IronPlanet used machinery: auction buying guide and new alternatives
When buying used equipment at auction, investigate the actual machine before bidding. The price you win at auction can differ substantially from the total amount required to make it operational at your site.
What to check before buying via IronPlanet
Read the auction’s own terms for buyer fees, deposits, inspection, removal deadlines and as-is conditions. These conditions must be checked for the specific auction; no universal fee is assumed.
- Make, model, serial number and configuration appropriate to your job.
- Capacity, electrical or fuel requirements and available accessories.
- Operating hours or use, service records, condition and known defects where applicable.
- Inspection, documentation and any required safety or compliance checks.
- Actual seller details, invoice, payment terms and loading arrangements.
Compare the total cost with suitable new equipment
For construction and material-handling equipment, compare machines carrying out the same job and working capacity. Account for relevant taxes, loading, delivery, installation, repairs, consumables and downtime. Do not treat old price estimates as current quotations.
New machinery models published by Makitor
These examples are real new-product listings for different professional tasks:
- HZC Power DKB992 diesel mini excavator, 940 kg — compact excavation
- HZC Power BKB992K petrol mini excavator, 940 kg — compact excavation with petrol powertrain
- HELI CPD15-20SQ three-wheel electric forklift — warehouse materials handling
They are not necessarily equivalents to the used machinery advertised through IronPlanet, nor to one another. Read each product sheet and confirm price, configuration, availability and freight to your postcode before ordering.
Request a machinery purchase quotation
State the intended work, required technical capacity, model or preferred brand, accessories, budget, power supply and delivery country/postcode. Makitor can review the request and confirm whether an appropriate machine is currently offered.