Buying used equipment well comes down to verifying condition and knowing what you're committing to. Listings on Machines & Bids are sold as-is, where-is, so do your homework before you bid or make an offer.
Read the listing carefully
Check the hours or kilometres, the year, and the seller's condition notes. Look closely at the photos of the tires or tracks, the undercarriage, and the cab. If something isn't shown, ask — you can message through the listing.
Look for an inspection
Some listings carry a mechanical-inspection badge, meaning a certified inspection was completed. An inspection report is one of the strongest signals of real condition. When one isn't available, factor an independent inspection into your plan before committing.
Understand fixed price vs. auction
- Fixed price: make an offer or buy at the asking price.
- Auction: bid within the countdown; the highest bid at or above the reserve wins.
- Either way, the sale is as-is — the documents record exactly what you agreed to.
Financing
If you need financing, you can request it through the platform. Machines & Bids works as a broker with a network of lenders, so you can line up funding while you shop.