Maximising Returns on Used Industrial Power Stations: A Comprehensive Guide
In the dynamic world of industrial power equipment, resale used generators—whether diesel, natural gas turbines, or HFO systems—present a significant opportunity to recapture investment value. With 23 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining power stations across remote and challenging environments, US Power & Environment (USP&E) offers expert insights into how businesses can maximise their return on investment when selling used industrial power stations.

Preparing Your Power Station for Sale

Technical Inspection and Maintenance: To ensure that your used power station commands a premium price, conducting a thorough inspection and performing necessary maintenance first is crucial. This process should include:

• Checking and Replacing Vital Components: Inspect and replace fluids, harnesses, cables, batteries, and filters to ensure the equipment runs optimally.
• Operational Testing: Run the generator for about an hour to warm it up, using tools like a Fluke meter to measure output voltages and frequencies, ensuring all operational metrics meet or exceed expected standards.
• Cleaning: Thoroughly clean the unit with a pressure washer, and pay special attention to degreasing the alternator housing and engine block.

Documentation and Presentation:

• Photographic Evidence: Take multiple high-quality photographs from various angles, including the hour meter and control panel close-ups.
• Technical Specifications: Record and compile a detailed list of specifications such as model number, spec number, kilowatts, hours, number of leads, and output voltage.

Marketing Your Industrial Power Station

Choosing the Right Sales Channels:

• Direct to Dealer: Engage with established new and used generator dealers rather than brokers to ensure a direct, transparent, and profitable transaction. USP&E, known for its integrity and customer commitment, offers competitive pricing and expert appraisal for used generators.
• Online Platforms: Compare your unit against current listings on platforms like eBay under “used diesel generator” to gauge market prices and identify pricing strategies.

Negotiation Strategies:

• Multiple Quotes: Obtain offers from at least two reputable dealers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Negotiation: Use disparities in market prices as leverage to negotiate better offers. Remember, the price offered by dealers often has room for negotiation, especially if your generator is well-maintained and possesses superior specifications.

Leveraging USP&E’s Expertise

Why Partner with USP&E?

• Global Experience: USP&E’s extensive global footprint and deep understanding of both market and technical requirements position us uniquely to offer valuable advice and competitive pricing for your used generators.
• Comprehensive Solutions: Beyond buying and selling, USP&E provides a full spectrum of power solution services, including hybrid systems integrating thermal, solar, and energy storage technologies tailored to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Our approach focuses on building long-term relationships with our clients, ensuring satisfaction and integrity in every transaction.

 Call to Action
Selling a used industrial power station need not be daunting. With the proper preparation, understanding of the market, and partnership with a reputable company like USP&E, you can significantly enhance your return on investment.

Explore how USP&E can assist you in evaluating and selling your used power equipment by visiting us at www.uspeglobal.com. Let our expertise in new and used natural gas turbines, HFO, and diesel generators guide you to the best financial outcomes for your used power assets.