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1 - Not
important
at all
2 3 4
5 - Extremely
important
Dealer relationship 0.80% 2.40% 17.30% 36.20% 43.30%
Dealer service 1.60% 0.00% 5.50% 21.30% 71.60%
Ease of maintenance 0.80% 0.00% 12.60% 41.70% 44.90%
Equipment manufacturer 1.60% 6.30% 33.10% 36.20% 22.80%
Fuel efficiency 0.80% 3.90% 18.10% 49.60% 27.60%
Operator comfort 1.60% 1.60% 21.30% 53.50% 22.00%
Parts availability 0.80% 0.00% 3.90% 23.60% 71.70%
Production capacity 1.60% 0.00% 3.90% 36.20% 58.30%
Reliability 0.80% 0.00% 3.90% 18.90% 76.40%
Safety 1.60% 0.80% 4.70% 19.70% 73.20%
Warranty 1.60% 1.60% 11.00% 40.90% 44.90%
Factors influencing an equipment purchase
Reliability continues to be king when operators consider equipment purchases. With diesel prices down, fuel efficiency is a
lower priority, as is operator comfort.