IronPlanet®, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, will host an online auction Dec. 5, at www.ironplanet.com, featuring over 200 items being liquidated by the Utah division of Western States Contracting of Myton, Utah.

The auction includes late model equipment commonly used in the oil and gas, land development, pipeline and other heavy construction industries. Large dozers from Caterpillar and Komatsu will be auctioned, in addition to Tesmec trenchers and motor graders from Caterpillar and Volvo. Excavators and wheel loaders form Caterpillar and Komatsu, off-road trucks and a variety of attachments and accessories are available as well.

In addition to construction equipment and agriculture equipment, IronPlanet also auctions used trucks, including heavy duty pickups, dump trucks, flatbeds, tractors, cabs and service trucks. There are steps you should take to prepare your used trucks for auction that can increase their resale value and help ensure that they attract bidders. Remember, the more buyers who want your truck, the better your chances of bidding wars that will drive the final sale price up.

The construction industry has seen marked improvements since the recession, with more new housing starts and other projects being reported every month. While this is a boon for construction companies, many businesses may still be looking for ways to maximize profits while they rebuild. Businesses in need of equipment such as forklifts, cranes, excavators and backhoes, or replacement parts to keep the machinery they already have in working order, may want to consider checking out the used market at IronPlanet.

When it comes to selling used agriculture equipment and construction equipment, it takes more than posting a listing on IronPlanet's website to get the job done. Having pictures and an official inspection report certainly increase the odds of selling an item, but if no one knows it's available the chance of getting bidders interested is much slimmer. In order to ensure the right buyers know an item they might be interested in is available, IronPlanet has a number of marketing strategies in place to reach a global audience.

The American economy has emerged from the recession, yet when the nation as a whole is on the mend, the recovery is slow-going for many. The construction industry has seen increases in new housing starts and the development of business and government construction projects, which has improved conditions for plenty of businesses and contractors. While new projects are coming in, many companies may still be recovering financially. Those that are in need of construction equipment to complete new jobs may want to consider buying used equipment.