Plantforce to host fleet renewal auction

Photo: Ritchie Bros.

Ritchie Bros. is to host an auction on behalf of UK-based rental company Plantforce Rentals as part of its fleet renewal programme. 

The company said the auction, taking place in November, will provide a “significant opportunity” for buyers to purchase equipment from one of the UK’s leading plant hire companies, with more than 200 pieces of machinery from Plantforce Rentals going under the hammer.

The auction, conducted entirely online from the Ritchie Bros. yard in Maltby, Rotherham, opens for bidding on November 15 and closes on November 20.

Excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers, telehandlers and more will be up for sale, including a 2018 Hydrema 912F articulated dump truck, 2018 Hyundai HL960 high lift wheel loader, 2019 Kobelco SK140SRLC-5 tracked excavator, 2018 Thwaites MACH2062 6 tonne 4x4 swivel dumper and 2018 Kobelco SK30SR-6 mini excavator

Plantforce CEO Sam Mercer said, “Despite our field and workshop engineers’ diligence and commitment to ensuring all kit is fully serviced and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, our customers require us to provide them with a modern and fresh fleet.

“With the reduction in emissions gained by recent developments in engine latest technology as a prime example, this has shaped our fleet regeneration strategy. We are delighted to work with Ritchie Bros. as a trusted resource as part of this process to ensure we provide our customers with sustainable plant hire solutions whilst machines exiting our fleet can go on to a productive second life”.

While the auction itself is online, Ritchie Bros. said it will also host in-person inspection days on 18 and 19 November from 8 AM to 5 PM at its Maltby yard.