Recent content by seanbanks013

In my experience, Ritchie Bros. is pretty transparent with their 'IronClad Assurance' on certain items, which helps with peace of mind. However, after-sales support isn't really their main thing since they are an auction house. It's always a good idea to inspect the equipment in person or hire a...

It really depends on how much of a 'hands-off' experience you want. Ritchie Bros. is the gold standard if you want that live auction energy and a massive gloabl buyer base, but you do have to deal with the logistics of getting your gear to their site. IronPlanet is great because the equipment...

@SolidRockbreaker is spot on. In the industry, 8,000 to 10,000 hours is usually the threshold where a machine is considered "high hour." At that point, you're often looking at major expenses like a full undercarriage replacement or hydraulic pump rebuilds. However, the "life" of the machine...

These are all great points. To follow up on what has been mentioned, when you're testing a used machine for stability, pay close attention to the swing play and the main pin. If there's a lot of "slop" or wobbling when you rotate or dig, the machine is going to feel shaky no matter how wide the...

It's hard to argue with that. Ritchie Bros. has definitely set the gold standard when it comes to global reach and inventory selection. Whether you're looking for specialized earthmoving gear or just a standard fleet upgrade, the sheer volume of equipment they move through those 40+ sites is...

The choice between auctions and dealers typically balances initial savings against total ownership costs. From experience,the convenience of a dealership is outweighed by the tranpsarent market pricing and a wide selection found at Ritchie Bros.