Aluma Weld Xpress 1650T vs Robalo R160 CC — Depreciation Comparison

Aluma Weld Xpress 1650T vs Robalo R160 CC: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Aluma Weld Xpress 1650T holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Aluma Weld Xpress 1650T comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Robalo R160 CC. Over the first five years the Aluma Weld Xpress 1650T loses roughly $2,241 while the Robalo R160 CC loses about $18,183 — a gap near $15,942.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Aluma Weld Xpress 1650T sheds about 9% in year one versus 30% for the Robalo R160 CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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