IronPlanet to Host World Crane Auction

Sept. 22, 2010
IronPlanet, a leading online auction marketplace for used construction and agricultural equipment, will host its second World Crane Auction on Sept. 29, following the success of its first World Crane Auction held in June

IronPlanet, a leading online auction marketplace for used construction and agricultural equipment, will host its second World Crane Auction on Sept. 29, following the success of its first World Crane Auction held in June. The latest auction will sell more than 75 cranes from locations including the United States, Germany, Ireland, Spain and United Arab Emirates.

The second World Crane Auction will take place online at www.ironplanet.com and will feature a variety of crane types such as all-terrain, crawlers, rough-terrain, truck-mounted, tower cranes and the featured items below:

2008 Grove RT9130E Rough Terrain Crane in Louisiana (#278335)
2008 Grove RT700E Rough Terrain Crane in Louisiana (#278333)
1999 Link Belt LS-248H II 200 Ton Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane in Florida (#278676)
Manitowoc 3900 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane in Texas (#261831)
Marion 7820 Walking Dragline Crane in Pennsylvania (#277766)

Inspection reports can be viewed at www.ironplanet.com. The reports include photos and detailed information on the visual inspection of key systems and components along with ratings and notes, images of the equipment, wear-related measurements and oil /fluid samples when appropriate.

During the online auction, the cranes will be sold to the highest bidder. Prior to auction day, registered bidders can place bids through IronPlanet’s PriorityBidservice, which can also automate bidding on the buyer’s behalf if the buyer is unable to attend the auction.

Headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., IronPlanet is a leading online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment. Its guaranteed inspection reports and exclusive IronClad Assurance are designed to 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.