# Machineseeker Scraper — Used Machinery & Dealer Contacts (`crawloop/machineseeker-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Machineseeker and Maschinensucher used machinery: deep specs, prices, unmasked seller phones, and image galleries across regional domains. Listings or details mode. Cloudflare bypass on Apify.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/crawloop/machineseeker-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Andrej Kiva](https://apify.com/crawloop) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Integrations
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 3 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.50 / 1,000 scraped details rows

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Machineseeker Scraper — Used Machinery Listings

> **Disclaimer:** Unofficial tool — not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Machineseeker / Maschinensucher or its affiliates. Data is read from publicly accessible pages only. No login. You are responsible for complying with applicable law (including GDPR where personal data appears) and the site’s terms. No warranty on accuracy or availability. Provided for informational and research use.

> **Crawloop Used Machinery Marketplace Suite** — Structured extraction for used industrial machinery, metalworking equipment, wood processing systems, and heavy machinery.

| Exapro | Resale.info | Machineseeker | Machineryline | Troostwijk | Surplex |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Exapro Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/exapro-scraper) | [Resale.info Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/resale-scraper) | **Machineseeker Scraper** ◄── you are here | [Machineryline Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/machineryline-scraper) | [Troostwijk Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/troostwijk-scraper) | [Surplex Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/surplex-scraper) |

Extract used machinery listings from **machineseeker.com** and regional domains (`maschinensucher.de`, `machineseeker.fr`, `machineseeker.pl`, …) into clean JSON on Apify. Supports category URLs, search queries, and direct product pages — `listings` for fast catalogs and `details` for specs, descriptions, and galleries.

Cloudflare bypass via `curl_cffi` Chrome fingerprint — no headless browser.

### When to use this Actor

Use for broad multi-language coverage of used CNC, injection molding, sheet metal, and woodworking systems across Machineseeker's domain network.

For Resale.info, use [Resale.info Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/resale-scraper). For Exapro, use [Exapro Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/exapro-scraper). For heavy equipment, use [Machineryline Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/machineryline-scraper).

### Key Features

- **Universal language / domain support** — Regional Machineseeker / Maschinensucher sites.
- **Search query support** — Text queries on the selected language domain.
- **Two extraction modes** — `listings` cards or `details` PDP enrichment.
- **Cloudflare WAF bypass** — `curl_cffi` Chrome impersonation.
- **Lightweight HTTP** — High concurrency without a browser.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `startUrls` | Array | `[]` | Category, search, or product URLs. |
| `searchQuery` | String | `""` | Optional text query. |
| `runMode` | String | `"listings"` | `listings` or `details`. |
| `maxItems` | Integer | `100` | Max items. |
| `maxPagesPerUrl` | Integer | `10` | Pagination depth. |
| `language` | String | `"en"` | Target language/domain. |
| `concurrencyLimit` | Integer | `5` | Parallel workers. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Object | `{}` | Residential recommended. |

#### Input Example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    { "url": "https://www.machineseeker.com/Metal-processing-machinery/ci-2" }
  ],
  "runMode": "details",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "language": "en",
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true }
}
```

### Output Format

```json
{
  "id": "22077098",
  "title": "Vertical machining center DMG DMC 635 V",
  "url": "https://www.machineseeker.com/dmg-dmc+635+v/i-22077098",
  "price": 9000.0,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "priceFormatted": "€9,000",
  "location": "Sachsen",
  "year": 2007,
  "condition": "used",
  "specifications": {
    "Starting price": "€9,000",
    "Year of construction": "2007"
  },
  "images": ["https://cdn.machineseeker.com/data/listing/img/vga/ms/75/39/22077098-01.jpg"]
}
```

### Use cases

| Use case | What you get |
| :--- | :--- |
| **CNC / metalworking comps** | Price, year, specs, images |
| **Multi-language market scans** | Regional Machineseeker domains |
| **Cross-platform joins** | Brand/model joins with Exapro / Resale |
| **AI / MCP workflows** | Apify API, clients, or MCP |

### Integration examples

#### Node.js

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: process.env.APIFY_TOKEN });
const run = await client.actor('crawloop/machineseeker-scraper').call({
  searchQuery: 'dmg',
  runMode: 'listings',
  maxItems: 50,
  language: 'en',
  proxyConfiguration: { useApifyProxy: true },
});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items.slice(0, 5));
```

#### Python

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient(token)
run = client.actor("crawloop/machineseeker-scraper").call(
    run_input={
        "startUrls": [{"url": "https://www.machineseeker.com/Metal-processing-machinery/ci-2"}],
        "runMode": "details",
        "maxItems": 50,
        "language": "en",
        "proxyConfiguration": {"useApifyProxy": True},
    }
)
items = list(client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items())
print(len(items), items[:3])
```

#### cURL

```bash
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/crawloop~machineseeker-scraper/runs?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"searchQuery":"dmg","runMode":"listings","maxItems":50,"language":"en","proxyConfiguration":{"useApifyProxy":true}}'
```

### MCP and AI assistants

Use this Actor from AI tools via [Apify MCP](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp). Connect your Apify account, then call `crawloop/machineseeker-scraper`.

Example prompts:

- "Run Machineseeker Scraper for metal processing machinery, max 50, and return title, price, year, location"
- "Scrape Machineseeker details for DMG machines and summarize median asking prices"
- "Chain Machineseeker then Exapro Scraper for similar CNC models and compare prices"

### Suite next step

For German metalworking depth, use [Resale.info Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/resale-scraper). For auctions, use [Troostwijk](https://apify.com/crawloop/troostwijk-scraper) or [Surplex](https://apify.com/crawloop/surplex-scraper).

### Related Actors

| Actor | What it covers |
| :--- | :--- |
| [Exapro Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/exapro-scraper) | European used machinery & specs |
| [Resale.info Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/resale-scraper) | European listings & categories |
| **Machineseeker Scraper** ◄── you are here | Regional CNC & metalworking |
| [Machineryline Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/machineryline-scraper) | Heavy equipment & dealer contacts |
| [Troostwijk Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/troostwijk-scraper) | Industrial auctions |
| [Surplex Scraper](https://apify.com/crawloop/surplex-scraper) | Plant closures & Surplex lots |

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

List of URLs to scrape. Supports category pages (e.g. /Metal-processing-machinery/ci-2), search pages, or direct product detail pages.

## `searchQuery` (type: `string`):

Optional search term to query directly using Machineseeker's search engine (e.g. 'dmg', 'lathe', 'saw'). If provided, startUrls is not required.

## `runMode` (type: `string`):

Choose between extracting info directly from listing cards ('listings') or crawling product detail pages for full specs, descriptions, and multiple images ('details').

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of items to scrape in total.

## `maxPagesPerUrl` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of pages to paginate for each category or search query.

## `language` (type: `string`):

Select the target language/domain for search queries. Used to map the search to the correct regional site (e.g., German to maschinensucher.de).

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings. It is recommended to use Apify Proxy (Residential) to bypass Cloudflare protection.

## `concurrencyLimit` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of concurrent requests to make. Keep low to avoid hitting anti-bot blocks.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.machineseeker.com/Metal-processing-machinery/ci-2"
    }
  ],
  "runMode": "listings",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "maxPagesPerUrl": 10,
  "language": "en",
  "concurrencyLimit": 5
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `listings` (type: `string`):

Default dataset items.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.machineseeker.com/Metal-processing-machinery/ci-2"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("crawloop/machineseeker-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.machineseeker.com/Metal-processing-machinery/ci-2" }] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("crawloop/machineseeker-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.machineseeker.com/Metal-processing-machinery/ci-2"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call crawloop/machineseeker-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,crawloop/machineseeker-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/bliZWWYptW3EDGCBN/builds/GGNkvGuRwGn5NWdp4/openapi.json