Daves Custom M 28 vs Ranger Tugs R 29 S Northwest Edition — Depreciation Comparison

Daves Custom M 28 vs Ranger Tugs R 29 S Northwest Edition: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Daves Custom M 28 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Daves Custom M 28 comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Ranger Tugs R 29 S Northwest Edition. Over the first five years the Daves Custom M 28 loses roughly $101,924 while the Ranger Tugs R 29 S Northwest Edition loses about $118,971 — a gap near $17,047.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Daves Custom M 28 sheds about 10% in year one versus 23% for the Ranger Tugs R 29 S Northwest Edition. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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