Polar Kraft 1860 SE vs Ranger RT188P — Depreciation Comparison

Polar Kraft 1860 SE vs Ranger RT188P: 5-year value retention (82% vs 82%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ranger RT188P holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Ranger RT188P comes out ahead, holding about 82% of its value versus 82% for the Polar Kraft 1860 SE. Over the first five years the Ranger RT188P loses roughly $7,098 while the Polar Kraft 1860 SE loses about $3,068 — a gap near $-4030.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ranger RT188P sheds about 14% in year one versus 4% for the Polar Kraft 1860 SE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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