Buyer guide

How to buy used machinery: a buyer’s guide

Search, compare and contact the sellers directly. MachineLinker is free for buyers: no fees and no commission, even when you buy.

About 4 minutes Updated November 2026
In this guide
  1. Search
  2. Read the machine page
  3. Contact the seller
  4. Before you buy: what to check
  5. Save favourites and searches
  6. Questions
1

Search

Use the search bar with a manufacturer, a model or a type of machine, choose New or Used, or browse the categories.

The search bar of MachineLinker
2

Read the machine page

Check the details (manufacturer, model, year, condition), the technical data, the description, the photos and, when there are, the video and the documents. The location tells you where the machine is.

3

Contact the seller

Use Send message, Call or WhatsApp: you talk directly to the seller, who answers you. Agree on price, inspection and delivery with the seller.

The contact form on a machine page
4

Before you buy: what to check

The machine: see it running, on site or in a video call, and compare the nameplate with the documents. History: hours or impressions, maintenance, manuals, accessories and tools included. Rules: the safety requirements of your country. Costs: dismantling, loading, transport and installation. Agreement: price, payment terms and any warranty in writing. The seller: company name, address, VAT number and website.

Tip: MachineLinker never asks you to pay for a machine: you pay the seller directly, on the terms you agree with them.
5

Save favourites and searches

Register as a buyer to save favourite machines with the heart icon and to save your searches: every week we send you the new machines that match them.

Questions

Is MachineLinker free for buyers?

Yes. Searching machines and contacting sellers is free, with no fees and no commission.

Does MachineLinker check the machines?

No. Sellers are responsible for their listings: always check the machine and the seller before you pay.

Who do I pay?

The seller, directly. MachineLinker is not part of the deal.

Find your next machine

Search used and new industrial machinery and contact the sellers directly, for free.

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