Ritchie Bros. sold more than 4,400 equipment items and trucks for more than $54 million over two days during its eighth Texas auction of the year, which was held in Fort Worth September 21 to September 22.

More than 4,200 people from 55 countries registered to bid in the unreserved auction, including 2,900 online bidders. Out-of-state and international buyers purchased 50% of the equipment. Online buyers purchased 47% of the equipment.

“We had very good attendance with steady sales across the board,” said Bill Hogan, regional sales manager for Ritchie Bros. “We saw an uptick in wheel loaders while boom trucks also did very well. Lifting and material handling had a very good day, with a couple of late-model German cranes that sold for over a million dollars each. We’re pleased that we were able to attract local and global buyers while delivering solid results for consignors.”

Ritchie Bros. sold equipment for 519 owners. Highlights included 320 truck tractors, 50 trailers, 100 excavators, 115 skid steers, 85 forklifts, 80 loader backhoes, 80 compactors, 35 dozers, 40 flatbed trucks, 20 boom trucks and 10 cranes.