Alweld 1648 vs Grady-White Freedom 335 DL: 5-year value retention (66% vs 66%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1648 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1648 comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Grady-White Freedom 335 DL. Over the first five years the Alweld 1648 loses roughly $1,760 while the Grady-White Freedom 335 DL loses about $248,084 — a gap near $246,324.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1648 sheds about 22% in year one versus 26% for the Grady-White Freedom 335 DL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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