Alweld 1552 Flat Marsh Pro Pkg vs Lowe FM 1800 SC: 5-year value retention (77% vs 77%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1552 Flat Marsh Pro Pkg holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1552 Flat Marsh Pro Pkg comes out ahead, holding about 77% of its value versus 77% for the Lowe FM 1800 SC. Over the first five years the Alweld 1552 Flat Marsh Pro Pkg loses roughly $1,506 while the Lowe FM 1800 SC loses about $8,524 — a gap near $7,018.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1552 Flat Marsh Pro Pkg sheds about 5% in year one versus 15% for the Lowe FM 1800 SC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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