“We met with other auction companies, but went with IronPlanet based on their price guarantee and flexibility with our timeline. IronPlanet’s team coordinated everything, liquidating our fleet of heavy equipment right from our lot. We were pleasantly surprised with the return we were able to receive on these assets and are already recommending IronPlanet to everyone we speak to.” - Susan Snochowski, Stacey Contracting, Inc.

Over time, construction professionals might find they have too many pieces of equipment in their possession. If this is the case, he or she should look into selling their items through IronPlanet. The online auction website accepts a variety of used construction equipment items ranging from aerial loaders to crawler tractors. One of the most popular items that are always found in IronPlanet's weekly auctions are compactors. IronPlanet accepts all types of used compactors ranging in different sizes, brands and capabilities.

Individuals who are interested in purchasing used construction equipment are now able to do it on the go. IronPlant developed its own mobile application that enables consumers to search for items by category, browse features of equipment, inspection reports, and photo galleries provided by the company's IronClad Assurance team, and upcoming Featured Auction dates. This application is especially beneficial for people who have placed their equipment in an auction or for those who are looking to purchase an item.

Buying used construction equipment online can be a simple, seamless process that could save your construction company a significant amount of money. If you're new to purchasing large pieces of equipment like backhoe loaders, boom trucks or excavators online, IronPlanet can help you through the process. Our IronClad Assurance also gives buyers extra confidence they are making a smart decision by purchasing through the online auction site.

This assurance guarantees that inspectors have personally viewed the items up for bid, conducting a visual inspection and making note of every detail of the equipment. Inspectors also take numerous pictures of the items, giving buyers the opportunity to view various details of the equipment. Inspection reports also offer an assessment of the item's true condition, giving bidders a fair representation of the equipment for sale.

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 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.

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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.”

When it comes to selling used agriculture equipment and construction equipment, it takes more than posting a listing on IronPlanet's website to get the job done. Having pictures and an official inspection report certainly increase the odds of selling an item, but if no one knows it's available the chance of getting bidders interested is much slimmer. In order to ensure the right buyers know an item they might be interested in is available, IronPlanet has a number of marketing strategies in place to reach a global audience.