How to Sell Machinery

Selling machinery is similar to selling just about everything else. One must simply get the item in front of the most likely customers, and that means you've got to identify who would be most likely to buy the item. Of course, that is not always the case. Posting your item online puts it in front of many people at once, but getting machinery a long distance to the buyer presents an obstacle.

Selling Machinery Locally

• Post an ad in your newspaper. Granted, it won't get in front of the most of your potential buyer, but it will get exposure.


• Locate relatively local buyer/seller publications. TNT, or Truck 'N Trailer is a publication that has been around a long time, so it is well established.


• Take it to a local establishment that sells new and/or used machinery. Don't expect to get the same amount of money you could by selling it privately, but it is one way to go. And remember that they may not always be buying depending upon the season.


• Put it up for bids at an auction house. Rural areas tend to have machinery consignment auctions, but if you have to travel to sell it, it may be worth it.

Selling Machinery Online

• Find some web sites that are like trade publications, except they are online. One of them is machinerytrader.com. If you go this route, you will need to sign up for an account. However, this gets your machinery directly in front of the most potential buyers because it is so specialized.


• List your item on eBay or Craigslist. You can place your item in the heavy equipment category on eBay. That helps buyers find your item and exposes it to lots of people.