Alweld 1860VV Bay Pro Package vs G3 Bay 18: 5-year value retention (79% vs 80%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. G3 Bay 18 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the G3 Bay 18 comes out ahead, holding about 80% of its value versus 79% for the Alweld 1860VV Bay Pro Package. Over the first five years the G3 Bay 18 loses roughly $6,146 while the Alweld 1860VV Bay Pro Package loses about $3,099 — a gap near $-3047.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the G3 Bay 18 sheds about 4% in year one versus 16% for the Alweld 1860VV Bay Pro Package. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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