Why You Should Consider Buying Used Survey Equipment

civil surveyor course in rawalpindi

Many have strong reservations in TSK for conducting civil surveyor course in rawalpindi about buying used survey equipment. They will quite often pass on a good deal in favour of buying expensive new surveying equipment just because it is considered to be the safer option. These concerns are generally totally unfounded as there has been little or no thought given to why purchasing used surveying equipment should be any more risky than buying a new equivalent. We will promote some of the rational arguments as to why purchasing used survey instruments is an option worth considering if the conditions meet certain criteria.

Lets consider some of the reasons why you might reject the used equipment option.

Reliability -- Will used equipment be reliable in civil surveyor course in rawalpindi?

If the equipment was manufactured by a good manufacturer such as Leica Geosystems then it will have been built to last. There are very few critical contacting parts in modern surveying equipment so they are less prone to wear. So if the instrument is less than 5 years old then there is no real cause for concern. Many will keep equipment in service for longer than this and generally only replace it because of feature improvements.

Functionality -- Will used equipment offer the sort of functionality that we require?

Well it is very much like your PC or mobile phone. Technological advances are rapid and new features/functionality is continually being rolled out but your old phone still works. So unless you particularly want the latest features then you should be OK. But discuss your requirements with the seller. This of course raises another important issue. Only buy used equipment from a reputable supplier who can provide technical support and backup.

Value -- Will used secondhand equipment hold its value?

Value is quite a difficult parameter to qualify everything will depreciate at different rates depending on where it is in the technology stakes. High end top of the range total stations will hold their price initially but then drop off quite quickly as newer models are introduced. Mid range 'lower tech' instruments and levels will tend to depreciate at a steady rate.

The important thing here is what value does the equipment provide to TSK for civil surveyor course in rawalpindi. As long as it functions reliably and performs a valuable role whether that be in construction setting out or land surveying then it is of value to your business.

It is certainly sensible to consider buying used survey equipment if the functionality of the instrument matches your requirements and the above conditions are met.