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I looked for it myself, bought it, got disappointed, looked for it again. In short: you can find it, but it’s a minefield. Many people think that ?China? and ?used? - it’s automatically pennies, but in reality it ends up being more expensive and causing more headaches. Here's how it happens in practice.
When they say “145th”, they often mean not just one specific model, but a whole class of square balers with a working width of about 1.45 meters. This is such a workhorse for medium-sized farms. New ones from China are coming in a stream, but the price even for them is steep, not to mention their European counterparts. Hence the rush demand for used ones - it seems that you can save twice as much.
But here’s the first trap: in China, the domestic market for used equipment is structured differently. There is no such culture as here or in Europe, where a ten-year-old car can be ideally maintained. Often ?used? means “written off after intensive use”, sometimes without proper maintenance. They usually look for Chinese used ones, because they hope for a lower price compared to offers from Poland or Germany.
The key point is condition. I saw advertisements where ?145th? for 2018 looks passable in the photo, but in fact it turns out that it plowed huge areas for three seasons without stopping, and the main components - the springs of the pressing chamber, the knitting apparatus - are on the verge of failure. The savings here are illusory.
The main search points are, of course, large Chinese B2B portals like Alibaba or Made-in-China. There are used equipment sections. But be prepared for the fact that 80% of offers are from resellers, and not from the original owners. Their goal is fast turnover, so the information is often embellished. Phrases like ?good condition, used for 2 seasons? must be divided by at least two.
Another channel is specialized forums and groups on social networks where Chinese farmers or small dealers communicate. The information there is more honest, but you need a language or a good translator, otherwise you won’t understand the nuances. Personally, I once found an option through such a channel in Heilongjiang Province. According to the video, everything worked, but upon detailed questioning, it turned out that the car was being repaired after a serious blockage. Refused.
It is worth mentioning separately the companies that specialize in the export of used Chinese equipment. They exist, but there are not many of them. For example, I came acrossShandong Shenyang Mechanical Equipment Co.,Ltd. They have a websiteshengyangjxgroup.ru, where they are positioned as a high-tech enterprise. Their catalog contains mostly new equipment, but upon request they sometimes offer used units from their demo sites or from partners. This may be more reliable than a random seller because the company has a reputation. But the price will be closer to the new one, plus they usually also take on logistics and customs clearance, which makes the deal more expensive.
Let's say we found a suitable onebaler 145. The advertised price is 5-6 thousand dollars. Seems profitable. But this is just the beginning. First, we need 100% pre-sale inspection. In person or through a trusted agent. These are expenses. Without this, buying is like playing the lottery.
Secondly, logistics. Delivery by container from China is a separate story with documents, loading, and sea freight. Plus customs clearance, where there may be surprises with the valuation. All this adds another 30-50%, or even more, to the price of the car. Many people don't take this into account at first.
Third, what after arrival? Spare parts. On a used car, something will need to be changed. And if spare parts for common models can still be found at the sameShandong Shenyangor other suppliers, then problems may arise with outdated modifications. Waiting a month for a part from China at the height of the season is below average pleasure.
I'll tell you about my failure to make it clearer. I found a Xingtai 9YF-1.45 baler, 2017, through an intermediary. From the photo it looks clean. The seller assured that he had worked only 500 hectares. The price is good. I decided to save on the inspection and relied on the video inspection sent by the seller. Big mistake.
When the car arrived, the first thing that caught my eye was the discrepancy between the tires. There were some in the photo, others arrived, almost erased. Then, during a detailed inspection, traces of repairs were found on the frame of the pressing chamber - they were cooked, and crookedly. And most importantly, the knitting machine began to let the rope through under load. It turned out that the needles and part of the feed mechanism were worn out.
As a result, having saved a nominal 3 thousand on the purchase, I spent about 2 thousand on repairs and a lot more time and nerves. Conclusion: saving on verification is a direct road to additional costs. It’s better to pay a specialist on the spot $200-300 for a complete diagnosis than to bite the bullet later.
So is it even worth contacting a used one from China? If the budget is very tight and you have time, patience, and most importantly, the ability to organize a competent inspection, then yes, the option exists. But this is a project, not a simple purchase.
Often, a more reasonable alternative is buying a new, but simpler or less popular brand from China. Or consider a used one, but already imported to the CIS and serviced here - the price may be comparable, but you can see it live and there is at least some history.
Returning to the topic:where to buy a used baler 145 from China? Look through trusted, reputable companies that do this professionally and provide at least some kind of guarantee. Request as detailed photos and videos of work under load as possible, VIN or frame number to verify history. And budget not only the price in the ad, but the full turnkey cost. here, taking into account all the risks and modifications. Without this, is it a “bargain buy?” It will easily turn into unfinished construction and a money pit.
