Makana.com turns 1: 100 machines sold in our first year

September 1 marks Makana.com’s first anniversary: one year of connecting machinery buyers and sellers through a more transparent, digital marketplace from the UAE.

In that first year, 100 machines were sold to buyers in 9 countries, more than AED 60 million in machinery value was consigned, and 314 machines passed through Makana across multiple categories.

But those numbers only tell part of the story. Year one also brought repeat buyers and sellers, 17 consignors trusting us with their machinery, four completed auctions, and a growing international audience around the marketplace.

100 machines sold to buyers in 9 countries

The headline milestone is simple: 100 lots sold in our first year. Those machines reached buyers across 9 countries, showing how equipment listed in the UAE can reach demand well beyond the local market.

The sales covered very different machine classes, from compact equipment used on everyday construction sites to specialized heavy machinery. Some of the first-year sales highlights included:

• 17 skid steer loaders
• 5 wheel loaders
• 4 boom loaders
• 1 Komatsu PC850 long boom excavator

That range reflects the type of marketplace Makana is building. A buyer may be looking for a compact skid steer one day and a specialized long-boom excavator the next.

Explore skid steer loaders for sale, wheel loaders for sale, and boom loaders and telehandlers currently available on Makana.

More than AED 60 million in machinery consigned

Selling machinery starts with owners trusting the marketplace with valuable assets. During our first year, 314 machines were consigned across multiple equipment categories, representing more than AED 60 million in machinery value. That machinery came from 17 consignors who chose Makana to present their equipment to buyers in the UAE and internationally.

Consignment at Makana goes beyond uploading a few photos and waiting for enquiries. Depending on the machine, the process can include inspection, operational testing, detailed photography, 3D and 360° views, specifications, pricing, and exposure to buyers through the marketplace and auctions.

Owners interested in selling can consign machinery through Makana rather than managing the entire sale process themselves.

Why consignors trusted Makana: payout in 3–5 days

Selling the machine is only one part of the transaction. For contractors, fleet owners, and dealers, getting the money back into the business quickly also matters.

Makana’s consignors can receive their payout within 3–5 days after the sale, giving sellers a faster route from machinery to available capital. That becomes especially useful for businesses selling equipment because they are:

• renewing a fleet
• replacing an older machine
• reducing unused equipment
• freeing cash for another project
• moving inventory before purchasing another model

Combined with Makana’s buyer reach, inspections, presentation, and sales support, faster payout gives consignors a clearer end-to-end process instead of simply advertising the machine and handling buyers themselves.

Four machinery auctions completed in year one

Auctions became another important part of Makana’s first year. Makana completed 4 machinery auction events, with repeat buyers and sellers returning across different auctions.

The auction format gives buyers access to inspected equipment through competitive bidding, while consignors gain another channel for bringing their machines in front of active buyers.

Buyers can follow Makana heavy equipment auctions for upcoming machinery, vehicles, and other lots.

The return of buyers and sellers across multiple auctions is particularly important. It shows that the auction is becoming more than a one-time event and is developing into another regular way to buy and sell machinery through Makana.

200,000 engaged sessions and almost 70,000 organic visits

The marketplace also grew significantly online during its first year. Makana recorded more than 207,000 engaged website sessions, including 69,587 organic visits from search.

Social media generated another 9.6 million views, while Makana’s audience grew to more than 19,000 followers.

Those numbers matter because machinery demand is fragmented. The right buyer for a specific machine may be in Dubai, Riyadh, Africa, Asia, or another market entirely.

Building a larger digital audience gives each machine more opportunity to reach contractors, dealers, and fleet owners who are actively researching equipment.

That international reach was reflected in website engagement from 98 countries during the year.

More machine detail before buyers commit

Growth would mean little without giving buyers enough information to make a serious decision. Makana’s machinery presentation is built around transparency. Depending on the equipment, buyers can access:

• 75+ point inspection reports
• operational videos
• detailed machine specifications
• Ultra-HD 3D and 360° views
• extensive machine photography
• clear pricing and condition information

Buyers can also use Makana’s technical specifications and expert reviews to research equipment models before looking at individual available machines.

Customer feedback has followed that approach. Makana reached a 4.9 Google rating from more than 175 customers during its first year.

Buyers can also read Makana customer reviews before purchasing.

Consign machinery in Makana’s upcoming October auction

Year two starts with the next auction already in motion. Auction 05 is coming this October, with bidding on ready-to-work machinery, inspected equipment, vehicles, and other lots starting from October 1.

For sellers, Makana is also opening consignment for the October auction with additional options for early consignors, including:

• cash advance
• minimum price guarantee
• consignment into the October auction

These benefits are limited to the first 50 consignors. That gives machinery owners another route to turn equipment into cash while putting the machine in front of Makana’s growing buyer network.

If you want your machine to be part of the next 100 sold, start consigning your machinery with Makana or follow the upcoming machinery auctions.

Year one was only the beginning

Makana’s first year ended with 100 machines sold, 314 machines consigned, AED 60 million+ in consigned value, 17 consignors, four auctions, and machines sold to nine countries.

Behind those numbers are buyers looking for better information, sellers looking for a faster route to market, and a machinery marketplace that grew from its first listings into an international platform.

Year two starts from there.

FAQs

How many machines did Makana sell in its first year?

Makana sold 100 machines during its first year, with buyers across 9 countries.

How much machinery was consigned to Makana?

More than AED 60 million in machinery value was consigned, covering 314 machines across multiple categories.

How many consignors worked with Makana in year one?

Makana worked with 17 machinery consignors during its first year.

How quickly does Makana pay consignors?

Sellers can receive their payout within 3–5 days after the sale.

How many auctions did Makana complete in its first year?

Makana completed 4 machinery auctions, with repeat buyers and sellers participating across the year.

What machines were among Makana’s first-year sales highlights?

Highlights included 17 skid steers, 5 wheel loaders, 4 boom loaders, and one Komatsu PC850 long boom excavator.

When is Makana’s next machinery auction?

Makana’s fifth auction is scheduled for October 2026, with bidding starting from October 1.

What is available for October auction consignors?

The first 50 consignors can access benefits including a cash advance and minimum price guarantee, subject to the auction’s consignment terms.