Ritchie Bros. sold more than 5,100 items from three locations in its recent Rocky Mountain regional event, generating more than $52 million in gross transaction value. The online and onsite auction was held March 8 to March 9 and attracted more than 12,300 bidders from more than 45 countries, with buyers from the United States purchasing 92% of the equipment. The remaining 8% was purchased by international buyers from countries such as Australia, Poland and Egypt.

“We had a good crowd and aggressive bidding both onsite and online, helping drive great returns for our consignors,” Chad Apland, regional sales manager at Ritchie Bros., said “We sold equipment for more than 550 owners from yards in Colorado, Utah and North Dakota to buyers across the country and around the world. Thank you to all our customers for continuing to put your trust in Ritchie Bros.”

Equipment highlights in the Rocky Mountain Regional Event included more than 200 excavators, more than 195 truck tractors, more than 50 dump trucks, more than 50 skid steers, as well as dozers, loaders and more. All items were sold without minimum bids or reserve prices.

Five Big Sellers:

• 2001 Caterpillar D8R dozer – $262,600
• 2021 Peterbilt 567 8×4 tri-axle dump truck – $237,500
• 2022 Peterbilt 389 6×4 heavy haul truck tractor – $230,000
• 2013 Caterpillar 740B articulated dump truck – $225,000
• 2015 Metso Lokotrack LT106 tracked jaw crushing plant – $220,000

Auction Quick Facts: Rocky Mountain Regional Event (March 2023)

• Gross Transaction Value: More than $52 million
• Items Sold: More than 5,100
• Bidders: More than 12,300
• Consignors: More than 550