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Idle heavy machinery like excavators often represent tied-up capital for construction firms. Auctioning them through online platforms allows owners to recover value quickly and reinvest in newer, more efficient models.
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Why Contractors Should Consider Liquidating Idle Equipment

November 11, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Why Contractors Should Consider Liquidating Idle Equipment

In the construction and contracting world, idle equipment is more than a missed opportunity. It’s money sitting still. Machines that once generated revenue can quickly become liabilities as they occupy space, demand maintenance, and lose […]

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A Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Heavy Construction Equipment at Auctions

June 20, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on A Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Heavy Construction Equipment at Auctions

View the complete article here. Even if you’re an experienced contactor or equipment operator, buying and selling construction equipment at an auction can be intimidating and stressful… but, it can also be exhilarating and rewarding […]

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Tips for Buying and Selling Used Construction Equipment

May 16, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Tips for Buying and Selling Used Construction Equipment

Contractors who maintain sizable fleets of heavy equipment are routinely in recycle mode. Spanning a set period of time, these firms sell older or lesser-used machines, frequently replacing them with newer or refurbished used equipment. […]

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