Answers About Purchasing & Exporting Used Machinery Internationally

Browse our inventory of verified machinery, then send an enquiry through the listing page, email or WhatsApp. We confirm availability, issue an official Commercial Sales Contract and Proforma Invoice under international commercial standards with verified bank settlement details. Upon payment confirmation, our export team coordinates pre-shipment customs clearance and dispatches the machinery directly to your destination port or premises.

Every machine we own is checked by our technical team before listing, and hour meter readings are cross-referenced against service records and telematics data where available. Brokered machines are verified with the seller and flagged if any information cannot be independently confirmed. All export machines receive a comprehensive pre-shipment technical condition report and serial number verification before dispatch.

Our regional logistics facilities across Europe and North America are active, high-security industrial staging hubs. Casual walk-in viewings are strictly prohibited for industrial safety and customs compliance. If your company requires an in-person technical inspection before final settlement, this is scheduled by appointment under a provisional commercial contract with a mandatory Advance Staging & Gate Clearance Fee (€500–€1,000 per unit), which is 100% credited toward your final purchase invoice. Most international buyers complete transactions smoothly and securely via our legally binding Sales Contract, certified technical dossiers, and verified banking channels.

Used machines are generally sold in documented "as inspected" condition rather than with a manufacturer-style warranty — this is standard across the used heavy equipment trade. However, we disclose all known defects in writing before sale, provide inspection reports where commissioned, and can quote optional third-party extended coverage on selected late-model machines. Any specific warranty or guarantee we agree is stated explicitly on your invoice.

Before any sale we verify serial numbers against manufacturer records and check for finance encumbrances and theft registers in the machine’s country of origin. Export machines receive a clean ownership declaration, and EU machines include their registration or CE documentation. If we cannot establish clean title, we do not sell the machine.

Costs depend on machine dimensions, weight, destination port and transport mode. As a guide: a 20-tonne excavator shipped RoRo from European departure ports (such as Antwerp, Hamburg, or Zeebrugge) to West Africa typically ranges €3,500–€7,000; containerised compact equipment runs lower; oversized cranes on flat-rack or breakbulk run higher. We quote door-to-port or door-to-door within 24–72 hours, including loading, lashing, port handling and export customs clearance.

A standard export package includes the commercial invoice, packing/specification list, EX-1 export declaration, bill of lading or CMR, and the machine’s technical documentation (CE certificate, service records and operator manual where available). We can additionally arrange certificates of origin via the chamber of commerce, pre-shipment inspection certificates (e.g. for destinations requiring SGS/Cotecna programs) and notarised or apostilled copies where your customs authority demands them.

Regional road deliveries typically arrive within 3–10 days of dispatch. Sea freight transit times: North & West Africa 2–4 weeks, Middle East 3–5 weeks, East Africa and South Asia 4–6 weeks, South America 4–7 weeks. Add 3–7 days before sailing for inland transport to port, customs formalities and vessel cut-off. We send you the tracking references as soon as the carrier confirms them.

All-risk marine cargo insurance is available on every shipment and strongly recommended — typical premiums run 0.4%–0.8% of the machine value depending on destination and transport mode. Cover runs door-to-port or door-to-door as quoted, includes General Average contribution, and claims are handled through established maritime underwriters. If you decline insurance, this is noted on the invoice and the machine travels at carrier liability limits only, which rarely cover the full value of heavy equipment.

Yes. We regularly quote multimodal routes combining sea freight with onward road or rail transport — for example via Mombasa for Uganda and Rwanda, via Dar es Salaam for Zambia, via Tema for Burkina Faso, or via Poti for the Caucasus and Central Asia. Transit bond and corridor documentation are included in the quotation.

International bank wire transfer (SWIFT / SEPA / Fedwire / T/T) is our standard payment method. Because AgriVanguard Machinery is operated by ACF Holding GmbH with corporate headquarters in Austria (Kristein 2, AT-4470 Enns) and regional branches across Austria, Germany, Poland, Belgium, France, and the USA, payment settlement details are specified directly on the official Commercial Sales Contract and Proforma Invoice corresponding to the designated regional settlement facility. For higher-value transactions, we also support documentary collections and letters of credit from recognized international banks.

Exports outside the EU are zero-rated for VAT once proof of export (confirmed customs exit message) is held. EU business buyers with a valid VIES-registered VAT number are invoiced under the reverse-charge mechanism at 0% VAT. Your proforma invoice always states the applicable tax treatment clearly before you pay.

To reserve a machine we typically ask for a 10% deposit against the proforma invoice; the machine is then withdrawn from sale for the agreed reservation period (usually 7–14 days). The deposit is fully refundable if a commissioned pre-purchase inspection reveals material defects that were not disclosed in the listing. If you simply change your mind after reservation, refund terms follow the conditions stated on the proforma — always read them before paying.

All authentic Commercial Invoices, contracts, and payment instructions are dispatched strictly and exclusively from our official corporate email ([email protected]) or our verified WhatsApp Business channel (+48 22 219 51 57). Every invoice carries our official corporate entity details — ACF Holding GmbH (trading as AgriVanguard Machinery, FN 178537f, UID: AT U46200105), Corporate Headquarters: Kristein 2, AT-4470 Enns, Austria, Operational Branches: Austria, Germany, Poland, Belgium, France, and USA. If you ever receive an invoice from a non-company email domain, stop and verify with our team on WhatsApp before making payment.

Dealers apply with company registration documents, trading references and sample inventory. We verify legal registration, check trading history and references, and review listing accuracy over an initial cooperation period. Verified status is maintained through accurate listings, responsive communication and clean transaction records — and can be withdrawn if standards slip. See the Verified Dealers page for full criteria.

Every machine listed on our platform must have verifiable ownership titles, authentic serial numbers, accurate hour-meter logs, and clear operational provenance. Units undergo multi-point mechanical, hydraulic, and structural checks prior to dispatch.