Dublin, Ireland - 20 January 2011 -- IronPlanet (www.ironplanet.com), the world's leading online auction company for pre-owned construction and agricultural equipment, will sell over 270 items of construction, materials handling and agricultural equipment in their January 26 online auction. Equipment for sale includes excavators, loaders, dump trucks, backhoe loaders, compactors, telehandlers, forklifts, tractors and generators. The equipment is located throughout Europe and includes these specific items:

·         2010 Hitachi ZX280 Track Excavator

·         Caterpillar 160H Motor Grader

·         2 x 2003 Terex TR 70 Dump Trucks

·         2007 Caterpillar 319CL Track Excavator

·         2006 Caterpillar 321CL Track Excavator


During the online auction, the equipment and vehicles will be sold to the highest bidder. Prior to auction day, registered bidders can place bids through IronPlanet's PriorityBidSM service which will automate bidding on the buyer's behalf if the buyer is not able to attend the auction. 

The online auction format benefits sellers, who gain unique visibility in international markets and save time and money on transportation. Buyers meanwhile, benefit from access to a wide range of equipment at fair market prices, that come with guaranteed inspection reports and IronPlanet's IronClad Assurance®.

Tom Cornell, Managing Director of IronPlanet Europe, Middle East and Africa said: "IronPlanet's exclusive IronClad Assurance® and guaranteed inspection reports enable buyers to bid with a high degree of confidence, resulting in better auction prices for sellers. January's auction features millions of Euros worth of equipment - demonstrating that sellers of used equipment and machinery find IronPlanet an ideal, trusted, cost-effective platform"

To learn more about IronPlanet auctions, please visit www.ironplanet.com or contact customer service on +353 1 860 5000.

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About IronPlanet
IronPlanet is the world's leading online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment. Our sellers achieve more profitable sales through low transaction costs and better price realizations through a global audience of buyers. Our guaranteed inspection reports and exclusive IronClad Assurance enable buyers to bid with a high degree of confidence. IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo.

For more information, please contact
Mulberry Marketing Communications
Daniela Kirchhubel
+44 (0) 20 7928 7676
Email: dkirchhubel@mulberrymc.com

© Press Release 2011