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Real questions from real people about Buying & Selling machinery


Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about using MachinesOnline to buy and sell machinery in Australia. These FAQs cover topics such as creating listings, advertising options, contacting sellers, and how our marketplace works.

Selling Machinery Questions

    • Best place to sell my machinery in Australia?
    • How to list machinery on Machines Online?
    • Advertising cost on Machines Online?
    • Can private sellers advertise on Machines Online?
    • How do I make my Ad stand out?
    • How do I list my machinery for sale?

Selling Machinery

Where is the best place to sell my excavator or tractor in Australia?

How do I list my machinery for sale on MachinesOnline?

How much does it cost to advertise machinery on MachinesOnline?

Can private sellers advertise machinery?

How do I make my machinery listing more attractive to buyers?

Why not just use Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree?

How do I list my machinery for sale on MachinesOnline?

How much does it cost to advertise machinery on MachinesOnline?

Can private sellers advertise machinery?

How do I make my machinery listing more attractive to buyers?

Why not just use Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree?

How do I find a specific machine on MachinesOnline?

Can I contact sellers directly?

Are MachinesOnline listings from dealers or private sellers?

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    Types, Makes & Models

    Why does MachinesOnline use exact machinery Types?

    What if my equipment Type isn’t listed?

    What if the Make of my equipment isn’t listed?

    What if my machine Model isn’t listed?

    Can I list multiple machines in one advertisement?

    Privacy & Safety

    How we combat scammers?

    How can I stay safe when buying or selling machinery online?

    Is my phone number displayed in my Ad?

    Is my Post Code displayed in my Ad?

    Editing Your Ad

    How do I list my machinery for sale on MachinesOnline?

    How much does it cost to advertise machinery on MachinesOnline?

    Can private sellers advertise machinery?

    How do I make my machinery listing more attractive to buyers?

    Why not just use Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree?

    Privacy & Safety

    How can I stay safe when buying or selling machinery online?

    Is my phone number displayed in my Ad?

    Is my Post Code displayed in my Ad?

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    Machines Online aims to be Australia’s leading digital marketplace for buying and selling industrial machinery & equipment. Whether you’re in construction, farming, mining, or any other industry, our platform makes it easy to connect buyers and sellers. Thanks to the latest technologies, we’ve streamlined the process, allowing buyers to quickly find the exact machinery they need—without having to scroll through hundreds of unrelated ads. We offer a Free Option for private sellers with occasional listings and incredibly affordable advertising packages for machinery dealers and heavy equipment operators. Our precise search categorisation ensures your listing reaches the right audience faster. Advertise with us today and save money with our low-cost pricing options. Check out our Pricing Packages and start selling for less!