Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to feature late-model agricultural and asphalt plant equipment at upcoming northern Illinois auctions
PR Newswire
Auction highlights include a large selection of combines, agricultural
tractors and sprayers as well as a selection of industrial equipment
that formed part of an asphalt plant operation in Bristol, IL
CHICAGO, IL, July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - To kick start August 2012, Ritchie
Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest auctioneer
of farm, construction and other heavy equipment will conduct two
unreserved public auctions in northern Illinois, featuring late-model
agricultural and asphalt plant equipment as well as a large selection
of transportation and construction equipment. Starting on Wednesday,
August 1, Ritchie Bros. will conduct a complete equipment dispersal for
Aurora Blacktop Inc. as part of an unreserved public auction in Aurora,
IL. Highlights include a selection of wheel loaders, hydraulic
excavators, motor graders, truck tractors, dump trucks and other
industrial and plant equipment. Then, on Thursday, August 2, Ritchie
Bros. will sell more than 1,500 heavy equipment items, including 50+
combines, 35+ truck tractors, 20+ ag tractors and more at the Company's
permanent auction site in Chicago (Morris), IL. All items at the Aurora
and Chicago unreserved auctions will be sold to the highest bidders
regardless of price. Bids can be made in the unreserved public auctions
on-site, online in real time at www.rbauction.com or by proxy.
"If you're looking for well-maintained, late-model equipment for your
farm, transportation fleet, or upcoming building project, you'll be
able to find it at our upcoming public auctions in northern Illinois,"
said Danny Shepley, Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.
"We know these are trying times for our agricultural industry—so for
those interested in the farming equipment featured in the Chicago
auction, we will have on-site financing available on the day of sale."
The Chicago auction currently features more than 1,400 heavy equipment
items from more than 170 owners. While agricultural equipment is a
large feature, there is something for everyone at next week's
unreserved public auction. Some specific auction highlights include:
Two 2011 John Deere 9870STS 4x4 large grain combines
Two Case IH Steiger 550 QT quadtrac tractors — one 2012 and one 2011
Seven John Deere 9630 4WD tractors — four 2011 models, one 2010, one
2009 and one 2008
More than 75 T/A truck tractors, including a 2007 International 7600
A selection of 13 — 2007 Mack CXN613 Vision truck tractors
A 2006 Volvo L110E wheel loader
More than 15 hydraulic excavators, including a 2006 Caterpillar 320CL
Two 2003 Caterpillar D7R crawler tractors
and much more!
In addition to asphalt plant equipment being sold by Ritchie Bros., a
selection of real estate properties, including four parcels of
farmland, will be sold by Brummel Realty, LLC during the auction on
August 1 in Aurora. The properties are located in the community of
Bristol Township, in Kendall County, IL and form part of the complete
dispersal for Aurora Blacktop Inc. Property highlights being sold by
Brummel Realty, LLC, include:
Parcel 1: 28.69± title acres, including an asphalt plant, an office
building, a wick pole building and a 2-story office building
Parcel 2: 35.26± farm acres
Parcel 3: 34.98± farm acres
Being sold together as one lot, Parcels 4 & 5: 19.63± and 20.12± farm
acres
"After 65 years in business, the Aurora Blacktop Inc. family is getting
ready for the next stage of their lives," added Mr. Shepley. "Their
assets include a turnkey asphalt plant and equipment, buildings and the
surrounding farmland — all in excellent condition after three
generations of hard work and love put into the family-run business."
Aurora, IL (August 1) auction details:
Complete dispersal for Aurora Blacktop Inc.
Auction location: 1250 East Beecher Rd., Bristol, IL 60512
Site phone: +1.815.941.6400
For Real Estate Inquiries: +1.630.553.3200
Real estate properties and asphalt plant will be sold by Brummel Realty
LLC
Equipment will be sold by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Chicago, IL (August 2) auction details:
Featuring late-model agriculture, transportation and construction
equipment
Auction location: Ritchie Bros.' permanent auction site at 2400 Ritchie
Rd., Morris, IL 60450
Site phone: +1.815.941.6400
On-site financing available through 1st Farm Credit Express:
Available on all new and used equipment
Minimum 25% down required with document signing
Subject to credit approval
Call or email to get information on being approved prior to the auction:
+1.800.847.3702 or 1stfcs-express@1stfarmcredit.com
Ritchie Bros. auction registration details:
Every auction is open to the public; registration to bid is free; a
refundable bid deposit may be required
How to register and bid:
In person at the auction site
Online at rbauction.com - register in advance and bid online in real time on auction day; a
refundable bid deposit may be required; first-time online bidders
should register several days in advance of the auction
By proxy - phone the auction site to place a proxy bid
About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is
the world's largest industrial auctioneer, selling more equipment to
on-site and online bidders than any other company in the world. Ritchie
Bros. offers services that enable the world's builders to easily and
confidently exchange equipment. The Company conducts hundreds of
unreserved public auctions each year, selling a broad range of used and
unused equipment, trucks and other assets utilized in the construction,
transportation, agricultural, material handling, mining, forestry,
petroleum and marine industries. Ritchie Bros. has over 110 locations in
more than 25
countries, including 44 auction sites worldwide. The Company maintains
a web site at www.rbauction.com and sponsors an equipment wiki at
www.RitchieWiki.com
ATTENTION MEDIA: Photos and other media resources are available for use
at http://www.rbauction.com/media. Members of the public and the media
can follow Ritchie Bros. on
Twitter @RitchieBros.
SOURCE Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
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