Curious about how you can acquire surplus assets of the Department of Defense (DoD)? Military Vehicles Magazine interviewed Randy Berry, Senior Vice President of Operations and Services for IronPlanet, to learn more about the recently-launched GovPlanet. Read more here.

“I would like to commend the staff at IronPlanet for the ease in selling several pieces of equipment earlier this year. Our representative, Chris Owens, was very helpful and the entire process went smoothly. I would highly recommend IronPlanet to anyone thinking of selling construction equipment and will be using the site again as future needs arise.” – Carletta Fannin, Executive Assistant, Guyan International

"I've relied on IronPlanet to quickly and efficiently sell my construction, transportation and underground boring equipment for over six years. Their proprietary process and industry leadership directly brings high sale values and dollars back into the six companies that I manage. Whether you need to liquidate a few pieces or consistently move over millions of dollars in assets, IronPlanet provides a quick response, knowledgeable and personable reps and their IronClad Assurance guarantee, which provides peace of mind for any company or equipment manager looking to get their equipment into the hands of eager buyers." - Zane Harvey, Infrastructure Contractors, Inc.

“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

“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.

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.

For buyers purchasing used heavy equipment via the Internet, a guaranteed inspection report safeguards the transaction. In the latest issue of Construction Business Owner, Paul Hendrix, equipment pricing analyst for IronPlanet, highlights the key information that inspection reports should include and the impact of guaranteed inspection reports as more people begin to purchase equipment online from around the world. 

View the full article online or in the April issue (page 22).

“The convenience of working with IronPlanet is great. I simply call my sales rep and tell him what I have and they have a simple process that takes care of the rest. I like the fact that I don’t have to transport my equipment anywhere. An inspector comes to me and all items stay on my lot under my control until they sell. The ease of the entire transaction makes it the ideal way for us to do business.” - Dave Morse, Sunbelt Rentals