Ritchie Bros. Dubai, a heavy equipment auction expert, will host its first edition of the year next week, offering more than 1,900 items - including a wide range of equipment, vehicles and machinery - for sale. 

The two-day public, unreserved auction, where every lot sells to the highest bidder, kicks off on February 16, giving buyers the opportunity to start 2026 strong with immediate access to quality used equipment and a global bidding audience. 

Registration is already open on Ritchie Bros. website with bids closing on February 17, said the company in a statement.

Equipment Highlights

The auction will feature 1,900 + lots, including construction equipment, trucks, cranes, and more. Bidders will also have the opportunity to purchase a wide selection of Unused items, all selling completely unreserved. Selected Unused highlights include:

*2025 Zoomlion ZCC1000V-1 Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane

*2022 Cat 350 Tracked Excavator

*2025 JCB 3DX 4x4 Backhoe Loader

*2025 Dynapac CA305 Smooth Drum Compactor

*2025 Haulotte HT23RTJO Telescopic Boom Lift

Building momentum

In 2025, Ritchie Bros. said it had helped more than 1,500 international customers achieve their business goals, and remains committed to building on that momentum. 

The Dubai, Jebel Ali Free zone yard will be open tomorrow (February 13) for Viewing Days, allowing customers to inspect the lots of interest in person until February 15.

"This first auction of the year allows buyers to start 2026 strong, with transparent pricing, no minimum bids, and access to equipment from anywhere in the world," remarked Aneel Jacob, the Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros.

"With Ritchie Bros. buyers get more from every purchase and also more choice and opportunities as thousands of machines and trucks are available, across construction, transport, and agriculture," he stated.

Also it gives more convenience to the customers as easy online bidding is available from anywhere, combined with on-site inspection days, he added.

With Ritchie Bros. auction, there is more clarity as these are unreserved auctions with transparent pricing and items are sold to the highest bidder, explained Jacob.

Also there is more flexibility here as the items area readily available and customers have faster access to purchased equipment, he added.-TradeArabia News Service