{"id":27223,"date":"2020-03-04T12:14:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T02:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=27223"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:38","slug":"get-your-excavator-ready-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/get-your-excavator-ready-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Excavator Ready for Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling an excavator is one thing, but getting your machine <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ready <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for sale is another. Like most capital equipment sellers you want top dollar for your excavator, so how are you going to get it? In this article, we\u2019re going to give you some tips and tricks to get your excavator ready for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Research Equipment Value<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter if you\u2019re selling a new or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/used\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used excavator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">want to look at current industry trends and establish a reasonable price or price range for your piece of equipment. Start by researching and looking at industry reports, or browse online marketplaces to see the same or similar models for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, there are a number of factors which will affect how you price your excavator, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current condition (rust, broken parts, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours clocked on the machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_27225\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27225\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-27225\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/0U0A8159-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Caterpillar Excavator 6015B\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04104322\/0U0A8159-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04104322\/0U0A8159-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04104322\/0U0A8159-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04104322\/0U0A8159-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04104322\/0U0A8159-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04104322\/0U0A8159-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured: Caterpillar 6015B Excavator. Source: Machines4U.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Choose Selling Platform<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve determined the correct price for your excavator, it\u2019s important to choose the selling platform you\u2019re going to use. Whether it\u2019s an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/excavator-auctions-4957\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavator auction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, private sale or an online marketplace, you\u2019ll need to consider what will work for the type, and amount, of excavators you have for sale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a quick sale, then an auction may be the best option for you. Whereas if you need to sell a fleet of excavators, then selling via an online marketplace may allow you to fetch a better price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Clean Up Your Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important aspects of getting your excavator ready for sale is giving it a thorough clean. This includes cleaning the:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exterior<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine filters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pivot points &amp; attachment linkages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheels or tracks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control panel &amp; dash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seat &amp; interior flooring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27229\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27229 size-large\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/41993552.o-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Caterpillar 308ECR Excavator Interior Cab\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04110439\/41993552.o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04110439\/41993552.o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04110439\/41993552.o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04110439\/41993552.o-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured: Used Caterpillar 308ECR Excavator Clean Seat &amp; Controls. Source: Machines4U.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dirty excavators are more likely to have rust or loosened linkages from a build up of grime, which can cause unnecessary damage to the machine in the long run. Dirt can also cause your excavator to run slower and increases the risk of part failure, so make sure you\u2019re regularly cleaning your machine well before you decide to sell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clean excavator not only presents well but it also shows that the machine has been well cared for. It also gives the impression that your excavator is more efficient and has less unnecessary wear and tear from neglect\u2014which are all good impressions to make!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Service Your Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to get top dollar for your excavator, you can\u2019t be selling a lemon. Your machine needs to be running smoothly and it needs to sound right. To ensure your excavator has no mechanical faults, it\u2019s recommended you service the machine before sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside a full mechanical service, you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the engine &amp; hydraulic oil levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check water levels &amp; fuel separator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect cooling system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricate the pivot points &amp; attachment linkages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect any buckets or attachments you\u2019re selling with the excavator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check track tension or wheels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for any leaks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re selling a newer excavator with in-built technology, it\u2019s best to get a qualified service technician in to go over these aspects of your machine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Consider Refurbishing Your Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you sell your excavator, you should consider having it refurbished. Generally, it\u2019s a small investment which can help you reap large rewards. And refurbishing is the best way to bring your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> back to a \u201clike new\u201d condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, a refurbishment will include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure cleaning exterior to remove dried mud, dirt, grime &amp; old paint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thorough cleaning of the interior<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masking equipment &amp; sandblasting down to bare metal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repainting excavator to match manufacturers specifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decal replacement to make your old machine look like new<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing upholstery of interior seats &amp; cab<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some refurbishing companies will also repair glass, mechanics and perform light welding work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Use Photos &amp; Video to Show Off Your Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27226\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27226\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27226 size-large\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0888-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Machines4U employee going through photo &amp; video checklist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04105025\/IMG_0888-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04105025\/IMG_0888-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04105025\/IMG_0888-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04105025\/IMG_0888-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04105025\/IMG_0888-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04105025\/IMG_0888-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured: Machines4U Photo &amp; Video Checklist. Source: Machines4U.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve performed a clean and service, you\u2019ll want to get a few good photos of your machine so you can stand out on <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/stand-out-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavator Street<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Photos are a great way to show off the condition of your excavator, especially when it comes to online buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo Checklist<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exterior shots: Take a 360-degree set of photos of the exterior of your machine\u2014about 8 photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior shots: Focus on the seat, cab, controls, dash, pedals or anything else unique to your excavator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close ups: Showcase the engine and key features like the hydraulics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attachments: If you\u2019re selling your machine with an attachment, make sure you take a photo of it both attached and detached from the excavator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Content Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video content can take your excavator from a lump of steel to a live working machine. And, it gives your buyers the opportunity to see the machine moving, attachments lifting, and hear the excavator\u2019s engine running. Remember, your buyers are likely to know what a good and what a bad excavator sounds like!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips for shooting a quick video of your excavator:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Film in landscape to show more of the excavator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the machine, step off and film walking around the machine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can, have someone operate the machine simply moving it forward, backwards, raising attachments etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to put yourself out there, you can also get a sales person or yourself in front of the camera to talk through the main selling points of your excavator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing all of these things, you will be further educating your buyers and progressing them down that buying cycle toward a purchasing decision!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Be Transparent With Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being transparent with your pricing simply means giving your machine an actual price and not <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/poa-dirty-word\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">listing it as POA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By pricing your excavator, you\u2019re again educating your buyers and removing any \u201chow much?\u201d enquiries from your leads. Even adding a price range is better than listing your excavator as POA, as it will easily filter buyers down to those who are actually interested in making a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you have it, those are our top tips for getting your excavator ready for sale! If you have any more tips on selling an excavator, comment below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to sell your excavator? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post an ad here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling an excavator is one thing, but getting your machine ready for sale is another. Like most capital equipment sellers you want top dollar for your excavator, so how are you going to get it? In this article, we\u2019re going to give you some tips and tricks to get your excavator ready for sale. 1. 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