts and manufacturer-recommended procedures
• Service records tracked throughout the life of the machine

When a rental unit is ready to transition out of the fleet, it goes through an inspection process before it is offered for sale.

By maintaining equipment properly while we own it, we reduce surprises later for the customer who buys the machine.

What Buying Used Equipment from RDO Looks Like for the Customer

All of that work behind the scenes shows up in the buying experience. When you purchase used equipment from RDO, you can expect:

• Clear communication about machine condition and hours
• Transparency around service history
• Confidence in how the equipment has been maintained

Just as importantly, the relationship does not end when the sale is complete. Buyers have access to RDO parts and service support, sometimes even from the same teams that maintained the equipment while it was in the rental fleet.

How to Know if a Rental Return Is the Right Fit for Your Operation

Rental return equipment can be a strong option for many operations, including:

• Customers looking for newer equipment without new pricing
• Operations expanding their fleet strategically
• Buyers who value documented history and dealer support

An experienced RDO sales team can help evaluate whether a rental return, another used option or a new machine is the best fit based on how the equipment will be used, budget considerations and long-term plans.

Confidence Starts with the Dealer Behind the Equipment

The quality of used equipment is shaped long before it is listed for sale. It starts with ownership, maintenance standards and accountability over time.

Rental return equipment reflects how RDO approaches those responsibilities as an owner, not just a seller. When you buy used from RDO Equipment Co., you gain transparency, dependable service and a partner invested in your long-term success.

Learn more about rental returns by contacting your local RDO dealer today.