Effective August 4th, all IronGuide users have transitioned to the platform’s new and improved user interface. The updated experience has been enhanced based on user feedback and ongoing development to deliver a more intuitive, efficient workflow for equipment valuations.
Updates to the Interface:
- Unified Search Bar: This consolidated search makes it easier than ever to look up equipment values across all categories supported by the guide—including tractors, combines, cotton pickers, sprayers, and more.
- Expanded Search Functionality: Users can now search for types such as planters, air seeders, grain carts, and more. While valuation data for these types may not be available in the standard IronGuides format, users will be seamlessly directed to our new valuation comparables tool when relevant data exists. For example, searching for a Case IH 1255 Planter will prompt a message indicating that the model is not covered in IronGuides—but that comparable sales data is available. Selecting “View Comparables” will take users directly to the relevant insights in the Comparables tool.
- A Streamlined Appraisal Process: The new interface simplifies the valuation workflow, reducing clutter and helping users focus on the most relevant information to complete appraisals faster and with greater accuracy.
- Newly Integrated Options and Standards Specifications Modules: When adding options to an appraisal, users simply select the “Add Options” button to open a clean, interactive module. After making selections, clicking “Apply Options” will display only the chosen features—reducing screen clutter and focusing attention where it’s needed.
- New Description Column: Within the Options module, you have additional context for each selectable feature. Many options now include expandable fields, indicated by downward-pointing arrows. Clicking these reveals detailed information about the selected option, further supporting accurate and informed appraisals.
- New Usage Module: This feature provides average usage benchmarks based on the equipment’s type, model, and year—sourced directly from verified dealer-sold data. After entering the actual hours for the machine being appraised, the system automatically calculates a usage adjustment. This value is then seamlessly integrated into the overall appraised price, helping users deliver more precise and data-backed valuations with minimal effort.
- Ability to Switch Regions or Guides Mid-Appraisal: This eliminates the need to start over or duplicate work when appraising the same equipment in different market areas. The Guide dropdown allows users to select from any guide published within the past year, while the Region dropdown provides access to all seven IronGuides regional markets. This added flexibility streamlines workflows and ensures users can quickly adapt appraisals to different geographical or market contexts.
- See All Values: This table displays all five IronGuides benchmark values, along with any adjustments made during your appraisal process—providing a clear, side-by-side view of how your inputs impact the final equipment valuation. It’s a transparent, user-friendly way to finalize and validate your appraisal results.
The Profit Calculator module remains largely consistent with the version available in the previous tool, preserving the familiar functionality users rely on to assess potential margins and resale value.
We’re committed to continuous improvement—delivering the industry’s most trusted equipment valuations with even greater speed, accuracy, and ease of use.
For any questions, please contact your sales representative or email [email protected].