Online bidding on heavy equipment increases during Coronavirus

Literally speaking, it has been relatively quiet around Ritchie Bros. auction sites recently. The world’s largest heavy equipment auctioneer is known for its energetic equipment auctions held all over the world with “singing” auctioneers, rolling machinery, and big bidding crowds. But the theaters have been empty and will remain empty for now. Has the industry stopped buying and selling machinery? On the contrary. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ritchie Bros. temporary holds all its auctions via internet and is currently seeing unprecedented online participation. Businesses continue to buy equipment at the auctions in great numbers.