Euro Auctions, Leeds – Europe’s biggest live auction for construction and agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, trucks and industrial equipment, surpasses all previous records with 7,600 items going under the hammer.
Between 24th and 27th April, a world audience focused on the sale site in Leeds, where 690 vendors and 5,200 registered bidders participated in this outstanding auction where 7,600 lots were sold to the highest bidder.
With a hammer total of £53.42 million, of which £37.66 million sold online and a healthy floor total of £15.81 million, vendors from around the world sold equipment and machinery through this Euro Auctions sale. Vendor numbers continue to increase at each sale with 690 vendors sending equipment and machinery to Leeds from 24 countries worldwide, such is the marketing reach, with 10% of those vendors selling with Euro Auctions for the first time.
Such is the interest in the Euro Auctions brand, that registrations to bid and buy were received from every country in Europe, plus North America, South America, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Top bidding countries were the United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, Romania and Spain, with 13% of bidders buying with Euro Auctions for the first time and 79% of buyers were engaging via the internet. Buyers from Europe represented 51% of the successful buyers with 45% of buyers from the UK.
Chris Osborne, Territory Manager Euro Auctions, comments on this sale.
“We keep reporting, we are having record sales, but this was without doubt the biggest on record and we had no more room in the yard. This sale had the largest number of lots in the inventory that we have ever had at the Leeds auction, with 7,600 pieces of equipment entered for sale. That is 1,100 more pieces of kit compared to the April 2023 sale where 6743 lots were sold. Putting into perspective how Leeds as the premier auction site in Europe has been building, in 2019 we were hosting 4,500 lot sales, now at 7,500 that is a 65% increase in the last five years.”
“In terms of pricing we have seen the market level since the end of 2023. Following the COVID hype across markets we’ve seen a normalisation in pricing in the last 12-18 months but since December 2023 to date, we have had five months of consolidation where prices have remained stable, firm and good for buyer and seller alike. When prices are stable, buyers and sellers can have more confidence in trading. In a rising or falling market people who don’t urgently need to sell or buy can sit on their hands and wait not knowing if trading now will produce the best deal.”
“Filling the Leeds yard each six weeks, for the next scheduled auction, is no mean feat, now hitting the 7,000 plus pieces per sale, the Euro Auctions team has worked very hard to continue to influence consigners and get them to bring their inventory to a Euro Auctions sale. However, this would not be possible if we were not consistently returning fair market prices for consignors machines and all consignors were happy.”
“We continue to see consignments of fresh machines on ‘22 and ‘23 plates with big number multiples coming from the from the rental market, which means we’re getting well-maintained equipment. Spring has always been an important time for machinery to change hands. With a lot of businesses that buy new from OEM’s taking delivery of new machines for the season ahead and used equipment buyers looking to take their pre-owned equipment off their hands for their busier seasons, so equipment filters through the hands of all types of businesses.”
“We have always referred to Leeds as the ‘The Excavator Capital of Europe’ as repeatedly we sell more excavators than anyone else with over 1,000 plus excavators at each sale, with this sale being no different. With 1,000+ diggers in all classes including a number of particularly large excavators this time selling 7x 50-90T machines. Also, at the other end of the scale, strong and in good supply were the smaller contractor machines, such as mini excavators, smaller rollers, and site dumpers.”
“One part of the sale that still surprises customers who are less familiar with Euro Auctions, is the number of commercial vehicles we are able to amass for each sale, which are always sold on Day 1. With over 1,000 trucks, vans, cars and commercials at each sale, this is like a special mini sale within a sale. But it’s the choice of ‘construction industry related trucks that is a real stand out, each sale we get great stock of Tippers, Hook loaders, Heavy Haulage tractor units, low loader trailers and Plant Lorry’s these are what stand out as the areas our sale excels in. in this April sale, there was a great selection of Tippers, 2018-2021 Scania, Volvo & Mercedes that all made great prices for the consignors, as well as plenty of older model tippers. There was an 8×4 Double Drive heavy haulage Scania tractor unit as well as a number of 6×4 and 6×2 tractor units. Amongst the choice of plant lorry’s was a super clean and low mileage 2022 Volvo 8×2 Beavertail.
Again, a testimony that the confidence the market has in Euro Auctions, and 10% of consigners were selling with Euro Auctions for the first time, and because Euro Auctions is a global business we market to an international audience resulting in strong prices and best market value.”
“By operating a live sale, the mood of the audience and bidder participation on the day, contributes to drive the final hammer price of all lots. As has been seen at this April sale in all categories, be that construction, agricultural machinery, lifting, access equipment, commercial vehicles, the crowd can contribute to that final last bid. And that is where Euro Auctions can add value for consignors.”
Prices on the day £
Mini Excavators
2022 Kubota U50-5 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, Reverse Camera, A/C 36,500
2022 Hitachi ZX33U-6 CLR Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C 28,500
2021 Kubota U50-5 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 32,000
2019 Takeuchi TB250 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C 22,500
2019 Hitachi ZX48U-6 CLR Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C 21,500
2019 Takeuchi TB230 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 18,750
2018 Hitachi ZX55U-5A CLR Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C 22,500
2017 CAT 305E2CR Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 19,500
2011 Hitachi ZX52U-3 CLR Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C 18,000
2018 Kubota U48-4 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, QH, Piped 20,000
2018 CAT 303E 300mm Rubber Block Pads, Blade, Offset, CV, Piped 11,000
2018 Kubota U55-4 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped 21,000
6 tonne Excavators
2022 CAT 308CR 450mm Rubber Block Pads, Blade, Offset, Reverse Camera, A/C 49,000
2023 Hitachi ZX85USBRP-6 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, Reverse Camera, A/C 48,000
2021 Hitachi ZX85USB-6 450mm Rubber Block Pads, Blade, Reverse Camera, A/C 37,000
2020 Hitachi ZX85USB-6 450mm Rubber Block Pads, Blade, Reverse Camera, A/C 33,500
2022 JCB 86C-2 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C (1,820 Hours) 36,000
2022 JCB 86C-2 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C (1,975 Hours) 33,000
2021 JCB 86C-2 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, CV, QH, Piped, A/C (1,859 Hours) 30,000
2020 Kubota KX080-4A2 Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, Reverse Camera, A/C 32,000
2018 Hitachi ZX85USB-5A Rubber Tracks, Blade, Offset, 360 Camera, A/C 29,000
2019 CAT 308CR 450mm Rubber Block Pads, Blade, Offset 32,000
10 tonne excavators
2022 Hitachi ZX135US-7 700mm Pads, 3 Way Camera, A/C (1,080 Hours) 73,000
2019 Kobelco SK180LC-10 700mm Pads, Reverse Camera, Side Camera, A/C 37,000
2019 Takeuchi TB2150R 700mm Rubber Block Pads, Reverse Camera, A/C 41,000
2023 Develon DX140LC-7 700mm Pads, Reverse Camera, Side Camera, A/C 68,000
2019 Hitachi ZX135US-6 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, 3 Way Camera, A/C 43,000
2020 Doosan DX140LC-5 700mm Pads, Reverse Camera, Side Camera, A/C 32,500
2019 Volvo EC140EL 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera, Side Camera 43,500
2020 Hyundai HX145LCR 700mm Pads, 360 Camera, A/C 33,000
2019 JCB 140XL 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera, A/C 33,500
2015 Doosan DX140LC-3 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera, A/C 26,000
20 tonne Excavators
2012 Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 750mm Pads, Demo Cage, Reverse Camera, A/C 33,500
2011 Komatsu PC450LC-8 800mm Pads, Piping, Reverse Camera, A/C 32,000
2010 Doosan DX300LC 600mm Pads, Demo Cage, A/C 25,000
2016 Komatsu PC290LC-11 700mm Pads, Reverse Camera, Side Camera, A/C 41,000
2017 CAT 325FLCR 700mm Pads, Reverse Camera, Side Camera, A/C 42,000
2018 Hitachi ZX225USRLC-6 700mm Rubber Block Pads, Reverse Camera, A/C 51,000
2020 Kobelco SK210LC-10E 700mm Pads, Reverse Camera, Side Camera, A/C 52,000
2020 JCB 220XL 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera, A/C 52,000
2017 Komatsu PC210LC-11 700mm Pads, GPS System, 360 Camera, A/C 47,000
2015 Volvo EC220EL 700mm Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Reverse Camera, A/C 32,000
Dozers
2014 CAT D6TLGP Straight Blade & Tilt, Reverse Camera, A/C 61,000
2013 CAT D6T LGP Straight Blade & Tilt, A/C 61,000
2021 Komatsu D61PX-24 6 Way Pat Blade, Reverse Camera, A/C 127,000
2019 Komatsu D61PXI-24 6 Way Pat Blade, Reverse Camera, A/C 100,000
2014 CAT D6N LGP Folding 6 Way Pat Blade, Reverse Camera, A/C 70,000
2016 CAT D5K2LGP 6 Way Pat Blade, Multi Tyne Ripper, Reverse Camera, A/C 63,000
2014 Komatsu D61PX-23 6 Way Pat Blade, Reverse Camera, A/C 62,000
Backhoe Loaders
2022 New Holland B100D TC 4WD Backhoe Loader, A/C 52,000
2019 CAT 432F Turbo Powershift Backhoe Loader, QH, Piped 54,500
2020 Mecalac TLB890PS Turbo Powershift 4WD Backhoe Loader, QH, Piped 40,000
2020 JCB 3CX P21 ECO Turbo Powershift Sitemaste, Powerslide 47,500
2018 JCB 3CX P21 ECO Turbo Powershift Backhoe Loader, Powerslide, SRS 53,000
2017 JCB 3CX P21 ECO Turbo Powershift Contractor Pro Backhoe Loader, Piped 49,000
2017 JCB 3CX P21 ECO Turbo Powershift Contractor Pro Backhoe Loader 39,500
2017 New Holland B110C Turbo Backhoe Loader, 3 in 1 Bucket, A/C 45,000
2011 New Holland B110BTC Turbo Backhoe Loader, QH, Piped, SRS 29,000
Telehandlers
2019 JCB 540-170 Turbo Powershift Telehandler, Joystick Controls 41,500
2019 Manitou MT1440 Turbo Telehandler, Joystick Controls, Sway, WLI, Forks 34,500
2018 Manitou MT1335 Turbo Telehandler, Joystick Controls, QH, WLI, Forks 32,000
2019 JCB 535-125 Hi Viz Turbo Powershift Telehandler, WLI, Sideshift, Forks 25,500
2016 Mantiou MT1135ST Turbo Telehandler, Joystick Controls, Sway, Forks 25,000
2019 JCB 535-95 Turbo Powershift Telehandler, WLI, Forks 33,000
2019 Manitou MT932 Turbo Telehandler, Joystick Controls, WLI, QH, Forks 24,000
2018 JCB 531-70 Turbo Telehandler, Joystick Controls, WLI, A/C, Forks 31,500
2014 JCB 531-70 Turbo Powershift Telehandler, WLI, Forks 21,500
2019 Kramer KT559 Turbo Telehandler, Joystick Controls, Sway, PUH, A/C, Forks 36,000
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