Whether you're looking to buy your next excavator or sell a fleet of machines, the digital marketplace has become the fastest and most transparent way to move heavy equipment. Below is a curated list of the top platforms-starting with the industry's most modern, customer-friendly marketplace.
1. Boom & Bucket - The Smartest Way to Buy and Sell Used Heavy Equipment
Boom & Bucket leads the pack by blending technology, transparency, and customer-first service to create a seamless equipment-buying experience. Every machine is meticulously inspected, verified with detailed condition reports, and accompanied by high-quality photos, videos, and documentation.
With features like trustworthy pricing, white-glove logistics support, and fast financing options, Boom & Bucket gives contractors, fleet managers, and owner-operators a modern alternative to old-school auctions and classifieds. It's everything the industry needed-and more.
2. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (rbauction.com)
A global heavyweight in equipment auctions, Ritchie Bros. offers massive live and online sale events year-round. Buyers can browse thousands of machines, inspect on-site, and bid from anywhere in the world. The excitement of the auction format and the sheer volume of inventory continue to make it a go-to source for many.
3. IronPlanet (ironplanet.com)
Owned by Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet is their online-first auction platform. It's known for weekly auctions and its "IronClad Assurance" inspection reports. The platform is ideal for buyers who want the speed and convenience of online bidding with added condition transparency.
4. Marketplace-E
Another Ritchie Bros. digital marketplace, Marketplace-E is designed for 24/7 buying and selling-no waiting for auction dates. Sellers can set reserves or offer equipment for Make Offer, while buyers benefit from a curated, always-on inventory of heavy machinery, trucks, and industrial assets.
5. Mascus (mascus.com)
A global listing site within the Ritchie Bros. network, Mascus is one of the largest directories of used construction, agricultural, material-handling, forestry, and transportation equipment. Dealers from around the world post their inventory, offering buyers a broad selection across continents.
6. Ritchie List (ritchielist.com)
Ritchie List provides a classifieds-style environment for sellers who want to connect directly with buyers. It's user-friendly, easy to browse, and great for contractors or dealers who prefer non-auction sales channels while still benefiting from the Ritchie Bros. ecosystem.