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I looked for it myself, bought it, sold it - I’ll tell you how things really are with Chinese used balers on Avito and what is hidden behind the loud announcements.
It's simple: price. A new European baler is a serious investment. And Chinese equipment, even new ones, is often one and a half to two times cheaper. When do you see an ad on Avito?used balerfrom China, almost new, at half price?, the hand itself reaches out to click. But here is the first pitfall. Many people think that ?Chinese? - means automatically low quality. This is no longer entirely true, especially over the last 5-7 years. But used technology is a different story.
The main stream of such advertisements is not from private owners, but from resellers or small firms that import containers of decommissioned or used equipment from China. Often these are models that were never officially supplied to the Russian Federation, so spare parts can be a headache later. I myself once bought a Xingtai baler this way - it seemed to work, but when the drive belt broke, it turned out that this particular size and profile could not be found in our stores. I had to order from AliExpress and wait three weeks during the height of feed procurement.
Another point is the condition. ?Almost new? on Avito may mean that the inscriptions on the tires simply have not been erased. Chinese farmers often wear out their equipment and then write it off. Without a live inspection or at least a video of work under load, buying is a lottery. I always ask for a video of how a bale is pressed, how the bale chamber works, how the tailgate opens. If the seller refuses, this is a red flag.
Here you need a diamond eye. The first is photographs. If there is only one photo, taken in a dark hangar, it most likely hides defects. Normal sellers, even resellers, post photos from all angles: general view, pressing chamber (pay attention to the condition of the pressing plates and belts), hitch units, tires (tread wear indicates mileage), a plate with the model and serial number. If there is no sign or it is painted over, perhaps the equipment is “gray”? or with a criminal history.
Look for specifics in the description. Not “excellent condition”, but “belts replaced, springs adjusted, bale 1.2x1.3” pressed. The model is key. For example, YTO, Liulin, Shifeng are more or less well-known brands, it is easier to find information on them. And if it simply says “Chinese baler?”, be careful. This may be a no-name assembly, which there will be nowhere to fix.
I highly recommend that before looking at Avito, go to the websites of official importers or manufacturers to understand what the original equipment looks like and what its weak points are. For example, for models fromShandong Shenyang Mechanical Equipment Co.,LtdYou can see the information on their website. They are a high tech facility and they often have catalogs with detailed specifications. Knowing what a new car should look like, you will immediately see what is wrong in the photo from Avito: homemade welding, non-standard hydraulic hoses, crookedly installed protective covers.
Prices on Avito are floating wildly. The same baler in one region can cost 350 thousand, in another - 550 thousand rubles. Depends on the arrogance of the seller and the season. In the spring, before fodder harvesting, prices soar. The best time to buy is late autumn or winter.
You can and should bargain. The main trump card is the need for investment after purchase. Speak directly: “I see that the tires here are almost worn out, that’s 50 thousand for replacement right away.” Plus, judging by the photo, there is a leak in the hydraulic system and needs repairs. Taking this into account, my price is...?. Resellers themselves are often poorly versed in technology, and such specifics frustrate them. They bought a container cheaply and want a quick profit.
Never transfer an advance payment if you are not ready to go look. Fraud with ?prepayment for reservation? - a common thing. Arrange for an inspection, come with a mechanic or at least an experienced tractor driver. It’s better to spend 10 thousand on the road than to lose 300 thousand on a non-working unit.
After a couple of unsuccessful attempts to buy on Avito, I began to look towards specialized sites and direct contacts. Avito is a flea market, there is a lot of noise there. There are websites of agricultural dealers who deal in used Chinese equipment. They often have service, they give at least some kind of guarantee (at least for 30 days), and the equipment undergoes pre-sale training.
Another option is to work directly with dealerships. Here, for example, is the sameShandong Shenyang Mechanical Equipment Co.,Ltd. They have a websitehttps://www.shengyangjxgroup.ru. They do not sell used ones on Avito, but as a manufacturer and official supplier, they can know which customers in Russia are updating their fleet, and can advise where to go for a used car from their production. This is a longer journey, but you will get a car that will definitely have spare parts, and you will learn its real history.
Sometimes it is more profitable to buy not a used one from China, but a new one, but of a previous model, from a dealer on a promotion. The difference in price with ?Avitovsky? the option may not be that big, but you get a guarantee and a clean history. It is worth calculating all the future costs of repairing an incomprehensible used unit - it will often turn out that the overpayment for a new one is justified.
I'll tell you about my latest experience. I was looking for a baler for my farm. On Avito I found an option in the neighboring region: Shifeng, 2018, stated mileage 500 hours. The price is attractive. We called, the seller (as it turned out, a small importing company) sent a bunch of photos and even a short video. Everything seems ok. We agreed to meet.
I arrived and began the inspection. It wasn’t visible in the photo, but in person I discovered a crack in the frame, welded “to life?” — the seam was rough, without cleaning. The chamber lift hydraulic cylinder was leaking. And most importantly, when checking the PTO, it turned out that there was vibration and knocking. The seller began to fuss, saying that these are trifles, everything can be repaired for pennies. I, of course, refused. I spent a day, gasoline, but saved my money.
As a result, through friends I bought the same Shifeng, but 2020, from a farmer who was replacing the entire fleet of equipment. He showed all the service records and what parts he changed. I paid extra relative to the Avit price, but I knew exactly what I was buying. Conclusion: even on Avito you can sometimes find honest sellers, but this is rather an exception. More often than not, it's a lottery where the odds are not in your favor.
So, getting back to the title question:buy a used baler from China on Avitopossible. But you need to be prepared for the hard work of sifting through advertisements, tough bargaining, mandatory personal inspection, and the risk that after purchase the equipment will be down for weeks due to a lack of spare parts. Sometimes this game is worth the candle, but often it is easier and safer to look for other channels. The main thing is not to be fooled by the low price as the only argument. In this business, the stingy pays twice, or even three times.
