Why Are More And More Construction Teams Choosing Second-hand Rotary Drilling RIGS? Cost And Efficiency Analysis

As a high-value engineering equipment, the procurement decision of rotary drilling RIGS directly affects the capital chain and project progress of construction teams. In recent years, the market for second-hand rotary drilling RIGS has been heating up, driven by a comprehensive consideration of cost and efficiency. The following six points can reveal the underlying logic of this trend:

1. Low initial investment cost: Purchasing a new machine requires millions of yuan, while the price of second-hand equipment can be as low as half, significantly lowering the entry threshold. For small and medium-sized construction teams, it can reduce capital occupation and relieve financing pressure.

2. More flexible capital turnover: Second-hand equipment can be converted into cash quickly. If the project cycle is short or the demand changes, it can be resold rapidly to recover funds. In contrast, new models depreciate quickly and suffer greater losses when resold in the short term.

3. Suitable for short-term emergency projects: In the face of temporary projects with tight schedules and simple geological conditions, second-hand drilling RIGS can be put into use quickly, avoiding delays in the project schedule due to the long procurement cycle of new machines. Its performance is sufficient to meet the requirements of non-extreme working conditions.

4. Controllable maintenance costs: For second-hand equipment with a relatively short service life, the core components are still in a stable period, and the maintenance costs are not much different from those of new machines. Moreover, second-hand equipment parts are widely circulated in the market, and the maintenance response is faster.

5. Minimal impact of technological iteration: The technological update of rotary drilling RIGS is relatively slow, and the performance gap between second-hand equipment within five years and new machines is limited. There is no need to pay a premium for new features that have not been widely adopted, and it offers better value for money.

6. More stable residual value fluctuations: The depreciation rate of new machines in the first three years exceeds 40%, and the residual value of second-hand equipment is already at a low level, resulting in smaller losses when resold again. It is especially suitable for construction teams with unstable projects and frequent equipment replacement.

Overall, the advantages of second-hand rotary drilling RIGS in cost control and their adaptability to most conventional projects make them a practical choice for construction teams. However, it should be noted that the optimal balance between cost and efficiency can only be found by combining the assessment of equipment status with project requirements.