What are the best free implement resale platforms for finding pickup or shipping options?

If you’re looking to buy or sell used implements and want free platforms that let you find either pickup or shipping options, these are usually the best places to start:

Best free implement resale platforms

1. Facebook Marketplace

• Best for: local pickup
• Huge user base for farm equipment, tractor implements, attachments, and parts
• Easy to filter by distance
• Messaging is simple, and many sellers will note “pickup only” or “can ship”

2. Craigslist

• Best for: local pickup, sometimes shipping through seller arrangement
• Good for tractors, tillers, mowers, plows, blades, loaders, and other implements
• Strong in rural/ag areas
• Not fancy, but often has serious sellers

3. TractorHouse / MachineryTrader / Fastline

• Best for: larger implements and dealer inventory
• Free to browse listings
• Many listings include dealer delivery options or freight notes
• Better for commercial-grade equipment than casual peer-to-peer sales

4. eBay Motors / eBay Farm Equipment

• Best for: shipping-friendly and nationwide search
• Good when you want parts, small implements, or items that can be freight shipped
• Many listings show shipping estimates or freight/pickup options
• More buyer protection than local classifieds

5. OfferUp

• Best for: local pickup
• Easy mobile app for local buying
• Less farm-focused than Facebook, but useful in some areas

6. AuctionTime

• Best for: used farm equipment from auctions
• Free to search, and lots often list pickup windows and freight details
• Good for implements, attachments, and surplus equipment

7. GovDeals / public surplus auctions

• Best for: government or institutional equipment
• Can be very good for implements, trailers, and related gear
• Pickup is common; shipping varies by seller/lot

Best options by need

• Best for local pickup: Facebook Marketplace
• Best for nationwide shipping: eBay
• Best for dealer/farm equipment: TractorHouse, MachineryTrader, Fastline
• Best for auctions: AuctionTime, GovDeals

Quick tips for finding pickup or shipping

• Search terms like “pickup only,” “freight,” “delivery available,” “can ship,” “local pickup,” or “buyer arranges transport.”
• For heavy implements, ask about:
  • forklift/loading help
  • palletization
  • crate dimensions
  • freight terminal delivery
  • loading dock access
• Always confirm:
  • exact measurements and weight
  • hitch type / PTO requirements
  • condition and missing parts
  • whether shipping is actual freight or just “buyer arranges”

If you want, I can also give you a ranked list specifically for tractor implements like 3-point attachments, skid steer implements, tillers, mowers, and loaders.