Ranger RT188 vs Ranger Z521L DC: 5-year value retention (83% vs 83%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ranger Z521L DC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ranger Z521L DC comes out ahead, holding about 83% of its value versus 83% for the Ranger RT188. Over the first five years the Ranger Z521L DC loses roughly $15,586 while the Ranger RT188 loses about $6,264 — a gap near $-9322.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ranger Z521L DC sheds about 5% in year one versus 14% for the Ranger RT188. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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