Market Report: Used Equipment Market Trend And Values For May 2025

The used equipment market is getting some amazing numbers and data, especially in the USA. the demand and the values of the used equipment are in notice of contractors and other dealers.

After a slight decline in this market, a gain is a positive sign of market volatility. In April, the inventory level rose by 1.23%, which ended the five-month downward trend. 

Even though this modest increase is encouraging, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the economy is fully recovering, especially given that overall inventory is still down 2.52% from the same period last year. 

This month’s spike may be seasonal, or it may be the result of more sellers joining the market as demand levels off and prices begin to level off.

Which used equipment category best performed?

There are some equipment that are always in trend in every project. When examining specific equipment categories, used wheel loaders contributed the most to May’s inventory increase, rising 1.7% month over month. 

That might indicate that following winter projects or fleet upgrades, more of these machines are making their way back into the market. Used crawler excavators for sale, on the other hand, experienced the biggest decline, declining 5.83% year over year. 

This ongoing shortage could be the result of a lack of available units of heavy equipment machinery or a high demand for infrastructure and utility work. 

Regardless, it’s a category worth keeping an eye on, particularly for consumers who have been waiting for more options.

Price Changes Are Still Occurring, But Not in a Free Fall

Although asking values are still changing, they are doing so gradually rather than suddenly. Average asking prices in May decreased 1.9% from April and are currently down 3.91% from May of the previous year. 

Instead of panicking, these slow drops imply that sellers are being cautious and reactive, figuring out where the true demand is without making sharp price cuts. 

Although it still has some value for equipment owners, it is an indication that the market is correcting itself following the high prices of the previous two years.

With asking prices down 2.46% from April, used dozers displayed the most pronounced price decline of any category this month. 

This might indicate a decline in demand or the attempt by sellers to move outdated or inefficient models. Once more, crawler excavators saw the biggest year-over-year drops, with asking prices dropping by 5.11%. 

This category has now stood out on the pricing front for two consecutive months, which supports the notion that this market is under pressure from both sides: tight inventory and slower buyer movement at current prices.

What should be kept in mind for the future?

A closer look at particular categories reveals significant changes, such as the steep 1.85% monthly decline in used dozer values and the 5.42% year-over-year decline in used wheel loaders, even though the overall auction market appears stable. 

These figures point to either a decline in demand or an increase in subpar machinery. However, increasing inventory and steadily declining asking prices may present a timely opportunity for buyers, particularly in crawler excavators and dozers. 

The message is clear for sellers: pricing strategy is more important than ever. Avoiding slow-moving listings will require maintaining competitiveness as more equipment enters the market.

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