Machinery & EquipmentAppraisals Services
True Gauge Valuations provides independent appraisals of machinery, equipment, business personal property, and other tangible personal property for lending, tax, legal, insurance, financial reporting, and transaction-related needs. Each engagement is defined by its intended use, intended users, effective date, applicable value premise, and required scope of work.
Based in Davis, CA. Remote and onsite assignments are available based on the property, assignment scope, and location.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Machinery and Equipment Across a Range of Industries
True Gauge Valuations appraises machinery, equipment, inventory, FF&E, and related tangible assets across commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural, transportation, and technology settings.
Appraisal Services
True Gauge Valuations provides independent appraisal services for machinery, equipment, inventory, business personal property, FF&E, and other tangible personal property. Assignments may involve a single asset, a fleet, an equipment inventory, a production line, the contents of a facility, or a mixed group of tangible assets.
The appropriate appraisal format depends on the property, the information available, the intended use, the intended users, the effective date, and the applicable reporting requirements. Desktop and onsite assignments are available when appropriate to the scope of work.
- ›Machinery & Equipment Appraisals
- ›Tangible Personal Property Appraisals
- ›Inventory Appraisals
- ›Desktop Equipment Appraisals
- ›Onsite Equipment Appraisals
- ›Retrospective Appraisals
- ›Appraisal Updates
- ›Appraisal Review
Professional Appraisal Practice
The firm's work is grounded in clearly defined assignment terms, relevant market research, appropriate valuation methods, and written reporting. Each engagement begins by identifying the property, intended use, intended users, effective date, value premise, scope of work, assumptions, limiting conditions, and required report format.
Reports are prepared in accordance with applicable professional standards and the agreed requirements of the assignment.
Tangible Personal Property Appraisals
In addition to machinery and equipment, True Gauge Valuations appraises business personal property and other tangible personal property for estate, tax, insurance, legal, lending, donation, transaction, and personal-record purposes. The scope of each assignment is determined by the property category, intended use, effective date, available documentation, and applicable intended-user requirements.
Business Personal Property & FF&E
Office furniture, fixtures, technology, equipment, cabinetry, shelving, and other business-use tangible assets.
Household Contents & Furnishings
Furniture, household goods, personal effects, appliances, and other residential contents.
Vehicles & Specialty Vehicles
Cars, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, and other applicable vehicles.
Firearms & Militaria
Firearms, military equipment, uniforms, edged weapons, historic objects, and related collections.
Collectibles & Memorabilia
Coins, sports memorabilia, books, silverware, specialty collections, and other collectible property.
Jewelry, Watches, Coins & Bullion
Jewelry, watches, diamonds, coins, bullion, precious metals, and related personal property.
Musical Instruments & Specialty Property
Pianos, instruments, professional equipment, and other specialized tangible property.
Inventory & Mixed Asset Groups
Retail inventory, commercial inventory, surplus assets, mixed equipment groups, and multi-category property.
Appraisal Purposes
Appraisals are developed for a defined intended use and intended users. Select the reason that most closely matches your assignment.
Equipment Financing, Refinancing & Loan Collateral
Support bank, SBA, asset-based lending, equipment-finance, refinancing, and secured-credit decisions with an independent opinion of the applicable asset value.
Purchase, Sale & Transaction Due Diligence
Establish supportable asset values for buyers, sellers, transaction teams, acquisitions, divestitures, purchase negotiations, and asset disposition.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Purchase Price Allocation
Support transaction analysis, asset allocation, financial reporting, and post-acquisition accounting requirements.
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Develop assignment-specific values for financial reporting, fair-value measurement, impairment analysis, audit support, and other accounting needs.
Partner Buyouts & Ownership Transitions
Provide independent asset values for ownership changes, succession planning, shareholder matters, and partner buyouts.
Estate Tax, Probate & Estate Settlement
Document machinery, equipment, household contents, and other tangible personal property values for estates, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and probate matters.
Gift Tax & Charitable Contributions
Develop fair market value opinions and appraisal documentation for gift-tax reporting, noncash charitable contributions, and applicable Form 8283 requirements.
Divorce & Equitable Distribution
Provide independent values for machinery, equipment, business personal property, household contents, vehicles, and other assets involved in marital dissolution.
Litigation, Disputes & Expert Support
Provide independent valuation analysis for damages, ownership disputes, bankruptcy matters, settlement discussions, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Bankruptcy, Liquidation & Restructuring
Support bankruptcy schedules, trustee and creditor decisions, liquidation planning, restructuring, collateral analysis, and asset disposition.
Insurance Coverage & Scheduling
Establish applicable values for scheduled property, coverage planning, policy underwriting, coverage adequacy, and pre-loss documentation.
Insurance Claims & Damage Matters
Address applicable pre-loss, post-loss, actual cash value, replacement-cost, damage, and claim-related valuation questions based on the assignment and policy requirements.
Property Tax & Ad Valorem Appeals
Evaluate machinery, equipment, inventory, and business personal property values for assessment review, property-tax protest, and ad valorem appeal support.
Retrospective & Date-of-Death Appraisals
Develop opinions of value as of a prior effective date for estate, tax, insurance, litigation, recordkeeping, or other historical-date requirements.
Personal Records & Internal Planning
Document asset values for confidential records, internal reporting, strategic planning, fleet management, asset-management decisions, or periodic value monitoring.
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Tell us about the property, the reason for the appraisal, its location, and any applicable effective date or deadline.
Recent Appraisal Case Studies
Explore how we've helped clients across the country with professional, USPAP-compliant appraisals for a variety of purposes.
Historic Military Handgun Appraisal for Personal Records
Sacramento Appraisers was engaged to determine the fair market value of a mid-20th-century military handgun for the owner's personal records. The appraisal relied on digital photographs and client-supplied descriptions to identify the firearm and assess its visible condition. The objective was to produce a defensible fair market value conclusion for personal use, documented in a restricted appraisal report developed in conformity with USPAP and industry best practices.
Commercial Highway Equipment Appraisal for Divorce Settlement
Sacramento Appraisers was engaged to provide a professional appraisal of commercial highway equipment to support equitable distribution in a divorce proceeding. The assignment required defensible fair market value opinions for commercial transportation assets that would be used by legal representatives and the court. The appraisal was prepared in accordance with professional standards and relied on current market data to deliver reasoned conclusions.
Vintage Collegiate Championship Jacket Appraisal for Charitable Donation
This engagement involved appraising a historic mid-20th-century collegiate championship letterman jacket donated to a university. The goal was to establish a defensible fair market value to support the donor's income tax deduction while providing the recipient institution with detailed documentation for museum accession planning. Our team prepared a USPAP-compliant report and completed the necessary IRS documentation to facilitate the charitable contribution process.
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