Essex Scrap · Machinery buyers
Sell Unwanted Factory Machinery & Equipment in Essex
Replacing equipment, closing a workshop or making room in a factory? Essex Scrap buys unwanted factory machines and equipment, including machines that no longer work. Send photos and a list of what you want to sell. We arrange collection with specialist transport after assessing the machinery and site access.
- All makes and equipment types
- Non-runners accepted
- Specialist transport arranged
Factory machines and industrial equipment we buy
We buy all types of unwanted factory machines and equipment. These are examples; contact us even if your machine is not listed.
Lathes, mills and CNC machines
Manual and CNC machine tools, milling machines, lathes, drills and other engineering equipment, including faulty or unused machines.
Fabrication equipment
Presses, guillotines, saws, bending machines and other unwanted metalworking or fabrication machinery.
Production and packaging machines
Surplus production equipment, packaging machinery and conveyors. Send individual item details if selling several machines.
Workshop equipment
Unwanted workshop machines, welders, compressors and associated equipment from engineering and industrial premises.
Materials handling equipment
Factory forklifts, pallet handling equipment and other machines used to move goods and materials around a site.
Other factory machines
Equipment from manufacturing, woodworking and other factory operations. Contact us with photos even if your machine is not listed.
Can I sell factory machinery that no longer works?
Yes. We accept non-working factory machinery as well as operational equipment that is surplus to requirements. Tell us about electrical faults, failed motors, control problems, wear, missing parts or damage when you enquire.
You do not need to restart a machine to ask for a quote. Photos, an identification plate and an honest description of its last known condition help us assess it. Explain whether the machine is still installed, disconnected or already prepared for collection.
Replacing machines, relocating or clearing a workshop?
We welcome enquiries from owners selling a single machine or several unwanted items following an upgrade, relocation, workshop closure or change in production. A machine does not have to be running to be included in your enquiry.
For multiple machines, make a list showing the make, model, condition and location of each item. Tell us which equipment is included in the sale and which needs to remain. Any wider clearance work or additional removal needs should be discussed separately when the collection is assessed.
What information helps value a factory machine?
Start with the manufacturer, model, approximate age and what the machine was used for. Include any recorded operating hours, service records, manuals, tooling, controls and accessories that come with it.
Photograph the whole machine, the identification plate, controls and any damage or missing parts. Let us know the approximate weight and dimensions if available. The machine's condition, completeness and removal requirements all help inform the offer; an individual assessment is more useful than assuming it only has metal value.
How is heavy factory machinery collected?
We arrange specialist transport for agreed purchases. Before booking, we need to understand the route from the machine to the loading area, including door widths, height restrictions, steps, floor level and vehicle access.
Tell us if a machine is bolted down, connected to electrical or other services, located upstairs or needs lifting or dismantling. Disconnection and removal responsibilities must be agreed before collection. Leave those tasks to suitably qualified people and discuss the requirements with us at the enquiry stage.
How selling and collection work
- Send details and photos. Include the make, model, condition, location, approximate weight and any recorded operating hours.
- Discuss the offer. We assess the machinery and confirm the purchase terms and collection arrangements with you.
- Plan specialist transport. We arrange collection around the machine, its loading requirements and access to the site.
Collection timing, transport requirements and any costs are agreed before booking. Tell us about lifting, dismantling or disconnection needs at the enquiry stage so these can be assessed.
Machinery buying across Essex
Based in Chelmsford, we welcome enquiries from machinery owners in Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Colchester, Harlow, Maldon, Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock and surrounding Essex areas. Send the collection postcode so we can discuss transport for your location.
Frequently asked questions
Do you buy unwanted factory machinery in Essex?
Yes. Essex Scrap buys unwanted factory machines and industrial equipment in Essex. We welcome enquiries for individual machines and groups of surplus equipment.
Can I sell broken or obsolete industrial equipment?
Yes. Non-working machines are accepted. Send photos and explain any faults, missing parts, damage or long periods out of use so the equipment can be assessed.
Can you arrange transport for heavy factory machines?
Yes. We arrange collection with specialist transport. The machine's weight, dimensions, location, loading requirements and access route must be assessed before collection is booked.
Will you disconnect or dismantle installed machinery?
Tell us about any disconnection, lifting, unbolting or dismantling needed when you enquire. The work required and who will carry it out must be agreed before collection; transport arrangements alone do not confirm those services are included.
What should I send for a factory machinery quote?
Send a list of machines, makes and models, condition, photos, collection postcode, approximate weights and dimensions if known, and any access restrictions. Tell us whether each machine is still connected, bolted down or on an upper floor.
Get a quote for your factory machinery
Send what you know, then add photos in WhatsApp. Non-runners accepted. We arrange collection with specialist transport once the purchase and collection details are agreed.
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