“After years of using onsite auctions to buy equipment, I turned to IronPlanet to purchase a Caterpillar D4 dozer. Often at onsite auctions, the buyer only sees and hears what the seller wants, but this wasn’t the case with IronPlanet. The IronClad Assurance was a major selling point and gave me confidence to bid. The inspection report was very accurate in its description of the machine, which has exceeded my expectations.” - Mark Gerwig, WV Metals

Used heavy equipment buyers are continually looking for ways to conveniently purchase additional machines for their fleets. In Canada and beyond, they’re turning to online equipment auctions.

Download the latest column from Equipment Journal to hear how Canadian-based C. Duncan Construction Ltd. and McTaggart Equipment Co. Ltd. use IronPlanet for fleet management. Or view it online here.

“IronPlanet is a trusted name. I've been purchasing equipment on the site since 2006 and find the item descriptions accurate and dependable. We are always looking for a good deal and find IronPlanet’s weekly auctions to be a great resource when we need to expand or replace inventory." - Matt Wells, Encon Equipment

PLEASANTON, Calif. – May 9, 2014 – TruckPlanet, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used commercial trucks, celebrates the one-year anniversary of its first online auction this week.

“We are excited to celebrate the success of our first year, and we are pleased with how the market has enthusiastically received TruckPlanet,” said Randy Berry, president of TruckPlanet. “Our weekly online auctions give truck sellers faster time to cash and provide buyers with regular access to our strong commercial truck inventory. TruckPlanet’s online marketplace is more efficient and cost-effective than traditional auctions, and our guaranteed inspection reports allow buyers to purchase with confidence.”

“By using IronPlanet, we’ve been able to sell equipment to a wider, global audience of buyers spanning Saudi Arabia, Antigua, Canada, the U.S. and more. It’s extremely convenient and reduces cost since we don’t have to take on the added expense of shipping items to auction sites. We also appreciate working with a dedicated sales representative who walks us through the process and makes recommendations to ensure a smooth sale each and every time.” - Dan Plourde

“I recently purchased a 2011 Case Quadtrac 550 Rubber Track Tractor from IronPlanet, which is a very large ticket item for me. When I received the tractor there were a few things that we felt did not accurately match the description included in the inspection report listed on IronPlanet's site. After a small amount of discussion with IronPlanet, I was able to come to an understanding that best suited both parties. I am very happy with the service I received from IronPlanet and I am amazed at how quickly and efficiently with which this matter was dealt.” – Darren Thul, 616036 Saskatchewan Ltd.

How has the recession impacted used equipment buying and selling? And how will Tier-4 Final emissions laws effect the value of older equipment moving forward?

Jeff Jeter, IronPlanet’s President of the Americas, offers his insight about the state of the used equipment market in Construction Equipment Distribution. Click on the thumbnail below to read more.

As fleet service superintendent of Madison, Wisconsin, Bill Vanden Brook is in charge of managing a wide range of equipment, from off-road machines to light-duty trucks. His role includes selling unused or underutilized equipment as well as machines nearing their end of life. The city disposes of about 100 vehicles per year, so Vanden Brook needs a reliable and efficient solution for getting this equipment into buyers’ hands.

For the past eight years, Vanden Brook has sold the city’s heavy equipment through IronPlanet, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used equipment. He usually sells about 10 items per year with IronPlanet, including dozers, loaders, fire trucks and a variety of other items.

Excavators are essential machines for Keith McTaggart, owner of McTaggart Equipment Co. Ltd. in Winnipeg. Established in 1975, the company currently utilizes a fleet of five excavators to complete road construction projects throughout the area.

In late 2009, McTaggart was searching for an additional excavator for his business. McTaggart discovered IronPlanet and recognized that the online marketplace for used heavy equipment provided convenience, efficiency and cost savings.

TruckPlanet^®, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used commercial trucks, will host an auction on Friday, April 25 featuring more than 150 trucks from the U.S.

Items are now available for preview and include day cabs, sleeper cabs, cargo trucks and vans, refrigerated trucks and more. Makes include Freightliner, Sterling, International and others.