Alweld 1652 vs Century 2301 CC: 5-year value retention (71% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1652 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1652 comes out ahead, holding about 71% of its value versus 71% for the Century 2301 CC. Over the first five years the Alweld 1652 loses roughly $1,641 while the Century 2301 CC loses about $32,446 — a gap near $30,805.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1652 sheds about 22% in year one versus 6% for the Century 2301 CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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