Which systems and components generally increase the resale value of used tractors?
Shust: Day cabs, 13- and 18-speed transmissions, 475 and higher HP engines and upgraded interiors. Warmkessel: A good example is aerodynamic devices. On a sleeper chassis that typically hauls tall trailers and spends the majority of its time on Interstate highways, full air fairings, side shields and chassis fuel tank fairings, which result in better fuel economy for the original owner, can also enhance the value of the unit at trade-in time. And since the second owner is typically not a fleet, high horsepower is usually a positive feature as well. Kendall: A higher level or upgraded interior can more than pay for itself, bringing in as much as $3,000 more when compared to the standard level interior. For some makes and models this can even be higher. Functioning amenities are also an attractive item for used truck buyers. Typically, 13- and 18-speed transmissions offer at least a $3,000 greater return than ten-speed transmissions in over-the-road tractors. We are also starting to see
