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eBook: “The State of Used Equipment in European Construction – 2024 Review”

Ritchie Bros. is pleased to introduce the exclusive eBook, “The State of Used Equipment in European Construction: 2024 Review”. This in-depth analysis explores the supply and demand for used construction equipment across Europe in 2024, providing valuable insights to help professionals navigate the evolving landscape and make data-driven decisions.

This report draws on extensive data from Ritchie Bros.’ sales channels, including auctions, Mascus, and Marketplace-E.

Inside, you’ll find in-depth insights into trends across Europe in 2024, compared to the previous year, covering a wide range of construction equipment—including articulated dump trucks, backhoe loaders, boom lifts, crawler dozers, crawler excavators, diesel forklifts, mini excavators, scissor lifts, site dumpers, skid steer loaders, telescopic handlers, and wheel loaders—. The eBook also explores key metrics such as median prices, average age and usage, top buyer locations, and the most popular brands by volume.

Key Highlights from the Construction Industry in Europe during 2024:

• Mini excavators: The top-selling machine type of the year, with a ⬆ 5% increase in median price despite a 5% decline in total auction sales.
• Telescopic handlers: ⬆36% increase in available listings on Mascus compared to 2023, reflecting greater market availability.
• Skid steer loaders: ⬆35% rise in supply, making these compact machines more accessible to buyers.
• Boom lifts: ⬆21% increase in supply but ⬇24% decline in demand, indicating shifting buyer priorities.
• Wheel loaders: ⬆21% increase in supply, enhancing its market availability.
• Articulated Dump trucks: ⬇35% drop in demand and ⬇24% decrease in sales, indicating a shift in buyer’s equipment priorities.
• Diesel forklifts: ⬆ 46% rise in auction transactions, but demand fell ⬇25%, and median prices dropped ⬇29%.
• Crawler dozers: ⬆ 8% growth in sales compared to 2023, showing steady demand for these machines.
• Crawler excavators: ⬇ 9% decline in sales, highlighting a slowdown in this segment.

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