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Questions? Visit our how it works page!

We are your eyes at the auction, for about the cost of the fuel to get there

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HOW IT WORKS

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knowing the condition of the equipment ahead of time makes you very efficient and effective.

01

You sign up

- You first pick a package of lots (machine inspections) that works best for you.- Next, you tell us which auction or auctions that you would like us to inspect at.- You then enter the lot or stock numbers you would like inspected.- We attend the auctions in the week and/or days before the sale.-Pre selecting ahead of time insures you get inspections on the machines you're most interested in.-We also have other machine inspections live and ready to view in the days leading up to the auction, even if you did not pre select them.

02

We perform inspections

Our reports give you access to all of the information you wish the auction catalog included.

We rate each category on a
1-10 scale and note any defects.
Categories such as:
-Pins/bushings
-Undercarriage
-Drivetrain
-Cosmetics
-Leaks
-Fault codes
-Engine Health, blow by etc.(visable and audible)
-And more

03

You Get the Full Report

Inspection reports are delivered to you as soon as possible. We aim for 2-3+ days before the sale, while some may need to be the day before the sale if auction inventory is updated late.You can then use the reports to make the best bidding strategy for you. Knowing which auction has the best inventory ahead of time allows you to be very effective.You miss less deals when you use our reports, as you are not limited by your travel schedule.If a machine is selling cheap but you did not see it beforehand, we likely have an inspection report available on it.

check out our deals of the week page for equipment that could be a good value this week!!

ABOUT US

Born from real experience in the field.

Our lead inspector Adam is a third-generation excavation and paving contractor. From a young age he was around heavy equipment and commercial trucks every day. Eventually he took over the family business as sole owner and operator, then began buying and selling equipment on his own.After years of attending auctions, Adam had plenty of successful purchases. He also bought machines that looked good in the catalog and turned out to be major disappointments. Like so many others, he experienced the frustration of driving 3 to 5 hours or more (plus hotels and lost time) only to discover the equipment was worn out or didn't meet his standards.Knowing that many others shared in the frustration of lost time and money from the auction process, Adam could see there was a need. Bidders should have access to more information than auction catalogs provide. This is when the idea for Bidwise Auction Inspections was born.The vision was simple. For about the cost of gas to drive to a single auction, bidders could get access to the true condition of machines from multiple auctions, without ever leaving home. We attend the major auctions so you don't have to. Our team performs inspections and delivers clear reports with photos, and detailed, honest condition notes. All available before the auction date.Our goal is simple:
Help you know ahead of time which auctions and machines are actually worth your time and money, and which ones you can skip. When we show you a list of machines that are in very poor condition, you can skip right over them to the ones that fit your needs.We also help you discover quality equipment you might have otherwise missed and share practical insights on bidding practices and common pitfalls to watch out for.At Bidwise Auction Inspections, we're committed to providing tremendous value through honest, high-volume reporting so you can bid with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.We hope to exceed your expectations with every report.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS WE COVER!
ALL OF THESE AND MORE!-YOU CAN REQUEST ADDITIONAL!-

Ritchie Bros - Newnan, GA | Lebanon, TN
July 14, 2026Mcgrew Equipment - Seven Valleys, PA
July 14, 2026Jeff Martin - Brooklyn, MS
July 17, 2026Jeff Martin - Pelzer, SC
July 23, 2026Jeff Martin - Atkinson, NH
July 25, 2026McGrew Equipment - Seven Valleys, PA
July 28, 2026Ritchie Bros Northeast
August 4, 2026Martin's Auction Service - Newville, PA
August 5, 2026Ritchie Bros Midwest
August 6, 2026Quarrick Auctions - Uniontown, PA
August 6, 2026North Country Auctions - Dighton, MA
August 8, 2026McGrew Equipment - Seven Valleys, PA
August 11, 2026Jeff Martin - London, OH
August 11, 2026Rebel Auction - Hazlehurst, GA
August 13, 2026

Live & Current Reports

Machines in this weeks auctions with reports available nowSign up to have the report delivered to you today!

Inspection Reports
Available Today

Ritchie Bros
Auction date: June 23 & 24

Lot # - 323
Machine: 2016 John Deere 85G

Lot # - 295
Machine: 2014 Volvo EC160DL

Lot # - 53
Machine: 2016 John Deere 329E

Lot # - 36
Machine: 2022 Takeuchi TL12V2

Lot # - 276
Machine: 2016 John Deere 245G LC

McGrew Equipment Auctions
Auction date: June 23

CONTACT US

Submit questions to: [email protected]OR FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW

check out our deals of the week page for equipment that could be a good value this week!!

BENEFITS

What you get with every report.

the auction doesn't tell you the true condition of equipment.but now you have access to that info here

Independent Inspections

We don't bid at auctions, or sell equipment, and we are not affiliated with auction houses.We work for you, and provide honest condition reports from the yard.

Save Time and
Travel

As you know, there are usually several auctions happening the same day or weekend. Which leaves you having to pick and choose.Why do you skip an auction? Likely because you expect it to not be worth your time and travel.But we can be there on your behalf for very little cost.You can use our inspection reports to view auction inventory before the auction and decide which are most worth your time. Even auctions you may not have otherwise bid at.Once onsite, you can skip the machines you have deemed unfit by our report, and focus on the ones you would bid on. This can save a lot of travel as well as time onsite.All of the saved time allows you to work much more efficiently, which should lead to you buying more deals.

Don't miss out

One of the more frustrating situations for a bidder is to see a machine selling for a deal that they had not previously seen.We try to inspect as many of the more popular machines as possible, so even if you missed it ahead of time, we may have an inspection report available on that machine, even during the live auction.Our hope is that our inspection reports prevent this situation all together.By allowing you to view a large number of machines ahead of time, less machines will slip through the cracks. Our price per machine is so low, in hopes to allow you to do so.

Increase your sales

All of these benefits add up to you being able to buy more deals.You will find the auction process much more streamlined and productive, with the use of our inspections.We hope we have the opportunity to be your partner onsite at auctions.

INSPECTION REQUESTS

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IF A LOT NUMBER IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE AUCTION HOUSE, YOU CAN ENTER THE STOCK NUMBER.
Submit your request below and we'll add it to our inspection schedule.

Please try to give us at least 5 days notice before auction date. Requests less than 5 days are accepted but reduces our ability to fulfill your request.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions buyers ask before they subscribe.

How quickly will I receive inspection reports?

Reports from each auction are available in the days leading up to the auction date. Usually 2-4 days before the sale. This allows you the time to review condition notes and decide which lots and/or auctions to attend and do your own due diligence and bid.

What's included in each report?

Photos, and detailed, honest condition notes captured at the auction yard. We focus on the details that matter to bidders such as wear, function and overall condition.

Which auctions do you cover?

Most major auctions east of the Mississippi River. You can view
the upcoming auction schedule under the auction schedule tab. After sign up, you can request auctions beyond our listed schedule of auctions.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Packages are month to month and you can cancel from your account at any time.

What if a report doesn't match my needs?

Inspections reflect our professional opinion based on direct observation at the auction yard. We always recommend conducting your own due diligence before placing any bid.

Submit additional questions to: [email protected]

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How to find & bid at auctions

a simple step by step guide that shows you how to find auctions and equipment, and then how to place bids.

The Problem

Auctions can be confusing and can even be hard to find, especially good ones. And many people find machines at auctions and want to bid...but they don'tknow where to start.They waste time trying to figure out:

This guide removes all of that guesswork.

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Everything is designed to be quick and easy to follow

Who this is for

This is made for people who:

(You don't need any prior experience.)

How it works

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FAQ

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Everything you need to start finding auctions and placing bids is right here.The video below has most of the info you will need, but there is a large amount of helpful info written below as well, including auction house info.

Online Bidding platforms

There are several ways to bid at auctions.
The best way is onsite, in person if possible.This allows you to pay the least amount of fees as well as to see the equipment you're bidding on at the same time you bid.If you attend an auction in person, they have a simple registration process onsite to allow you to bid.However some auctions only allow online bidding, and sometimes your schedule may give you no choice but to do so.Below is a list of the most popular online bidding platforms.

-The largest bidding platform. Almost every auction house allows you to bid on their auction inventory through proxibid.-Fees: Proxibid usually charges a fee of at least 2% of your winning bid amount. This can be even higher and you will want to read the details under the terms tab on proxibid, before bidding.-Website: www.proxibid.com

-A similar experience as Proxibid. However, Proxibid hosts auctions for many categories. Where as Equipment Facts focuses on just equipment and construction/farming etc. related auctions.-Fees: Equipment Facts intails the same fees as described for Proxibid and you will want to verify the amounts before bidding.-Website: www.equipmentfacts.com

-Ritchie Bros hosts the bidding for their own auctions. If you want to bid at their auctions, you must sign up to bid, on their website or app.-Fees: There are no additional fees to bid, using their online platform.-Website: www.rbauction.com

Auction houses may also have their own online bidding platforms as well, that may have less fees. You can find these options on the auction houses websites.

Some of the most popular auction houses, that have auctions regularly, and in no particular order

-Auctions every 2 weeks-Always a large inventory of all categories of construction and farm equipment. Especially mini excavators and skid/track loaders.-Bidding style: Onsite live and Online-Bidding/Buyer Fees:
10% of winning bid, with a $500 cap per item.
Exact amount can vary and can be verified in the auction description. Extra fees may be charged depending on your payment type. Any fees charged by bidding online will be in addition to the above fees.-Location: 2191 Seven Valleys Rd, Seven Valleys, PA 17360-Website: mcgrewequipment.com

-Typically have a good assortment of brand new equipment as well as used. Their inventory can often have a good amount of rental company equipment, brought to auction due to fleet upgrades. They usually have just about everything you can imagine, with a wide variety of price ranges.-Bidding style: Onsite live and Online-Bidding/Buyer Fees: Usually as follows -
For winning bids,
For each unit $1- $5,000, = 12.5%,
For each unit $5,001- $55,000, = 10%,
For each unit $55,001.00 and above, = 5.99%.
Exact amounts can vary by auction and can be found in the description of each auction. Extra fees may be charged depending on your payment type. Any fees charged by bidding online will be in addition to the above fees.-Location: Regularly has auctions all over the US. They typically have an auction happening somewhere in the US every week, or every other week. They are usually in a different general region of the country every 30 days or so.-Website: www.lyonauction.com

-They often have equipment from large construction companies doing fleet upgrades. As well as retirement sales. They have regular auctions and have a wide variety of inventory and price ranges.-Bidding style: Onsite live and Online-Bidding/Buyer Fees: Their fees vary per auction, but typically you can expect, 10% on the first $20,000 and 5% on the balance, capped at $3,500 per item. The true numbers are in the description of every auction. Extra fees may be charged depending on your payment type. Any fees charged by bidding online will be in addition to the above fees.-Location: Regularly has auctions all over the US. They typically have an auction happening somewhere in the US every week, or every other week. They are usually in a different general region of the country every 30 days or so.-Website: www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

-The largest auction company in the world, with the largest inventories. They have everything that the other auction companies have and more, usually on a larger scale. Sometimes their larger bidding audience leads to higher prices.-Bidding style: Timed online bidding, allowed on their website or app only.-Bidding/Buyer Fees: Usually as follows - $25,000 or less = 10% of winning bid with $100 minimum fee per lot. Greater than $25,000 up to, and including $75,000 = 5% of winning bid with $2,500 minimum fee per lot. Extra fees may be charged depending on your payment type.
Greater than $75,000 = $3,750 fee. You can find more info on their website.-Location: Regularly has auctions all over the US. They typically have an auction happening somewhere in the US every week, or every other week. They are usually in a different general region of the country every 30 days or so.-Website: www.rbauction.com

Things to be alert for

As described above, fees vary by auction, and can be charged in many different ways. Fees are in addition to your winning bid amount. Therefor you should calculate your max amount you want to pay including fees before you bid, in order to know your proper bid amount.

Sales is almost always charged on your auction purchase. The sales tax amount depends on the auction location. And sometimes, depending on your trucking arrangements, can be charged either, where it was purchased, or where it is being delivered.
Sales tax is charged by the state, but you can also often be charged a local tax as well. It is important you know these amounts before bidding.

You may be charged extra fees based on how you pay for your winning bid.
For example, Credit card payments usually have at least a 3% fee, and often have a limit of how much you can pay with the card. These amounts vary by auction and you should verify the amount before bidding. The info should be in the auction description along with the rest of the fees.

An auction catalog that shows you the machine, along with year, make, model, etc. DOES NOT inform you of issues the machine. There is a large danger in the auction process of buying machines with defects and issues.Most auctions will allow you on their yard to inspect the machine and operate it in a confined area.If you do not feel confident in doing so, we offer inspection services for as little as $18 per machine. You can find info on this on our website.

deals of the week

These are machines selling at auction in the next week or less, that we believe have some potential of being a good value.We make this list before we inspect the machines, so this list is not accounting for any issues the machine may have.You can use our inspections to get a full condition report on these machines.

Machines

Excavators

Machine: 2008 VOLVO ECR145C, 5611 Hours
Auction House: Jeff Martin
Location: Winchester, MA

Machine: 2017 KOMATSU PC-55MR-5, 5794 Hours
Auction House: Jeff Martin
Location: Winchester, MA

Machine: 2015 BOBCAT E35, Unknown hours
Auction House: Jeff Martin
Location: Winchester, MA

Machine: 2014 Volvo EC160DL, 3742 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Machine: 2016 John Deere 245G LC, 8250Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Machine: 2018 John Deere 35G, 2493 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North Franklin, CT

Machine: 2023 Bobcat E50 R2 , 1795 Hours
Auction House: Mcgrew Equipment
Location: Seven Valleys, PA

Machine: 2007 Takeuchi TB1140 , 4032 Hours
Auction House: Mcgrew Equipment
Location: Seven Valleys, PA

Skid Loaders

Machine: 2022 Takeuchi TL12V2 , 4608 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Machine: 2016 John Deere 329E , 1521 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Machine: 2020 Bobcat T870 , 2293 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North Franklin, CT

Machine: 2024 Caterpillar 255 , 824 Hours
Auction House: McGrew Equipment
Location: Seven Valleys, PA

Machine: 2024 Caterpillar 255 , 824 Hours
Auction House: McGrew Equipment
Location: Seven Valleys, PA

Machine: 2024 Bobcat T770 , 1321 Hours
Auction House: McGrew Equipment
Location: Seven Valleys, PA

Machine: 2023 John Deere 333G , 1986 Hours
Auction House: McGrew Equipment
Location: Seven Valleys, PA

Dozers

Machine: 2015 Cat D5K2 LGP , 5023 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Machine: 2017 Komatsu D39PXI-24 , 8354 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Machine: 2004 Cat D5G LGP, 8303 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Wheel Loaders

Machine: 2009 DOOSAN DL250, 3576 Hours
Auction House: Jeff Martin
Location: Winchester, MA

Machine: 2008 DOOSAN DL 200, Hours Unknown
Auction House: Jeff Martin
Location: Winchester, MA

Machine: 2015 Cat 924K , 6882 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North Franklin, CT

Machine: 2015 Cat 938M , 11,658 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North Franklin, CT

Machine: 2016 Komatsu WA380-8 , 11,672 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North Franklin, CT

Machine: 2013 John Deere 544K, 14,253 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD

Machine: 2021 JCB 437 ZX T4F, 9033 Hours
Auction House: Ritchie Bros
Location: North East, MD