The purchase and sale of second-hand equipment requires several formalities that every buyer should be aware of before acquiring his second-hand machine.
Formalities to be carried out when buying and selling used equipment
Buying and selling used equipment implies that it is in the buyer's own interest to take three aspects into account:
- Change of ownership of second-hand equipment.
- CE marking and EU declaration of conformity.
- Documentation in order according to the type of machine and its registration.
Before starting the purchase process, as experts in the used equipment sales market, we recommend that you check each of the aspects mentioned above. This will guarantee a safe and reliable purchase, avoiding possible fines or limitations in the use of the machinery.
Below, we comment on each of the procedures to be carried out.
Change of ownership of second-hand equipment
In the case of second-hand equipment, the change of ownership is an essential step in the buying and selling process. It is a procedure that can be handled by the buyer or the seller.
At Maquinza we manage the notification of the change of name to the Dirección General de Tráfico and the buyer simply has to certify it and finalise the transfer.
CE marking and EU Declaration of Conformity
The CE marking is a certificate of European conformity which, together with the EU declaration of conformity, certifies that the machine complies with all the requirements laid down by the European Union.
It is not advisable to purchase a machine without such documentation. A buyer who does so may face inspections and fines, and may be restricted to using the machine in a private area.
It is necessary to know the importance between the CE marking and the EU declaration of conformity and know how to differentiate between them.
What documentation must each machine have?
The documentation required varies according to the type of machine, and a distinction can be made between different cases.
Unregistered machines.
This is the simplest case, as the machine only needs to have the operator's manual and the CE mark, together with the declaration of conformity.
Registered machines.
When purchasing this type of machine and in order to use them correctly, it is advisable to ensure that they have the operator's manual, the CE and declaration of conformity, the vehicle registration certificate and the technical data sheet. They can be divided into two main subgroups, depending on their sector of activity.
Equipment for works and services.
Before buying a machine such as a packer roller or a excavatorThe operator's manual, the CE and declaration of conformity, the registration certificate and the technical data sheet are required.
Agricultural equipment.
When purchasing a machine for agricultural work, such as an manipulator o skid steerThe machine must have the operator's manual, the CE and declaration of conformity, the vehicle registration certificate, the technical data sheet and, in addition, the agricultural booklet. These are the second-hand machines that require the most documentation, but they also have great advantages:
- The machine will be exempt from MOT for the first 8 years.
- No road taxes are paid.
- Diesel on a subsidised basis.
Our team specialised in buying and selling equipment will advise you throughout the process. If you have any questions about this, call us at and we will solve all your doubts.