Ritchie Bros. Experiences High Demand in 2020

Mon January 11, 2021
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In 2020, Ritchie Bros. experienced record-high demand, with all auctions 100 percent online since mid-March. With more people shopping online than ever before, transportation equipment was selling fast and furious last year, regardless of the selling channel.

This 2017 Trail King TK160HDG-163 80-ton lowboy sold for $270,000. -

This Kenworth T800W wide nose heavy haul truck was sold for $162,500 as part of an online auction in Kiefer, Okla. -

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