Cost

The cost of an equipment is the final factor for consideration. The cost of purchase should be just one part of the overall selection criteria; resale cost should also be considered, along with maintenance and repair costs. Although all equipment costs less initially, it may be more expensive during its working life. A low initial cost is a worthwhile consideration only when coupled with satisfactory performance and supplier support for parts and service. 

All the factors should be considered and weighed to reach the best decision. The total cost of owning and operating a equipment, and not the equipment price, should be the deciding factor in equipment selection.