Used farm equipment and attachments dealer

Farmers on tighter budgets, hobby farms, and landowners who need a tool or attachment for a season or specific job.

You earn the margin between your purchase and resale price, plus any delivery fees. Some dealers also take items on consignment for a commission.

• Judging the condition and value of used machinery
• Negotiating and selling
• Basic mechanical know-how
• Online listings and photography

• Rules differ by province: check with your provincial regulator whether dealer licensing or registration applies to what you sell, especially road-going vehicles and trailers. Implements and attachments alone may not need a dealer licence, but a business registration and GST/HST or sales tax registration may still apply
• Check ownership and liens before buying, for example through your provincial personal property registry
• Hidden faults can lead to disputes, so inspect carefully and use clear written sales terms
• Ask your insurer about commercial general liability and cover for stock and transport
• Capital is tied up until items sell, and farm sales are seasonal

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $75,000, depending on the stock you buy and whether you rent a yard. Capital is tied up until items sell, so plan your cash flow carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on what you sell and how quickly stock moves. Farm sales are seasonal, and hidden faults can lead to disputes, so inspect carefully.

Rules differ by province, so check with your provincial regulator whether dealer licensing or registration applies, especially for road-going vehicles and trailers. Business registration and GST/HST or sales tax registration may still apply. Also check ownership and liens before buying.