Heavy Hog Is Coming To See You

We will be cranking it up a notch this year by putting a representative on the road to go search out the best deals on used heavy equipment and get those listings on the site.  We know that our visitors are looking for quality, so instead of sitting

back and only watching great matches being made on our site we are going to supplement the process with a person in the field scouring the US.

Do you have a yard of quality used equipment you are looking to sell?  Give us a call and we can add your location to the road trip, we want to get to know our vendors face-to-face as much as possible to see how we can best support you.  If you are a vendor with a large inventory to put online we will help you make that process painless and start bringing those buyers in the door.

Are you looking to buy used equipment?  Let us know where you are and what you are looking for, as we are out there searching for the best available we can let you know if we find what you need.  We want you to have the best selection and come back every time you need more used heavy equipment, what better way to do that than have what you need?

Heavy Equipment Replacement Parts – Buy Used

Keeping down the cost of maintenance on your heavy equipment can be crucial, buying used heavy equipment parts may be your answer.  As old equipment wears out some of the parts have made it through the lifecycle with minimal wear, making it a perfect part to sell used.  Unfortunately some equipment just has manufacturing issues and end up being a better solution to just sell the parts off individually and salvage as much as possible.

You can find these deals on Heavy Hog, but like with all used equipment and parts we urge you to do your due diligence and inspect the inventory before making a purchase.  You get the opportunity to work directly with the seller so you can ask all the questions you want and take a look before you make a deal.

How Do Used Trailers Stack Up Against New Ones?

Basically it all depends on the original construction of the trailer to determine if it will still be a quality trailer used.  For example a dump trailer is probably pretty safe bet it still has a lot of life in it (depending on age and use of course).  Smaller hauling trailers are more likely
to have lower quality construction, so take the time to really inspect.

The fact that you can typically get a used trailer for about half the cost of new makes it worth the time to find the right one.   A few things to inspect when buying a used trailer:

Check the trailer floor for stability and make sure it is not rotting or rusting

Check tires for wear, uneven wear, dry rot, or bulges

Check the hitch, making sure that it latches and unlatches properly

Then of course all the usual stuff, how old is it and what has it been used for to get a feel for how the trailer has been treated.  A new trailer will be shiny and clean, you will know it’s background of course because you are the first owner.  Buying a new trailer does not guarantee you won’t have any problems, but it does lessen the risk.  With due diligence and a great selection of used trailers to go through you will no doubt find a much better deal buying used over new.

Used Machinery Equipment Available

New isn’t always an option for some projects, and even if it is saving thousands in a well funded project on used machinery equipment instead is still a smart move. Our experience is if you are buying a piece of equipment for a short term project it is usually best to buy used, save money and be able to put it back on the market without losing your shirt. .It’s like automobiles to some extent, when you buy it new and haul the machinery off the lot the value drops considerably because the buyer no longer knows how it’s been treated, how many hours are really on it and so on.

Buying used machinery and then selling it used levels that value drop AND gives you the machinery you need in the process.

How to Buy Used Heavy Equipment

Finding the right used heavy equipment is one thing, to buy it is another.  Who do you trust?   Have you just gone down the path to buy the perfect piece of equipment only to find out there was a commission fee or maybe even a finder’s fee that they want you to pay?

Personally I don’t understand why used heavy equipment has fallen prey to such expense, as the buyer here a couple tips to help you save the most time and hassle in your purchasing journey.

If you are buying through a website make sure you read all of the fine print (as a reminder Heavy Hog does not have any fine print since we do not have any buyer fees).  Any additional fees or commissions will be disclosed there.

Before you agree to see the equipment get a solid verbal understanding of the running condition, what types of projects the equipment was used in as well as the working environment.  It is possible that a machine with the same amount of working hours that was used in a hot, salty may not be in as good as condition as one in a more arid climate

Is There Quality Used Construction Equipment?

Construction equipment has a larger surplus of used equipment than any other industry, the auction houses are full and people are making nothing off the sale.  The auction allows companies to get rid of their used construction equipment fast, very rarely does it equate in to a profit though.

The print classified are cram packed with equipment as well, leaving most of the equipment lost in the noise of ‘buy this’ and ‘great deal’ stamped across each page.  The internet has created a much better solution to selling used construction equipment because each piece can show up individually or as a listing by category for review.  But the profit model is difficult at best for most.

Of course I’m going to tell you Heavy Hog has the best price model for listing your used construction equipment with its fixed price and no commission fees, we absolutely suggest you look around at the competition and find the best online solution for your equipment.  Just make sure you read all the fine print, which we don’t have any … one price and you work directly with the buyers.

How to Price Your Used Heavy Equipment

Selling your used heavy equipment starts with their values, which like automobiles the condition and age can make a big difference.  If you price your equipment too high it will take much longer for that potential buyer to come along, and even when you get a bite it will most likely come with what will feel like a low ball offer.  That low ball offer may actually closer to the market value.

It’s important to do at least a little homework. You can take a look at other used equipment for sale that is like yours and in about the same condition and see what the going price range seems to be.  I’ve even heard of some people calling to ask a few more detailed questions about the equipment.  There is also a site, kind of like Kelly blue book for autos, called Fastline Equipment Values.  They track the current used market value for almost all used farm equipment, use construction equipment and even heavy trucks.

If you want to sell your used heavy equipment fast, take a little time up front and price it right (not low, but right) for your audience.