As with most industries, companies are adjusting and evolving due to the change in business directly related to Covid-19. This along with national and global economic factors have destabilized the market.
Even publicly traded companies like United Rentals are in a position of improvisation in terms pricing and disposal of used heavy equipment. The market in general has yet to stabilize due to the unprecedented situation due to Covid-19.
Here is a quick recap of pricing from 2020 through present:
- In the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2020, companies were disposing of their machines at below normal market pricing in response to the severe slow down in business.
- December 2020 to January 2021, due to the aggressive price points, the demand continued to increase eventually leading to a shortage in equipment.
- February 2021, sellers quickly responded with a price increase to stabilize the demand.
- March 2021, manufacturers are late on supplying new equipment orders; therefore, stressing the already depleted used equipment supply.
Here is what we expect from present through the 2nd quarter of 2021:
- Inventories will be managed very carefully; therefore, popular segments like backhoes will be more difficult to source.
- Due to the inventory management, prices will likely increase from 10% to 15% year from 4th quarter 2021.
Once manufacturer orders are delivered, the inventories will stabilize, as will the price. Until then, expect to pay higher pricing.
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