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Farmer Appreciation Discount — Desktop Appraisals from $99

Farm Equipment Appraisals — Built for Farmers

Certified appraisals for tractors, combines, implements, and more. Desktop appraisals start at $99. We appreciate what you do — and we price it that way.

ASCAA-CERT-4246

Certified appraiser credential

USPAP Compliant

Prepared in substantial conformity with USPAP 2025–2026

Since 1993

Appraising vehicles for 30+ years

What you'll need to get started:
  • Photos of the equipment (all sides + serial number plate)
  • Approximate hours on the meter
  • Year, make, model, and major attachments
  • Reason for the appraisal (insurance, estate, sale, etc.)

That's it. Submit the form and Shawn will confirm scope and turnaround before you pay.

Ready to get started?

Two easy steps — submit your details, then pay online.

Our Farmer Appreciation Discount

Farming is hard work. You feed this country, and we think that deserves recognition. That's why we offer farm equipment desktop appraisals starting at $99 — well below the standard vehicle appraisal rate — so more farmers can get the professional documentation they need without breaking the bank.

Desktop appraisals for farm equipment start at $99. Just mention you're a farmer when you call or submit your request.

When a Certified Appraisal Makes All the Difference

Farm equipment represents real money — sometimes the most valuable asset on the property. These are the three situations where a certified appraisal protects you most.

Insurance Claims & Agreed Value

Don't Let Your Insurer Lowball Your Equipment

When a tractor burns, a combine is totaled, or a piece of equipment is stolen, your insurance company will use their own numbers — not yours. A certified appraisal establishes the true pre-loss value before anything happens, so you're covered at what the equipment is actually worth, not what the adjuster decides it's worth after the fact. Agreed-value policies require documentation. We provide it.

Get covered at full value — not book value.
Estate Settlement & Probate

Protect the Family When It Matters Most

When a farmer passes, the equipment doesn't just disappear — it has to be valued, divided, or sold. Attorneys, courts, and the IRS all require a defensible, documented appraisal for probate and estate settlement. Without one, heirs argue over numbers, estates drag on, and equipment gets sold for less than it's worth. Our USPAP-compliant reports are accepted by attorneys, courts, and the IRS — and we work directly with families and estate attorneys across all 50 states.

Accepted by attorneys, courts, and the IRS.
Private Sale & Auction

Know What It's Worth Before You Sell

Selling a tractor or combine privately? Buyers will negotiate hard, and without documentation you're guessing. A certified appraisal gives you a defensible asking price backed by real market data — recent auction results, dealer comps, and regional trends. It tells buyers you know what you have, and it protects you from leaving money on the table. Whether you're selling one piece or an entire equipment line, we'll document the value.

Back your asking price with certified documentation.

What the Report Looks Like

Every farm equipment appraisal is a written, signed document — not a verbal estimate. It includes the equipment description, condition notes, comparable market data (recent auction results and dealer comps), and a certified value conclusion. The same format used for insurance companies, estate attorneys, and courts.

What Clients Say

"Shawn turned around the appraisal the same day I submitted. The report was exactly what my insurance company needed — no back and forth, no delays. Worth every penny."

Randy M. — Iowa — Tractor & Combine Insurance Claim

"We needed equipment values for my father's estate and had no idea where to start. Shawn walked us through the whole process and the attorney accepted the report without question."

Debra K. — Illinois — Estate Settlement

All the Situations We Cover

Farm equipment appraisals are used whenever you need a defensible number, not a guess:

  • Insurance agreed-value policies and total-loss claims
  • Estate settlement, probate, and inheritance planning
  • Private sale — know your number before you negotiate
  • Farm loans & equipment financing (lender acceptance varies)
  • Divorce and equitable distribution of farm assets
  • Partnership buyouts and business planning

We work with individual farmers, families, attorneys, and lenders across all 50 states.

What We Appraise

Tractors — Compact, utility, row-crop, and 4WD
Combines & Harvesters — All major brands and configurations
Planters, Tillage & Sprayers — Row planters, disc rippers, field sprayers
Hay Equipment — Balers, mowers, rakes, and tedders
Support Equipment — Trailers, skid steers, grain carts, augers

We factor in make, model, year, hours, options, attachments, overall condition, and current market data.

Why Farmers Choose American Classic Appraisals

Affordable Starting Price

Desktop appraisals begin at $99 so more farmers can get professional documentation when they need it.

Fast Turnaround

Many desktop appraisals are completed the same day.

Nationwide Coverage

No need to find a local specialist. We serve all 50 states.

Truly Independent

We don't buy, sell, or auction equipment. Our only job is an accurate, unbiased value.

Written for Real Use

Reports are prepared for insurance companies, lenders, attorneys, and estates.

Owner-Operated

You deal directly with Shawn, not a call center.

How It Works

1

Send Us the Details

Photos, serial number, hours, options, and any service records.

2

We Research the Market

Recent auction results, dealer data, and regional trends.

3

You Receive the Report

A clear, documented appraisal you can use with your insurer, lender, or attorney.

On-site inspections are available when a physical look is required.

Pricing — Farmer-Friendly

Farmer Discount

Desktop / Online Appraisal

Starting at $99

Most single pieces of common farm equipment. Same-day delivery available in many cases.

Multiple Pieces or Larger Inventories

Custom Quote

Volume pricing available so full equipment lines stay affordable.

On-Site Appraisal

Call for Quote

Travel and inspection time included. Final pricing confirmed after reviewing the equipment list.

Final pricing confirmed after reviewing the equipment list and intended use. No surprises.

Serving Farm Country Nationwide

We cover every major agricultural region. Select your state for local information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Get Started?

Send us your equipment details or call Shawn directly. Desktop appraisals start at $99 for farmers.

Available 7 days a week