Essex Scrap · Machinery buyers
Sell Unwanted Plant Machinery & Equipment in Essex
Have a digger, dumper or other equipment sitting unused? Essex Scrap buys all plant machinery and equipment, including faulty and non-running machines. Send us the details and photos for a quote. We arrange collection with specialist transport, with the arrangements agreed around your machine and site.
- All makes and equipment types
- Non-runners accepted
- Specialist transport arranged
Plant machinery and equipment we buy
We buy all types of plant machinery and equipment. These are examples; contact us even if your machine is not listed.
Diggers and excavators
Mini diggers, tracked excavators, wheeled excavators and backhoe loaders, including machines with engine or hydraulic faults.
Dumpers and loaders
Site dumpers, tracked dumpers, loading shovels and skid steer loaders that are surplus, worn or no longer running.
Forklifts and telehandlers
Unwanted forklifts, telehandlers and materials handling equipment. Tell us the fuel type, condition and whether it moves.
Rollers and compactors
Road rollers, trench rollers, compaction plates and other compaction equipment, including stored or faulty machines.
Generators and compressors
Site generators, mobile compressors, pumps and other unwanted powered equipment, whether operational or a non-runner.
Attachments and other equipment
Buckets, breakers, attachments and other plant equipment. Send photos and model details so we can assess what you have.
Can I sell plant machinery that does not run?
Yes. We accept non-running plant machinery and equipment. Engine failure, hydraulic problems, electrical faults, damaged tracks or a long period out of use do not prevent you from making an enquiry.
Describe the fault as accurately as you can and tell us whether the machine starts, moves, steers or rolls. If it is seized, cannot be moved or has missing parts, say so upfront. This helps us assess the machine and plan suitable loading and transport.
What affects the value of unwanted plant machinery?
The make, model, age, operating hours, condition and completeness all help us assess a machine. Attachments, service records and a clear explanation of any faults give a better picture than weight alone.
Send a photo of the hour meter if fitted, the identification plate, the whole machine and any damaged areas. If the hours or year are unknown, tell us rather than guessing. You do not need to pay for repairs just to ask us for an offer.
Selling surplus equipment from a yard, farm or building business
An unused machine can take up valuable space after a project finishes, a business replaces equipment or work changes. We welcome enquiries for individual machines and groups of unwanted plant and equipment.
For several items, send a simple list with a photo and condition note for each. Include whether you own the equipment outright and any purchase or ownership documents available, so outstanding finance or ownership questions can be discussed before a sale.
How do you collect a non-running digger or heavy machine?
We arrange collection with specialist transport. The right arrangement depends on the machine's approximate weight and dimensions, whether it can move, and how the transport vehicle can reach it.
Tell us about narrow gates, low entrances, soft ground, steep access, blocked tracks and any available loading equipment. Photos of the approach and the machine's position are useful. Loading and collection requirements are confirmed before a booking is made.
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 all makes of plant machinery?
Yes. Essex Scrap buys all types and makes of plant machinery and equipment. Send the make, model, condition and photos, even if your equipment is not listed on this page.
Can I sell a non-running mini digger or dumper?
Yes. Non-runners are accepted, including machines with engine, hydraulic or electrical faults. Tell us whether the machine can move and describe any loading difficulties.
Do you arrange collection for plant machinery?
Yes. We arrange collection with specialist transport. Access, machine weight, loading requirements, timing and any costs are agreed before collection is booked.
What details do you need for a plant machinery quote?
Send the make, model, approximate year, recorded hours if available, condition, known faults, collection postcode and access details. Add photos of the machine, identification plate, hour meter and attachments.
Do you also buy unwanted factory machines?
Yes. We buy unwanted factory machinery and industrial equipment, including non-working machines. Send a list, photos and details of access, weight and any disconnection or removal requirements.
Get a quote for your plant machinery and equipment
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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