IronPlanet Kicks Off 2014 with Four-Day Auction

Jan. 15, 2014

IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, will host its first major auction of 2014 on Jan. 28-31, featuring nearly 2,000 construction and related items for sale online.

“IronPlanet is dedicated to providing customers with a fast and convenient way to acquire and dispose of used heavy equipment,” said Greg Owens, CEO, IronPlanet. “Our four-day January sale provides the industry’s first opportunity of the year for buyers worldwide to purchase equipment and sellers to translate underutilized machines into cash — all through a trusted online marketplace.”

The four-day online auction features equipment from 48 U.S. states, plus Canada and Mexico. The equipment lineup includes aerial equipment, compactors, cranes, graders, excavators, loaders, tractors, trucks, plus attachments, parts, cars and boats. The complete auction schedule is now available at www.ironplanet.com for buyers to view and place bids. New items are being added to the lineup daily.

Buyers can bid on equipment from their home, office or on the road using their PC, tablet or mobile phone. IronPlanet also offers detailed inspection reports that provide a thorough description and pictures of the equipment’s condition and features.

IronPlanet is now accepting consignments for its next auction Feb. 26-27. Interested sellers can contact IronPlanet Customer Care at (888) 433-5426 to add their equipment to the sale.

Pleasanton, Calif.-based IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo.