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Curious to hear from others, what's worked for you when selling equipment online?

If you're wondering whether being outside Alabama is an issue with J.M. Wood Auction Co., it generally isn't. While their live auctions are held in Alabama, they attract buyers from across the U.S. and even internationally. Most auctions support online bidding, so you can participate remotely...

They also offer online bidding and market equipment to a pretty wide pool of national and international buyers.

Set the parking brake (if equipped), move the controls to release pressure, and take the key out.

Yes, there is. I actually used Verithread just last month.

For those of you who've actually used SmartEquip for heavy equipment parts lookup, how accurate is it? Does it really help reduce downtime and wrong part orders? Is it mainly for rental fleets, or can independent contractors benefit from it too?

I don't have the exact dates for the next GovPlanet auction offhand, but they usually post them on their website and send email alerts if you sign up.

To be honest, I've heard that their customer service and transparency during auctions are pretty solid. People seem to like how easy it is to navigate their listings.

IronPlanet is a heavy hitter in the equipment world, especially since joining forces with Ritchie Bros.

I want to make sure I get a reliable machine without any hidden issues. Any tips on inspections, common problems, or trusted sources would be really helpful!

Ritchie Bros still wins for big inventory and reliable auctions.

Ritchie Bros. makes buying heavy equipment really accessible.

Curious what machines and attachments are coming up.

I'm looking into cleaning out a small dam using an excavator and wanted to get some real-world advice. Are there certain bucket types or techniques that work better for this kind of job? Also curious about any common mistakes to avoid, especially when working near water.

It's consistency. I know roughly what I'm getting each time: decent listings, fair pricing, and a wide selection.

I'm starting to look into buying my first skid steer, and honestly don't even know where to begin. I've checked a couple of online listings, but I'd really prefer to buy locally so I can see the machine in person and maybe test it out. For those who've bought one before, where do you usually...

I've been reading a bit about ancient sites and got curious about Ur of the Chaldees. Does anyone know who led the main excavation there and what kind of methods they used back then? Obviously no modern excavators, but I'm interested in how large-scale digging was organized and how those early...

I'm looking to learn more about the process and best practices for using an excavator to break through a tunnel face. I've seen it done on a few jobs, but I'd like to understand what actually goes into doing it safely and efficiently. What factors matter most-ground conditions, machine size...

I'm trying to get a better idea of what's realistic for daily production with a dump truck. I know it depends on a lot of variables-truck size, material, haul distance, loading time, traffic, and site conditions-but I'm curious what people actually see in the field. For example, how many loads...

Looking for some guidance from those with more seat time hauling equipment. What's the proper way to load a mini excavator onto a dump trailer safely and without beating up the trailer? Do you typically load it forward or backward? Keep the bucket curled, flat, or down for balance? Do you ever...