Heavy equipment appraisal: two things decide the value

35 seconds  ·  published October 23, 2026  ·  Jared Lukes, CMEA

Two things decide what heavy equipment is worth: hours and history outweigh age, and a real value reflects the national dealer and auction market, not one seller's asking price.

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What is heavy equipment really worth? Two things decide.

One. Hours and history outweigh age. Meters and maintenance tell the truth.

Two. Iron travels. A real value reflects the national market, not one seller's ask.

Lukes and Lukes. Independent heavy equipment appraisals, nationwide. lukesappraisals.com.

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