Alweld 1648VV Marsh Pro Package vs Bass Cat Cougar FTD Premium: 5-year value retention (71% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1648VV Marsh Pro Package holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1648VV Marsh Pro Package comes out ahead, holding about 71% of its value versus 71% for the Bass Cat Cougar FTD Premium. Over the first five years the Alweld 1648VV Marsh Pro Package loses roughly $2,657 while the Bass Cat Cougar FTD Premium loses about $29,082 — a gap near $26,425.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1648VV Marsh Pro Package sheds about 24% in year one versus 16% for the Bass Cat Cougar FTD Premium. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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