Used Truck and Machinery Buying Guides
Plain-English guides for buying, owning and selling used trucks and machinery in Australia
This is our library of plain-English guides for buying, owning and selling used trucks and machinery in Australia. Written by people who have been in the trade for 37 years, not marketers – so it is practical, honest and built to help you make a sound call before you spend. Browse the clusters below to find the guide you need.
Buying with confidence
Everything you need to weigh up a used truck or machine and avoid the expensive mistakes. Start here if you are shopping or comparing.
- How to buy a used truck or machine with confidence – the full process from first search to final handshake, with the traps to watch for.
- The used truck inspection checklist – a point-by-point walkaround covering engine, driveline, chassis, brakes, tyres and paperwork.
- Used vs new – the ROI – the real numbers on whether buying used or new makes more sense for your job.
- How to choose the right excavator – matching machine size, weight class and attachments to the work in front of you.
- Equipment and truck finance – chattel mortgage, lease and balloon options explained for Central West operators.
- What licence to drive a truck in NSW – the licence classes from LR through to MC and which one each truck needs.
- Glossary of terms – plain-English definitions of every truck and machinery term you will come across.
Owning, hours and running costs
Once it is yours, this is how to read its history and keep it earning. Useful before you buy, too – it tells you what to look for.
- Excavator hours explained – what machine hours really tell you, what counts as low or high, and how to read them honestly.
- Hours vs kilometres – why machinery is measured in hours and trucks in kilometres, and how to compare wear across both.
Selling, consignment and trade-in
Getting top dollar when it is time to move a truck or machine on, without the hassle of doing it all yourself.
- How consignment works – the step-by-step of leaving your gear with us to sell, and what it costs.
- Trade-in vs consignment – the trade-offs between a quick trade-in and consigning for a higher return.
Machine and truck guides
Deeper guides on specific machines and the decisions behind them.
- How to choose the right excavator – sizing, weight classes, tracks vs wheels and the attachments worth having.
- Excavator hours explained – reading the hour meter and judging how much life a machine has left.
- What licence to drive a truck in NSW – which licence class lets you legally drive the truck you are looking at.
- Glossary of terms – the quick reference for any term in these guides you are not sure on.
Transport and haulage
Moving machinery and trucks – what it costs, how it is done, and the rules that apply.
- Transport and heavy haulage – our float and low-loader service across Central West NSW and Australia-wide.
- What it costs to move heavy machinery in NSW – what drives the price and how to get an accurate quote.
- How to transport an excavator in NSW – the right trailer by tonne class, tie-down, and when permits apply.
- Oversize load permits and pilot vehicles in NSW – what makes a load oversize and how we handle the permits.
Ready to put it into practice?
When you have read up and know what you are after, here is where to go next:
- Browse the current stock – the trucks, machinery and trailers we have in the yard right now.
- Finance options – work out repayments and the right structure for your business.
- Transport and delivery – getting your gear to you, anywhere in the country.
- Consignment – sell your truck or machine through us and tap our buyer network.
Still after a straight answer? Get in touch and we will sort you out.