Alweld 1648CJ vs Lowe FS 1700: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1648CJ holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1648CJ comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Lowe FS 1700. Over the first five years the Alweld 1648CJ loses roughly $2,186 while the Lowe FS 1700 loses about $10,161 — a gap near $7,975.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1648CJ sheds about 28% in year one versus 14% for the Lowe FS 1700. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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