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HDD Broker Launches New Website
Read More »July 1, 2014
Looking for a better way to buy or sell your equipment? HDD Broker, the industry's leading marketplace for used utility installation equipment, has just unveiled its new website.Bottom drops on trencher auction sales as rental companies pursue own avenues of disposal
Read More »June 10, 2014
The number of trenchers and cable plows being sold at auction has dropped significantly over the past five years, according to the TopBid auction price service.Baby, It Was Cold Outside
Read More »April 11, 2014
I cannot recall a winter in our 12 year history where our industry was so affected by the weather. The US northeast region saw three-to-four times the usual snowfall, according to the NESIS index. This was magnified by two category 3 snowstorms that ranked amount the top 30 storms of the last half-century. 91% of the Great Lakes were frozen, the 2nd largest ice cover on record.Tier 4 and the Used Equipment Marketplace
Read More »January 31, 2014
Tier 4 regulations have created massive disruptions in equipment manufacturer's businesses. The changes required by these new regulations have resulted in billions of dollars and tens of thousands of man-hours having to have been invested in new research and development, not only in the engines but also in the equipment frames themselves in order to allow for the larger, heavier and more complex power plants and emissions components.HDD Broker Open House
Read More »January 24, 2014
Naples Location is Officially Open for Business! Well, to be accurate, our Naples, Florida location has been operating since August of 2008. But with the growth of HDD Broker's US staff it was time for an upgrade.New facilities for HDD company
Read More »January 8, 2014
US brokerage firm HDD Broker has opened new office facilities in Naples, Florida. The brand new facility doubles the company's available square footage and features cutting edge remote networking, dedicated server storage and expanded conference capabilities.HDD Broker Announces Grand Opening for New Office, Management Changes
Read More »January 2, 2014
HDD Broker has announced the grand opening of its new office facilities in Naples, Fla. The brand new facility doubles the company’s available square footage and features cutting edge remote networking, dedicated server storage and expanded conference capabilities.The Pre-Owned Marketplace of 2013
Read More »December 20, 2013
As another year draws to a close, now is a great time to look back at 2013 and what happened in the used equipment industry. All indications seem to show that the economy as a whole is well on its way to recovery, and sales of new and used equipment within the HDD industry certainly reflect that. While total sales of new HDD units haven't been made public yet, sales of used equipment was very strong overall.How to buy a second-hand HDD rig
Read More »November 26, 2013
There are many benefits to purchasing a HDD rig in the second-hand marketplace. Bob Martin of HDD Broker reminds readers about the important factors to consider.Take Advantage of Your SECTION 179 Benefits Before They Expire!
Read More »November 13, 2013
What is the Section 179 deduction? Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE (up to $500,000 in 2013) of qualifying NEW or USED equipment (such as business use vehicles, machinery or software) from your gross income.The used HDD market is growing: What to look for in a used drill whether you're buying or selling
Read More »October 10, 2013
While the ICUEE show in Louisville was an opportunity to see the horizontal directional drills fresh from the factory, it also offered attendees the chance to kick the tracks on used drills ... or consider selling their older drills to make way for new.What is InfoCheck?
Read More »September 30, 2013
InfoCheck is a listings enhancement that we have created which provides a checklist for each listing showing how comprehensive the information within it is. Website users are now able to search and sort listings by their InfoCheck rating.HDD Broker's NEW Extended Warranty Program
Read More »September 30, 2013
One of the biggest concerns a contractor has when purchasing pre-owned equipment is how long it will hold up to the rigors of day to day use over time.THERE'S NO CRYING IN DRILLING... and we want proof!
Read More »July 22, 2013
You could win a Google NEXUS 7 tablet! Simply send in a qualifying image of yourself or your crew wearing your official HDD Broker "No Crying in Drilling" apparel.How To Add Photos to your HDD Broker Listing
Read More »July 22, 2013
Join Angela Norris in our Listings Department as she goes over the many ways that you can submit photos to your free HDD Broker used equipment listing.The All New HDD Broker Listings Web App
Read More »July 17, 2013
Join Rebekah Baker as she tours you through the all new Listings Web App exclusively from HDD Broker. Start listing your equipment now, directly from your shop or jobsite by visiting "listings.hddbroker.mobi".The Evolution of Used Equipment Buyers
Read More »April 26, 2013
The word "Evolution" is one that I really like to use when describing our take on the customers that we deal with in the used equipment marketplace.How to list your equipment on HDDBroker.com
Read More »March 19, 2013
Join Angela Norris in our Listings Department as she walks you through the process of listing your used utility installation equipment and accessories on the largest and most successful market for this equipment in the world.HDD Broker Takes on Tough Mudder
Read More »February 2, 2013
Employees from trenchless equipment supplier HDD Broker successfully led a 16-person team through a Tough Mudder event in Sarasota, Fla., on Dec. 1, 2012.2012 in Review - Hellooo 2013!
Read More »December 21, 2012
Yet another year has come and gone. New companies have entered the marketplace,old ones have vanished, and yet others have merged in one of the most active years for the HDD industry in recent memory.
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