Used Conveyors For Sale

What are aggregate handling equipment conveyors?

Aggregate handling equipment conveyors are heavy-duty material transport systems used to move sand, gravel, crushed stone, ore, and other bulk aggregates across quarries, mines, asphalt and concrete plants, recycling yards, and construction sites. Most units consist of a steel frame, a reinforced rubber belt, head and tail pulleys, idler rollers, a drive motor, and a tensioning system — engineered to handle abrasive, high-tonnage feeds day after day.

Common formats include radial stacking conveyors, telescopic stackers, transfer conveyors, channel/truss conveyors, and portable belt conveyors ranging from 20 ft up to 150 ft or longer. Buyers typically choose based on stockpile height, throughput in tons per hour, belt width (commonly 24", 30", 36", or 42"), and whether the unit needs to be track-mounted, wheeled, or stationary.

Why buy a used conveyor?

Conveyor systems are one of the most cost-effective categories of used equipment on the market. Frames, pulleys, and drive components are built to outlast multiple belt replacements, so a well-maintained used conveyor can deliver years of reliable service at a fraction of new-unit pricing. Buying used also eliminates long manufacturer lead times — critical when you're trying to keep a crushing spread, asphalt plant, or wash plant running through peak season.

On rbauction.com, buyers regularly find late-model radial stackers, transfer conveyors, and portable belt conveyors from fleet sellers who've cycled equipment out on a routine schedule rather than run them to failure. That makes used conveyor purchases particularly attractive for contractors and aggregate producers looking to scale up capacity without tying up capital in new builds.

Top conveyor brands to look for

A handful of manufacturers dominate the used aggregate conveyor market, and their machines tend to hold value well thanks to widely available conveyor parts and strong dealer support.

• Superior Industries: Known for the TeleStacker and radial stacking conveyors with FD Axle undercarriages. Common in aggregate and frac sand operations.
• Masaba: Channel and truss conveyors built for portability, with models ranging from 50 ft transfer units up to 150 ft radial stackers.
• Kinglink, McCloskey, and Powerscreen: Tracked stacking conveyors like the McCloskey ST series and Powerscreen units are popular for mobile crushing and screening spreads.
• Thor Global, Edge Innovate, and KPI-JCI: Strong options for telescopic conveyors and high-throughput transfer applications.

What to look for when buying a used aggregate handling conveyor

Conveyors are mechanically simple compared to crushers or loaders, but the wear points add up fast in abrasive aggregate applications. Inspect these areas closely before bidding:

• Belt condition: Check for cuts, gouges, fraying edges, exposed carcass, and uneven wear across the belt width. A new replacement belt for a 36" x 100 ft conveyor can run into five figures, so factor that into your bid if the belt is near end-of-life.
• Idler rollers and return rollers: Spin each one by hand. Seized, flat-spotted, or noisy rollers indicate bearing failure and will chew through a new belt quickly. Count how many need replacement — conveyor parts add up.
• Head and tail pulleys: Look for worn lagging (rubber or ceramic), grooving, and shaft play. Re-lagging is a known cost; a worn pulley shaft is a much bigger repair.
• Drive system and gearbox: Check for oil leaks at the reducer, listen for grinding, and confirm the electric motor or hydraulic drive runs without excessive heat. Verify horsepower matches your throughput needs.
• Frame, undercarriage, and hydraulics: On radial and telescopic stackers, inspect the axle, tires, hydraulic lift cylinders, and pivot points for cracks or weld repairs. Track-mounted units should be evaluated for undercarriage wear just like a crusher.
• Operating hours and service records: Where available, look at engine or motor hours and any documented belt or roller replacements.

Where can I find conveyor belt systems and conveyor rollers for sale?

Beyond complete conveyors, rbauction.com and IronPlanet.com regularly feature lots of conveyor belt sections, replacement rollers, pulleys, motors, and structural components from plant liquidations and fleet downsizing sales. If you're sourcing parts to extend the life of an existing unit, filtering by the aggregate handling and parts categories is the fastest way to find what's available at upcoming auctions.

Buy used aggregate handling equipment conveyors at Ritchie Bros.

Ritchie Bros. lists radial stackers, telescopic conveyors, transfer conveyors, and portable belt conveyors from Superior, Masaba, McCloskey, KPI-JCI, Thor Global, and other leading brands at auctions held across North America and globally. Most units include detailed inspection reports covering belt condition, roller status, drive components, and hydraulics, so you can bid with a clear picture of what you're buying. Browse current conveyor listings above, or contact a Ritchie Bros. territory manager if you're looking to sell aggregate handling equipment from your own fleet.