Pennsylvania has a deep bench of used heavy equipment dealers, from brand dealerships with branches across the state to independent yards that buy fleet, municipal and contractor machines. The hard part is knowing who sells what, and where. This guide lists used heavy equipment dealers in Pennsylvania by region, with what each one carries, where its used inventory is listed online, and what to check before you buy.
We checked each dealer’s own website between November 5 and 9, 2026. A few dealer sites blocked us; for those we name the directory listing we used instead, and we left out anything we could only find in a directory, such as founding years.
Three kinds of used equipment dealers
Before you pick a dealer, know which kind you are dealing with. They price, warranty and support machines differently.
| Type | What they sell | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Brand dealer | New machines of one or two brands, plus trade-ins and rental fleet units | Buyers who want a specific brand, parts and service from the same place |
| Independent used dealer | Mixed brands bought from contractors, fleets and municipalities | Lower prices, older machines, a wider choice of makes |
| Consignment dealer | Machines owned by other businesses, sold on their behalf | Finding one-off units; ask who owns the machine and who handles the paperwork |
Many dealers also rent equipment, and a few run their own auctions. If a dealer sells rental fleet units, ask for the rental service history. Rental machines tend to be serviced on a schedule, and the records are usually on file.
Used heavy equipment dealers in Pennsylvania at a glance
These are the used equipment dealers in PA we could confirm from their own websites or, in Kurtz Trading’s case, from our own work with the company. Dealers we could only confirm through directories appear in the regional sections, with the source named.
| Dealer | Where in PA | What they sell | Used inventory online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Brothers | Western, central and northeastern PA | Exclusive Cat dealer for its territory; new, used and rental | Dealer site |
| Groff Tractor & Equipment | 8 locations, from Bethlehem to New Stanton | John Deere Construction & Forestry, Wirtgen Group and more; new, used and rental | Dealer site |
| Five Star Equipment | Dunmore, Waterford, Williamsport | Authorized John Deere dealer; new, used and rental | Dealer site and Heavy Listing |
| Tracey Road Equipment | Wilkes-Barre Twp, Brockway, McKean, Zelienople | New and used equipment and trucks; Freightliner dealer | Dealer site |
| Old Forge Power Equipment | Carbondale (Lackawanna County) | Independent: used heavy equipment, diesel engines and parts | Dealer site and Heavy Listing |
| Keystone Equipment Sales & Service | New Castle (Lawrence County) | Independent: skid steers, track loaders, excavators, dozers, attachments | Dealer site and Heavy Listing |
| Kurtz Trading | Littlestown (Adams County) | Independent: used construction and farm equipment, plus its own auctions | Heavy Listing |
| Access Lift Equipment | Chambersburg (Franklin County) | New and used aerial lifts, forklifts and telehandlers | Dealer site |
Statewide brand dealers
Cleveland Brothers (Caterpillar)
Cleveland Brothers describes itself as the exclusive Cat dealer for western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, in business since 1948 with 30 locations. It sells new, used and rental equipment, with parts (including remanufactured and undercarriage parts) and service such as certified rebuilds. Its site announces a new Cat Compact store in Cranberry. Used inventory is searchable on the site.
Groff Tractor & Equipment (John Deere Construction & Forestry)
Groff Tractor & Equipment has been in business since 1958 and lists eight Pennsylvania locations: Mechanicsburg, Bethlehem, Harmony, Lebanon, Lewisberry, New Stanton, Sellersville and State College. It carries John Deere Construction & Forestry and Wirtgen Group road-building brands (Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann), among others. Its used equipment is listed online, from excavators and skid steers to pavers and rollers, and it offers rentals including rent-to-own.
Northeast Pennsylvania
Old Forge Power Equipment, Carbondale
Old Forge Power Equipment sells mostly used equipment sourced from fleets, contractors and municipalities, along with new and rebuilt diesel engines and hard-to-find parts. Its stock runs from excavators, dozers and loaders to articulated haul trucks, graders, pumps and generators, across brands like Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu and Case. It sells nationwide and quotes freight online. It does not rent equipment.
Its loader and dozer stock, from 1970s Cats to late-model machines, is broken down in our guides to used wheel loader prices and used dozer prices.
Five Star Equipment, Dunmore
Five Star Equipment is an authorized John Deere dealer that has been in business since 1980. In Pennsylvania it has branches in Dunmore, Waterford and Williamsport, plus four in New York. It sells new and used construction, forestry and other equipment, rents a broad fleet, and offers parts, mobile service and undercarriage work. Its site listed 73 used machines when we checked.
Tracey Road Equipment, Wilkes-Barre Township
Tracey Road Equipment says it has been in business for over 50 years. Its Pennsylvania branches are in Wilkes-Barre Township, Brockway (DuBois), McKean (Erie) and Zelienople (Pittsburgh). It sells new and used equipment and trucks, rents, and runs truck and equipment service, a body shop and an online parts store. It is a Freightliner dealer; the other brands in its inventory are not listed as authorized lines.
Southcentral Pennsylvania
Kurtz Trading, Littlestown
Kurtz Trading is an independent dealer in Adams County, near the Maryland line, selling used construction and farm equipment such as excavators, loaders and attachments. It also runs its own equipment auctions, onsite and online. Its November 11 and December 9, 2026 sales are on our auction calendar. You can see its machines, and every upcoming auction in the region, on our page of used heavy equipment near Harrisburg and York.
Access Lift Equipment, Chambersburg
Access Lift Equipment sells new and used boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts and telehandlers from brands such as Genie, JLG, Snorkel and Skyjack, from a 10-acre yard with a full-service shop. It says every machine is inspected and serviced before it is sold. It rents only to other rental companies, not to the public, and ships nationwide.
Also in the region
Groff has locations in Mechanicsburg, Lewisberry and Lebanon. Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts in Lebanon is listed in the Construction Equipment Guide dealer directory with used loaders, excavators and dozers, and as a Hyundai dealer for South Central Pennsylvania. We could not open its own website.
Western and Northwest Pennsylvania
Keystone Equipment Sales & Service, New Castle
Keystone Equipment Sales & Service is at 1623 E Poland Rd in New Castle. It sells skid steers, track loaders, mini excavators, excavators, dozers and attachments, takes trade-ins, and offers repair, trucking and financing.
Also in the region
Five Star has a branch in Waterford, near Erie. Tracey Road has branches in McKean, Brockway and Zelienople. Groff is in Harmony and New Stanton, and Cleveland Brothers covers western Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania
Groff’s State College location and Five Star’s Williamsport branch serve the middle of the state, and Cleveland Brothers covers central Pennsylvania. Anderson Equipment has a branch in Clearfield. Its own site would not load for us, but its EquipmentRadar listing shows new and used sales, rentals, parts and service, with brands such as Komatsu and Takeuchi.
Southeast Pennsylvania
Groff has locations in Bethlehem and Sellersville. Two independent yards show up in directories rather than on sites we could open:
- Weaco Equipment Sales & Rentals, Womelsdorf (Berks County). The Construction Equipment Guide directory lists it as selling and renting used equipment, from excavators and dozers to telehandlers, trucks and trailers.
- Iron Exchange, Spring City (Chester County). Its listings on Tractor Zoom and Equipment Trader describe used equipment sold on consignment, viewable by appointment.
Compare used equipment from several dealers at once
Browse used machines from Pennsylvania dealers with the year, hours and asking price, and contact the dealer directly.
Browse used equipment →How to check a dealer before you buy
- Confirm the business. Look it up in the Pennsylvania Department of State business search and check that the name and address match the invoice.
- Visit or video call. A real yard, a real phone line and a dealer who will walk around the machine on video are basic signs of a legitimate seller.
- Match the serial number. The serial (PIN) on the machine should match the paperwork and the listing.
- Ask about ownership. Does the dealer own the machine, or is it on consignment? Is there a loan on it?
- Get the terms in writing. Warranty or as-is, what is included (buckets, attachments), delivery and payment.
- Never wire money for a machine you have not confirmed. A price far below every comparable listing, photos that look borrowed and pressure to pay today are the signs we would walk away from.
Our used excavator inspection checklist and guide on how many hours is a lot help with the machine itself.
What to ask a dealer on the first call
A five-minute call saves a wasted trip. These are the questions that separate a good listing from a good machine:
- Is it still available? Online listings lag behind the yard. Confirm before you drive or book freight.
- Where did the machine come from? A one-owner trade-in, a rental fleet unit and an auction buy are three different stories.
- Do you have service records? Ask for oil samples or work orders if the dealer has them.
- What has been done since you got it? New tracks, a reseal or a fresh coat of paint all change what you are looking at.
- What comes with it? Buckets, couplers, thumbs and hydraulic attachments are often priced separately.
- Is there any warranty? Get the answer in writing, including what it covers and for how long.
- What will the out-the-door price be? Pennsylvania charges 6% state sales tax, plus 1% in Allegheny County and 2% in Philadelphia. Farmers buying equipment used predominantly in farming may qualify for an exemption with form REV-1220; ask the dealer before the invoice is written.
Dealer, auction or private sale?
A dealer usually costs more than an auction hammer price, but you can inspect at your own pace, negotiate, and often get service or a short warranty. At an auction you pay a buyer’s premium and buy as is; our guide on what a buyer’s premium really costs shows the math, and our Pennsylvania equipment auction calendar and guide lists upcoming sales. A private sale can be the cheapest, but you carry all the checking yourself.
For price ranges by machine type, see our guides to used skid steer prices and used excavator prices, both built from listings by Pennsylvania dealers.
Common mistakes when buying from a dealer
- ❌ Looking only at dealers close to home. ✅ Several dealers on this list ship nationwide; compare a wider area and add the freight to the price.
- ❌ Assuming every dealer is authorized for the brands it sells. ✅ Independent dealers sell many brands but usually cannot do factory warranty work; ask who services the machine.
- ❌ Skipping the paperwork on a consignment unit. ✅ Confirm who owns it and who signs the bill of sale.
- ❌ Comparing asking prices without the extras. ✅ Ask what is included, what delivery costs and what the tax will be.
- ❌ Treating a listing as proof the machine is on the lot. ✅ Call and confirm before you travel or pay a deposit.
- ❌ Paying before confirming the dealer exists. ✅ Check the business, the phone and the yard first.
Used equipment from Pennsylvania dealers
Some of the machines Pennsylvania dealers have listed on Heavy Listing right now:
The bottom line
Where you buy used construction equipment in Pennsylvania should depend on the machine and how much support you want after the sale. A brand dealer costs more but keeps parts and factory service close by, which matters on a newer machine you plan to work hard. An independent yard is often the better deal on an older machine, as long as you do the checking yourself. Either way, the used heavy equipment dealers in Pennsylvania worth buying from will let you confirm the business, see the machine, match the serial number and get the terms in writing before you pay. To compare asking prices across several of them first, browse used equipment listed by Pennsylvania dealers.
Are you a Pennsylvania equipment dealer?
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See plans and pricing →How we built this list: dealer details come from each dealer’s own website, checked between November 5 and 9, 2026, except where we name a directory listing. Kurtz Trading’s details come from our own work with the company and its listings on Heavy Listing. Kurtz Trading, Old Forge Power Equipment, Five Star Equipment and Keystone Equipment Sales & Service list inventory on Heavy Listing; dealers that do not list with us are included on the same terms. Heavy Listing is operated by Lucuma Agency, which also provides marketing services to Kurtz Trading. Is your dealership missing or is something out of date? Email contact@heavylisting.com.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main used heavy equipment dealers in Pennsylvania?
Brand dealers such as Cleveland Brothers (Caterpillar), Groff Tractor & Equipment and Five Star Equipment (John Deere) sell used machines alongside new ones. Independent dealers such as Old Forge Power Equipment, Keystone Equipment Sales & Service and Kurtz Trading specialize in used equipment of several brands.
Where can I find a used Cat dealer in Pennsylvania?
Cleveland Brothers is the exclusive Cat dealer for western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania and sells used Cat equipment. Independent dealers also sell used Cat machines; on Heavy Listing, Old Forge Power Equipment lists many used Caterpillar excavators, dozers and loaders.
Where can I find a used John Deere construction equipment dealer in PA?
Groff Tractor & Equipment (eight Pennsylvania locations) and Five Star Equipment (Dunmore, Waterford and Williamsport) are John Deere construction dealers that sell used equipment.
Is it cheaper to buy from an independent dealer?
Often, yes, especially for older machines. Brand dealers usually offer more service and support. Compare the machine, the hours and what is included, not only the price.
Do I pay sales tax when I buy used equipment from a PA dealer?
Generally yes: 6% state sales tax, plus 1% in Allegheny County and 2% in Philadelphia. Equipment used predominantly in farming may be exempt with form REV-1220.
How do I know a dealer is legitimate?
Check the business in the Pennsylvania Department of State business search, call the dealer’s listed number, ask for a walkaround video or visit, match the serial number with the paperwork, and never wire money before you confirm all of that.
