Clues thus far:
used 'something, because he said 'almost-new'
costs money, enough so that only a deposit has been paid thus far;
relatively local because he would have borrowed Vaughn's truck if he could;
big enough and heavy enough that he needs a truck;
probably related to woodworking, since he posted here;
a 'found' purchase; one he has been waiting to find and did, in a market where he had to pull the trigger or lose out, i.e., short notice about renting a truck on the weekend.
Vaughn likely is closest to be right, as there is a familiarity between the two and Vaughn likely knows what he already has in his shop and perhaps also what he has been lusting after.
So I agree with Vaughn. A major tool like a jointer or planer.
How'd I do?