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    Metcalf Crane Services Turns the Page After 30 Years, Complete Dispersal Now Live on Ritchie Bros. Marketplace-E
    Metcalf Crane Services Turns the Page After 30 Years, Complete Dispersal Now Live on Ritchie Bros. Marketplace-E
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    Metcalf Crane Services Turns the Page After 30 Years, Complete Dispersal Now Live on Ritchie Bros. Marketplace-E

    03 August 2026

    Global buyers can Buy Now or Make an Offer on a substantial fleet, as Metcalf Crane Services turns to long-time partner Ritchie Bros. to manage the sale

    [Geelong, Australia – August 4, 2026] — Metcalf Crane Services, a cornerstone of the crane and lifting industry in Victoria and across Australia for 30 years, has announced the complete dispersal of its fleet 100+ lots in total — through Ritchie Bros.' 24/7 Marketplace-E platform, offered on a Buy Now or Make an Offer basis. Every major item of capital equipment will be sold at public auction, presenting a rare opportunity for buyers across the crane, construction, transport and industrial sectors.
    For Tim Metcalf, the decision reflects the closing of one chapter and the start of another. “After 30 years building this business, the decision to divest the fleet wasn't one I took lightly — but the time felt right to focus on our other ventures, including Metcalf Heli Services. We've worked with Ritchie Bros. across multiple channels for more than 15 years, so I know the fleet is in good hands to find new owners," said Tim Metcalf, Managing Director of Metcalf Crane Services.
    Ritchie Bros. is proud to partner with Metcalf Crane Services on this significant fleet dispersal. By leveraging our domestic and global buyer network through Marketplace-E, we can maximise exposure across qualified purchasers and ensure strong competitive tension for these assets. This structured approach is designed to deliver the best possible outcome for Metcalf Crane Services, and we are grateful for the opportunity to represent a fleet of this calibre in the Australian market.
    "This is a significant fleet coming to market, headlined by some of the largest capacity cranes we've brought to Marketplace-E. The 2023 Liebherr LTM1750-9.1, an 800 ton all terrain crane, is the flagship of the sale — a near-new unit with only 464 hours on the clock. It's joined by a 2012 Terex Demag TC2800-1, a 600 ton all terrain crane with a 138 m main lattice boom and 192 m total system length, a 2019 Tadano Demag AC500-8, a 500 ton all terrain crane with a 90 m luffing jib, and a 2023 Tadano AC 7.450-1, a 450 ton all terrain crane with just 10,055 km travelled. Together, they reflect the calibre of equipment needed to service rail, roads, wind and water infrastructure at scale. Buyers globally will have the chance to buy assets that have been well cared for and put to work on major projects. We're proud to be trusted with managing this sale for Tim and his team," said Dom McGlinchey, APAC Sales Director at Ritchie Bros.
    Industry buyers, contractors, equipment dealers and owner-operators are encouraged to inspect the equipment prior to auction. Whether expanding an existing fleet or seeking quality late-model equipment, this sale offers an exceptional opportunity to purchase proven machinery direct from an operating business.
    Ritchie Bros. has worked alongside Tim Metcalf and the Metcalf Crane Services team for more than 15 years, an ongoing relationship spanning multiple sales channels including cranes, prime movers, trailers, light vehicles and general fleet equipment sold through Ritchie Bros. Over that time, Ritchie Bros. has become Metcalf Crane Services' partner of choice for managing the divestment of its assets.
    "Having done business with Tim Metcalf and Metcalf Crane Services over the past fifteen years through Ritchie Bros., I've come to know Tim as a true captain of industry and a preeminent figure in the demanding and highly specialised lifting and crane sector across Australia's Eastern Seaboard. A genuine self-made man, Tim takes immense pride in building the Metcalf brand into a powerhouse of authority, and the energy and drive he brings to growing the company are reflected in their outstanding results and benchmark service excellence," said Neil Mayhew, Senior Territory Manager at Ritchie Bros.
    For many buyers, auctions of complete operating fleets are uncommon, providing an opportunity to acquire multiple assets from a single owner with a known operating history and consistent maintenance standards. Replacement costs and lead times for new equipment make the Metcalf fleet and substantial range of support equipment an attractive investment.
    Metcalf Crane Services has built its reputation on getting the job done on time, on budget, and to the highest safety standards across rail, roads, wind, water and telecommunications infrastructure — capabilities that made it a trusted partner on large-scale projects throughout the region, alongside its specialist helicopter lifting services through Metcalf Heli Services.
    The Metcalf Crane Services Complete Dispersal is open now on Marketplace-E, offered on a Buy Now or Make an Offer basis.
    Assets are available for inspection at the following locations. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect units onsite prior to making an offer. To arrange an inspection, please contact:
    • Ritchie Bros. Geelong yard — 200 O'Briens Road, Corio VIC 3214 
    • Ritchie Bros. Yatala yard — 1-57 Burnside Road, Yatala QLD 4207 
    • Metcalf yard — 78-82 Freight Drive, Somerton VIC 3062 
    • Metcalf yard — 46 Healy Road, Dandenong South VIC

    Sale contacts: 

    • Marketplace-E Specialist T: +61 7 3184 4355 E: mpespecialistsapac@ritchiebros.com 
    • Cody Irvine | Regional Sales Manager – Australia South (Vic, Tas & SA) M: +61 474 418 818
    •  Neil Mayhew | Senior Territory Manager, Central Victoria | Southern NSW M: +61 419 730 074

    About Ritchie Bros.

    Ritchie Bros., an RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) company, is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; and Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit rbauction.com or for more information on RB Global, visit rbglobal.com.

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