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Jason Dolph, CAGA
Tim Roy, ASA, CEA
Marnie Erkelens, CAGA
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About AppraiseItNow's Agricultural Equipment Appraisal Services
AppraiseItNow provides fast, fully online or onsite agricultural equipment appraisals for tax filings, estate planning, insurance coverage and claims, asset-based lending, charitable donations, and financial reporting. Our appraisers evaluate tractors, combines, tillage implements, irrigation systems, livestock handling equipment, and the full range of farm machinery used in crop production, livestock operations, and specialty agriculture. Agricultural equipment presents unique valuation challenges due to seasonal use patterns, regional market variation, and the wide range of condition states found across working farm assets. Our mission is to deliver defensible, USPAP-compliant valuations with exceptional speed, professionalism, and client service.
As a specialized subset of equipment and machinery appraisals, our agricultural equipment services are used by farm owners, agribusinesses, lenders, estate attorneys, CPAs, and insurance professionals across all 50 states. Many appraisals can be completed remotely using photographs, serial numbers, and operational records, though onsite inspections are coordinated when asset complexity, lender requirements, or condition disputes require physical verification. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV), Forced Liquidation Value (FLV), and Replacement Value appraisals for various intended uses.
What Types of Agricultural Equipment Do We Appraise?
Agricultural equipment spans a wide range of machinery across crop, livestock, and specialty farming operations. AppraiseItNow appraises:
- Tractors, including row-crop, utility, and articulated four-wheel-drive models
- Combines, headers, and grain harvesting equipment
- Planters, seeders, and precision planting systems
- Tillage equipment including plows, discs, cultivators, and field conditioners
- Sprayers, both self-propelled and pull-type, including GPS-guided application systems
- Hay and forage equipment including balers, mowers, rakes, and forage harvesters
- Irrigation systems including center pivots, lateral moves, and drip infrastructure
- Livestock handling equipment including feeders, squeeze chutes, and confinement systems
- Grain handling and storage equipment including augers, conveyors, and bins
- Specialty harvest equipment for orchards, vineyards, and vegetable operations
Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve?
AppraiseItNow serves farm owners, agricultural lenders, estate attorneys, CPAs, and agribusiness operators who need credible, independent valuations for tax, legal, financing, or insurance purposes. We also work with individual farmers, family estates, and charitable donors navigating equipment transfers or IRS filings.
How much does an Agricultural Equipment appraisal cost?
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AppraiseItNow serves major businesses and commercial clients, including:
- Banks and lenders
- Construction companies
- Infrastructure contractors
- Inudstrial & manufacturing companies
- Internal finance teams
- CPAs
- Attorneys
Servicing Individuals & Households
AppraiseItNow also serves individual consumers with projects large and small. These clients often include:
- Machinery & Equipment owners or estate inheritors
- Individuals making non-cash charitable donations
- Couples going through marital divorce
- Families dealing with estate planning or post-death estate matters
- Individuals dealing with insurance or other third-party claims
- Individuals going through major financial or other life events
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Written USPAP-compliant equipment appraisals for when defensibility matters.
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Tax, Estate & Financial Planning
- Gift Tax - IRS Form 709
- Estate Tax - IRS Form 706
- Charitable Donations - filing of IRS Form 8283
- Estate planning, equitable distribution, and probate
Transactions, Lending & Investment
- Asset-backed Lending
- Purchase price allocation & cost segregation
- Mergers & Acquisitions (transactional due diligence)
- Investment analysis & planning
- Financial Reporting
Insurance & Risk Management
Life Events & Special Circumstances
- Divorce
- Social Security reporting or Medicaid Application Filings
- E-2 visa applications
What types of agricultural equipment does AppraiseItNow appraise?
AppraiseItNow appraises a wide range of farm and agricultural machinery, from individual pieces to full farm inventories. Common items include:
- Tractors, combines, and harvesters
- Tillage equipment, planters, and seeders
- Irrigation systems and pumps
- Hay and forage equipment
- Sprayers and application equipment
- Grain handling and storage equipment
- Livestock handling and feeding equipment
- Specialty crop equipment and orchard machinery
If you have a piece of equipment not listed here, contact us and we can confirm coverage before you get started.
Are your agricultural equipment appraisals USPAP-compliant?
Yes. All AppraiseItNow agricultural equipment appraisals are prepared in full compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which sets the ethical and performance standards for professional appraisers across all disciplines including personal property and machinery. Our appraisers complete the required 15-hour USPAP course and examination, along with a 7-hour update course every two years. Every report includes the required certifications and documentation to meet IRS, lender, insurer, and court standards.
What are common reasons someone needs an agricultural equipment appraisal?
Agricultural equipment appraisals are needed across a wide range of personal, financial, and legal situations. Common reasons include:
- Securing a farm loan or asset-based line of credit
- Insurance coverage and damage or loss claims
- Estate settlement and probate
- Divorce and equitable distribution of farm assets
- Charitable donation of equipment to a nonprofit or land trust
- Buying or selling a farm operation or individual machines
- Bankruptcy filings and workout situations
- IRS estate or gift tax reporting
Can you appraise agricultural equipment in poor condition, with unknown provenance, or with limited documentation?
Yes. Appraisers regularly value equipment that is worn, damaged, non-operational, or lacking complete service records. Condition is one of the primary factors considered in valuation, and a qualified appraiser will document observable wear, missing components, and any other condition issues as part of the report. Providing whatever documentation you do have, such as purchase receipts, registration records, or photos, is helpful but not required to proceed.
Can you appraise large collections or multiple pieces of agricultural equipment?
Yes. AppraiseItNow handles everything from a single tractor to full farm equipment inventories with dozens or hundreds of items. For smaller sets, appraisals are often completed remotely using photos, serial numbers, and equipment details. For larger inventories, we can coordinate an in-person appraiser to conduct an onsite inspection and produce a comprehensive report covering every item.
Do you provide online or remote agricultural equipment appraisals?
Most agricultural equipment appraisals are completed remotely using photos, equipment specifications, serial numbers, and supporting documentation you provide. This approach is efficient, cost-effective, and produces a fully defensible USPAP-compliant report for most purposes. For larger projects, complex inventories, or situations where a physical inspection is required by the intended use, we can coordinate an in-person appraiser anywhere in the United States.
How much does a agricultural equipment appraisal cost?
Pricing depends on the number of items, the complexity of the equipment, and the intended use of the appraisal. Standard appraisals for insurance, estate distribution, internal planning, and probate start at $295. Advanced appraisals for IRS filings, charitable contributions, M&A due diligence, asset-based lending, litigation support, and bankruptcy start at $395. Volume pricing by number of items is as follows:
- 1 item: $295 to $595 (single machine appraisal)
- 10 items: $995 to $3,000 (small fleet or mixed equipment set)
- 50 or more items: $5,000 to $10,000 or more (larger inventory, frequently done in-person)
All fees are quoted as a fixed price before work begins so there are no surprises.
Do you offer discounted pricing for large volumes?
Yes. Per-item costs decrease as the number of pieces increases, making it more economical to appraise a full farm equipment inventory than to appraise each machine separately. For inventories of 50 or more items, pricing is typically negotiated based on scope and may include an onsite inspection. Contact us with a list of your equipment and we will provide a custom quote.
How long does an agricultural equipment appraisal take?
Most remote agricultural equipment appraisals are completed within 7 to 10 business days from the time all required information is received. Onsite inspections or larger equipment inventories typically take 2 to 3 weeks from the inspection date. Rush service is available for same-day or next-day turnaround upon request if you have a time-sensitive deadline.
Who prepares the appraisal report?
Reports are prepared by credentialed machinery and equipment appraisers with professional training in valuing commercial and agricultural assets. Each appraiser follows USPAP Standards and provides a signed certification with every report. The report documents who personally inspected or reviewed the equipment, the date of inspection or review, and the date the report was prepared, all of which are required elements under USPAP.
Do you prepare appraisals for IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions)?
Yes. If you are donating agricultural equipment to a qualifying nonprofit organization and the claimed value exceeds $5,000, the IRS requires a qualified appraisal completed by a qualified appraiser to support your deduction on Form 8283. AppraiseItNow prepares these appraisals and our reports meet all IRS requirements for format, content, and appraiser qualifications. This is one of the most common reasons farm operators request an equipment appraisal.
Do you buy, sell, or broker agricultural equipment?
No. AppraiseItNow is an independent appraisal firm and does not buy, sell, or broker agricultural equipment of any kind. This independence is essential to producing objective, unbiased valuations that are defensible for IRS filings, legal proceedings, and financial reporting. If you need a referral to an equipment dealer or auction house, we are happy to point you in the right direction.
What information do you need to get started?
To begin an agricultural equipment appraisal, it helps to have the following ready:
- Make, model, and year of each piece of equipment
- Serial numbers or VINs where available
- Current photos showing overall condition and any damage
- Hours of use or odometer readings
- Known service history or maintenance records
- Any prior appraisals, purchase invoices, or financing documents
- The intended use of the appraisal (insurance, estate, IRS filing, etc.)
You do not need all of this to request a quote, and our team will guide you through the information-gathering process.
Can AppraiseItNow appraise agricultural equipment located anywhere in the U.S.?
Yes. Remote appraisals are available for agricultural equipment located in any state, and most single-machine or smaller inventory appraisals can be completed entirely online. For larger or more complex projects requiring a physical inspection, we can coordinate a credentialed in-person appraiser in any state to conduct the onsite review and contribute to the final report.
Will my appraisal be accepted by the IRS, insurers, or courts?
AppraiseItNow appraisals are USPAP-compliant and prepared by credentialed appraisers, making them suitable for IRS submissions, insurance claims and coverage documentation, lender requirements, and litigation or court proceedings. Our reports include all required certifications, comparable market data, and methodology documentation that agencies and courts expect to see. If you have a specific intended use or a recipient with particular requirements, let us know and we will tailor the report accordingly.
What value types are used for agricultural equipment appraisals, and when does each apply?
Agricultural equipment appraisals can be prepared under several different value definitions depending on your situation. Fair Market Value reflects what a willing buyer and seller would agree to in an open market, and is used for IRS filings, estate settlements, and donations. Orderly Liquidation Value estimates what equipment would bring in a reasonable but time-limited sale, which is common for asset-based lending and bankruptcy. Forced Liquidation Value reflects a quick auction scenario and is typically the lowest of the three, used in distressed or court-ordered situations. Replacement Value represents the cost to replace the equipment with a comparable item and is used primarily for insurance coverage purposes.
How does hours of use affect the value of a tractor or combine compared to age alone?
Hours of use is often a more meaningful indicator of condition and remaining useful life than model year for tractors, combines, and other high-use farm machinery. A newer machine with very high hours may appraise lower than an older machine that has been lightly used and well maintained, because engine and drivetrain wear are directly tied to operational hours. Appraisers will consider hours alongside service records, observable wear, and recent comparable auction sales to arrive at a supportable value.
Can an agricultural equipment appraisal be used as collateral documentation for a farm loan or line of credit?
Yes. Lenders, including agricultural banks and the Farm Service Agency, frequently require an independent equipment appraisal to establish collateral value before approving a loan or line of credit secured by farm machinery. The appraisal typically needs to reflect Orderly Liquidation Value or Fair Market Value depending on the lender's requirements, and must be prepared by a qualified, independent appraiser following USPAP standards. AppraiseItNow prepares appraisals specifically for asset-based lending and can coordinate with your lender to ensure the report meets their format and content requirements.
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