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Many businesses are discovering our online reserved marketplace Marketplace-E. Find out how two of our customers from Poland used Ritchie Bros.’ Marketplace-E to successfully sell their equipment to buyers worldwide.

Why European construction machinery manufacturers are optimistic about 2023

Industry InsightsMarch 15, 2023| 5 minutes to read

Given the ongoing general economic challenges, some businesses view 2023 with some trepidation. However, European machinery manufacturers are far more optimistic, as Riccardo Viaggi, Secretary General of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) reveals.

Ainscough sells ten ready-for-work cranes with Ritchie Bros.

Company news Tips for buyersMarch 10, 2023| 4 minutes to read

Our upcoming auction in Maltby (UK) on 29 March features quite a unique consignment. Bidders at the online sale can bid on top-quality all-terrain cranes from UK-based crane hire company Ainscough that were brought to ‘ready-to-work’ condition by the seller.

Women in the heavy equipment industry: Four stories from Ritchie Bros.

Company newsMarch 7, 2023| 7 minutes to read

At Ritchie Bros., we see a large part of our success is having talented women across various functions working together.

New Market Trends Report out: Mini excavator sales up 92%

Industry InsightsFebruary 8, 2023| 3 minutes to read

The last three months of 2022 saw a significant increase in volume of mini excavators sold at Ritchie Bros., according to Ritchie Bros. Market Trends Report.

SPOTLIGHT: 6 Key facts about used JCB heavy machinery

Industry InsightsDecember 8, 2022| 5 minutes to read

In our latest SPOTLIGHT article, we’re diving into another popular brand: JCB. With fans and users all over the world, Ritchie Bros. sold over 4,300 JCB units over the last five years in Europe alone. So, if you own, operate, or simply love JCB, check out the key trends our data reveals.

The ultimate checklist for buying equipment at Ritchie Bros. auctions

Tips for buyersDecember 1, 2022| 5 minutes to read

If you’re planning to buy equipment or trucks for the first time at a Ritchie Bros. auction, or if it has been a while since you last purchased equipment at an auction, use this checklist for equipment buyers at Ritchie Bros. auctions to make sure you’re on track to buying the equipment or trucks you need.