Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Tipton, CA auction to date, selling more than 2,600 equipment items and trucks for more than $27 million on February 14.

More than 5,850 people from 43 countries registered to bid in the unreserved public auction, including more than 4,350 people registering to bid online. U.S. buyers purchased approximately 95% of the equipment, with the top three state buyers being California, Texas and Ohio, while international buyers from such countries as Thailand, Ukraine and the UK purchased five percent of the equipment. Online buyers purchased 53% of the assets.

“We had an excellent selection of equipment and a record number of bidders, resulting in our largest sale ever in Tipton,” said Chad Apland, regional sales manager, Ritchie Bros. “Having our sale directly after World Ag Expo offers great value for both buyers and sellers. At the same time, for those unable to attend our event in person, our online bidding and mobile app provide the ultimate convenience, as witnessed by more than half the equipment selling online.”

Apland added, “We have the greatest customers in the world, both consignors and buyers. I’d like to thank them for continuing to put their trust in us and helping us achieve this record-breaking auction.”

Sales highlights included:

• Four 2013 COE L2E receivers w/ carts sold for a combined $330,000
• Two 2016 John Deere 9570RT track tractors sold for a combined $295,000
• A 2015 Case IH Steiger 620HD 4WD tractor sold for $140,000
• A 2011 Rears EDS309 tow-behind brush cutter sold for $135,000
• A 2016 John Deere 8345RT track tractor sold for $112,500