Military Vehicle Parts and Equipment

Stretch your business budget by purchasing used military vehicles and military vehicle parts
By Colleen Dixon, Owner Shenandoah Writing Services Used military vehicles are an excellent option for commercial businesses requiring heavy-duty or off-road vehicles. Power line companies, construction contractors and logging companies are a few businesses needing heavy-duty vehicles that are easily maintained with readily available parts, at a price that doesn't break the budget.

Military truck parts are generally readily available. You may have to search harder for little-used parts, and a military vehicle parts distributor can help get you what you need.

Keep these facts in mind when purchasing military vehicle parts and equipment:

1. Military vehicle spare parts will frequently be labeled "New Old Stock," or NOS. This means the parts are new rather than having been pulled off an old vehicle.

2. Most tools you will need to work on a military surplus vehicle are the same ones you would use on your own car. A specific tool will be noted in the vehicle's manual.

3. Military vehicle spare parts labeled "TO" means that the part was a "take-off" or "take-out." The part is available separately. This is normally acceptable, as it is not severely rusted or damaged.

Consider buying used military vehicles and spare parts by Internet auction or sealed bid

Used military vehicles and used military equipment are frequently sold by auction, either on the Internet or by sealed bid.
Try:  Government Liquidation holds internet and sealed bid auctions on both used military vehicles and military vehicle equipment. At GovernmentAuctions.org you need to pay a membership fee to get access to thousands of auctions.

Buy military vehicle parts online

Military vehicle parts and equipment are frequently in the hands of citizens, and tracking down what you are looking for off-line can be a real challenge. The perfect answer is a website that gathers information on all military truck parts available, with an uncomplicated means of contacting the sellers.
Try:  MVPAL is a great resource for locating military vehicle parts available from private individuals. Answer ads posted for military surplus vehicle parts or post your own "want ad" describing what you are looking for. Military Vehicles Magazine is another good place to look for anything from military jeeps to heavy trucks.

Locate used military equipment distributors

Information about used military vehicles for sale from distributors will help you narrow your choices in used military vehicles and military truck parts. Some distributors specialize only in vehicles or parts.
Try:  Schotts sells only used military vehicles for off-road use. You'll find everything from Hummers on up to 5-ton trucks. Military Truck Parts specializes in transmissions and engines for logistical repair maintenance.

• If you are planning on making several purchases of used military vehicles or military vehicle equipment, ask about volume or wholesale pricing.
• Be cautious about bidding on military surplus truck parts or vehicles at an auction. Do your research and ask lots of questions in order to minimize your risk and expenses. Ask business owners with experience in military surplus auctions for their advice.