Guides & advice

Buyer's Guides

Practical, no-nonsense advice on buying machinery — from what to check on a used digger to choosing the right horse box and how finance works.

Buying a Used Digger or Excavator: What to Check

From hours and hydraulics to tracks and tipping points — a practical checklist for buying a used digger or excavator with confidence.

New or used, 3.5t or 7.5t, day-living or full luxury — how to choose a horse box that fits your horses, your licence and your budget.

Hire purchase, lease, deposits and terms — how finance works when buying plant and agricultural machinery, and how to get the best deal.

How we get machines to you anywhere in the UK — and how containerised export works for buyers overseas.