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Sample certified heavy equipment appraisal report

An abridged sample of the certified appraisal report Equipment Values writes for used heavy equipment, farm machinery and trucks: the summary sheet, each machine's value, the sales behind it and the appraiser's certificate, by Rhett Crites, CMEA, since 2009. Fictitious parties and figures.

By Rhett Crites, CMEA. Last updated .

This is an abridged sample of a certified desktop appraisal report, in the report's own labels and on the letterhead the report is delivered on. The parties are fictitious and so are the figures; a delivered report also carries the scope of work, the limiting conditions, the definitions of condition, the methods and sources, the photographs and the appraiser's qualifications.

Heavy Equipment Appraisal

Appraisal Report - Desktop

Summary of Salient Facts

Identity of Client
Sample Family Law, LLC
Intended Users
Sample Family Law, LLC; A. Sample
Intended Use
Litigation support
Type of Value
Fair Market Value
Effective Date of Appraisal
April 21, 2026
Date of Inspection
None; desktop appraisal
Final Estimate of Value
$204,000

Capital Equipment

Item #ManufacturerModelSerial #/VINYearHours/MilesDescriptionCondition/Estimated Useful LifeFair Market Value
1John Deere330C LCNot provided20057,000 hoursCrawler ExcavatorGC / 5-7 Years$45,000
Appraisers Research: Concluded from recorded auction sales of 2004 to 2006 John Deere 330C LC crawler excavators in the prior 12 months, each read on its sale page, with current asking prices reviewed.
2John Deere200LCNot provided19989,500 hoursCrawler ExcavatorFC / 3-5 Years$27,000
Appraisers Research: Concluded from recorded auction sales of 1997 to 1999 John Deere 200LC crawler excavators in the prior 24 months, each read on its sale page, with current asking prices reviewed.
3John Deere410KNot provided20142,500 hoursLoader BackhoeGC / 8-10 Years$58,000
Appraisers Research: Concluded from recorded auction sales of 2013 to 2015 John Deere 410K loader backhoes in the prior 12 months, each read on its sale page, with current asking prices reviewed.
4John Deere310SJNot provided20113,000 hoursLoader BackhoeGC / 6-8 Years$41,000
Appraisers Research: Concluded from recorded auction sales of 2010 to 2012 John Deere 310SJ loader backhoes in the prior 12 months, each read on its sale page, with current asking prices reviewed.
5Case60XTNot provided20024,000 hoursSkid SteerFC / 3-5 Years$9,000
Appraisers Research: Concluded from recorded auction sales of 2001 to 2003 Case 60XT skid steers in the prior 24 months, each read on its sale page, with current asking prices reviewed.
6JLG400SNot provided20072,000 hoursTelescopic Boom LiftGC / 5-7 Years$24,000
Appraisers Research: Concluded from recorded auction sales of 2006 to 2008 JLG 400S telescopic boom lifts in the prior 24 months, each read on its sale page, with current asking prices reviewed.
Total Estimated Value of Capital Equipment$204,000

The years figure beside the condition grade is remaining useful life.

Appraiser's Certificate

From the Appraiser's Certificate:

  • My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting pre-determined results.
  • My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
  • I have not made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.

Every valuation report ends with the appraiser's certificate: the value, that the fee did not depend on it, the standard it was prepared to, and whether the machinery was inspected in person.

Abridged sample. Fictitious parties.

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