When you browse listings on IronPlanet, you will likely notice that many items have an orange symbol either stamped on the corner of their photos or next to the name and description of the equipment. This lets you know that the particular item is backed by IronPlanet's IronClad Assurance. On listings for a Featured Auction, the symbol is a smaller orange circle with a check mark. IronClad Assurance lets you know that the crane, backhoe or tractor that you're looking at is accompanied by an inspection report endorsed by IronPlanet.

IronPlanet's next Featured Auction will begin in a few days, so those in the market for used construction equipment may want to check out the selection before February 7. With so many listings to browse, buyers should take the time to find what they're looking for ahead of the auction. This gives them the opportunity to thoroughly review the inspection reports of the items up for sale and compare their options. Bidders can add listings to their Watch Lists, so they'll easily be able to locate the equipment on the day of the sale. They may also want to make an offer ahead of time. Priority bids allow users to enter their maximum bid before the sale begins. IronPlanet will keep them in the lead until the auction is over, unless another user makes an offer that beats the original bidder's highest offer.

“IronPlanet takes the legwork out of auctions and helped us successfully sell four pieces of equipment. We were impressed with the ease of preparation and that we could reach a wide audience of bidders. We’re glad we tried IronPlanet and will consider it a resource for future selling needs.” - Eric Switzer, Kirk Bros. Co., Inc.

After winning an item from an IronPlanet auction, you will have a few more steps to complete the process. In addition to paying for the used construction equipment, you will need to arrange transportation to move the goods from the seller's location to your own storage facility. There are a few different ways you can go about this, and the option you choose may depend on a variety of factors. IronPlanet can help you connect with a transportation company or you can make arrangements on your own.

IronPlanet is the premier online marketplace for heavy construction equipment, making it a viable resource if you are looking to purchase used cranes, excavators, compactors or even dump trucks. In addition to the Daily Marketplace, IronPlanet hosts weekly Featured Auctions that can provide the perfect opportunity to get the items you need. Since these sales only last one or two days, you have a limited window to bid, making it especially important to be prepared in advance of the auction. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when browsing the selection of an upcoming Featured Auction.

DUBLIN, Ireland – IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, today announced the appointment of Scott McCall as Major Accounts Manager for Cranes.

Scott McCall joins IronPlanet from HSG Systems, where he developed a distribution business. Prior to this, he was Owner and Director at UES (Utility Equipment Sales). While Scott has been primarily based in the UK, he spent four years in Russia and other CIS countries, and will be on hand to offer valuable insights into these markets.

IronPlanet team members Jeff Jeter, Carson Erickson, Bill Fisher, Scott Walter, and Lisa Burgess recently attended the AED Summit & Condex in Las Vegas from January 15 – 17, 2013. As a sponsor of the event, IronPlanet hosted an informational booth featuring a demonstration of the online auction and provided high quality tote bags for conference attendees.The expo was held at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and attracted a national and Canadian audience interested in products and services essential to dealer profitability, business information, and industry seminars to help stay on top of 2013 trends.

IronPlanet will host its first major sale of 2013 at its Western Auction Premiere on January 30 and 31. This online auction features thousands of items, ranging from track excavators and crawler tractors to forklifts and dump trucks. Not only does this sale precede the major traditional auctions that will occur this year, but the fact that it takes place entirely online offers advantages as well.

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IronPlanet recently liquidated $6.08 million of gross merchandise volume for Western States Contracting of Myton, Utah.

“This was our biggest sale ever with IronPlanet,” said Weston Adams with Western States Contracting. “We had some very specialized equipment in this auction and we were able to get a lot more than we expected for it. IronPlanet knew the equipment and where to find the buyers. They went above and beyond, working really well with our mechanics and our entire team to make this sale a success. We are very pleased with the result.”