Questions we are asked
What dealers and traders ask before they order machines to sell on.
Buying to sell on
Which used machines are easiest to resell?+
Twenty ton Caterpillar and Komatsu excavators, every time. They are recognised everywhere, buyers know roughly what they are worth, and that shortens the time a machine sits in your yard.
What machines take longest to sell?+
Unusual sizes, unfamiliar brands and anything with high hours. Wheeled excavators also move more slowly than tracked, which is why they are cheaper to buy in the first place.
Should a dealer buy low hour machines or cheap ones?+
Low hour machines, in most markets. A buyer can read the meter and judge it instantly, whereas explaining why a high hour machine is good value takes time you may not get.
How many machines should I start with?+
Enough to share a shipment, which usually means two or three. That is where the freight saving and the price improvement both begin to show.
Price and margin
Do you give better prices for quantity?+
Yes. Multiple machine orders carry a small discount and the freight is shared across the load, and both effects work in your favour on the resale margin.
What margin can a dealer expect on a used machine?+
That depends entirely on your market and how quickly you sell. The two things you control are what you paid and how long it sits, and the second one costs more than people expect.
Is it cheaper to buy a container load of machines?+
Shipping several machines together is always cheaper per unit than sending them one at a time, and it also gives you one set of documents and one clearance.
Can you source a specific list of machines for me?+
Yes, and this is normal work for us. Send us the models, the year range and the hour ceiling you want and we will go and look across our network.
Working with us as a dealer
Do you sell to other equipment dealers?+
Yes, and a good part of our business is with dealers and traders rather than end users. We are glad to be the yard behind your yard.
Can I resell machines under my own name?+
Yes. The machines are yours once they are paid for and how you present them is entirely your business.
Will you tell me what a machine is worth in my market?+
We can tell you what similar machines are moving at, but you know your own market better than we do. What we can promise is an honest picture of the machine itself.
Do you offer terms for repeat buyers?+
Our terms are seventy five percent up front and twenty five percent before shipping on China stock. If you are ordering regularly, talk to us and we will work with you sensibly.
