Euro Auctions attracts buyers from 86 countries with the biggest hammer of the year at £39 million

Again, the Euro Auctions UK site in Leeds proves it is Europe’s number one sales arena for the sale of construction machinery, agricultural equipment, and industrial plant, hosting the largest sale in the last 18 months with over 5,300 lots going over the ramp.

 The hunger for good quality used equipment is still evident, as the third sale of 2021 at Euro Auctions, Leeds, proves again that this newly extended facility is without doubt the finest of its kind, attracting more vendors, more buyers and selling more equipment than any other auction facility of its kind in Europe.

Over 5,300 lots went under the hammer over the three days of the sale, from over 560 vendors from 26 countries, and whilst consignors from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, were evident at this sale, it was the home market that was centre stage, with 90% of vendors coming from the UK.  This popular sale always attracts new sellers with 15% of the register vendors selling for the first time. That said, floor bidders and general attendances were strong as this sale always attracts the crowd, Covid compliant of course.

Since Covid, Euro Auctions has been running its live auctions online and attracting progressively larger internet audiences with this sale being no different with 80% of all successful bids being conducted via the bidding platform on Euro Auctions website.  

Whilst the number of bidder accounts remained solid over the previous sales of 2021 and 2020, floor bidders have increased with a relaxation of Covid rules and first-time registrations to bid at this sale were up by 15% and total bidders from 86 countries around the globe, such is the pull that this sale has internationally.

Top buyers by world region in the overall sale were as follows:

UK – 51%, Europe – 46%, Middle East – 1%, Africa – 1%, Rest of World – 1%.

Top bidders by country, as expected and in order were: UK, Republic of Ireland, Poland, Spain, Romania, The Netherlands, and Germany,  

 Jonnie Keys of Euro Auctions comments on the current market, “Since the advent of Covid we have seen a continued influx on new consignors and new registered bidders at our new Euro Auctions site in Leeds. New buyers and consignors like our simple process, with our staff really engaging with both buyers and sellers. In addition, in a time when more consignors are looking to turn iron into cash, they are putting their trust in Euro Auctions sell their equipment to get true market value. Buyers have been strong and evident at all sales, and of course without them we would not have an auction, so we thank them for their continued support.”

Prices were strong – notable lots sold include:

Tractors

• 2020 New Holland T7.260 Power Command 4WD Tractor, Cab Suspension 85,000
• 2013 New Holland T7.200 4WD Tractor, 770TL Loader, Front Linkage & PTO 38,500
• 2013 John Deere 6190R 4WD Tractor, Front Linkage,TLS, Cab Suspension 45,000
• 2017 John Deere 6155R 4WD Tractor, 50K, Front Linkage & PTO, Air Brakes 57,000
• 2016 Case Puma 200 4WD Tractor, Front Linkage, Front Suspension 36,000

6 T Excavator

• 2018 Kubota KX080-4 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Aux. Piping, A/C 42,000
• 2015 CAT 308E2CR Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, Aux. Reverse Camera, A/C 33,000
• 2017 Takeuchi TB290 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, Aux Piped, A/C 41,000
• 2013 Takeuchi TB285 450mm Offset, CV, QH, Piped, Aux. Piping, A/C 26,500
• 2017 Hyundai Robex R80CR-9A Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, Piping, A/C28,000
• 2015 JCB 85Z-1 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera27,500
• 2015 JCB 85Z-1 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 29,000

10 T Excavators

• 2014 Volvo EC180DL 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Demo Cage, A/C 41,000
• 2014 JCB JS160LC Bogmaster, 1500mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera 38,500
• 2018 JCB 131XL 500mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Aux. Piping, Reverse Camera 52,000
• 2016 JCB JS131LC+ 700mm Pads, VG, QH, Piped, Piping, Reverse Camera, A/C 34,000
• 3610 – 2013 CAT 312E 700mm Pads, VG, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera, A/C 37,500

20 T Excavators

• 2018 Doosan DX340LC-5 800mm Pads, Piped, Aux. Piping, Demo Cage, A/C 95,000
• 2017 Doosan DX340LC-5 700mm Pads, Piped, Aux. Piping, Demo Cage, A/C 89,000
• 2013 Doosan DX380LC-3 600mm Pad, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera, A/C 45,000
• 2008 Doosan DX340LC 600mm Pads, Piped, Aux. Piping, Reverse Camera, A/C 36,000
• CAT 330CL 700mm Pads, Reverse Camera, A/C 43,000
• CAT 320 2D 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Aux. Piping, 360 Camera, A/C 118,000
• 2020 CAT 320GC 600mm Pads, Piped, Reverse & Blind Spot Camera, A/C 99,000
• 2020 Kobelco SK220 XDLC-10 600mm Pads, Piped, A/C 110,000

Mini-Excavators 

• 2015 Volvo EC55C Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C 20,000
• 2015 Kubota KX057-4 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped     25,500
• 2012 Kubota KX057-4 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 21,000
• 2011 Kubota KX057-4 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 19,000
• 2015 Kubota U55-4 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 22,500
• 2017 Kubota KX71-3 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, QH, Piped 22,000

Dozers

• 2007 CAT D6N LGP 6 Way Pat Blade, 360 Camera, A/C 50,000
• 2007 CAT D6N LGP 6 Way Pat Blade, A/C 37,000
• 2006 CAT D5N XL  6 Way Pat Blade, A/C, 2960 Hours 55,000

Skid Steer Loaders

• 2007 JCB 160 Skidsteer Loader, Piped 8,500
• 2007 Case 410 Skidsteer Loader, Piped, Bucket 8,000
• 2009 Bobcat S160 Skidsteer Loader, Piped, Bucket 11,500
• 2006 Bobcat S130 Skidsteer Loader, Piped 9,500
• 2008 Bobcat S100 Skidsteer Loader, Piped 10,000

Back Hoe Loaders

• 2010 JCB 4CX P21  Turbo Powershift, QH, Piped, Powerslide, Front QH, SRS, A/C 39,500
• 2009 JCB 4CX P21  4WS Turbo Powershift Sitemaster, Joystick Controls, SRS 26,500
• 2008 JCB 3CX P21 Turbo Powershift Backhoe Loader, SRS, A/C 27,500
• 2006 JCB 3CX P21 Powershift Contractor Backhoe Loader, Piped 4 in 1 Bucket 26,000
• 2007 JCB 3CX P21 Turbo Powershift, Joystick Controls, A/C, Torque Lock 27,000
• 2006 JCB 3CX P21 Turbo Sitemaster Backhoe Loader, Piped, QH, 4in1 Bucket 24,000

Wheeled Excavators

• 2010 CAT M318D Wheeled Material Handler, Stabilisers, CV, QH, 4822 Hours 54,000
• 2008 Volvo EW180C, Blade, Stabilisers, Piped, Aux. Piping, Demo Cage, A/C 28,000
• 2014 JCB JS160W Wheeled Excavator, Blade, Piped, Reverse Camera, A/C 39,000
• 2011 JCB JS145W Wheeled Excavator, Blade, Stabilisers, Piped, Aux. Piping 27,000

Articulated Dumptrucks 

• 2015 Volvo A40G 6×6 Articulated Dumptruck, Tail Gate, Reverse Camera, A/C 136,000
• 2013 Volvo A30F 6×6 Articulated Dumptruck, Tail Gate, Reverse Camera, A/C 93,000
• 2013 Volvo A25F 6×6 Articulated Dumptruck, Tail Gate, Reverse Camera, A/C 78,000
• 2014 Volvo A30G 6×6 Articulated Dumptruck, Tail Gate, Reverse Camera, A/C 109,000

Telehandlers

• 2013 JCB 535-140 Hi Viz Turbo Powershift, Sway, WLI, Reverse Camera, A/C 25,000
• 2011 JCB 535-140 Hi Viz Turbo Powershift Telehandler, Sway, WLI, A/C, Forks 25,500
• 2006 JCB 535-140 Powershift Telehandler, WLI, Forks 19,000
• 2014 CAT TH414C GC Turbo Powershift, Joystick Controls, WLI, Bucket & Forks 29,000