Salvage value exchange for machinery & equipment
Machinery salvage values
Automotive salvage exchanges don't reach machinery buyers. Restbid brings damaged machines and used equipment to the dealers, dismantlers and exporters who bid on them — sealed, binding, documented.
Early access: listing and bidding currently free of charge.
Forestry machinery
Harvester, fire damage
- Ref no.
- RB-2026-0117
- Location
- 58089 Hagen, DE
- Bidding ends
- in 2 days
Sealed bids
- Bidder B-10200.000 €
- Bidder B-07800.000 €
- Bidder B-11400.000 €
Highest bid after deadline
€34,500binding — 4-week collection guarantee
Process
From listing to salvage value certificate
Every step is logged with a timestamp — the bid summary can be used as evidence in appraisals and claims settlement.
- Day 0
List the asset
Photos, condition description, location and optionally an appraisal excerpt. Set the bidding deadline — done.
- Days 1–5
Sealed bids come in
Verified commercial bidders place sealed bids. Nobody sees anyone else's bid — what counts is true willingness to pay.
- Deadline
Bids become binding
Every bid remains valid for four weeks. The bidder commits to collecting the asset at the bid price.
- Afterwards
Salvage value certificate as PDF
Bid summary with amounts, timestamps and bidder companies — solid documentation for appraisals and insurers.
Who it's for
Two sides, one marketplace
For listers
Assessors · Insurers · Leasing companies · Insolvency administrators · Dealers
- Market-driven salvage values instead of automotive-exchange results for machinery
- Court-proof bid documentation with PDF certificate
- No obligation to sell — you decide after the deadline
For bidders
Machinery dealers · Dismantlers · Exporters · Workshops
- Damaged machines and equipment straight from appraisals and claims
- Sealed bids — no price run-ups like in open auctions
- Award at your own bid price with a 4-week collection guarantee
Two segments
All machinery. All equipment.
From a fire-damaged forestry machine to a written-off machine tool — built for technical assets.
- 01
Forestry machinery
- 02
Agricultural machinery
- 03
Construction machinery
- 04
Machine tools
- 05
Presses & forming technology
- 06
Woodworking machinery
- 07
Municipal & garden equipment
- 08
Forklifts & material handling
- 09
Workshop equipment
- 10
Other machinery & equipment
Reliability
Built for results that hold up
- Verified bidders only
- Every bidder proves their business registration and is approved manually. Strictly B2B — no right of withdrawal, no anonymous bids.
- 4-week binding period
- Once the deadline passes, every bid becomes binding: collection at the bid price, confirmed when the bid is placed. Defaulters are suspended.
- Complete audit trail
- Every action is logged with a timestamp. The bid summary is available as a PDF salvage value certificate for the appraisal.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the machinery exchange
Which machines and equipment can I list?
Forestry, agricultural and construction machines, forklifts and material handling, machine and production tools, woodworking, presses, municipal equipment and workshop gear — especially with fire, water, accident, engine, hydraulic or electronics damage.
How binding are the bids?
Every bid is binding for 4 weeks (28 calendar days) from the deadline. The award obliges the bidder to collect and pay at the bid price — bidders who fail to do so are suspended.
Who can see my machine and the bids?
Only registered, manually verified commercial participants can see the objects. Bids are sealed: no bidder sees the bids of others — the highest bid is only revealed after the deadline.
Is the certificate suitable for my appraisal?
Yes. The PDF salvage-value certificate documents all bids with timestamps and bidder data and is designed as evidence for insurers and courts.
What does the salvage-value determination cost?
For listers, the salvage-value determination costs €15 net per object; registration is free. No fees are charged during the current pilot phase.
Ready for reliable salvage values?
Register now — after manual verification of your business you will be approved to list or bid. Completely free during the pilot phase.
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