Buying Guides
Don't Buy Blind.
Every guide here is built from real equipment yard experience — the stuff that separates a good buy from a $30,000 mistake.
Buying Guides
Every guide here is built from real equipment yard experience — the stuff that separates a good buy from a $30,000 mistake.
Field-Tested Knowledge
Written by someone who sells this equipment for a living. No fluff, no affiliate filler — just the inspection checklist you'd want before writing a check.
Batteries, hoses, control box pins, frame condition, and the one operational test every buyer should run before signing. Seven things to check before you spend a dime.
Read the Guide →Articulating vs. straight stick, platform hours vs. engine hours, and the hydraulic checks that separate a good buy from a maintenance nightmare.
Coming SoonBoom extension, outrigger condition, load charts, and why the attachment situation matters more than the sticker price.
Coming SoonTire condition, mast inspection, propane vs. electric vs. diesel, and the fork wear test most buyers skip.
Coming SoonChain vs. belt drive, undercarriage wear, aux hydraulics, and what high hours really means on a skid steer versus other equipment.
Coming SoonHow dealers price used equipment, where the margins are, and how to negotiate without insulting the seller or leaving money on the table.
Coming SoonLooking for a guide on a specific machine? Ask — if enough people need it, it goes on the list. Or if you're ready to buy something, reach out directly.