Lowe FM 1800 WT vs Ranger 223F: 5-year value retention (77% vs 77%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lowe FM 1800 WT holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lowe FM 1800 WT comes out ahead, holding about 77% of its value versus 77% for the Ranger 223F. Over the first five years the Lowe FM 1800 WT loses roughly $9,027 while the Ranger 223F loses about $12,295 — a gap near $3,268.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lowe FM 1800 WT sheds about 15% in year one versus 7% for the Ranger 223F. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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