IronPlanet has been hosting and conducting online auctions since 1999, but that doesn’t make them any less exciting. These auctions have gained the company over 8,600 unique buyers from a pool of over 15,500 unique bidders located across 101 countries.

In these tough economic times, construction owners are forced to think of creative ways to manage their equipment fleets in a cheaper, wiser way. Evaluating currently owned construction equipment is crucial when making decisions about your equipment fleet’s needs.

Proper equipment inspections can save you the hassle of buying a faulty item.

Online auctions like those from IronPlanet are quickly becoming the fastest growing market for those looking to buy and sell used heavy equipment.

“We previously sold used equipment at the local county auctions. However, we tried IronPlanet’s online marketplace and were amazed at the results of our sales. We’ve also found that it’s beneficial to sell certain items via IronPlanet rather than trading them back in to the manufacturer. The level of service provided is also impressive and we’ll continue utilizing the service for years to come. We will also recommend it to other municipalities that want to maximize the return on their used equipment.” – Ronald J. Steward, shop foreman, St. Clair County Road Commission