MARKET TRENDS REPORTS

Used heavy machinery data & industry trends in Europe

Welcome to our Market Trends Report! With a massive amount of data on the European used equipment and truck market that we have available via our Ritchie Bros. sales channels (auctions, Mascus, Marketplace-E, and more), we’re able to provide valuable insights and forecast the latest trends in the industry.

Our report for Q3 of 2025 takes a closer look at the European supply, demand, and sales of major earthmoving machinery: articulated dump trucks (ADTs), crawler excavators, mini excavators, wheel loaders, as well as the key equipment in agriculture: tractors.

6 highlights for Q3:

• Articulated dump trucks: Demand up 79% year-on-year; median auction price up 5% to ~€42,700.
• Crawler excavators: Sales up 35%; prices steady at just over €31,000.
• Mini excavators: Auction volume up 10%; median price up 3% to €11,800.
• Wheel loaders: Auction volume up 14%; median price up 5% to ~€22,600.
• Agriculture: Tractor median price down 5% to €35,100; activity stable despite older units/higher hours.
• Top buyer markets: UK (ADT & crawler excavators), Italy (mini excavators), Germany (wheel loaders & tractors); Netherlands remains a cross-border hub.