Buckets
Digging, cleanup, ditching and rock buckets each have value. Tell us the widths and the pin size. Rusted or worn buckets are still steel, so they count even if they won't dig again.
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Selling an Excavator With Its Buckets and Attachments
Buckets, thumbs, couplers and breakers count. Send them with the machine and they go into the offer.
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- Buckets of every width
- Thumbs and quick couplers
- Breakers, augers and grapples
The extras
Attachments that add value
Digging buckets
Worn teeth fine, cracked shells still count.
Ditching buckets
Common on farm and drainage machines.
Tilt buckets
Worth more in working order.
Thumbs
Hydraulic or pinned.
Quick couplers
Pin-grabber and wedge styles.
Breakers
Hydraulic hammers for rock and concrete.
Worth knowing
What makes an attachment worth more
- Fit: pin size and coupler type.
- Wear: edges, teeth, cracks.
- Hydraulics: aux lines plumbed and working.
- Brand: name-brand breakers hold value.
A photo of the stamped pin size saves back and forth.
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One trip
Attachments ride on the same load. Stored somewhere else? Tell us so we plan for it.
What we buy
Attachments we take
- Digging, ditching and rock buckets
- Thumbs and couplers
- Breakers and compactors
- Tiltrotators and augers
Attachments in depth
Getting credit for attachments
Attachments are often worth more than people expect.
Thumbs
Hydraulic thumbs are worth more than fixed thumbs. Tell us whether the thumb is hydraulic, manual or fixed, and whether its cylinder leaks.
Couplers
Quick couplers save time and add value, especially hydraulic ones. Tell us the coupler make and whether it's hydraulic or manual.
Breakers and compactors
Hydraulic breakers and plate compactors can be worth a lot on their own. Tell us the make, the size class and whether the breaker was rebuilt.
Tiltrotators
Tiltrotators are expensive and in demand. Tell us the make and model. A working tiltrotator can be worth a large share of the whole package.
Sold separately
If you want to keep some attachments, we can quote the machine without them. Tell us before we price it, because attachments change the figure.
Augers and rakes
Auger drives, rippers, rakes and grapples are bought too. Tell us the make and the pin size. Tell us whether the hydraulics on the auger drive work and what bits come with it.
Hoses and pins
Hoses and pins that go with an attachment help, but they aren't required. If they're missing, we can usually still use the attachment for parts or steel.
Attachments without a machine
We buy attachments on their own if there's enough to make a trip worthwhile. Send photos of everything you have, with something for scale, and we'll tell you what has value.
Questions
Common questions
Do attachments really add to the offer?
Yes. A hydraulic thumb, a quick coupler or a good breaker can be worth a fair amount on their own, and they make the whole package easier to sell on.
Can I keep some attachments and sell the machine without them?
Of course. Just tell us which ones stay, so the number we give you matches what's actually leaving.
Do you buy attachments without a machine?
Send photos and tell us what you have. Sometimes we can, especially if it's a full set. We'll be honest if we can't.
Do I need the hoses and pins too?
Hoses, pins and any hydraulic quick connects should go with the attachment if you have them. Missing pins aren't a problem, just mention it.
Do you buy breakers on their own?
Yes. A hydraulic breaker can be worth a lot on its own. Tell us the make and the size class.
Do you buy tiltrotators?
Yes. Tell us the make, the model and whether it works.
Do you buy worn-out buckets?
Yes. Worn buckets are still steel, and they can go with the machine or with other attachments in the same trip.
Do you need the attachment's pin size?
It helps. The pin diameter and the spacing tell us which machines the attachment fits, which helps us judge resale.
Do attachments go on the same truck as the machine?
Usually, yes. Buckets, thumbs and breakers ride on the lowbed with the machine. Larger lots of attachments may need a second truck, which we plan for when we price them.