A Tour of the Largest Heavy Equipment Auction in the U.S.

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  • Aaron went out to Orlando, Florida, to see the largest heavy equipment auction in the United States. The famous Florida Ritchie Bros. Auction is a fantastic place to see all sorts of machines, including an interesting looking forklift...
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  • @Andrewlang90
    @Andrewlang90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Ritchie Bros Auction, home of “It’s not the other companies problem, it’s yours now.”

  • @CGaul
    @CGaul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great comments, I sell a good amount of equipment at RB. I agree with the comments that most of the equipment being sold is in terrible condition or just wore out. The only decent equipment at the auction is from a contractor selling out or going bankrupt, the rest is most likely junk. Oh and whoever at RB came up with the appointment system for loading out equipment after the auction should be terminated immediately.

  • @nlillas3934
    @nlillas3934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    New drinking game. Every time Aaron says “really” take a drink, but nevertheless great video

    • @reapercat12
      @reapercat12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or "Sure"

    • @TheFn414
      @TheFn414 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Millie

    • @1953travis
      @1953travis ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If it was full length could be a lot less........ or not...

  • @953beach
    @953beach หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am the owner of a dirt business that has recently experienced the hardship of small business. Sold my dozer , excavator , truck , lowboy etc , been in business for 20 years. This video made me excited about my next venture. Applying with RB.

  • @dcoker1234
    @dcoker1234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've driven past that place 100's of times. That place is HUGE.

  • @loveistheanswer8137
    @loveistheanswer8137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nothing runs better than one with a 5 gallon overhaul paint job.

  • @MegaDargar
    @MegaDargar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was born in Orlando and I would always pass this place on the highway, was pretty cool seeing everything.

  • @plazatowing
    @plazatowing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Definitely enjoyed the longer video and all the information in 1 video. Keep it up

  • @schneiderexc3557
    @schneiderexc3557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was there yesterday, it’s mind blowing the amount of iron at the site.

  • @aslater2727
    @aslater2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    These dudes have private jets and mega yachts. Seen them grow from the early days big time.

    • @brandon3504
      @brandon3504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      dave ritchie is no longer a part of the company, most corporate is new or been there less than 10 years. the original ritchie bros is completely gone and thats why i quit recently! Management and this company as a whole is going downhill.

    • @tf7274
      @tf7274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dave Ritchie came to my office many times...a hot 20 year old had my office before me...I had a large ERTL Deere Grader in my office window...I got offers on it from customers every sale.

  • @ronaldfulton1175
    @ronaldfulton1175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Majority of it is destined for 3rd world countries because of expensive repairs needed, cranes close to or out of code. Major leaks deep inside that are expensive to repair. I hauled a CAT grader out of there to Texas. Small independent reseller bought it online...he was very sick when he saw it in real life. Argued with me that no way it was the piece he had seen online. He was more sick when the serial number was exact. It was completely worn out, battery box was made out of paper mache, fresh paint over grease/oil and new decals. Started it and worked the controls...oil was bubbling through hoses. Only redeeming features were the nearly new, albeit dry rotted tires that held air and all new glass. As they say, let the buyer beware.

  • @mikeyoung5211
    @mikeyoung5211 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ritchey brothers are they nation wide

  • @Len_M.
    @Len_M. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Their Edmonton Auction is pretty big too.

  • @youbuyweplant
    @youbuyweplant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As always, thanks for sharing!

  • @CAT972
    @CAT972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like a lot of Hardrives equipment out there. Thanx for the inside look. Great video

  • @Bobbtherobber
    @Bobbtherobber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Always wanted to see something like that 🥰👍🏼 thank you for sharing

  • @agoodballet
    @agoodballet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve been to Ritchie Bro’s in Perris CA several times. The place is Awesome! Makes me wish I had a couple million bucks to buy some toys.

    • @AaronWitt
      @AaronWitt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you and me both. One day...

    • @dennisholst4322
      @dennisholst4322 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you know Shakey stake

  • @rileysmall4317
    @rileysmall4317 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Richie brothers are also the main auctioneers in australia.

  • @donahoo21
    @donahoo21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “We’ll get out of your hair…..” 👀 😂

  • @md.alhajislam1362
    @md.alhajislam1362 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank so much for this video

  • @farmhandluke5182
    @farmhandluke5182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the video and great drone shots! That’s one massive collection of iron! 🏗 Great to see how they streamline the process of inventory clean ,paint, and placement for the sale! Some really nice equipment there on the lot for sure! But I like how out of all the machines you spotted and zeroed in on the ugly duckling 🐥 one of a kind loader forklift!😄 I would have been drawn right to it myself! Appreciated the field trip keep up the great work!👍👋

  • @r3b3lxxleader
    @r3b3lxxleader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My father buys stuff from Ritchie bros all the time from their Dallas site and I’ve been to the site quite a bit in the past. Lots of stuff to see

    • @Eazyset
      @Eazyset ปีที่แล้ว

      Send me an email need help moving your equipment.. I’m a broker & owner operator

  • @Buickboy81
    @Buickboy81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have always wanted to go to one of their auctions! Only lived like 1.5hrs away from them for the last 20+ years lol

    • @AaronWitt
      @AaronWitt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      go!! They're a great time

  • @matthewkelleyhotmail
    @matthewkelleyhotmail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I was at the Orlando February auction and it is VERY impressive. You actually cant see everything because there are so many items. Bring a cooler and food and your old lady. It is an interesting experience. Corporate needs to get involved because as much fun as the auction is the office staff in Orlando are incompetent. I am one month waiting for a vehicle title from a truck I bought (lot 14824). The truck is now setting in my yard for 1 month and I cant use it and I quit putting money into it until I find out why they don't give me my title.

    • @Jsnure1913
      @Jsnure1913 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Had the same problem with them when we bought a few service trucks

    • @matthewkelleyhotmail
      @matthewkelleyhotmail ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Jsnure1913 I ended up filing a complaint against Ritchi Bros with the state of Florida DOT. They are regulated under their license as a car dealer. After a month of writing them and pleading "where is my title and why am I not receiving my title", I received notice of state violation and fine by the state of Florida DOT for "failure to complete the title transfer". Ritchie Bro office staff was telling me to "be patient" about receiving my title while they were telling the state DOT investigator that I had failed to complete a power of attorney paper so they could process my title. The infuriating thing is that Ritchie bros wont tell you why you are not receiving your title! They will instead tell you to "be patient" while they process it. After 30 days of waiting and trying to be "patient" the buyer gets fined by the state. When we file a complaint with the state of Florida, the complaint against Ritche gets dismissed because the customer (you) "failed to do the dealer power of attorney form" and that gets Ritchie off Scott-free without repercussions from state regulators. Download the power of attorney form off the Florida state DOT website and complete it and include that form with your complaint to the state of Florida. I have at least 40 hours of work getting my title and filing complaints against them. I love the auctions but the people who work there don't care about buyers or maybe they even see us with contempt. Ritche could just explain why we are not getting out titles on the website but they wont. IN the end the State DOT fine against me was dropped but it was a lot of hard work with state investigators investigating Richie bros.

    • @Jsnure1913
      @Jsnure1913 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@matthewkelleyhotmail my dad had a similar issue with the Ontario auction, we didn’t get fined but it took way to long to get our machines off the lots. And the stupid pandemic forced us to schedule pick up times that somehow our truckers had to meet by. I feel they are just so big now that the customer relations just don’t mean as much. I also miss the drive ins, now they just do online and don’t drive the iron through the doors

    • @JTTS2021
      @JTTS2021 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I drove 2000 miles to pic up a trailer I got for really good price . . After 15 days and 9 days in a motel waiting for them to get the title work done. It's a mess F%#C RB/ iron planet . They are horrible people to deal with.

    • @matthewkelleyhotmail
      @matthewkelleyhotmail 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@JTTS2021 Was this the Orlando auction? I sent a letter to the corporate offices based on the address for their SEC filing and it was returned. Corporate does not want to even hear about how their system can be improved. They do not want to know of problems that buyers are having. Corporate does not even want to know why customers are filing complaints with state regulators. I ended up buying again at Richie bros. auction since I posted this and this time I knew what forms I needed and I downloaded them off of the state of Florida website and mailed them by certified mail. Things went well this last time buying but I now understand what I have to do to get a title and I did not wait for them to drop the ball again. I even became a seller and I put an industrial air compressor through the auction site. I actually recommend selling equipment through Richie, but not buying through Richie. This is because people are paying way too much for heavy equipment right now. I could not sell an air compressor because it was a 50 hp that ran on 3 phase power. When I crossed that line and I became a seller I got white-glove customer care like I was a King as a seller with my own representative with a personal phone number I could call. You cant believe how good they treat sellers of heavy equipment at Richie Bros. Sellers are golden but the buyers get the ball dropped sometimes. After you make payment for your purchases sometimes there are problems that new customers cant fix and the office staff just keeps telling you to "be patient" like the buyer is being irrational.

  • @jzmcgriggs8652
    @jzmcgriggs8652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome drone footage! Really really awesome!

  • @1farmer608
    @1farmer608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would kill for any of that equipment.

  • @chrismyers2490
    @chrismyers2490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such an underrated channel! 🙌

  • @thomasarchambault9463
    @thomasarchambault9463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a disabled combat veteran rated at 100% permanent and total. I love watching these auction videos and hate knowing that I’ll probably never get to own them. I was lucky enough to get a deal on some land in Wyoming. My reality is, I need a good used D4 bulldozer to maintain the road and a good sized excavator like a 320 to do the things I dream of doing. If I were ever granted a wish from the make believe, Make A Wish Foundation, it would be to have a friendship/adoption deal with the owner of one of these big auction companies. Great video. 👍🇺🇸

  • @dorispowers9060
    @dorispowers9060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It blow me away how a person or company buys this equipment and before it is completely worn out sell the equipment.

  • @1953travis
    @1953travis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many acres are they on, years ago I hauled every once and a while out of Ritchie Bros near Olympia Wa in size Olympia was tiny in comparison, great video....

  • @willross4125
    @willross4125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One year sale equals company fam transport 12months employment.interesting outstraightset.

  • @cgjp3812
    @cgjp3812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    On my way there from Ontario right now

  • @brianluck84
    @brianluck84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's Ritchie bros Catalina wine mixer.

  • @digginforalivin2930
    @digginforalivin2930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I “really” liked this video

  • @Hockey-ny7tp
    @Hockey-ny7tp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bet I still couldn't afford a decent bob cat even from here

  • @patrickwhelan5703
    @patrickwhelan5703 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where does the bulk of the heavy equipment come from? I have always been interested in how it got there. Did a company finish the job and perhaps used it a lot and then the next job wouldn't require, say a Backhoe and then the company decides to sell..Do leasing companies sell older stuff here? Is the seller usually larger companies, leasing companies??

  • @markbrandon7756
    @markbrandon7756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RICHIE BROS is a great fun place to get a case of IRON FEVER and If You Scratch / Wipe Your Nose...... IT CAN COST YOU SOME MONEY on a LOT # ..... GREAT FUN at a Canadian Company..

  • @DanielFerreira-gw7sj
    @DanielFerreira-gw7sj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What lens are you shooting with while walking around with him?

  • @richardgurka5385
    @richardgurka5385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We'll get out of your hair. funny

  • @gordonrobertson137
    @gordonrobertson137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They get way too much money for this stuff. At least you're hanging in I mean

  • @mattheww1530
    @mattheww1530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Used to work for RB I was yard guy it a cool job to stay the least but definitely see bunch of junk come through 😅

  • @shawndinterman2219
    @shawndinterman2219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After purchasing, how long do you have to find a trucker and get it off their lot?

    • @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures
      @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thought it was like 30 days, but not really sure. Could be dependent on each individual site too

    • @az2fladude
      @az2fladude ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They start pestering you to get it out of there after 2 weeks

  • @hewpewdenbigh
    @hewpewdenbigh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How on earth do they keep track of keys !

    • @r3b3lxxleader
      @r3b3lxxleader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      From what I remember of the one in Dallas at least, most of the machines have the keys left in them.

  • @WhiteoutIII
    @WhiteoutIII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You been to Richie in Chicago?

  • @johannessamuelsson6578
    @johannessamuelsson6578 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are they auctioning a dragline? Cool. I wonder who would buy a dragline at auction 🤔. It's better to auction draglines than blowing them up or letting them stand in the wild.

  • @bigdaddyrcp
    @bigdaddyrcp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wheres the golf cart?

  • @rp1645
    @rp1645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you sit in the chairs as Equipment is rolling by. Unless you want to OWN it never move your hands.

  • @georgehoff8909
    @georgehoff8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely better stuff on TH-cam boys and girls.

  • @DTSupstateNY
    @DTSupstateNY ปีที่แล้ว

    Really wow really really wow yeah yeah yeah sure really.: great interview

    • @AaronWitt
      @AaronWitt  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m a professional

  • @schmidt028
    @schmidt028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aaron the next Mike Rowe , well done sir.

  • @10luberda
    @10luberda ปีที่แล้ว

    dude ritchie bros in leduc alberta canada makes that place look tiny lol

  • @stephaneracicot791
    @stephaneracicot791 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OK BYERS HERE WHAT YOU NEED TO DO RIGHT AFTER YOU BY A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT..ITS CALLED THE,,,,, DEALER POWER OF ATTERNEY FORM.......IF THEY CANOT GIVE YOU THE FORM RIGHT THERE AND THEN,,,,,,,,,,,,, DONT BY ANYTHING NONE,,,,

  • @martymorse2
    @martymorse2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Be more creative with response words when conversing with your host. Saying "really" only goes so far.

    • @AaronWitt
      @AaronWitt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'll dig up my thesaurus

  • @TimHollis3006
    @TimHollis3006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Typical Ritchie Bros representative…bland, unexcitable, & not real knowledgeable!

  • @malonedickridesagain3998
    @malonedickridesagain3998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    damn man, i wish i had the cash to buy a few pieces of that stuff ....

  • @chrispl634
    @chrispl634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    that hat is sick

  • @brad99rocks
    @brad99rocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude this is light. I’ve been there when it was slammed full fence to fence. Crazy place.

  • @wbball15
    @wbball15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great stuff Build Witt crew.
    I've enjoyed moving machinery out of the "Orlando" Auction

  • @Bowiiihowdy
    @Bowiiihowdy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Edmonton AB canada also has a large site, when shes packed she can beat the orlando one

  • @mitchellbliss3828
    @mitchellbliss3828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    damn these guys probably sell several hundred million dollars of equipment in that week thats awesome. Their just auctioneers though and they have a huge lot they dont own any of that equipment

  • @aslater2727
    @aslater2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been to Richie bros. Many a time. It's unreal the money flung around their

  • @Lracer61
    @Lracer61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very interesting video, thanks!

  • @tf7274
    @tf7274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my RBA stock...pays for a coffee every couple of months...

  • @williamtynan6484
    @williamtynan6484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Easy on those panning shots, hold the shot longer

  • @bradjames6748
    @bradjames6748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richie bros. Head office was in an unassuming small office building just outside the fence of Vancouver BC international airport, which belies the gigantic operation it is , now the corporate offices are in a brand new location in Burnaby BC.....I guess the staff does a lot of flying

  • @environmentlandscapeexcavation
    @environmentlandscapeexcavation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you guys know what model camera is he using to take the pictures??

  • @terrellscaife2411
    @terrellscaife2411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m jealous of your job

  • @thepaintprofessor
    @thepaintprofessor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The camera angles didn't do the elevation change in this yard justice. It feels even more massive from the interstate.

  • @MegaKardiman
    @MegaKardiman ปีที่แล้ว

    Coment ahh, biar jadi seratus

  • @mahmoodalamkhan4188
    @mahmoodalamkhan4188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi

  • @santosbalbuena6323
    @santosbalbuena6323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Literally just left the company yesterday in the sales department great company to work for. No competitor can reach the customers with the magnitude that RBA has. Have to sell for a top dollar? Contact RBA and be honest.

  • @jetpackadventures1202
    @jetpackadventures1202 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    intersting- actually your ritchie rep made a big difference to keep things moving along - great job aaron again diversity

  • @adamkays7639
    @adamkays7639 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wtf this Mass Effect soundalike intro music?

  • @polloz77
    @polloz77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dozer D8 0r D9

  • @mahmoodalamkhan4188
    @mahmoodalamkhan4188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi i am forklift operator. Jcb operator v for wark medalist. Qatar. Saudi. Oman nid job please hilp

  • @kevinazzarello8548
    @kevinazzarello8548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Witt never worked a hard days work in his life

  • @davidanalyst671
    @davidanalyst671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just watched @dirtperfect and @letsdig18 videos of... this same auction?

  • @shaggyolsen2222
    @shaggyolsen2222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if they don't they need to have a place this for ships