Ritchie Bros. to Hold Huge Crane and Truck Auction Mar. 25 | Construction News

On March 25, 2015, Ritchie Bros. will hold a multi-million-dollar crane and transportation auction of more than 750 items for Energy Transportation in Casper, Wyo.

Energy Transportation is Wyoming's largest supplier of fully operated and maintained crane services, specialized rigging, and heavy-haul transportation.

More than 750 items will be sold in the one-owner unreserved public auction, including 14 rough terrain cranes (ranging from 20 – 150 tons), seven all terrain cranes (225 – 600 tons), seven hydraulic truck cranes (75 – 110 tons), six crawler cranes (230 – 660 tons), related rigging equipment, as well as heavy-spec trucks, trailers and other equipment.

A special financing offer is available for this auction through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services, with rates as low as 3.95% and no payments for 90 days.

Bids can be made in person at the auction site (6301 W Zero Rd., Casper, WY), online at rbauction.com and by proxy. The auction is open to the public. Registration to bid is free, and equipment is available for inspection ahead of the auction.

"This is the best selection of cranes we've ever sold," said Rob Giroux, vice president, sales at Ritchie Bros. "Energy Transportation is one of the most prestigious crane operations in North America, with one of the best fleets around. Cranes of this size and quality don't come to auction often, especially not in this quantity."

Casey Fencl, regional sales manager, Ritchie Bros. added: "This auction is an exceptional opportunity for people to get the cranes and heavy-spec trucks and trailers they need. Every item will be sold to the highest bidder on auction day; there are no reserve prices, no minimum bids, and no games. We've got a special financing offer in place for this auction only, so buyers can bid with the power of cash and finance their purchases at great low rates."

Crane highlights include:

• A 2011 Liebherr LR1600/2 660-ton crawler crane (2,761 hours)
• Two 2008 Manitowoc 16000 1, 2 & 3 440-ton crawler cranes (5,581 & 6,364 hours)
• A 2009 Manitowoc 2250 1, 2 & 3 300-ton crawler crane (3,162 hours)
• A 2006 Manitowoc 999 1, 2 & 3 275-ton crawler crane (7,960 hours)
• A 2010 Liebherr LTM1500-8.1 600-ton 16x8x12 all terrain crane (4,307 hours)
• A 2013 Grove GMK7550 550-ton 14x8x14 all terrain crane (1,476 hours)
• A 2012 Grove GMK6350 350-ton 12x8x12 all terrain crane (3,824 hours)
• Three Grove GMK5275 275-ton 10x8x10 all terrain cranes (2,952 – 5,801 hours)
• Five Grove TMS9000E 110-ton 8x4x4 hydraulic truck cranes (1,946 – 4,958 hours)
• A 2012 Grove RT9150E 150-ton 4x4x4 rough terrain crane (277 hours)
• Three Grove RT890E 90-ton 4x4x4 rough terrain cranes (3,208 – 7,604 hours)
• Two Grove RT880E 80-ton 4x4x4 rough terrain cranes (4,308 – 4,422 hours)

Transportation highlights include:

• A 2013 Kenworth C500 6x8 T/A T/A bed truck
• A 2010 Kenworth C500 6x6 off-highway prime mover (T/A)
• Eight Kenworth T800W truck tractors
• Two XL Specialized 85-ton 9/axle combination lowboys
• A 2012 Trail King TK120SD-396 9/axle combination lowboy
• A 2009 Trail King TK120LPSD-416 9/axle combination lowboy

Auction details

• Date and time: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, starting at 9 a.m.
• Location: Energy Transportation, 6301 W Zero Rd., Casper, Wyoming, 82604
• Photos and details of equipment being sold on auction day can be found at rbauction.com/Casper
• The auction is open to the public. Registration to bid is free.
• Bids can be placed in person, online in real time at rbauction.com and by proxy
• Call +1.800.248.0470 to schedule an appointment to inspect equipment ahead of the auction