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Dealers

Rouse March Report: Used equipment values remain steady

Including February’s auction results in its March report, The Rouse Equipment Report says “used equipment values for general construction and heavy earthmoving equipment have demonstrated steady improvement and continue to achieve near-peak performance across both categories.”   Methodology Rouse Services tracks used equipment values using two primary methods: collecting prices reported publicly by auction companies, […]

April 18, 2018

Dealers

Protecting aerial lift residual values, Genie intros Certified Pre-Owned program

Forecasting a significant increase in used aerial lifts coming to the market, Genie has introduced two programs designed to maintain higher used residual values for Genie machines. “The replacement cycle for aerial lifts is starting to come back again,” says Mitch Ely, Terex Aerial Work Platforms director of customer satisfaction and reconditioning. “Since we accept […]

March 7, 2018

Dealers

Dealer Institute offers course to better manage used iron

Dealers understand that having the right inventory is the first step to increasing revenue and profitability. To that end, the Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is offered a course on how to best manage this key asset. The iron management course on used inventory control focuses on your organization’s key leaders and staff, according to […]

November 2, 2017

Equipment Experts

Contractor-honed strategies for buying and selling used equipment (Part 2 of a Special Report)

This is Part 2 of a five-part series on used equipment. Click here to see the other parts of the series. Click here to download the full version of the Used Equipment Report. Selling Top Used Wheel Loader Models 1. Deere 544K 2. Cat 924K 3. Cat 930K 4. Deere 624K 5. Cat 938K Top […]

September 12, 2017

Construction Equipment

Contractor-honed strategies for buying and selling used equipment (Part 2 of a Special Report)

This is Part 2 of a five-part series on used equipment. Click here to see the other parts of the series. Click here to download the full version of the Used Equipment Report. Selling Top Used Wheel Loader Models 1. Deere 544K 2. Cat 924K 3. Cat 930K 4. Deere 624K 5. Cat 938K Top […]

September 12, 2017

Dealers

IEDA launches IEDAUsed.com redesign at ConExpo featuring inventory information sharing updates

The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) used ConExpo 2017 as the backdrop for launching the redesign of IEDAUsed.com, with the update focusing on a “Want to Buy” feature and improved inventory information sharing. “IEDAUsed.com is designed to help contractors find what they are looking for and provide the assurance they are working with legitimate sellers […]

March 7, 2017

Dealers

IronPlanet inspected record 100k+ used heavy equipment items in 2016 (and one “mobile ice fishing house” SUV)

IronPlanet reports it has conducted inspections on more than 100,000 used heavy equipment items for 2016, breaking its own record for most equipment evaluated and certified in one year. “High quality, detailed and meticulous equipment inspections are a core component of IronPlanet offerings to buyers and sellers alike and that is what differentiates us from […]

December 27, 2016

Dealers

Ritchie Bros. buys Petrowsky Auctioneers

Ritchie Bros. has bought Petrowsky Auctioneers for $7 million, a move it says will enhance its market position in the New England region. Petrowsky was founded nearly 40 years ago in North Franklin, Connecticut, by Sammy Piotrkowski. The company sold nearly $50 million worth of equipment and assets during 2015, most of it in the […]

August 3, 2016

Dealers

IronPlanet now offering instant financing on equipment purchases

Online used heavy equipment seller IronPlanet has introduced an instant financing option customers can choose before or after making a bid or purchase. Customers of IronPlanet, GovPlanet or TruckPlanet can now apply for pre-approval for financing before they bid, or they can opt for instant financing through Express after purchasing a piece of equipment. Express is […]

July 13, 2016

Business

IronPlanet taps Ackley, formerly of eBay and Google, as new CMO

A veteran of web and e-commerce development with stints at giants such as Google and eBay on his resume has joined the leadership team at IronPlanet. The online heavy equipment auctioneer has hired Matt Ackley as its new senior vice president and chief marketing officer. In his new role at IronPlanet, Ackley will be in charge of all marketing […]

May 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders JV disposes assets from $1.1 billion SH99 Grand Parkway Project

As it closes out the massive $1.1 billion SH99 Grand Parkway Project road project in Houston, Texas, during the next few months, the Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders construction joint venture needs to dispose of more than 900 machines. The assets, purchased new during the project that began in 2013, include cranes boom lifts, dozers, wheel loaders, […]

October 20, 2015

Construction Equipment

Looking for that leatherneck style? IronPlanet/GovPlanet auctioning surplus Marine Corps construction machines

If you hate the color of yellow iron, or you’re nostalgic for your days in olive drab, or just looking for some older, low hours machines, you might want to check out IronPlanet’s two-day GovPlanet auction of surplus Marine Corps construction equipment. The auction starts tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22) at 9 a.m. Pacific Coast Time, […]

September 21, 2015