Auctiontime Scraper

Scrape auction listings from AuctionTime.com, a leading online auction platform for heavy equipment, farm machinery, trucks, and trailers. Extract bid information, auction dates, equipment specifications, and seller details.

What Does It Do

This scraper extracts comprehensive auction data from AuctionTime.com, including:

• Equipment details: manufacturer, model, year, category, condition
• Auction data: current bid, bid count, auction start/end dates, lot number
• Location information: city, state, country, coordinates
• Seller details: name, contact, phone, website
• Media: images, videos, 360-degree views
• Technical specifications: hours, mileage, serial numbers

How to Get Started

1. Create a free account w/ $5 credit
2. Navigate to the AuctionTime Scraper on Apify
3. Enter a search URL or use filters
4. Set the maximum number of items
5. Click Run
6. Download results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format

Input

The scraper accepts either a direct URL or search filters:

Field	Type	Description
startUrl	string	Direct URL from AuctionTime.com search page
searchQuery	string	Search term (e.g., "excavator", "tractor")
category	string	Equipment category
manufacturer	string	Equipment manufacturer
yearMin	integer	Minimum year
yearMax	integer	Maximum year
priceMin	integer	Minimum price in USD
priceMax	integer	Maximum price in USD
state	string	US state code (e.g., "TX", "CA")
maxItems	integer	Maximum listings to scrape (free users limited to 100)

Output

Each listing includes:

{
    "imageUrl": "https://...",
    "title": "2019 CATERPILLAR 320 Hydraulic Excavator",
    "manufacturer": "CATERPILLAR",
    "model": "320",
    "year": "2019",
    "category": "Hydraulic Excavators",
    "condition": "Used",
    "currentBid": 125000,
    "currentBidFormatted": "$125,000",
    "bidCount": 8,
    "auctionEndDate": "2024-02-21T18:00:00",
    "lotNumber": "A-1234",
    "locationFormatted": "Houston, Texas",
    "sellerName": "Heavy Equipment Auctions",
    "listingUrl": "https://www.auctiontime.com/...",
    "specifications": {
        "Hours": "2,450",
        "Serial Number": "CAT0320HXYZ"
    },
    "scrapedAt": "2024-02-16T12:00:00Z"
}

Why Choose This Scraper

• Extracts complete auction data including bid history
• Supports both URL and filter-based searches
• Handles website protection automatically
• Returns structured, analysis-ready data
• Includes equipment specifications and seller details

Business Use Cases

• Equipment dealers: Monitor auction prices and inventory
• Procurement teams: Find equipment at competitive prices
• Market analysts: Track equipment values and trends
• Logistics companies: Source trucks and trailers
• Agricultural businesses: Find farm machinery
• Construction companies: Discover heavy equipment deals

FAQ

Q: How often does data update? A: Data is scraped in real-time from AuctionTime.com.

Q: Can I scrape past auction results? A: The scraper retrieves currently active auction listings.

Q: What categories are available? A: All categories on AuctionTime.com including excavators, tractors, trucks, trailers, and more.

Integrate AuctionTime Scraper With Any App

Connect scraped data to your systems using Apify integrations:

• Zapier/Make: Automate workflows with thousands of app integrations
• GitHub: Version control your data exports
• Google Drive: Export results directly to spreadsheets
• Slack/Email: Set up notifications for new listings
• Webhooks: Send data to your custom systems

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Need Help?

Contact us to request a new scraper, propose a custom data project, or report a technical issue with this actor at https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA

Disclaimer

This scraper is provided for educational and research purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with AuctionTime.com's terms of service and applicable laws. The actor developer is not liable for any misuse of the collected data.