Question 1

What is Yellow Edge?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Edge is a pricing intelligence tool for European heavy machinery markets. It provides condition-adjusted clearing price ranges for used construction equipment, built on actual auction transaction data rather than asking prices or estimated values.

Question 2

Who is Yellow Edge for?

Accepted Answer

Independent equipment dealers, brokers, fleet managers, asset-backed lenders, and machinery insurers operating in European heavy equipment markets.

Question 3

How is this different from looking up listings on a marketplace?

Accepted Answer

Listing platforms show asking prices — what sellers hope to achieve. Yellow Edge shows clearing prices — what machines actually sold for. The gap between those two numbers is where most valuation errors occur.

Question 4

Why does condition matter so much?

Accepted Answer

Two machines with identical paperwork — same make, model, year, and hours — can clear at prices 30 to 40 percent apart depending on physical condition. A machine that operated in a soft sand pit and one that hammered granite have completely different degradation profiles. Standard valuation tools ignore this. Yellow Edge does not.

Question 5

Is Yellow Edge independent of the major auction houses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Yellow Edge has no commercial affiliation with any auction platform. The pricing intelligence it provides is independent of any party with a commercial interest in the transaction outcome.

Question 6

What markets does Yellow Edge cover?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Edge covers heavy machinery markets across Europe — DACH, Benelux, France, the Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, and the UK and Ireland. Register your interest to access your market.

Question 7

How current is the pricing data?

Accepted Answer

The model updates continuously as new clearing data becomes available. Static, months-old appraisals are precisely the problem Yellow Edge is designed to solve.

Question 8

Can the output be used for asset-backed lending decisions?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Edge provides a condition-adjusted clearing price range built on real transaction data. It is designed to be defensible to credit committees and compatible with standard risk management frameworks. Specific compliance requirements vary by institution.

Question 9

How much does Yellow Edge cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is structured per market and per seat. Register for early access to receive a detailed quote for your region and usage profile.

Question 10

Is Yellow Edge available in my market?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Edge is in private beta with European dealers, brokers, fleet managers and lenders. Register your interest and we will confirm access for your market directly.

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