Old Machinery Buyers & Plant Dismantling in India – Resale First, Then Scrap
A closing or modernising factory holds value in working machines, utilities, structures and stores. Kabadi24 first tries to sell working equipment at resale value, then dismantles and buys the rest as graded scrap, safely and with full documentation.
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Indicative rates
| Material | Typical form | Indicative rate |
|---|---|---|
| Machinery & plant | Any condition | Site quote |
Indicative only · rates move daily
What we handle
- Production machinery: lathes, CNC machines, presses, furnaces, extruders, rolling mill stands.
- Utilities: DG sets, compressors, boilers, transformers, HT/LT panels, chillers, cooling towers.
- Material handling: EOT cranes, hoists, conveyors, forklifts.
- Structures: sheds, mezzanines, tanks, silos, pipe racks, chimneys.
- Stores: spares, bearings, cables, valves and obsolete inventory.
Resale first
Working machines from recognised makers often sell for more as used equipment than as scrap. We list them on the Kabadi24 marketplace for a fixed period before anything is cut. Only what does not sell goes to scrap.
Combined dismantling-plus-scrap quotes
You receive one written offer covering dismantling scope, grade-wise scrap rates, timeline, safety plan, insurance, debris removal and site restoration – so you can compare the net outcome rather than a headline rate.
Safety and hazardous materials
Method statement and risk assessment, hot work permits with fire watch, electrical isolation and lock-out, certified cranes and rigging, PPE and on-site supervision. Oil, asbestos, chemicals, batteries, refrigerants and e-waste are routed only to authorised handlers with certificates.
Payments that protect the owner
Security deposit before work starts, lot-wise payment against weighbridge weights as material leaves, and final settlement after handover. Every truck carries a gate pass matched to a weighbridge slip and invoice.
Where we work
Our own crew and equipment cover Varanasi, Purvanchal and Gurugram/NCR; larger projects elsewhere are handled with partner teams.
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Frequently asked questions
Who pays for factory dismantling?
In most industrial projects the scrap value exceeds dismantling cost, so the contractor buys the scrap and pays the owner. Hazardous or complex sites may yield less.
Should old machines be sold as scrap?
Check resale demand first. Working machines often fetch more as used equipment. Kabadi24 lists them for resale before scrapping.
How long does dismantling take?
A small workshop takes days; a medium factory two to ten weeks; large plants are done in phases over months.
Do you dismantle plants outside Uttar Pradesh?
Yes, through partner teams across India, with the same safety, weighment and documentation standards.
Do you buy industrial equipment scrap as well as working machines?
Yes. Working machines are offered first to reuse buyers, which usually pays more than scrap. Non-working industrial equipment – presses, furnaces, compressors, DG sets, cranes and process lines – is bought as industrial equipment scrap and separated into ferrous, copper, aluminium and other grades.
Sell or buy this scrap on Kabadi24
Free listing, verified counterparties, weighbridge weighment and GST invoicing.
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