Heavy Equipment and Forklift Removal in Burnaby
Old machines taking up floor space? We buy them and haul them away.
- Paid on the spot
- Our own flatbed
- Quotes often same day
- ICBC paperwork help
Real pickupsCars and machines we bought in Burnaby
Get Your Free Cash Offer
Tell us about your vehicle. We reply with a clear price, often the same day.
Metropolis Auto offers heavy equipment removal in Burnaby for businesses, contractors and property owners. We buy old forklifts, skid steers, generators, excavators and shop machines, running or not. Send us photos and details, get an offer, and we plan the pickup around your site and your schedule.
Equipment We Buy and Remove
Forklifts
Electric, propane and diesel forklifts, including units that no longer run. For electric forklifts, tell us if the battery is still in the machine, because it changes the offer.
Skid Steers and Small Loaders
Bobcats, compact track loaders and mini loaders with engine, hydraulic or track problems.
Excavators and Construction Equipment
Mini excavators and other site machines that are worn out or no longer needed after a project.
Generators and Compressors
Industrial generators, portable generators on trailers and air compressors.
Shop, Factory and Warehouse Machines
Old shop machines, production equipment and warehouse equipment from businesses that are closing, moving or upgrading.
Not sure if we take your machine? Send us a photo. If it is mostly metal and too big to put in a bin, there is a good chance we can make an offer.
Who We Work With
- Warehouses and distribution centres replacing old forklifts
- Contractors clearing out machines after a job
- Factories and shops that are closing, moving or upgrading
- Property managers with old equipment left behind by a tenant
- Farms and acreages with machines that have not run in years
Cash for Machinery: How the Offer Is Set
Every machine is different, so every offer is based on the details you send. The main things we look at:
- Type, brand and model of the machine
- Weight, since metal value is the base of every offer
- Condition, including whether it runs and whether the main parts are still there
- Batteries and engines, which add value when they are still on the machine
- Access, including how far the machine is from where our truck can park
We tell you the full offer, and any removal cost, before we book.
What to Send for a Fast Quote
The more we know, the faster and more accurate your quote. Please send:
- 01Photos of the machine from several sides
- 02Brand, model and year, if you know them
- 03Approximate weight or size
- 04Whether it runs, and whether the wheels or tracks turn
- 05The address and where the machine sits on the site
- 06Door, gate or ceiling height if it is inside a building
- 07Whether you have a loading dock or a forklift on site
- 08Your deadline, if you are moving out or closing
How the Pickup Works
- 01
Plan
We review your photos and site details and confirm what truck and equipment we need.
- 02
Book
We pick a time that works for your site. For busy warehouses and job sites, we can work around your loading schedule.
- 03
Remove
Our team loads the machine safely and leaves the area clear. You get paid on the spot.
Recent Equipment Pickups
We have picked up forklifts, an old drilling truck and other machines from Burnaby businesses. Read the stories in our recent pickups.
Also Selling Company Vehicles?
If your business also has old cars, vans or trucks to clear out, we buy those too. See scrap car removal for older vehicles and damaged and non running cars for vehicles that were in an accident.
We remove equipment across Burnaby and in Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam and other areas we serve.
Do you buy forklifts that don’t run?
Yes. Many of the forklifts Metropolis Auto buys in Burnaby have not run in months. Dead batteries, engine problems and hydraulic leaks are all common. Tell us the brand, model and fuel type, whether the wheels turn, and whether the battery is still on an electric unit. We will then give you an offer and plan the pickup.
Is heavy equipment removal free?
Sometimes. Free machinery removal may be available for selected items, but it is not automatic for every request. It depends on the machine, its value, its location and the access. Metropolis Auto always tells you which applies before booking, so there are no surprises when our team arrives at your Burnaby site.
Can you remove equipment from inside a building?
Yes, as long as the machine can fit through the doors. Send us the door width and height, the floor level and photos of the path from the machine to where a truck can park. If you have a loading dock or a forklift on site, tell us. This helps Metropolis Auto plan a safe pickup from your Burnaby building.
Do you handle factory or shop closures?
Yes. If you are closing or moving, send us a list of the machines with photos, your deadline and any building rules. Metropolis Auto can look at the whole list at once and plan one or more pickups. This saves you from dealing with several buyers while you are busy clearing out your Burnaby site.
What information do you need for a machinery quote?
Send clear photos, the brand and model, an approximate weight or size, and whether the machine runs. Also tell us the address, where the machine sits on the site, and the door or gate size. With these details Metropolis Auto can give you a fast, accurate quote for your equipment in Burnaby or nearby cities.
Find Metropolis Auto in Burnaby
Metropolis Auto
Address
208 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1