Ritchie Bros. powers Year-End, getting ready for summer season in APAC

[Brisbane, Australia – 21 October 2025] – As the year draws to a close, the mood at yards and work sites across APAC changes: some businesses are eager to clear out lots, others are preparing for growth and looking for the right equipment to get a head start on a busy summer season.

Ritchie Bros., a global leader in asset management and disposition, has just the event for both—its End of the Year campaign: “Power your year's end”. This is more than a series of auctions across APAC and EMEA regions; it’s a strategic moment for sellers and buyers alike.

Many companies, with the busy summer season approaching, face a familiar challenge: a lineup of unused machines that won’t be needed in the coming months—assets that could be converted into cash, freeing up space and enabling the acquisition of the equipment required for 2026.

For these businesses, consigning with Ritchie Bros. means not only guaranteed sales but that the machines will no longer sit idle thanks to this opportunity to sell through multiple channels: unreserved auctions or private-treaty through Marketplace-E platform. Sellers can be confident their equipment will be exposed to a wide international audience to find the right buyer, the process is fully transparent, and proceeds can be received in as little as 21 days.

Scott Chapman, Managing Director of East Arm Civil, a satisfied business owner who has sold equipment through Ritchie Bros., says: “Ritchie Bros. is an excellent sales partner: experienced, reliable, and professional. I am very pleased with both the service and the outcomes achieved. The partnership has saved us time, increased visibility, and delivered stronger returns than selling privately”.

On the other side of the bidding aisle, companies planning for growth can access a wide selection of construction and agricultural machinery, trucks, and more. They can choose to participate in upcoming unreserved auctions or purchase the equipment they need directly through Marketplace-E, where they can either negotiate or buy at the listed price. Every option ensures a transparent and simple process. With optional services such as logistics support, Ritchie Bros. helps buyers prepare for the busy summer season efficiently.

Ritchie Bros. builds momentum ahead of the summer with its End-of-Year campaign, riding the strong engagement generated during its Super September Q3 campaign across key equipment sectors in APAC.

Construction & Industrial: Over 5,300 lots were sold, attracting over 5,700 bidders — a four-year record— and more than 2,000 buyers from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, United States, and United Arab Emirates. Top equipment included crawler tractors, rock trucks, hydraulic excavators -crawler, articulated dump trucks and vacuum trucks.

Agriculture: Over 230 agricultural lots changed hands, with over 760 bidders and more than 170 buyers primarily from Australia and New Zealand. Key equipment included tractors, swathers, mover conditioners, headers and balers.

Transport: Over 780 transport lots were sold, drawing over 1,600 bidders and more than 420 buyers from Australia, New Zealand, Japan and United States. Tandem-axle truck tractors, end dump trailers, curtain side trailers, side dump trailers side and lowboys were among the most sold assets.

“These results during the third quarter highlight sustained confidence in the used equipment market and the value our auctions and digital platforms bring to sellers and buyers. With high bidder engagement, the upcoming End-of-Year auctions provide a prime opportunity to sell surplus equipment or secure the assets needed for the summer,” said Finlay Massey, Vice President - International Sourcing & Export at Ritchie Bros. APAC.

Save the dates! Multiple Ritchie Bros. auctions will take place in the upcoming weeks:

For additional information on selling equipment, complete this form to be contacted by the Ritchie Bros. Sales team and learn about best options available. For buying equipment, visit rbauction.com.au.