Inspected Used Long Boom Excavators at Auction in UAE

Long boom excavators, also known as long reach excavators, are specialised machines designed to work at greater reach and digging depth than conventional excavators.

Their extended boom and stick configurations make them useful for dredging, canal work, marine construction, deep excavation, slope shaping, sediment removal, demolition, and major infrastructure projects.

Through Makana's online machinery auctions, contractors and specialised fleets can bid on used long boom excavators in the UAE alongside other excavators at auction, backed by detailed inspection and online machine information.

Where Long Boom Excavators Are Used

Extended reach allows the excavator to remain on stable ground while working farther away from the machine.

Typical applications include:

• Deep excavation
• Canal cleaning
• Dredging
• Sediment removal
• Marine construction
• Port maintenance
• Riverbank work
• Slope shaping
• Long-reach demolition
• Drainage and water projects

The additional reach makes these excavators highly specialised assets rather than replacements for standard excavators.

Long Boom vs Standard Excavators

A standard excavator concentrates more digging force within its normal working radius.

A long boom excavator extends that working envelope, allowing the machine to reach much farther or deeper.

The configuration is particularly useful when the excavator cannot safely approach the edge of an excavation, waterway, slope, or structure.

Buyers who need standard production machines can also compare large excavators at auction.

Detailed Inspection for a Specialised Machine

Long boom excavators have extended structural components, which makes transparent machine information especially valuable.

Makana's standard inspection process covers 75+ points through visual inspection, manual testing, and diagnostic methods.

Depending on the machine, the process can cover the engine, hydraulics, boom functions, swing system, travel functions, controls, visible structure, undercarriage, and other major systems.

Electronic diagnostics using Jaltest V9 can provide additional system information alongside the physical inspection.

Oil analysis and other technical testing may also be included where available.

250+ Photos, Operational Videos and 3D Views

Makana supports remote bidding with detailed machine media.

A long boom excavator listing can include:

• 250+ high-resolution images
• Detailed inspection information
• Close-up structural photos
• Operational videos
• Walkaround videos
• Full specifications
• 360° virtual tours
• 3D Ultra HD views where available

This allows overseas and UAE buyers to explore the machine in much more detail before participating.

Physical viewing can also be arranged at Makana's yard in Jebel Ali, Dubai.

How to Bid on Long Boom Excavators Online

Makana is an online heavy equipment auction platform based in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Each sale runs as a timed machinery auction, so buyers can participate from anywhere. Registration is free.

Buyers register and verify their accounts before activating a bidding limit through a refundable deposit.

The deposit generally provides bidding power equal to 10 times its value.

Bidders can place normal bids or use MaxBid for automatic bidding within a predefined maximum.

Late bidding can trigger an anti-sniping extension, helping maintain open competition until bidding activity stops.

Reserved and Unreserved Long Boom Excavator Auctions

Makana runs both reserved and unreserved machinery auctions. The format is shown on each listing before bidding starts, so you always know how the machine will sell.

• Reserved auction: the seller sets a minimum selling price. The excavator sells when bidding meets the reserve, subject to the auction terms.
• Unreserved auction (No Reserve): there is no minimum selling price. The highest bidder wins at closing, subject to the auction terms.

Prefer to Buy Without Bidding?

If a project needs extended reach quickly, selected used long boom excavators are also available through Buy Now at a fixed price, with the same inspection reports and media as auction listings.

As a specialised subcategory, available brands, boom lengths, hours, and starting bids change as stock is added and sold.

Participate from Outside the UAE

Makana supports international participation.

Remote buyers can register online, activate their bidding access, bid during the auction, and coordinate documentation and logistics after winning.

Makana can support export documentation, customs clearance preparation, delivery to ports or freight forwarders, and shipping coordination.

Consign a Long Boom Excavator to Makana Auctions

Specialised equipment can be difficult to market through a normal local listing because the buyer pool is narrower.

Makana can market a long boom excavator to verified buyers across the UAE and international machinery markets.

Owners can consign a long boom excavator through Makana, from a single machine to a full fleet disposal, with a choice of reserved or unreserved format.

Makana handles:

• Valuation
• 75+ point inspection
• Professional photography
• Operational videos
• Documentation
• Online auction preparation
• Marketing and buyer outreach
• Verified bidder participation
• Auction management

Registration is free, machines reach verified buyers fast, and sellers are paid within 3 to 5 days. For a starting figure, try the heavy equipment valuation calculator.

Cash Upfront and Minimum Price Guarantee

Eligible machines can qualify for a cash advance before bidding begins and a minimum price guarantee.

This gives eligible sellers another way to release part of the capital held in specialised machinery before the auction is completed.

FAQs About Long Boom Excavators at Makana Auctions

Are long boom excavators available through online auctions?

Yes. Long boom excavators can be offered in Makana's online auctions or through Buy Now at a fixed price.

Are long boom excavators inspected before bidding?

Yes. Every listed machine is supported by a 75+ point inspection process combining visual, manual, and diagnostic testing.

Can international buyers inspect the equipment remotely?

Yes. Listings can include hundreds of images, reports, operational videos, 360° virtual tours, and 3D views. Physical viewing at Makana's yard in Jebel Ali can also be arranged.

Are long boom excavator auctions reserved or unreserved?

Makana runs both. In a reserved auction the seller sets a minimum price that bidding must meet. In an unreserved (No Reserve) auction there is no minimum and the highest bidder wins at closing. The format is displayed on each listing before bidding.

Can Makana arrange export after the auction?

Makana can support documentation, customs preparation, transport, and shipping coordination.

Can I consign a long boom excavator?

Yes. Makana can prepare, inspect, market, and auction specialised excavators to UAE and international buyers, and pays sellers within 3 to 5 days.

Can I receive cash before my excavator is sold?

Eligible machines can qualify for a cash advance and minimum price guarantee.