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Tonka International makes it easy for vendors to sell their equipment by streamlining the entire process. We handle the marketing, advertising, and paperwork, so you don’t have to. Once we agree on a price, we’ll buy your equipment “Where is–As is,” with no contracts to sign and no fees to pay. After the deal is finalized, we wire the payment directly to you and coordinate equipment pickup. Our goal is to make selling simple, fast, and hassle-free—so you can get paid and move on.
No. We work without contracts or exclusively. You’re free to sell on your own or through another channel at any time during your process with Tonka. If we find a buyer and you like the deal, we move forward—simple as that.
Once we agree to purchase your equipment, we’ll ask you to provide an invoice and wiring instructions, along with the year, make, model, and VIN or serial number of the unit. After we receive those details, we’ll initiate a secure wire transfer for the full agreed-upon amount directly to you.
Unlike brokers or auction houses, Tonka puts you in control. With auctions, you're often required to clean and transport your equipment, and you may have to accept a lower final bid—or deal with the hassle of bringing your equipment back if it doesn't meet your reserve. With Tonka, you avoid all of that. There are no auction or transport fees, no waiting around, and no surprises. We buy your equipment “Where is–As is,” at an agreed price, and wire your payment directly—fast, simple, and on your terms.
Definitely. We use past sales, real-time market data, and auction benchmarks to assess your equipment’s value. Our recommendations help set realistic expectations and improve the chance of a successful deal.
No, Tonka does not charge any fees when purchasing equipment. We believe in straightforward, no-hassle transactions. There are no listing fees, no processing fees, and no hidden costs. Once we agree on a price, that’s exactly what you get—paid in full via wire transfer. It’s that simple.
Selling on your own takes time, effort, and often a lot of frustration—between advertising, fielding calls, negotiating, and handling paperwork, it can quickly turn into a full-time job. When you work with Tonka, we handle all of that for you. We market your equipment to our global network of wholesale buyers, manage the communication, take care of the paperwork, and arrange pickup. Plus, we pay you directly with no fees or delays. It’s a faster, easier, and more secure way to get your equipment sold without the hassle.
All Tonka needs to get started is some basic information about your equipment. Just provide the general specs—including year, make, model, transmission and engine type, miles or hours (for heavy equipment), and note any body damage, interior damage, or past or needed repairs. We’ll also ask for a full set of photos, and we’ll guide you on exactly what shots we need. That’s it! From there, our team handles the rest.
We primarily handle trucks, trailers, and construction equipment—but we’ve also sold cranes, push boats, seismic gear, and even avionics. If it rolls, floats, lifts, or drills, there’s a good chance we’ve handled it before.
Absolutely—we encourage it. You're welcome to inspect the equipment in person, or if travel isn’t an option, we’ll provide detailed photos and videos to help you make an informed decision. You can also send a third-party inspector on your behalf. Since all equipment is sold as-is, it’s important that you feel confident before finalizing the purchase.
Tonka can handle that too. Our team coordinates with the lienholder to ensure the lien is paid off before releasing funds. We require a formal release letter and verify titles and ownership before any money changes hands.
Usually not. We request at least 24–48 hours for pickup to allow time for funds to clear, instructions to be exchanged, and logistics to be confirmed. We’ll communicate pickup plans to both vendor and customer for a smooth handoff.
The customer is responsible for arranging transportation. However, Tonka’s Logistics Coordinator will work closely with both the customer and their chosen transporter to ensure a smooth pickup. We issue a release form to the yard where the equipment is located, and the driver must sign it before leaving. This process helps confirm that the right driver is picking up the correct equipment on the scheduled date. .