Used, Not Abused: AGCO Introduces Certified Pre-Owned Program
Having undergone a rigorous inspection and reconditioning process, certified pre-owned equipment from AGCO offers savings of time and money—and peace of mind.
By Tharran E. Gaines
Practically every farmer or rancher has at least one piece of equipment on the “someday” list. Maybe it’s a combine, tractor, sprayer or hay tool. Unfortunately, budget or other factors may not have allowed the purchase of a new machine.
Now, however, with the introduction of its new Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program, AGCO has another option: used equipment at a cost lower than new, but backed with an AGCO Protection extended coverage plan. Initiated last year as a trial with 16 AGCO brand dealers, the program has now been unveiled throughout the U.S. and Canada.
To make sure systems and parts are up to strict standards, every machine that meets eligibility requirements undergoes a thorough 120- to 200-point inspection and testing process.
According to Eric Lescourret, AGCO director of commercial strategic initiatives, AGCO was the first agricultural equipment manufacturer to stand behind equipment with a certified pre-owned program, and is still the only company to offer extended coverage on big square balers and windrowers.
“The things we learned from the pilot program, combined with the improvements we’ve made, have convinced AGCO that the program will provide farmers with maximum peace of mind and the best value in the market for their used equipment purchases,” says Lescourret, explaining that all certified equipment “comes with one year of comprehensive extended service coverage.”
To make sure systems and parts are up to strict standards, every machine that meets eligibility requirements undergoes a thorough 120- to 200-point inspection and testing process. Next, each unit goes through a rigorous reconditioning regimen to repair or replace any necessary components. Some machines are even upgraded with new technology. Equally important, every step of the inspection and reconditioning process is performed by AGCO-certified technicians, who have passed two levels of specialized inspection and product training.
“With such exacting standards and inspections, and a comprehensive AGCO Protection extended coverage plan, the customer can hit the field knowing his new investment is covered,” Lescourret concludes. “That means you can now own the equipment you always wanted, without a second thought.”
AGCO equipment available through the CPO program
High-Horsepower Tractors:
Challenger,® Massey Ferguson® and Fendt®
Combines:
Challenger, Massey Ferguson and Gleaner®
Self-Propelled Windrowers:
Massey Ferguson and Challenger
Large Square Balers:
Hesston® by Massey Ferguson and Challenger
Sprayers: RoGator®
