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When you need to sell all of your heavy equipment assets, start here. Discover what’s involved and how Black Star makes it easy for sellers.
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Looking for an appraisal? This article provides basic information on three types of appraisals for companies with heavy equipment assets.
Selling used heavy equipment demands more than just listing products online and hoping for the best. Find out what else is involved.
The ins and outs (for buyers and sellers) of how online auctions work, from bidding to payment and loadout. Discover some of the benefits, and how timed auctions differ from live virtual auctions.
Can't decide the best option between selling your equipment in an online auction or outside of the auction process? Learn what is involved with both selling methods.
An Operations team plays a pivotal role in shaping a company's success and can serve as a significant differentiator in today's competitive business landscape.
Tips for selling used heavy equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your fleet or retire from the industry, these insights can help you have a successful sale.
Black Star announces a strategic partnership with Lease Finance Partners, and gives buyers another option to secure the equipment they need to be successful.
Motor graders play a crucial role in construction and road maintenance, providing the ability to grade, level, and shape surfaces.
In the ever-evolving trucking industry, different types of trucks cater to different needs. One type that plays a crucial role in logistics and transportation is the day cab truck.
These pieces of equipment provide safe and efficient access to elevated areas, making them invaluable for installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection tasks.
A skid steer's exceptional maneuverability allows swift navigation in tight spaces and challenging terrains, making it essential for efficient construction, landscaping, and agricultural operations.
Two of Black Star's Owners, Mike & Andrew LeMaster talk with Machinery Pete's Greg Peterson about what differentiates Black Star from all the rest in the heavy equipment market.
Loaders are powerful vehicles that can scoop, lift, and transport materials. Unveil different types of loaders and what they are designed to do.
Dozers, also known as bulldozers, are indispensable heavy machines used for construction and earthmoving operations. Find out what differentiates each type.
In the world of heavy equipment, excavators stand tall as the workhorses of construction, mining, and other industries. Here, we unearth their diversity and versatility.
If earthmoving is part of what you do, using the right scraper for the job can boost your efficiency and productivity.
Explore the key factors you should prioritize when purchasing a used loader.
How to approach your used heavy equipment search to locate exactly what you need, when you need it.
A skid steer is a valuable asset on any job site. If you’re looking to buy a used skid steer, this guide will help you choose wisely.
What to look for when determining how to buy a used dozer that will meet your day-to-day project needs, and if it can withstand the ongoing test of time!
Buy a used excavator that will best meet your needs. Discover what to look for and some of the challenges you may face.
Looking to buy equipment? Black Star is here to help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smooth transaction.
Explore day cab trucks and sleeper trucks. Compare their uses, benefits, and challenges. Plus, what you need to consider when choosing a used truck to optimize your trucking operations.
Expand your fleet with hauling power that won't let you down. What you need to consider and look for before you buy a used dump truck.
The basics of dump trucks; their uses, types, sizes, applications, and some common attachments - as well as advantages and limitations.
Learn about the different types of dozers, their applications, and typical attachments. Also some of the advantages and limitations, and more!
This article discusses key features and capabilities, uses, types, sizes, and applications for excavators. Also, advantages and limitations, plus some common attachments.
Get to grips with wheel and track loaders through their industry applications, advantages, limitations, and typical attachments.
What is a skid steer? What is it used for? What are the different types? Get answers to these and other questions you might have.
In this article, we discuss boom lift basics including key features and capabilities, different types, their uses, and much more.
