Improvement of the Distribution System for Used Agricultural Machinery

Abstract

As the supply of agricultural machinery has increases, the distribution of used machinery also increases. However, the legal system for their distribution is insufficient. The objective of this study was to develop an improved distribution system. The first step in achieving this objective involved establishing a framework based on the analysis of current laws in Korea, alongside the distribution systems for both used agricultural machinery in Japan and used cars in Korea. The second stage included a survey on the distribution of used agricultural machinery from 28 dealers and 43 farmers, with the results informing the details of the framework. In the distribution systems for used agricultural machinery in Japan or used cars in Korea, dealers are registered and publicly announced, and there are dealer management organizations. The survey results showed that 91.3% of the dealers conducted pre-sale maintenance, 81.5% provided a warranty, and 85.7% were willing to apply for registration in the improved distribution system. It is necessary to register and publicly announce dealers of used agricultural machinery and to establish a management organization. Moreover, registered dealers must perform pre-sale maintenance and provide a warranty to secure the quality of the goods. Furthermore, in the mid-to-long term, the management organization facilitates the distribution of used agricultural machinery and strengthens the competitiveness of the agricultural machinery industry by increasing exports, recycling used parts, and publishing price guidebooks.