You’re often buying professional-tier brands (like Makita, Bosch, or Kubota) for the price of a budget "homeowner" version.
In many cases, you can rent the exact unit you’re eyeing to make sure it handles the job before you commit to the purchase. buying used rental equipment from home depot
Unlike a tool sitting in a neighbor’s damp garage, rental units are serviced after every single use. They’ve had more oil changes and inspections than your daily driver. buying used rental equipment from home depot