Excel 2472 CAT SC vs Northwest 206 Freedom: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Excel 2472 CAT SC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Excel 2472 CAT SC comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Northwest 206 Freedom. Over the first five years the Excel 2472 CAT SC loses roughly $5,831 while the Northwest 206 Freedom loses about $11,907 — a gap near $6,076.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Excel 2472 CAT SC sheds about 18% in year one versus 7% for the Northwest 206 Freedom. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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