Tell Us What You Need. We'll Find It.
Stop scrolling through endless listings. Tell us the machine you need, your budget, and your location — our Scouts search the market and send you a ranked report of the strongest candidates, so you can buy with confidence.
- We work for the buyer
- Save hours of searching
- Ranked by Scout Score
How it works
A better way to buy equipment
We're not a marketplace and we don't sell equipment. We're your scout — working for you to find the right machine at the right price.
- Step 1
Tell us what you need
Fill out a short request: the equipment type, your budget, condition preferences, and where you're located. Takes about two minutes.
- Step 2
We search the market
Your Scout researches dealers, auctions, and marketplaces, then scores and ranks the strongest candidates against your exact criteria.
- Step 3
You buy with confidence
You get a clear Scout Report with ranked options, pros and cons, price context, and a recommendation. Need more help? We can assist all the way to close.
Equipment we source
Tell us which machine you're after
Mini Excavators
A mini (or compact) excavator is a small hydraulic excavator on rubber or steel tracks with a boom, dipper, and bucket. Its compact footprint lets it work in confined areas where a full-size excavator cannot, while still offering strong digging force for its size.
Find mini excavators
Skid Steers
A skid steer loader is a rigid-frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms that accept a wide range of attachments. It steers by varying the speed of the wheels on each side, giving it an extremely tight turning radius for its size.
Find skid steers
Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers
A zero-turn mower uses independent drive to each rear wheel, allowing it to rotate within its own footprint. Commercial models are built with heavier decks, stronger spindles, and higher-output engines than residential units.
Find commercial zero-turn mowers
Stump Grinders
A stump grinder is a specialized machine, from compact walk-behind units to large self-propelled or track-mounted models, that reduces stumps to chips using a spinning cutting wheel. It is a staple of tree-service and land-clearing operations.
Find stump grinders
Dump Trailers
A dump trailer combines a heavy-duty trailer with a hydraulic hoist that raises the bed to dump loads. It lets contractors and landscapers haul and unload dirt, gravel, debris, and materials without a dedicated dump truck.
Find dump trailersLooking for something else?
We can source many types of equipment beyond these categories. Tell us what you need.
Start a custom searchWhy buyers use us
Buying used equipment is hard. We make it clear.
We're on your side
We're a buyer's representative, not a dealer or marketplace. We don't sell equipment, so our only job is finding the right machine for you.
Objective scoring
Every candidate is evaluated against the same Scout Score criteria, so you can compare apples to apples instead of guessing.
Sourced to your area
We factor in your location and how far you're willing to travel, and flag transport considerations up front.
Price context, not hype
We put each asking price in the context of typical market value so you know when something is a genuine deal.
The Scout Score
Every candidate, scored the same way
The Scout Score is our proprietary 0–100 rating that helps you compare candidates consistently. We weigh the factors that matter most when buying used equipment, so the strongest options rise to the top.
Important: the Scout Score is a research and comparison tool — not an inspection, appraisal, certification, or guarantee. Always verify condition independently before purchase.
- Price vs. Market Value25 pts
How the asking price compares to typical market value for this machine.
- Condition, Usage & Age25 pts
Reported condition, usage indicators (hours/mileage), and remaining useful life from available information.
- Specifications & Search Match20 pts
How closely specifications match the buyer's stated requirements.
- Seller & Listing Quality15 pts
Quality and completeness of the listing and seller information.
- Location & Logistics15 pts
Distance, transport considerations, and overall logistics.
Pricing
Pay once. Get a report you can act on.
Choose the level of help you want — from a focused search to full concierge support. Haven't found it yet? Add Equipment Watch and we'll keep looking.
Find My Equipment
3–5 qualified candidates
- Personalized equipment search
- 3–5 qualified equipment candidates
- Basic Scout Score for each candidate
- Price, year, hours/mileage where applicable
- Location and important specifications
Equipment Scout Pro
5–10 qualified candidates
- 5–10 qualified candidates
- Detailed Scout Scores
- Candidate comparison table
- Seller research
- Price / value comparison