ASSET CLASS
Heavy Machinery Appraisal
Certified, USPAP-compliant valuations of construction, earthmoving, and industrial equipment for financing, insurance, tax, and legal purposes.
Heavy machinery appraisal is the formal valuation of large construction, earthmoving, and industrial equipment, from excavators and crawler cranes to paving trains and processing lines. Our appraisers determine the value type your situation calls for, whether fair market, orderly liquidation, or forced liquidation, then document the market evidence behind that number in a written report. Lenders, insurers, buyers, sellers, and attorneys rely on our heavy machinery appraisal services when an independent, defensible figure has to hold up under scrutiny.
EQUIPMENT COVERED
Types of Heavy Machinery We Appraise
Our appraisers value the full range of heavy equipment found on job sites, in plants, and across working fleets:
Earthmoving
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Wheel loaders
- Backhoes
- Motor graders
- Scrapers
Lifting & Cranes
- Crawler cranes
- Tower cranes
- Rough-terrain cranes
- Telehandlers
- Forklifts
- Boom lifts
Paving & Road Building
- Asphalt pavers
- Cold milling machines
- Rollers and compactors
- Aggregate plants
Drilling & Foundation
- Drill rigs
- Pile drivers
- Augers
- Trenchers
Industrial Processing
- Crushers and screeners
- Conveyor systems
- Material handling
- Fixed plant machinery
METHODOLOGY
How the appraisal works.
- 01
Request and scope
Tell us the equipment, the purpose, and the deadline. We confirm the value type and the credential your use case requires.
- 02
Inspection and data
We inspect on site or review detailed photos, serial numbers, hour meters, and maintenance records to document each asset's condition.
- 03
Market analysis
We analyze comparable sales, auction results, and dealer data to support a defensible value conclusion.
- 04
USPAP report
You receive a written report prepared in accordance with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), ready for your lender, insurer, court, or tax filing.
INTENDED USE
Common Uses for Heavy Machinery Appraisals
SBA & Bank Financing
Collateral valuations prepared to meet SBA and commercial lender requirements.
Insurance Coverage & Claims
Replacement and actual cash value documentation for scheduling coverage or supporting a loss claim.
Resale & Acquisition
Independent fair market value to price a sale, support a purchase, or negotiate a fleet transaction.
Estate & Divorce
Defensible values for estate settlement, probate, and equitable distribution.
Tax & Financial Reporting
Valuations prepared in accordance with IRS requirements for tax, donation, and financial reporting.
CREDENTIALS
Credentialed machinery appraisers.
Our appraisers hold designations with leading professional bodies and prepare every report in accordance with USPAP.
ASA
Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA)
CAGA
USPAP-Compliant
COMMON QUESTIONS
What to expect.
What is included in a heavy machinery appraisal?
A heavy machinery appraisal includes a physical or photo-based inspection of each asset, verification of make, model, serial number, hours, and condition, an analysis of comparable sales and auction data, and a written report prepared in accordance with USPAP that states the value conclusion and the methodology behind it.
Which value do you report: fair market or liquidation?
It depends on your purpose. Financing and insurance typically call for fair market value, while bankruptcy, workouts, and forced-sale scenarios call for orderly or forced liquidation value. We confirm the correct value type before we begin so the report fits its intended use.
Do you inspect equipment on site?
On-site inspection is available for large fleets and high-value assets. Many engagements are completed from detailed photos, serial numbers, hour readings, and maintenance records when an in-person visit is not warranted.
Will the report meet my lender or insurer's requirements?
Our reports are prepared to meet SBA and commercial lender requirements and to provide the documentation insurers expect. The reviewing party makes the final acceptance decision, but every report is USPAP-compliant and built to be defensible.
What information do you need to get started?
Send us an equipment list with make, model, serial number, and approximate hours or age, along with photos, the purpose of the appraisal, and your deadline. We will confirm scope and next steps from there.
How quickly can I get the report?
Turnaround depends on the number of assets and whether an on-site inspection is needed. Tell us your deadline when you request the appraisal and we will scope the engagement to meet it.
Get Started
Request an Appraisal
Tell us about your equipment and we will respond within one business day.