How to Sell Used Farm Machinery

Figuring out how to sell used farm machinery is easy to do, you just need to target the right audience. There is a very select group of people that are interested in used farm machinery, so it’s important to put all of your efforts in the correct postings online and around your area.  With effort, patience and the right exposure you can easily sell your used farm machinery.

1. Find a local tractor supply company or dealer in your area. Talk with a manager or sales representative and ask if the retailer is interested in purchasing your equipment. Often businesses who sell new and used equipment are willing to buy products off consumers, especially if you’re looking to get some new equipment from the store.


2. Use farming trading sites on the Internet. There are many websites that are directed at the selling and trading of farm machinery and equipment. Equipment Trader and Iron Search are just a few of the sites that offer this service. Here you will find several consumers looking for heavy farming machinery. Some automotive sites may also have a farm machinery category to post in.


3. Utilize classifieds in your area and around the country like craigslist, eBay and your local newspaper. Write an informative and detailed review about the farm machinery you want to sell, and include as many pictures as possible. Post the ads on as many classified sites as you want, or look into several papers around your area. Large farming communities are the best places to post ads.


4. Reach out to local farmers in your area. Create a flier or call other farmers you know to ask if anyone is interested in the equipment that you have, of if they know of anyone else who is. Word often travels fast and you may be able to sell your farm machinery locally.


5. Set up a booth at local farming shows, tractor pulls and local fairs. Put large pictures of the items you want to sell, along with a lot of product information. The small fee you will be charged to have a booth is minimal compared to the amount that you will earn selling your farm machinery.