Cobalt 23SC vs Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King: 5-year value retention (73% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 73% for the Cobalt 23SC. Over the first five years the Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King loses roughly $43,498 while the Cobalt 23SC loses about $30,668 — a gap near $-12830.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King sheds about 9% in year one versus 7% for the Cobalt 23SC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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