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 Q4 of 2026 takes a closer look at the European supply, demand, and sales of backhoe loaders to mobile excavators, skid steer loaders, diesel forklifts, as well as tractors.

Key highlights for Q4:

• Backhoe loaders: Demand on Mascus up 34% compared to Q4 2024.
• Mobile excavators: Ritchie Bros. auction sales up 24% compared to the previous year.
• Skid steer loaders: Auction median price down 13% vs. same period last year.
• Diesel forklifts: Major increase of 69% in the median price following auction sales of larger and more expensive models.
• Tractors: High demand markets on Mascus were Germany, Sweden and Denmark.