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The race to the bottom on pricing is killing small operators. I've watched guys underbid jobs by thousands, work for nothing, and then sell their iron six months later. Here's why cheap work is expensive.
Every operator thinks more leads means more money. I did too, until I ran the numbers and realized half my jobs were costing me money.
Used heavy equipment inventory dropped over 13% year-over-year while prices hold steady. For contractors shopping the secondary market, the window is closing.
After years of escalation, equipment prices are stabilizing—but not declining. Our analysis of current pricing and what to expect in the coming year.
Auction data from Ritchie Bros, IronPlanet, and regional auction houses reveals pricing trends and buyer behavior across equipment categories.
Detailed pricing analysis for 20-50 ton excavators reveals how hours, age, technology, and brand affect resale values in today's market.