Terms agreed up front
You see the numbers and the terms before anything is listed, and the figure you agree is confirmed in writing.
The quickest way to sell is a five-minute conversation.
Tell us roughly what you have and we'll tell you what it's worth, how quickly it could sell, and what happens next. No commitment to sell through Charter afterwards.
(+44) 01905 384910- A realistic figure for what your machinery is worth
- An honest view of how quickly it could sell
- What we'd need from you to get started
Your sell-side leadJames TomlinsonDirector, Charter Machinery
10,000+Machines sold
52Countries shipped to
2017Trading since
Our process
How selling with Charter works
Four steps. One specialist looking after you the whole way. No surprises, no commission, no chasing.
Contact
Send a short note about your machine - make, model, year, hours. A photo helps if you've got one.
The valuation
A Charter specialist comes back with a market-grounded figure and an honest view of the timeline. No obligation either way.
We sell it
We list the machine to our global buyer network, handle enquiries, viewings, negotiations, and logistics end-to-end.
You get paid
Once the sale completes you receive the agreed price in full. No commission, no hidden fees.
Six reasons sellers pick Charter
Charter is your industrial asset partner. We buy, sell, and source machinery on your behalf, offering a more personal and strategic alternative to traditional dealerships and listing marketplaces.
Named specialist
One Charter expert handles your machine end-to-end - valuation, marketing, viewings, sale, handover.
Global buyer network
We sell to buyers in 52 countries. The right buyer for your machine is rarely down the road.
End-to-end service
Valuation, marketing, viewings, logistics, paperwork, payment. We handle the lot.
UK-based, brand-independent
Charter buys, sells, and ships every brand from every UK location. No OEM bias, no postcode limits.
No-obligation valuation
We won't list anything until you've seen our numbers and said yes. Nothing is committed until then.
Meet your Charter teamReal specialists.
Real specialists.
Real faces.
When you sell with Charter you're talking to people who actually know the industry - not a queue, not a marketplace listings tool, not a faceless platform. Pick up the phone and a Charter specialist answers.
One primary contact runs your sale day-to-day, with the whole team a phone call away when their expertise lands on your machine.
What happens after you request a valuation?
A real person reads it. Here's exactly what comes next.
The valuation conversation
A Charter specialist reads your details and is back to you within two working days, usually with a phone call to talk through the machine.
On-site assessment if needed
If the machine warrants a closer look we'll come to you. No commitment, no pressure to list.
Listing + global marketing
Once you've said go, Charter markets the machine to our buyer network across 52 countries - and on the trade channels that move metal fast.
We handle the sale
Every enquiry, viewing, negotiation, paperwork, payment, and pickup - handled by your Charter specialist. You don't deal with buyers.
You get paid
Agreed sale price hits your account. Transparent terms, no surprises in the small print.
What are you selling, and why?
Closing a factory, upgrading a line, clearing a single machine, or working a portfolio for an IP - each one's a different conversation. Pick the one that fits.
Closing a business
Winding things down? We handle the asset disposal end-to-end so you can focus on the people side.
Learn moreUpgrading equipment
Replacing kit on the floor? Get the best return on your outgoing machines while the new ones land.
Learn moreInsolvency practitioners
Defensible process, clear reporting, maximum realisation for creditors. Charter works with IPs across the UK.
Learn moreSelling a single machine
One machine to clear? We value it and find the right buyer through Charter's global network.
Learn moreOngoing surplus disposal
Regular surplus across multiple sites? Charter can be your ongoing disposal partner with a single point of contact.
Learn moreHow other sellers got on.
Common questions sellers ask
Plain answers to the questions that come up most. Anything we missed? Speak to a Charter specialist and they’ll happily talk you through it.
How do I sell my used machinery?
Start with a conversation: tell us about the machine (make, model, year, hours) and add a few photos if you have them. A Charter specialist comes back with a market-grounded valuation. If you decide to list, Charter markets the machine to our buyer network across 52 countries and handles every enquiry, viewing, negotiation, and the logistics through to handover.
Do you charge a commission?
There are no listing fees and no upfront charges. The terms of your sale, including exactly what you receive, are agreed with your specialist and confirmed in writing before anything is listed, so the figure you say yes to is the figure that matters.
How is my machine valued?
Charter values machines against real comparable sales - what similar units have actually sold for in the last 12-18 months, adjusted for condition, hours, region, and current demand. You get a target price plus the floor we'd recommend not going below, and no obligation to list.
How long does it take to sell a machine?
You get an honest timeline at valuation, before you commit to anything. High-demand categories (CNC machining centres, lasers, current-spec presses) move faster than niche or older equipment, and the marketing approach is agreed before listing so there are no surprises.
What if my machine doesn't sell?
You owe nothing. Charter only earns on completed sales, so if the machine doesn't sell there's no listing fee, marketing fee, or kill fee. Most unsold machines either need a price adjustment after the first marketing window or a different routing (export, auction, parts dealer) - we'd talk that through with you before the listing expires.
Do you take every brand and age of machine?
Charter is brand-independent - we sell every OEM (Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori, Trumpf, Bystronic, and every smaller brand) and we don't have an arbitrary age cut-off. The conversation that matters is whether a machine has a buyer, not whether it's on a preferred-brand list. The valuation conversation tells you whether yours does.
Who do I actually deal with?
A named Charter specialist - one person who runs your sale from valuation through to payment, with the whole team a phone call away when their expertise lands on your machine. You're not routed through a call centre, and you never field buyer questions yourself.
Do you handle insolvency or business closures?
Yes - Charter works with insolvency practitioners, administrators, and businesses winding down. For IP-led sales we produce written valuations with the methodology disclosed, full audit trail through to remittance, and reporting in line with the appointment's creditor-update cadence. See /sell/insolvency for the dedicated IP-facing process or /sell/closing for general business closures.
Where is Charter based?
Charter Machinery is UK-based - yard and team in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. We collect machines from sites across the UK and ship to buyers in 52 countries. Site visits, valuations, and on-site assessments are handled by Charter's team directly.
What have you got?
Pick the closest match for your machine - each page covers valuation, buyer demand and removal specific to that category. Not sure where your machine fits? Send the details anyway and we'll route you to the right specialist.
Grinding, honing & EDM
Gear cutting
Presses & inspection
One machine or fifty - Charter handles the sale end-to-end.
Tell us what you have. We'll come back with a realistic figure and an honest timeline. No obligation either way.