Where the construction machinery for sale comes from
Construction machinery comes mainly from German public sales. Customs and government departments sell decommissioned equipment from municipalities and technical services. Courts and bailiffs offer seized assets. The federal company disposes of equipment from the administration and the armed forces, sometimes by sealed-bid tender. Add to that the fleets of companies in insolvency or liquidation, via specialised platforms and auction houses. Each source has its own rules: buyer's premium or not, VAT added, included or margin scheme. Bidorado brings these scattered sales together and shows the all-in price.
Checks before you bid
Read the German description and the photos carefully. Terms such as "defekt", "ungeprüft" or "nur für Gewerbetreibende" change everything. On a machine, check the hours on the meter, the condition of the tracks or tyres, hydraulic leaks, whether buckets and attachments are included, and the documents. An on-site visit is often possible before the sale: it is the best way to judge the real wear. Note that many machines sell without a single bid, for lack of visibility outside Germany. Bidorado's Radar is precisely there to spot these lots before the close.
Collection, transport and registration
Construction machinery is almost always to be collected on site, marked "nur Abholung". A machine that drives can reach your country on export or temporary plates, provided it is roadworthy. A machine that does not run requires a low-loader or a specialist haulier. Allow for the weight, the dimensions and the lifting equipment on site. For professional use, a valid intra-EU VAT number often lets you buy without German VAT, with proof of transport. To register it in your country, allow for the certificate of conformity and the registration procedure of your country.