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A CNC machine is often the single most expensive piece of equipment in a small manufacturing shop. A new 3-axis vertical machining center can cost 80,000 to 150,000...
Manufacturing runs on expensive machines. Presses, lathes, injection molders, packaging lines, and material handling systems can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars each, and few small or mid-size...
Landscaping businesses live and die by their equipment. Commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers, aerators, and the trailers that haul them represent tens of thousands of dollars before a single...
A new tractor is one of the biggest investments a farm can make, and prices have climbed sharply over the past decade. A mid-range row crop tractor can...
Commercial washers and dryers are among the most expensive equipment in any small business. A single commercial washer-extractor can cost $5,000 to $20,000, and a full laundromat build-out...
Espresso machines, grinders, brewers, refrigeration, and point of sale hardware can easily total $50,000 to $150,000 for a new coffee shop. That is a heavy bill to pay...
Styling chairs, shampoo stations, laser devices, and high-end dryers add up fast. Outfitting a small beauty salon can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $100,000, and a full-service spa...
Opening a gym or upgrading an existing one takes serious capital. A full set of cardio machines, strength equipment, free weights, and accessories can easily cost $100,000 to...
Refrigeration is the most failure prone equipment in a commercial kitchen and the one you can least afford to lose. When an oven breaks, you adjust the menu....
The oven is the heart of most commercial kitchens, and it is also one of the most expensive single pieces of equipment you will buy. A standard commercial...