Sell your mini digger, dumper or plant: list it free
Short answer
To sell plant machinery privately, list it where plant buyers search, with the hours, make, model and photos of the tracks and undercarriage. GetBrent lists private plant free for 60 days with no selling fee, and a Boost costs 2.99 pounds. Auto Trader Plant charges private sellers 27.00 pounds for two weeks, as of September 2026.
People come to GetBrent to hire and buy diggers, dumpers and plant from UK companies. A private machine listed here reaches the same buyers.
List it freeWhere to sell it: costs compared
| Where | What it costs a private seller | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GetBrent | Free for 5 items; Boost 2.99 pounds | Plant buyers already searching; no selling fee |
| Auto Trader Plant | From 27.00 pounds for 2 weeks (private, Sept 2026) | Dedicated plant marketplace |
| eBay | Free for most private sales | General marketplace |
| Gumtree | Free to list; paid promotions reported at about 3.99 to 17.99 pounds | General classifieds |
| Facebook Marketplace | Free for local sales | General classifieds |
Other platforms' prices as published or reported in September 2026. Check each site for current fees.
What buyers look for
- Make, model and year (Kubota, JCB, Takeuchi, Yanmar, Thwaites and others)
- Hours on the clock
- Operating weight
- Condition of tracks, pins, bushes and hydraulics
- Attachments included (buckets, breaker, quick hitch)
- Service history and any CE or safety paperwork
Tips for a listing that sells
- Photograph the hour meter.
- List every bucket and attachment that comes with it.
- Show the tracks or tyres and the undercarriage.
- Say whether it is available to view running.
Free to list. 2.99 pounds to Boost. 4.99 pounds a month for up to 20.
Start sellingQuestions
How much does it cost to sell on GetBrent?
Nothing for your first 5 items. Each listing runs 60 days and renews free. A Boost puts one item at the top of its category for 30 days for 2.99 pounds, and Private Plus lets you list up to 20 items for 4.99 pounds a month. There is no fee when it sells.
Is my email or phone number shown?
No. Buyers message you through GetBrent and you reply from your own email when you choose to. Only your postcode area is shown on the listing.
Do I need a business to sell?
No. Private listings are for individuals selling their own kit, and each one carries a Private seller badge so buyers know who they are dealing with.