Nationwide Heavy Equipment Appraisal

Find your state or city, then choose the right appraisal path: desktop or on-site. USPAP-compliant reports for lending, insurance, estates, litigation, and tax support.

USPAP-Compliant Nationwide Coverage Since 2009 Desktop / On-site / Hybrid Loans / Tax / Disputes Fast Turnaround

Proven Institutional Case History: IRS Form 8283 Compliance, National SBA 7(a) Lending, and Enterprise-Scale Acquisition Due Diligence (FMV/OLV). (Consensus-driven data aggregated from USPAP-compliant appraisal files across all 50 states.)

Your appraiser: Rhett Crites. I review every quote request. Reply in 1 business day (usually faster).

A geographic coverage map of the United States featuring regional heavy equipment value indicators including forestry in the Northwest, mining in the Rockies, and maritime construction in the Southeast.

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Choose a state to see the fastest appraisal path and the metros we serve most often.

Top States

A regional appraisal map of Colorado illustrating key equipment value drivers including high altitude engine performance factors, Front Range construction demand, and specialized mountain resort infrastructure.

Colorado

  • Denver
  • Colorado Springs
  • Fort Collins
  • Grand Junction
  • Greeley

Colorado Equipment Appraisal ➜

Regional equipment appraisal map of Texas featuring market value drivers for the oil and gas industry, maritime port logistics in Houston, and extreme heat mechanical cost centers.

Texas

  • Houston
  • Dallas Fort-Worth
  • San Antonio
  • Austin
  • Midland/Odessa

Texas Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Florida illustrating key equipment value drivers including maritime industry demand, coastal salt-air corrosion factors, and hurricane resilience requirements.

Florida

  • Miami
  • Tampa
  • Orlando
  • Jacksonville
  • Lakeland

Florida Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Tennessee illustrating key equipment value drivers including Mississippi River barge logistics, the East Tennessee forestry sector, and industrial manufacturing depreciation.

Tennessee

  • Nashville
  • Memphis
  • Knoxville
  • Chattanooga
  • Murfreesboro

Tennessee Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Arizona illustrating key equipment value drivers including high heat desert depreciation, Phoenix area commercial construction, and regional mining operations.

Arizona

  • Phoenix
  • Tucson
  • Mesa
  • Chandler
  • Flagstaff

Arizona Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Illinois illustrating key equipment value drivers including the Great Lakes maritime hub, Central Illinois agricultural demand, and the industrial manufacturing corridor.

Illinois

  • Chicago
  • Peoria
  • Rockford
  • Springfield
  • Quad Cities

Illinois Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of California illustrating key equipment value drivers including Bay Area maritime port demand, Central Valley agriculture, and Southern California seismic construction requirements.

California

  • Los Angeles
  • Riverside/San Ber.
  • San Francisco
  • San Diego
  • Bakersfield

California Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Georgia illustrating key equipment value drivers including the Port of Savannah maritime hub, the central forestry and agriculture sector, and Atlanta's heavy construction industry.

Georgia

  • Atlanta
  • Savannah
  • Augusta
  • Columbus
  • Macon

Georgia Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of North Carolina illustrating key equipment value drivers including the coastal maritime sector, central manufacturing hub, and Western North Carolina forestry demand.

North Carolina

  • Charlotte
  • Raleigh
  • Greensboro
  • Durham
  • Asheville

North Carolina Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Pennsylvania illustrating key equipment value drivers including the Marcellus Shale natural gas sector, Port of Philadelphia maritime logistics, and industrial maintenance factors within the rust belt.

Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia
  • Pittsburgh
  • Allentown
  • Harrisburg
  • Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Pennsylvania Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Ohio illustrating key equipment value drivers including Lake Erie maritime logistics, the central agricultural belt, and industrial manufacturing wear factors.

Ohio

  • Columbus
  • Cleveland
  • Cincinnati
  • Toledo
  • Akron/Scranton

Ohio Equipment Appraisal ➜

A regional appraisal map of Michigan illustrating key equipment value drivers including Great Lakes maritime transport, Upper Peninsula forestry demand, and Detroit-area industrial depreciation.

Michigan

  • Detroit
  • Grand Rapids
  • Warren
  • Lansing
  • Flint

Michigan Equipment Appraisal ➜

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  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
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  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

How Nationwide Equipment Appraisals Work

Tell us where the asset is and what it is. We route you to the right appraisal method and deliver a report built for your intended use.

Step 1 – Confirm the Asset & Location

We start with the basics: equipment type, make/model, serial/VIN, hours, and where the machine is located (yard, jobsite, or dealer lot). Location affects logistics and scheduling: value is driven by the machine and its condition, not the address.

Step 2 – Choose Online or On-Site

A desktop appraisal uses detailed photos, documentation, and market evidence (fastest path for many assignments). An on-site inspection is used when condition risk is high, documentation is incomplete, or the intended use demands it.

Step 3 – Align to Intended Use

We tailor the report to your intended use: lending, insurance, estate settlement, divorce, litigation, or tax support, so the scope matches what the decision-maker needs.

We won’t guess beyond the evidence available; if documentation is thin, we’ll tell you what would strengthen the assignment.

Step 4 – Deliverables & Next Actions

You receive a written appraisal report with the asset identifiers, condition notes (based on desktop evidence or inspection), valuation rationale, and supporting market data. If your lender / adjuster / attorney has special requirements, we confirm them up front.

  • Asset identification (make / model / serial or VIN, hours, configuration)
  • Scope + rationale (what was analyzed and why)
  • Supporting evidence (market comps and documentation references)

Cost, Timing & Scheduling

Equipment appraisal cost and turnaround time depend on asset accessibility, documentation quality, inspection travel (if needed), and intended use.

If you’re on a deadline (closing, claim, court date), say so, we’ll tell you what’s feasible.

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What We Need to Quote & Start

Send the essentials below and we’ll route your appraisal correctly (desktop vs on-site) and quote without back-and-forth.

Asset Identifiers

  • Equipment type(s) (e.g., skid steer, excavator, crane)
  • Make + model
  • Model year (if known)
  • Serial number or VIN (required for a defensible report)
  • Hours / meter reading (and whether the meter is working)

Condition & Configuration

  • Attachments and options (buckets, forks, grapple, hammer, 3rd valve, coupler, etc.)
  • Undercarriage / tires / tracks (remaining life, obvious wear)
  • Hydraulics + engine notes (leaks, smoke, faults, recent repairs)
  • Known damage (impact, cracks, bent components, cab damage)

Location & Access

  • Asset location (city + state is enough to start)
  • Site type (jobsite, yard, dealer lot, port, auction yard)
  • Access constraints (security gate, escort required, operating hours, lift/transport limits)

Photos & Documents

Best-case photo set (fastest desktop routing):

  • 4 corners (walk-around), serial/VIN plate, hour meter, cab / controls
  • Tracks/tires, undercarriage, boom / stick / bucket linkage, attachments
  • Any damage close-ups + one wide shot for context

Helpful documents (if you have them):

  • Service / maintenance records, recent invoices
  • Build sheet / spec sheet, attachments list
  • Insurance claim notes (if applicable)
  • Prior appraisal (if updating)

Intended Use

Tell us what the appraisal is for so the scope matches the decision-maker:

  • Lending / SBA / refinance
  • Insurance / total loss / scheduled equipment
  • Estate / divorce / litigation
  • Tax / donation / asset management

Deadline & Contact

  • Your deadline date (closing, claim, court, auction)
  • Best contact method (email/phone) and who the report is for (you, lender, adjuster, attorney)
QUICK START

If you want the fastest start: send make/model/year + serial/VIN + hours + city/state + 8–12 photos.

Why Clients Request Local Heavy Equipment Appraisals

Most appraisal requests aren’t "nice to have". They’re triggered by a decision deadline (money, risk, or compliance) tied to equipment at a specific location.

By aligning our methodology with your "intended use," every report meets the specific USPAP and compliance standards required by your decision-makers:

  • Lending / SBA / Refinancing: Document collateral value for underwriting, renewals, or a refinance - without a valuation gap stalling the deal.
  • Insurance Claims / Scheduled Equipment: Support a claim, settlement, or stated-value schedule with a defensible report when the asset is damaged, missing, or high-risk.
  • Estate / Divorce / Litigation: Establish a credible value opinion for a legal file so allocation, buyouts, or court decisions aren’t based on guesses.
  • Tax / Donation / Asset Management: Create a valuation record for accounting, compliance, internal reporting, or donation support that is tied to the actual machine and its identifiers.
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Nationwide Appraisal Activity

Valuation expertise follows the asset. This log tracks recent assignments across the U.S., detailing how we route every report through the most efficient path (Desktop or On-site) to meet YOUR specific financial and legal deadlines.

  • CLIENT: Premier Regional Institutional Partner (Nasdaq: SHBI)
    STATE: Maryland
    EQUIPMENT: ~90-Unit Mixed-Use Fleet & Logistics Portfolio
    INTENDED USE: Asset-Based Capital Restructuring
    METHOD: Desktop

    "I was very pleased with the speed and thoroughness of your work and will recommend you to others needing appraisal services."
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    Don Parsons
    Executive VP, Shore United Bank
  • CLIENT: Municipal Finance & Capital Planning Authority
    STATE: Tennessee
    EQUIPMENT: Heavy Landfill Compactor / Specialized Municipal Asset
    INTENDED USE: Strategic Capital Acquisition Decision
    METHOD: Desktop

    "The information provided was timely and assisted tremendously in our decision on the machine. We will look to Heavy Equipment Appraisal for future needs of our organization."
    Heavy Equipment Appraisal Review by Chad Marcum, White County finance director
    Chad Marcum
    Director of Finance, White County, TN
  • CLIENT: Premier National SBA 7(a) Partner
    STATE: Colorado
    EQUIPMENT: 100+ Unit Enterprise Construction Portfolio
    INTENDED USE: SBA 7(a) National Lending Compliance
    METHOD: On-Site

    "Thanks for the quick turn and the professional approach to getting this done for all concerned."
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    Brian Burke
    VP of Business Lending, Community Reinvestment Fund
  • CLIENT: Specialized Infrastructure & Excavation Leader
    STATE: Tennessee
    EQUIPMENT: 2005 Ingersoll-Rand ZX-75 & 1995 Cat D3C LGP
    INTENDED USE: Credit Union Financing / Asset Acquisition
    METHOD: Desktop

    "I am looking to buy another machine & NEED your equipment appraisal services again."
    Brandon Keiffer
    Infrastructure Development Principal
  • CLIENT: Strategic Philanthropic Asset Donor
    STATE: California
    EQUIPMENT: Loader Backhoe
    INTENDED USE: Charitable Contribution Regulatory Compliance / IRS Form 8283
    METHOD: Desktop

    "Their staff is very professional, responsive and detailed. We couldn’t be more pleased and highly recommend their services."
    Stephen Farrow
    Private Asset Principal & Philanthropic Donor
  • CLIENT: Enterprise Operations & Fleet Management (Multi-State)
    STATE: New Mexico
    EQUIPMENT: ~150-unit Mixed Industrial & Logistics Fleet
    INTENDED USE: USPAP-Compliant Corporate Restructuring
    METHOD: On-Site

    "The report looks good to everyone. Thank you for being so professional and accommodating throughout the process."
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    Sheri Vaughn
    Halo Services, Inc.

If you’re facing a similar lending, tax or transaction decision and need defensible equipment values, you can start an appraisal now.

Specialized Expertise by Asset & Intent

Equipment value is never a static number. True market accuracy is a calculation of asset configuration, mechanical condition, and localized market demand. We bridge the gap between "machine" and "market" for every major asset class.

Asset Category Authority

Explore our specialized valuation guides for specific machinery types:

Strategic Intended Use

Valuations designed to meet the rigorous standards of specific industries:

  • SBA 7(a) & Institutional Lending
  • Insurance Recovery & Risk Management
  • Estate, Tax, & Charitable Compliance
  • Partner Buyouts & Corporate Dissolution
  • Asset-Based Refinancing

The Market Logic

Geography Impacts Value. While we operate nationwide, localized logistics and regional economic cycles dictate actual resale values.

A machine's worth is a fluid intersection of its Mechanical Configuration, Operational Condition, and the Current Regional Market where it sits.

Our reports account for all three to ensure your valuation is bulletproof.

FAQ

If you’re skimming, start here.

These FAQs cover nationwide heavy equipment appraisal cost, scope (desktop vs on-site), what we need from you, typical turnaround time, and the value drivers that change results for this equipment type.

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Yes. We provide comprehensive valuation services across the entire United States, from major metropolitan industrial hubs to remote rural yards and farm communities. Whether your fleet is centralized in a single yard or spread across multiple job sites nationwide, our team handles the logistics to provide a unified, certified report.

Yes. Every report we deliver is USPAP-compliant and engineered to withstand the highest levels of institutional scrutiny. We regularly provide certified documentation for National SBA 7(a) and 504 loan collateral, IRS Form 8283 charitable contributions, and federal estate tax requirements.

The choice depends on your specific risk profile and documentation. We recommend our Strategic Desktop Methodology for rapid, cost-effective turnarounds when high-resolution photos and detailed specs are available. On-Site Technical Inspections are reserved for high-concentration fleets, complex asset conditions, or high-equity lending scenarios where physical verification is a mission-critical requirement.

Most projects begin as desktop assignments, which allows for a significantly faster turnaround regardless of geography. For on-site requests in remote areas, we leverage our national reach to coordinate inspections efficiently. Typical quote turnarounds are provided within one business day, with completed certified reports often delivered within 5–7 business days of data receipt.

We maintain a proprietary database of valuation data across all major asset classes, including "Yellow Iron" (excavators, dozers, loaders), lifting and logistics (cranes, semi-trucks, trailers), oilfield services (OFS) equipment, and specialized agricultural machinery. Our reach ensures that localized market logistics and regional economic cycles are always factored into the final value conclusion.