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Yoder & Frey Achieves Unprecedented Putzmeister America Hammer Total at Timed Online Auction Offers New Placing Boom System
Expectations were high at Yoder & Frey when it was instructed to auction six Caterpillar 777s via a timed online auction but the unprecedented interest and ferocious bidding took the sale well above the expected hammer. “We knew that these impressive and well maintained dump trucks would attract strong international interest but as the close of the timed action approached, bids from the 50 or so registered bidders, located around the globe in 30+ countries, were absolutely flying in, driving hammer prices up,” said Peter Clark, president of Yoder & Frey auctioned off six Caterpillar 777s via a timed online auction. Yoder & Frey. “We were taken by surprise by just how popular these lots were, clearly indicating that the quarrying, looking to secure a real deal on used equipment; and they are mining and heavy material transport sectors are expanding at rarely disappointed. They can be confident about what is on the moment and actively looking for the right sort of equip- offer and that they can acquire quality, reliable, yet affordable ment. The top bids for a couple of the machines finished at a equipment. For anyone who has never attended one of our staggering $410,000 — more than double of what was auctions we would encourage them to come along and see for themselves the massive expected.” quantity and the quality of The opening and highly equipment regularly includaudacious bidding on these ed.” 777s started at around $30,000 on April 20, when Upcoming Yoder & the auction commenced but Frey/Euro as the closing time of 9:00 Auctions Sales p.m. EST on April 26, Yoder & Frey is running approached multiple bids several onsite auctions over were constantly being coming weeks, including a placed. Toward the close, sale in Florida on May 24 bids were increasing by as and then at Ashland, Ohio, much as $10,000 almost every 30 seconds, with the Peter Clark on both June 7 and Sept. 20. Bidders and potential conaverage hammer price being Yoder & Frey signors can contact Yoder & paid for each finishing at Frey via email $380,000; and the highest info@yoderandfrey.com. price of $410,000 being paid on a couple of machines, well above the envisaged estimate There also is an online event being scheduled for early based on previous industry prices, achieving a total final Autumn and details about this will be posted on www.yoderandfrey.com and sent to known interested parties hammer of $2,290,000 for the six pieces. Each of the six 777s were 2011 models, had around in due course. Full details of all the international sales being delivered by 17,000 to 20,000 hours on the clock and had been used and fully maintained by a quarrying company located in West the Group over the next few months are available at Virginia. Cat TA2 inspection reports were provided to give www.yoderandfrey.com or www.euroauctions.com. These buyers full clarity and peace of mind as to the quality of the include: three day auctions at the ever popular Leeds, UK site on May 23-25 and July 4-6; Brisbane, Australia on equipment. “When we have large, highly specialist pieces of equip- June21; Dromore, Northern Ireland on June 22-23; ment to auction running a timed online sale often means we Dormagen, Germany June 27-28; Future events will be can reach a high number of interested buyers and provide scheduled at its facilities in Dubai, Hong Kong and them with an effective way of bidding on equipment,” said Zaragoza, Spain, all offering potential buyers a great opporClark. "However our regular on-site auctions also increas- tunity to acquire some impressive lots. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment ingly attract some top quality lots from vendors, subsequently generating good interest and high turnouts of bidders all Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
“...The top bids for a couple of the machines finished at a staggering $410,000 — more than double of what was expected.”
MX 35/39Z Boom and the RS 850 tower pedestal.
Putzmeister America Inc. has designed new placing boom system that combines flexibility, operator convenience and low operating costs. The new technology offers two foursection placing booms that connect to the new RS 850 Pedestal system. The new MX 32/36Z and MX 35/39Z feature a lighted boom tip, local controls, the intelligent Ergonic 2.0 radio remote control, dedicated storage space for tools and crane gear. The MX 32/36Z and MX 35/39Z have an innovative hinge design with quick disconnect system to ensure simple and fast assembly and disconnect. The advanced hinges easily detach from the truck pedestal and insert into the new RS 850 tower pedestal after the boom is flown in by the job site crane. Boom mounting is completed by securely fastening to the working platform with clamping screws. “The 32/36Z and 35/39Z are great additions to the MX family,” said Bob Weiglein, general manager at Putzmeister America, Inc. “Its design allows for extended flexibility to save space and time, keeping operating costs down. This placing boom adds to our commitment to having the best equipment to meet our customers’ unique needs for demanding applications.” The new placing booms also feature the Putzmeister’s Ergonic 2.0 radio remote control system. Released in January 2017, the Ergonic 2.0 delivers a more reliable and customizable experience with new control boxes and panels throughout, offering improved ergonomics and ease of operation while wearing gloves, and a centralized hardware and software in one control unit, according to the manufacturer. Delivery of the new MX 32/36Z and MX 35/39Z will begin in late 2018. For more information, visit www.putzmeisteramerica.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)