Anyone follow auctions?

[Stretch67]

I have been wanting a CTL or skidsteer for many years. Wondering if any of u that follow auctions have noticed lower prices? I figure with all the Covid fear nowadays that maybe I could pick up a deal?

Mostly just for yardwork, prep for sidewalks etc. I also want to tear out my tar driveway which is crumbling, redo the base, and pour new concrete.

A small to midsize would be fine for me. But would like something that can clear the side of a dump truck for loading? Not sure if the small ones will. I've operated Bobcat, Cat, Case, and John Deere.

Something around a T-190 roughly. Have heard good reviews about New Holland as well. My budget is $10-15k.

 

[Stretch67]

Looking on purple wave.... all of the machine hours seem like they must be lying?

Lots of machines sold in last few days for $10-15k with under 2000 hours on the listing. Are the rewinding the meters or what?

 

[two_bit_score]

Have you checked in with Ritchie Bros?

Used Heavy Equipment for Sale | Heavy Equipment Auctions | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers


If people knew where you were located they might be able to give you better local info.



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[HillStreet]

I followed auctions about 10 years ago. I actually bid $17,000 for an excavator but was outbid. And the timing of your thread is unique because I recently googled government auctions. It could be fun. I know people that have bought things and we’re happy.

 

[Peter 315]

I go some times and you can get good deals or bad deals , I know people will screw with stuff so it won't start then they bid on it , most people won't bid if they can't here it run...

 

[Stretch67]

Haven't checked in with Ritchie Bros other than browsing their website. I'm in central MN, about an hour west of the Twin Cities.

 

[grsthegreat]

I gave up on going to auctions. I tried bidding on a flatbed trailer and on a fairly nice ditch witch trencher. Both sold for nearly what I could get a new one for.

In the past, I was able to get some nice deals. Not so anymore. Someone actually bid over $500 fo a pallet of rusted bike frames.

 

[Peter 315]

My buddy and his cousin went to the pre auction to take notes, And ended buying one state truck out of 15 the only one with a bad motor , They got the vehicle numbers mixed up...

 

[Xfaxman]

Here is one that I am on their email notification list. Lots of interesting stuff: Used Equipment for Sale in Online Auction | bidadoo Auctions

 

[fried1765]

I have been wanting a CTL or skidsteer for many years. Wondering if any of u that follow auctions have noticed lower prices? I figure with all the Covid fear nowadays that maybe I could pick up a deal?

Mostly just for yardwork, prep for sidewalks etc. I also want to tear out my tar driveway which is crumbling, redo the base, and pour new concrete.

A small to midsize would be fine for me. But would like something that can clear the side of a dump truck for loading? Not sure if the small ones will. I've operated Bobcat, Cat, Case, and John Deere.

Something around a T-190 roughly. Have heard good reviews about New Holland as well. My budget is $10-15k.

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