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4,726 hours. Trimble grade control already installed. That is not a small detail. 2021 John Deere 772GP AWD motor grader. Enclosed cab. AC. Air ride seat. Rear view camera. Trimble CB460 grade control system. 14 ft moldboard. Push block. Rear scarifier. 17.5R25 tires. Sitting in Davenport, Florida. Comes off equipment previously used by Archer Western and Traylor Bros joint venture, which tells you this thing has seen real heavy civil work, not backyard grading. Engine starts and runs. Drivetrain operational. Hydraulics working. Clean inspection across the board. A Trimble grade control system already mounted saves a serious buyer real money since these systems are not cheap to add aftermarket. AWD graders like this hold their value hard because contractors always need them and they rarely sit around long at auction. What do you think a grader like this pulls with GPS already installed?

Kubota KX040-5 With a Mulcher

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Scrolling through cranes and excavators and then suddenly... a BMW X1. 2023 BMW X1 sDrive 18d. 203,038 km. Automatic. AC, power windows, power locks, rear camera, navigation, towing hitch, AdBlue diesel. Sitting in Caorso, Italy. Engine runs. Drivetrain operational. Brakes good. 203K km on a 2023 is heavy mileage for a car this new, likely a former lease or fleet vehicle put through daily use, which is common with diesel X1s across Europe. Kind of a fun reminder that these auction platforms move way more than just heavy iron. Anyone here ever picked up a passenger vehicle through an equipment auction site? How different is that process compared to bidding on heavy equipment?

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Bobcat E35Z looks versatile enough for trenching, landscaping, utility work, and light demolition, especially with different hydraulic attachments. For those who've owned or operated one, how has its digging power, stability, and reliability been in day-to-day use? Does the zero-tail-swing design make a noticeable difference compared to conventional mini excavators? Would you recommend the Bobcat E35Z over other machines in the 3.5-ton class, and why?

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Just spotted an unused 2025 jq power jq400 mini compact track loader heading to auction. on paper, these little machines seem like a great deal-compact, simple, and a lot cheaper than the big-name brands. I am curious to hear some real-world experiences before auction day.

Nobody thinks about sewer trucks until they desperately need one. 2007 Peterbilt 340 6x4. Cat remanufactured 6 cylinder diesel. Allison 3000 automatic. 28,286 engine hours. 16 ft telescopic boom. 8 inch suction hose. Steel debris tank. Hydraulic lift tailgate. Blower system. Sitting in Chehalis, Washington. Payment due July 18th 2026. Engine starts and runs. Drivetrain operational. Brakes good. Hydraulics working. Solid inspection across the board. For anyone who does not know, sewer cleaner trucks handle the jobs nobody wants to think about. Municipal lines, storm drains, lift stations. Unglamorous work that absolutely has to get done. 28K hours sounds like a lot but Cat remanufactured engines are built to keep going. This is not some worn out original motor, it has been rebuilt to factory spec. Vac trucks like this hold real value because there is always demand. Municipalities and contractors need them constantly and they do not show up at auction every day. Anybody here run sewer trucks for a living? Curious how reliable the Peterbilt platform is for this kind of work.

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