Alweld 1856 Mud vs Skeeter FXR20 Apex DC: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alweld 1856 Mud holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alweld 1856 Mud comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Skeeter FXR20 Apex DC. Over the first five years the Alweld 1856 Mud loses roughly $2,753 while the Skeeter FXR20 Apex DC loses about $35,902 — a gap near $33,149.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alweld 1856 Mud sheds about 15% in year one versus 21% for the Skeeter FXR20 Apex DC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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