The end of summer and fall seasons are prime times to find used equipment at auction. Large auctioneers, such as Ritchie Bros., Team Auctions, and Allen B. Olson, host online auctions, live events, and estate or dispersal events where you’ll find a wide range of farming machinery, implements, and tools.
Find The Farm Equipment You Need at Auctions
At a farm equipment auction, you’ll find a range of machinery from brands like John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Brandt, Caterpillar, Ford, Lode King, Challenger, Flexi-Coil, and more. You’ll find inventories including, but not limited to:
- Used tractors
- Grain handling equipment
- Grain bins
- Combines
- Headers
- Scrapers
- Haying equipment
- Tractor attachments
- Unused farm equipment
Many auction companies will have websites where you can browse their calendar of auctions and search through their inventories to find the machines you’re looking for. You can keep your eye out for the equipment model you’re waiting for and register for the auctions that have those on the list.
Farm Equipment Auctions to Mark On Your Calendar
If you’re in the market for farm equipment and want to check out upcoming heavy equipment auction events, here is a list of auction events from August to October with some of the leading auction companies. You’ll also want to check with local auction companies near you for more localized events and opportunities.
Team Auctions
Team Auctions has been in business since 1966, hosting various auctions for household items, furniture, vehicles, real estate, heavy equipment and machinery, and miscellaneous items. With locations in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, Tam Auctions are positioned well to serve the farming community in Western Canada.
August 19-22
Unreserved Online Time Equipment Consignment Auction
Location: Regina, SK
August 26-29
Unreserved Online Timed Equipment Consignment Auction
Location: Drayton Valley, AB & Edmonton, AB
September 16
Unreserved online timed equipment consignment auction
Location: Kamloops, BC
October 14-17
Unreserved online timed equipment consignment auction
Location: Lac La Biche, AB
October 21-24
Unreserved online timed equipment consignment auction
Location: Drayton Valley, AB & Edmonton, AB
Allen B. Olson
Specializing in farm auctions, machinery consignments, and real estate, Allen B. Olson auctioneers is an Alberta-based auction company serving Alberta and Western Canada.
August 18
Rimbey Pre-Harvest Machinery Consignment Sale
Machinery timed online auction
Location: Rimbey, Alberta
August 25-29
Unreserved Auction for Bevell Farms Ltd. (Elmer Loyek)
Timed online auction
Location: Benalto, Alberta
October 13-17
East Central Fall Consignment Equipment Auction Sale
Location: Hwy #16 East, Alberta
October 20-24
Rimbey Fall Machinery Consignment Sale
Location: Rimbey, AB
Weaver Bros. Auctions
Another Alberta-based auction company is Weaver Bros. Auctions. They host agriculture and other heavy equipment auctions throughout the year.
September 26
Location: Rycroft, AB
October 17
Brent & Kimberley Knickle – Retirement Auction
Location: Beaverlodge, AB
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneering
This Canadian company hosts regular unreserved public auctions all throughout the year at locations around the globe. They’ll auction off a huge selection of tractors, combines, attachments, and other supporting equipment. At Ritchie Bros. locations, you can test, inspect, and compare machines before the auction event so you have confidence in what you’re bidding on. If auctions aren’t your pace, they also sell a range of used equipment in their marketplace.
The Ritchie Bros. online system allows you to bid online from anywhere in their timed events. You’ll want to ensure you’re prepared in advance with login details, a plan for financing, and a reliable farm equipment transport company ready with a quote.
August 17
W.Wojcicki: Online Timed Auction Bidding
Location: Westlock, AB, Canada
August 18
The Estate of Lorne and Linda Milburn: Online Timed Auction Bidding
Location: Mayerthorpe, AB, Canada
August 21
The Estate of Duane Schug: Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Provost, AB, Canada
August 22-24
Live onsite and online auction event
Location: Houston, TX, USA
August 25
Alum Creek – Incl. equipment from Kentucky, West Virginia, Alabama
Live online auction event
Location: Alum Creek, WV, USA
August 31-September 1
Live Onsite and Online Auction Event
Location: Orlando FL, USA
August 31-September 1
Timed auction event
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
September 6-8
Live Onsite and Online Bidding
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
September 7
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
September 12 -14
Ontario Regional Event – Live Online Auction
Location: Ontario, Canada
September 13
United Rentals Regional Event – Live Online Auction
Location: MD, USA
September 13-14
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
September 14-15
Great Plains Regional Event – Incl. Kansas City, Minneapolis, Fargo & Lincoln
Live online auction event
Location: Great Plains USA
September 14
Online timed auction bidding
Location: Kindersley, SK, Canada
September 19
Fort Worth Auction – Incl. equipment from Houston, Midland, and Oklahoma City
Live onsite and online auction event
Location: Fort Worth, TX, USA
September 21
Southeast Regional Event – Incl. Equipment from Atlanta, Nashville, and Raleigh-Durham
Live online auction event
Location: Southeast, USA
September 21
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
September 23
Darlene and Roy Isley – Online Timed Auction
Location: Beaverlodge, AB, Canada
September 25
Atlantic Canada Regional Event
Timed auction event
Location: Truro, NS, Canada
September 26-28
Quebec Timed Auction Lot-Only Event
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
September 26-27
Day 1 – online
Day 2 – TAL only
Location: Northeast, USA
September 27-28
Great Lakes Regional Event – INcl equipment from Columbus, Chicago, Detroit
Live online auction event
Location: Great Lakes, USA
September 27
Western Canada Timed Auction Event
Location: Western Canada, SK, Canada
September 28
Location: Manitoba, Canada
September 28-29
Pacific Northwest Regional event Incl. equipment from Chehalis, Wasilla and Spokane
Live online auction event
Location: Pacific Northwest, USA
October 5
BJW Farms – John DeWolf & Bernice Janssen – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Burdett, AB, CAN
October 5
Dorchak Farm Ltd – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Mclaughlin, AB, CAN
October 10
Larry & Mable Hanson – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Valhalla Centre, AB, CAN
October 11
The Estate of John Sack – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Battleford, SK, CAN
October 11
Jim & Arlene Macknak – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Mossbank, SK, CAN
October 16
Mike Caron – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Guy, AB, CAN
October 17
Pharis Farms Ltd – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Hawk Hills, AB, CAN
October 19
Nex – Ear Farms Inc – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Reston, MB, CAN
October 19
Bergeron Prairie Sky Farm Ltd – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Congress, SK, CAN
October 20
The Estate of Robert Bessant – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Dunrea, MB, CAN
October 20
Doty Farms Inc – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Carlyle, SK, CAN
October 23
Morrow Farms Ltd – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Margaret, MB, CAN
October 23
Darren & Rhonda Schill – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Lipton, SK, CAN
October 23
J&S Kohle Farm Ltd – Llosand Farms Ltd – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Wakaw, SK, CAN
October 25
Wayell Acres Ltd – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Rosetown, SK, CAN
October 26
Rob Schmidt Farm Ltd – Rob Schmidt – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Viceroy, SK, CAN
October 30
Reid & Judy Anderson – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Carberry, MB, CAN
October 30
Two Bit Land & Cattle Co Ltd – Online Timed Auction bidding
Location: Hendon, SK, CAN
Quick Tips for Participating in Auctions
Auctions are great places to find the right equipment in your price range. You may even find a great deal if you are patient and willing to search different auction inventory listings until you see something you want. Once you do locate a machine worth bidding on, there are some strategies to use to increase your chances of success. While bidding in a live or timed online event can depend on the others who are participating, you can take measures to ensure you either place the winning bid or walk away and save your budget.
Do Your Research in Advance
When you know the make and model of equipment you hope to purchase, we recommend researching the value by browsing other listings for similar models. This way, you’ll get a sense of a fair price and know where to set your limit. Variations in the price range will depend on the year and condition of the equipment in question. If you’re mechanical, buying a tractor that needs a bit of work might be a good match for you and increase your chances of finding a deal.
Set a Limit
Once you know the price range to expect for the equipment you want, it’s a wise idea to set a limit to how much you’ll be willing to pay. Knowing when to back down on a bid will save you from overbidding beyond your budget. It’s always good to have some flexibility when taking part in an auction, whether you’re there in person for the live event or taking part online.
Arrange For an Inspection
When you find a machine that you want to bid on, the next step is to arrange for an inspection. If you’re in the area of the auction site, you can call the company and arrange a viewing yourself. You can also bring a heavy mechanic with you for an expert opinion. What if you’re not in the area? You can also send someone to inspect the machine on your behalf as long as you arrange it with the auction company.
Get a Quote for Transport
Before the auction date, you’ll want to get an estimate on how much the transport of your equipment will cost. Factoring that cost into your overall bidding limit will ensure you have enough finances to have your equipment transported to your property.
As long as you know the height, width, length, and weight of the machine, you can get a free, instant quote on our heavy haul calculator. Not sure about the dimensions of the machine? If you know the make and model, you can look up the base model measurement by using our powerful Specs Too. With over 60,000 machines stored, your machine will auto-populate. Just remember to add any notes about customizations or add-ons.
Enter the auction location as the pick-up location and your property as the destination. As soon as you win your bid, you can publish your load request on our free load board, and a driver in the area with the right trailer will claim your shipment, helping you get your equipment sooner.
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