On-site Event Featured Sellers Include Western States Equipment Co., Peterson Cat and Peterson Equipment

IronPlanet^®, a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, today announced an exciting webinar on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 titled, "eBay to Excavators - Planning for Profit in the Digital Age"

Join IronPlanet CMO and former eBay Marketing VP Matt Ackley, along with IronPlanet VP of Seller Marketing Michelle O’Brien, as they discuss evolving digital processes for marketing and selling in the fast-paced digital age.

On Wednesday, December 7 and Thursday, December 8, IronPlanet will cross mountains, rivers, and deserts so we can bring you the best deals both online and on-site. During our two-day East West Sale you'll have your pick not only of the equipment you need like excavators, trucks, skid steer loaders, and cranes, but also the way you buy it.

On Wednesday, December 7, IronPlanet and CAT Auction Services will be onsite in Portland, OR for a live, UNRESERVED auction at Portland Meadows, 1001 N Schmeer Road. You can preview the items in person starting November 21, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Can't be in Portland for the live auction? Not to worry - preview the items here and bid online during live auction hours. The auction will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. This is an UNRESERVED auction so preview the items, make a list, and for the love of yellow iron, don't be late!

On Thursday, December 8, IronPlanet will be online with an auction featuring over 1,000 items. RingPower is selling a slew of great equipment that includes a 2015 Cat 906H2 Wheel Loader, a 2012 Cat 257B3 Compact Track Loader, a Komatsu PC50MR-2 Mini Excavator, and wouldn't a 2014 Sullair 185DPQ Air Compressor come in handy?

Fleet Services Featuring IronPlanet Truck Locator Launched

In conjunction with TruckPlanet marketplace, IronPlanet has launched Fleet Services featuring IronPlanet Truck Locator. With access to over $200 million in Class 8 and other trucks, Fleet Services and IronPlanet Truck Locator will uniquely meet the needs of multi-unit and fleet buyers.

“With our new Fleet Services program, and IronPlanet Truck Locator, we are now also the destination for fleet buyers of all sizes," said Paul Blalock, vice president, truck sales, IronPlanet. "If you want to buy one late-model sleeper or daycab, that’s great and we have what you want, but now if you want to buy 25 matched trucks that are all trade-term ready, IronPlanet Truck Locator will help you manage or grow your fleet quickly, easily and economically all at once.”

Depending on where you live, the first week in December is pretty much the last minute for storing heavy equipment for the winter. IronPlanet likes to think of the last minute more in terms of successful completion of a deadline. To help you meet that deadline, here is a five-item checklist for storing your equipment until the thaw. When you've completed the list, you're ready to do some shopping for yourself at our December 1 auction.

Fluids. Make sure all fuel tanks are full for storage or utilize winter fuel for running units. Do an oil change (consider a lower-viscosity oil for the season), and lubricate any moving parts according to your manufacturers’ recommendations. Double-check that the coolant mix for your machines corresponds to the winter conditions in your area.

Cleanup.  If any of your machines are going into storage for the winter, be sure they’re free of dirt, mud build-up and other debris from the spring/ summer work season. 

Maintenance. Make sure you’re on top of any regular or planned maintenance for each piece of equipment in your fleet. Well-maintained machines will provide more reliable operation and servicing them now will identify potential problems that could be exacerbated by sub-zero temps. 

Storage. If you’ve acquired machinery since last winter, assess your storage space and plan ahead for any additional square footage or different arrangements needed to store everything properly. 

Sell. Winter is a great time to step back and look at the big picture. If there are no jobs in your current project pipeline requiring a particular machine or set of machines, consider selling it and using the cash to reinvest in your business.

Now you're ready to kick back and take a look at the equipment available in IronPlanet's December 1 online auction. Whether you're dreaming of a skid steer loader, a mini excavator, or maybe a new truck to replace your old reliable, chances are good you'll find it here.

2004 Cat 321C LCR Track Excavator

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Heater, 44” Tooth Bucket, Hydraulic Coupler, 9' 6" Stick, Control Pattern Changer, 31.5" Track Shoes. The engine started and ran. The drivetrain engaged in forward and reverse. The main components appear to be in place and operational.

New price negotiating tool from IronPlanet

IronPlanet introduces its new allEquip fixed and negotiated pricing format with Make Offer functionality.

“With the new allEquip, sellers who may have waited to market their equipment through online and onsite auctions now have a clear option to set their own prices, as well as the flexibility to see what offers might come,” says Matt Ackley, IronPlanet chief marketing officer.

IronPlanet Offers Fixed and Negotiated Pricing Format

IronPlanet, the online used-equipment auction, has set up a pricing system allowing fixed and negotiated figures plus a "Make Offer" feature.

Called allEquip, the system enables sellers to better control the marketing process so they can sell equipment and recover cash quickly, said Matt Ackley, IronPlanet's chief marketing officer. They will also have assistance from the company's inside sales team. 

Did you forget something?

With the election, Veteran's Day, the Humvee sale, and the Curse of the Billy Goat finally broken for the Cubs, you've had things on your mind. Important things. In fact, IronPlanet won't be surprised if you've lost track of the fact that next week is Thanksgiving.

Yes, next week. But hey, dont' panic; there are still days to get a plan together. To help you with inspiration, your friends at IronPlanet turned to our version of Encyclopedia Brittanica: Myth Busters. Sure enough, they've got this whole Thanksgiving thing under control, with a method of cooking a turkey dinner while you drive to the extended family's house. That method would involve your car's engine.

You're welcome. 

Now you're free to shop the November 17 auction featuring over 1,000 items, including in-demand Komatsu excavators like this 2014 PC360LC-10 Track Excavator 

Introducing Make Offer: IronPlanet's New Way to Buy
Right now you can purchase your heavy equipment at IronPlanet three ways: bid online, attend a live auction, or buy now online. A pretty good list of options, right? Well, at IronPlanet "pretty good" is a distant cousin to going big, so we've created another way for you to upgrade your fleet: Make Offer. 

A Slate of Options
By adding the Make Offer option to its worldwide, technology-driven, online and on-site auction formats, IronPlanet now offers the industry’s most comprehensive slate of options for both buyers and seller. “Sellers who may have waited to market their equipment through online and on-site auctions now have a clear option to set their own prices, as well as the flexibility to see what offers might come,” said Matt Ackley, IronPlanet Chief Marketing Officer. "For buyers, Make Offer enables us to bring more quality equipment to market, faster.”