Dekker BV

What Dekker BV does

Dekker B.V. is a privately held, family-owned used heavy equipment dealer founded in 1994 and headquartered in Geertruidenberg, Netherlands. The company specializes in the international purchase and resale of used construction, lifting, and marine equipment, including crawler cranes (Hitachi-Sumitomo SCX series, Kobelco BM 500, Liebherr LR 1100), tower cranes (Kroll K1500L), crawler and amphibious excavators (Caterpillar 311/313/374, Mantsinen 160 R, Swampmaster pontons), telehandlers (Dieci), bulldozers, dredging machinery, and related attachments and parts. Its inventory is presented through a multilingual online stock platform (English, Dutch, French), where each listing typically includes photographs, year of manufacture, operating hours, and pricing or 'price on request' indications.

The business operates a direct-to-customer sales model with no dealer or intermediary network. A specialized team of approximately 7 employees handles sourcing, appraisal, sales, documentation, and worldwide transport coordination from the Netherlands office. Customers span construction and infrastructure contractors, dredging and marine operators (harbor and canal maintenance, marine construction), and crane rental and contracting firms in Europe and internationally, supported by multilingual sales staff and a 24-hour inquiry-response commitment.

Revenue is generated primarily through resale margins on individual equipment transactions, with equipment priced from roughly €2,500 for small attachments to €1,750,000 for large tower cranes. Complementary services include worldwide shipping coordination, free shipping-cost investigations, and product brochures. The company also maintains a related sub-brand, 'Dekker Dredging' (www.dekkerdredging.com), focused specifically on the dredging equipment vertical. There are no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, patents, AI/ML capabilities, or public financial statements; the company is operated by family members (Christiaan and Saskia Dekker) alongside experienced commercial and technical staff.

Name

Dekker BV

Legal name

Dekker B.V.

Website

https://dekkerbv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dekker B.V. is a family-owned Dutch dealer founded in 1994 that buys and sells used heavy construction equipment, cranes, excavators, and dredging machinery worldwide through a multilingual online stock platform and direct global sales from Geertruidenberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Heavy Equipment Trading

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD), Backhoe Loaders (IMAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Used heavy equipment
• Crawler cranes
• Construction machinery
• Dredging equipment
• Excavator sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Geertruidenberg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Resale: Buying and selling used heavy equipment, cranes, excavators, and dredging machinery worldwide. Revenue generated from the margin between purchase and resale prices. Also provides transport and shipping services for delivered machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Dekker BV buys and sells used heavy equipment worldwide — including crawler cranes, tower cranes, crawler excavators, dredging equipment, telehandlers, bulldozers, wheel loaders, amphibious pontons, and related spare parts and attachments. The company maintains a continuously refreshed online stock platform and provides worldwide transport and shipping coordination as part of each sale. It also purchases used trucks, trailers, construction equipment, and excavators from customers globally.

Product overview

Dekker BV operates as an international heavy equipment dealer offering a comprehensive inventory management and sales platform for used construction, lifting, and dredging machinery. The company's core offerings include an online stock platform for browsing and purchasing equipment, combined with a machine purchase service for buying equipment from customers. Their product portfolio spans crawler cranes (Hitachi-Sumitomo SCX series, Liebherr LR 1100, Kobelco BM 500), tower cranes (Kroll K1500L), crawler excavators (Caterpillar 300 and 370 series), amphibious equipment (Mantsinen, Swampmaster pontons), and crane parts/attachments. The company provides related services including worldwide shipping, transport coordination, and multilingual customer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dekker Dredging: A related brand focused on dredging equipment operations, with website at www.dekkerdredging.com

Products and services

• Used Heavy Equipment Sales Platform Online catalog platform listing Dekker BV's inventory of used heavy construction equipment, cranes, excavators, and dredging machinery with detailed specifications, photos, hourmeter readings, and year of construction; targeted at international buyers in construction, infrastructure, dredging, and crane-rental sectors.
• Machine Purchase Service Service through which Dekker BV purchases used trucks, trailers, construction equipment, and excavators from customers worldwide, with fast handling and worldwide shipping arranged for the bought machines.
• Used Crawler Cranes Inventory of used crawler cranes from brands such as Hitachi-Sumitomo, Liebherr, Kobelco, and Hitachi, with lifting capacities ranging from 50 to 250 tons; targeted at crane rental firms, contractors, and construction companies needing heavy lifting equipment.
• Used Crawler Excavators Inventory of used tracked crawler excavators primarily from Caterpillar (including models 311 F LRR, 313 F LGC, and 374 F L), targeted at construction, earth-moving, and demolition contractors needing reliable mid- to large-size excavators.
• Used Tower Cranes Inventory of used static and self-erecting tower cranes such as the Kroll K1500L (125-ton capacity, maximum lifting height of 179 meters), targeted at construction firms needing high-rise lifting capability.
• Dredging Equipment and Work Vessels Inventory of used dredgers, work vessels, amphibious pontoons (such as the Swampmaster 2200), and related accessories for water work, harbor maintenance, canal dredging, and marine construction projects.
• Used Telehandlers and Material Handling Equipment Inventory of used telehandlers and material-handling machines such as the Dieci BUD 602 centering handler, targeted at construction and agricultural operations requiring flexible lifting and material placement.
• Used Attachments and Spare Parts Inventory of used crane and excavator attachments and spare parts, including boom sections for Hitachi-Sumitomo SCX700 and Kobelco CKE1800/CKE2000 cranes, hookblocks (15-80 ton), Hitachi KH-series parts, and Hitachi dragline fairleads; targeted at crane operators and contractors needing replacement parts.
• Worldwide Transport and Shipping Coordination Service Coordination of worldwide transport and shipping for purchased equipment, including free shipping-cost investigations and logistics handling; offered as part of each transaction to international buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time within 24 hours

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dekker DredgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company focused specifically on dredging equipment, operating as a separate entity from Dekker BV. Website link provided on main Dekker BV site.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu Used Equipment: Komatsu's official used equipment resale channel covering excavators and construction machinery; comparable to Dekker BV in offering pre-owned construction equipment to international buyers, but with OEM backing, certified refurbishment, and integrated financing.
• Caterpillar Used Equipment (Cat Used): Caterpillar's official channel for certified used Cat equipment and trade-in resale; relevant to Dekker BV as a competing used-equipment channel for the same excavator and heavy equipment brands they handle, though backed by the OEM with financing and warranty support.
• MachineryTrader (Sandhills Global): Leading online marketplace for new and used construction equipment, cranes, and excavators; comparable to Dekker BV in the used heavy equipment intermediation space, though focused on North America and operating at much larger digital scale.
• Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: Global auctioneer and marketplace for used heavy equipment, trucks, and cranes; comparable to Dekker BV as a major intermediary for used construction machinery transactions worldwide, but operates at far larger scale with online bidding and financing.

Direct peers

• Euro Auctions: International auction house specializing in used construction equipment, cranes, and plant machinery; comparable to Dekker BV in the used heavy equipment channel, but differentiated by auction format and broader geographic footprint.
• Mascus: Online marketplace for used heavy machinery, construction equipment, and cranes, with strong presence in Europe; directly comparable to Dekker BV's role as a dealer of used heavy equipment and cranes, but operates as a digital listings platform rather than a hands-on dealer.
• BAS World: Netherlands-based dealer of used trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment with international reach; highly comparable to Dekker BV as a Dutch-based, family-scaled international used-vehicle/equipment dealer with in-house logistics services.

Regional players

• Liquidity Services: Marketplace and auctioneer for surplus and used industrial assets, including heavy equipment; comparable to Dekker BV as a used heavy equipment intermediary, though primarily serves North American government and corporate surplus channels.
• Smitma B.V. Netherlands-based used commercial vehicle and construction equipment dealer; directly comparable to Dekker BV as a fellow Dutch used heavy equipment dealer with international shipping services, though smaller and more regionally focused.

Emerging players

• Autoline / Truck1: Online marketplaces for used commercial vehicles, construction, and agricultural equipment in Europe; comparable to Dekker BV's online catalog model for used heavy equipment, though operating as a multi-seller platform rather than a single-dealer storefront.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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