Specialist demolition and recycling equipment auction attracts a knowledgeable crowd as Coleman & Company disposed of surplus stock

Many of the items for sale at the recent Coleman & Company one-day disposal auction rarely come the market at an open auction such at this. Managed by leading auction specialists, Euro Auctions, this one-day sale drew the crowds, with interest from bidders across the UK, Europe and Middle East.

This one-day sale offered the demolition industry the chance to acquire a collection of specialist equipment that included many key items of machinery, plus a desirable range of attachments that had much crowd appeal.

Close to 600 bidders from across Europe registered for the sale, with 125 first time registrations showing new interest from the demolition industry. Due to COVID this sale was conducted on-line, with viewing days well attended and strong interest in the 350+ lots of specialist equipment for sale.

As well as specialist remote demolition excavators by Brokk and JCB, bidders were keen to buy many of specialist attachments that were for sale. There were multiple selections of CAT multi processors including MP40, MP30, MP20, and MP15, plus a full range of DARDA attachments to suit Brokk machines, and grapples to suit CAT G315B, G330B. A full range of MUTLY concrete munchers, including: MPP65, MPP48, MPP36 and breakers to suit up to 40t excavators including CAT H160D, and finally a compliment of Mutley 5 Finger Grabs & Rippers to suit 20t, 30t, 40t and 50t excavators.

Prices were strong and Matt Wood, Territory Manager for Euro Auctions explains the significance of this sale, "This sale captured the interest of the demolition and recycling industry, with such a collection of specialist demolition equipment and tools available. Being an on-line sale, Euro Auctions were able to reach out to our global database of buyers which was reflected in the interest from not just the UK, but also buyers in Europe and the Middle East. Whilst COVID has dictated that many of our sales are conducted online, by now our customers are comfortable with the Euro Auctions secure bidding platform, making buying via the internet an easy process, and that is why we had high levels of international interest."

One specialist piece of equipment that exceeded expectations, was a 2004 CDE designed complete Powerscreen Static Wash Plant. Comprising of dewatering screen feeders, rinsing decks, log washers, thickening tanks, flocking tanks, and a variety of static and radial conveyors, the plant also included a Diemme Clay Press. Acknowledged as one of the world-leading technologies in the field of solid/liquid separation for industrial processes, regardless of its age and sixteen years of good service, this piece of kit achieved a hammer price of £235,000.

Notable Lots & Hammer Prices Included

The hammer prices of other notable lots and specialists attachments included:

2013 JCB JS190LC Remote Control Demolition Machine, 600mm Rubber Block Pads, CV, QH, Piped, Aux. Piping, 3 Piece Boom & Dipper, JS220 Undercarriage, 360 Camera, Quick Fill Ground Fill Fuel Tank, Demo Cage, A/C, Laser Boundary Sensors (2,391 Hours)     £57,500

2010 Brokk 260 Demolition Robot, Rubber Tracks, Stabilisers, 3 Piece Boom & Dipper       £41,500

2014 Brokk 160 Demolition Robot, Rubber Tracks, Stabilisers, 3 Piece Boom & Dipper       £36,000

2011 Brokk 90 Demolition Robot, Rubber Tracks, Stabilisers, 3 Piece Boom & Dipper         £35,000

2011 CAT MP30 Hydraulic Rotating Multi-Purpose Pulveriser to suit 40 Ton Excavator       £26,000

2015 CAT MP40 Hydraulic Rotating Multi-Processor Pulveriser to suit 50 Ton Excavator    £41,000

2011 CAT MP30 Hydraulic Rotating Multi-Processor Pulveriser to suit 40 Ton Excavator    £24,000

2008 CAT MP30 Hydraulic Rotating Multi-Processor Pulveriser to suit 40 Ton Excavator    £18,000

Verachtert VT15 Hydraulic Rotating Multi-Processor Pulveriser to suit 20-ton Excavator   £9,500

2007 CAT MP20 Hydraulic Rotating Multi-Processor Pulveriser to suit 40 Ton Excavator    £11,500

2013 NPK S36XCR Hydraulic Rotating Pulveriser 100mm Pin to suit 40 Ton Excavator       £31,000

2016 CAT P315 Hydraulic Rotating Concrete Pulveriser to suit 20-ton Excavator               £14,500

2011 CAT MP15 Hydraulic Rotating Multi-Processor Pulveriser to suit 13 Ton Excavator    £14,500

2018 CAT G315B Hydraulic Rotating Selector Grab 80mm Pin to suit 20 Ton Excavator      £16,500

2016 CAT G315B Hydraulic Rotating Selector Grab 80mm Pin to suit 20 Ton Excavator      £8,500

Matt Wood, Territory Manager for Euro Auctions concludes, "This sale shows the diversity of expertise that Euro Auctions possess. In a highly specialist market good prices were achieved, and an international audience was attracted that had an appetite for this type of equipment. With experience in recycling, demolition and aggregate processing, again, Euro Auctions understand the sectors and have delivered a successful sale."