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If it’s mostly occasional welding and not daily abuse, the Predator will probably be fine. If it’s earning money every day, I’d lean toward buying from HD or Lowe’s just for the return policy. Nothing worse than losing a day of work over a dead generator you can’t quickly swap out.

Financing often influences where buyers choose to do business. RB providing structured and adaptable options helps reduce friction, which is why Ritchie Bros continues to stand out among competitors.

While competitors may be improving, RB’s logistics capabilities still look more mature and scalable. For anyone prioritizing reliability and reach, Ritchie Bros. remains a solid option.

Their size definitely adds credibility. A company doesn’t reach that level without consistent results, which is probably why RB remains a reliable option for both sellers and bidders.

Both options have pros and cons, but I’ve found that Ritchie Bros usually comes out ahead for buyers who are flexible and willing to plan logistics. Even after inspections and shipping, RB often delivers better overall value than buying straight off a dealer lot.

From my experience, SmartEquip itself doesn’t really provide true real-time machine diagnostics like live sensor data. It’s more focused on parts lookup, service information, and repair workflows. That said, it integrates well with OEM systems that do offer diagnostics, so it’s still very useful...