Guides

Buying used machinery

Buying a used air compressor: what to check

A checklist for buying a used air compressor in the UK: air output, air receiver condition and examination, safety valve, oil and…

Buying a used cherry picker: what to check

A checklist for buying a used cherry picker or boom lift in the UK: working height and platform capacity, booms and controls,…

Buying a used forklift: what to check

A checklist for buying a used forklift in the UK: capacity and mast, forks, chains, tyres, brakes, engine or battery, the test…

Buying a used glass cutting table: what to check

A checklist for buying a used glass cutting table: sheet size, cutting head and wheel, oil feed, breakout, table surface, controls and…

Buying a used glass edging machine: what to check

A checklist for buying a used glass edging machine in the UK: straight-line and shaped edgers, spindles and wheels, water and filtration,…

Buying a used mini digger: what to check

A checklist for buying a used mini digger in the UK: undercarriage, slew ring, pins and bushes, hydraulics, engine, quick hitch safety,…

Buying a used scaffold or aluminium access tower: what to check

A checklist for buying a used mobile access tower in the UK: frames and braces, locking claws, guardrails, platforms and trapdoors, stabilisers,…

Buying a used scissor lift: what to check

A checklist for buying a used scissor lift in the UK: platform and guardrails, scissor arms and cylinders, pothole protection, emergency lowering,…

Buying a used spray booth: what to check

A checklist for buying a used vehicle spray booth in the UK: size, extraction and filters, heating, fire safety, controls, and the…

Buying a used telehandler: what to check

A checklist for buying a used telehandler in the UK: load chart and overload protection, boom and carriage, chassis and tyres, engine…

Buying used window and door machinery: what to check

A checklist for buying used uPVC and aluminium window and door machinery: double mitre saws, welders, corner cleaners and routers, including blades,…

Viewing and collecting a used machine: a checklist for buyers and sellers

How to arrange a viewing, test a used machine, agree the paperwork and payment, and collect it safely, for both buyers and…

What to check when buying used machinery

A practical checklist for buying used machinery in the UK: questions to ask, what to look at, running checks, paperwork and paying…

Selling used machinery

How to price a used machine and avoid scams

A plain method for pricing a used machine, plus how to avoid common scams when selling: overpayment, fake buyers, and unsafe payment.

How to sell used machinery

How to price, photograph, describe and sell a used machine in the UK, and how to deal with buyers safely.

How to write a good used machinery listing

How to write a used machinery listing that sells: the title, an honest description, the details buyers look for, the photos to…

Maintenance and servicing

Keeping used machines running: servicing, wear parts and common checks.

Safety and regulations

The rules that apply to second-hand work equipment in the UK.

LOLER thorough examinations for used lifting equipment

When used lifting equipment needs a LOLER thorough examination, how often, who can carry it out, what the report contains, and what…

PUWER and second-hand machinery: what buyers and sellers must know

What PUWER means for second-hand machinery in the UK: the buyer's duties before first use, the seller's duty to supply safe equipment,…

Transport and delivery

Moving machinery: loading, haulage and collection.

How to transport used machinery in the UK

How to transport used machinery in the UK: choosing between a trailer, plant lorry, crane lorry, low loader or machinery mover, licences,…

Viewing and collecting a used machine: a checklist for buyers and sellers

How to arrange a viewing, test a used machine, agree the paperwork and payment, and collect it safely, for both buyers and…