"Where Experience Meets Equipment Value"
HOW CAN MACHINERY MAN HELP YOU?
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We provide certified, accurate farm machinery appraisals for estates, divorces, partnership dissolutions, insurance valuations, financial planning, and more. Whether you’re settling an estate, restructuring a farm operation, or documenting equipment values for legal or insurance purposes, our appraisals deliver:
- Fair, defensible market va
We provide certified, accurate farm machinery appraisals for estates, divorces, partnership dissolutions, insurance valuations, financial planning, and more. Whether you’re settling an estate, restructuring a farm operation, or documenting equipment values for legal or insurance purposes, our appraisals deliver:
- Fair, defensible market values backed by current auction and dealer data
- On‑site inspections for tractors, combines, implements, trucks, and specialty equipment
- Detailed written reports suitable for attorneys, accountants, lenders, and insurance carriers
- Fast turnaround with clear documentation and photos
- Confidential, professional service tailored to your situation
Our Approach
Our Services
Our Services
Machinery Man uses the Sales Comparison Approach to deliver accurate, defensible equipment valuations. We research the current marketplace — including dealer listings, auction results, private sales, and regional demand — to identify true comparable machinery.
Once the best comparables have been selected, we apply adjustments for factors
Machinery Man uses the Sales Comparison Approach to deliver accurate, defensible equipment valuations. We research the current marketplace — including dealer listings, auction results, private sales, and regional demand — to identify true comparable machinery.
Once the best comparables have been selected, we apply adjustments for factors such as:
- Age and hours
- Condition and maintenance history
- Options, upgrades, and attachments
- Regional market differences
- Recent sales trends
These adjustments ensure you receive a proven, evidence‑based value for your equipment — a number that stands up to scrutiny from attorneys, accountants, lenders, insurance carriers, and courts.
Our Process
Our Services
Our Process
Once Machinery Man is contacted, we schedule an on‑site farm inspection at your convenience. During the visit, we:
- Inspect each piece of equipment
- Gather all relevant information, including hours, condition, options, and maintenance history
- Take detailed photos for documentation
- Verify serial numbers and model accuracy
After the inspection, a
Once Machinery Man is contacted, we schedule an on‑site farm inspection at your convenience. During the visit, we:
- Inspect each piece of equipment
- Gather all relevant information, including hours, condition, options, and maintenance history
- Take detailed photos for documentation
- Verify serial numbers and model accuracy
After the inspection, all collected data is analyzed using industry‑recognized valuation methods and current market research. Once the analysis is complete, you will receive a professional, fully documented appraisal report that is suitable for attorneys, accountants, lenders, insurance carriers, and estate representatives.
My Experience
With 16 years of experience in the machinery business, including a long tenure at a John Deere dealership, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be for people to determine the true value of their farm equipment. Whether for estates, divorces, insurance, or business transitions, accurate machinery values matter