Buying a used excavator at auction can be a smart move, but only if the machine is inspected and valued with discipline before bidding starts. This guide explains how to inspect a used excavator at auction, including model verification, undercarriage wear, hydraulic checks, leaks, auction risk, and how to set a maximum bid before emotions take over.
June 2026 Heavy Equipment Auction Calendar HEPLANET’s June 2026 Heavy Equipment Auction Calendar highlights upcoming construction equipment, mining equipment, roadbuilding equipment, compact equipment, trucks, trailers, forestry equipment, agricultural equipment, rental fleet, and industrial equipment auctions. Use this calendar as a starting point for monitoring auction activity by date, region, auction company, and equipment category. Auction…
This week’s HEPLANET heavy equipment market report looks at fuel volatility, used-equipment values, auction activity, rental strategy, equipment finance, parts support, mining demand, infrastructure work, AI, electrification, and fleet ownership risk.