Garraway Group to Release 600+ Assets in Major Fleet Realignment with Ritchie Bros.

[Mildura, Australia, 24 April 2026] - Garraway Group, a cornerstone of the Australian civil and earthmoving industry for decades, has announced a comprehensive realignment of its national operations, including the divestment of 35 premium heavy equipment via an exclusive Marketplace-E sealed bid campaign managed by Ritchie Bros.

A further 600 assets will be offered separately in the National Unreserved EOFY Auction on June 24–25. The realignment reflects a strategic optimisation of Garraway Group’s operations, with a clear focus on high-value projects and long-term contract delivery.

For Managing Director Russell Garraway, the decision reflects a deliberate shift in how he wants to focus his time within the business. “This move is about positioning the business for its next phase. We’ve built a strong management team, and transitioning operational responsibility allows me to focus on strategic growth, partnerships, and long-term direction,” said Russell Garraway.

Ritchie Bros. is proud to partner with Garraway Group on this significant fleet realignment. By leveraging our domestic and global buyer network through a staged Marketplace-E sealed bid process and through unreserved auction, we are able to maximise exposure across qualified purchasers and ensure strong competitive tension for these high-quality assets. This structured approach is designed to deliver the best possible outcome for Garraway Group, and we are grateful for the opportunity to represent a fleet of this calibre in the Australian market.

"The quality of the Garraway fleet is well-known throughout the sector," said Dom McGlinchey, Sales Director APAC at Ritchie Bros. “This campaign features a strong selection of late-model, owner-operated assets, including Caterpillar D10T2, D9T and D8T dozers, Cat 992K wheel loaders, and a range of haulage and support equipment such as Cat 773G and Volvo A40G trucks, M-Series graders, scrapers, and compaction units. Bringing a fleet of this quality to market through Marketplace-E is a significant moment for the Australian civil and mining sectors.”

The divestment also includes a wide range of scrapers, such as Cat 627K and 623K models, and late-model compaction units like the Cat 815K. These assets, located across regional hubs in Victoria and Queensland, represent the high standard of maintenance and operational readiness that the Garraway Group has championed for nearly 60 years.

Beyond the exclusive sealed bid campaign, the divestment extends to an additional 600 lots—ranging from support equipment to heavy haulage—which will be added to the National Unreserved EOFY Auction on June 24–25.

The company remains committed to its long-term contracts and continues to prioritise the delivery of high-performance outcomes for its primary stakeholders. This realignment supports a structured transition of operational leadership to the broader management team, while Mr. Garraway continues to provide strategic oversight and maintain his focus on key senior executive partnerships.

Equipment will be offered through a structured sealed bid process. This allows global and domestic buyers to review comprehensive condition reports and submit offers within a fixed window, providing a level of certainty and professionalism that aligns with Garraway Group’s long-standing business values. The Marketplace-E sealed bid event will run from Friday, 24 April (8:00 AM AEST) to Thursday, 14 May (1:00 PM AEST).

Assets are available for inspection at Mildura (VIC), Corio (VIC), Yatala (QLD), and Clermont (QLD). Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect units onsite prior to submitting bids. To arrange an inspection, please contact:

Cody Irvine
Regional Sales Manager – Australia South (VIC, TAS & SA)
M: +61.474.418.818
E: cirvine@ritchiebros.com