Know before you go: be ready to bid at Orlando 2026

It’s almost here. Ritchie Bros.’ Premier Global Auction in Orlando is set for February 16-20 – the biggest equipment auction event of the year.

This year’s February Orlando auction features an impressive lineup of over 12,000 items! Choose from over 2,000 pieces of construction equipment, 1,200+ transport trucks & trailers, +650 pieces of lifting and material handling assets, 90+ pieces of aggregate equipment, and much more.

Get ready for a remarkable can’t miss auction experience!

PriorityBid and Timed Auction opens Feb 6

Online PriorityBids will be accepted starting February 6. PriorityBid lets you place bids on your schedule, before the auction begins, so you don’t have to be online during the live event. Place a PriorityBid online today and our system will bid for you up to your set maximum bid. And you can increase or place bids right up until the item starts selling in the live auction. Timed Auction Lot bidding also open February 6.

Choice of bidding options – including in-person and onsite! 

Join us for our live auction for in-person, onsite registration and bidding. Day two will include major equipment selling across the ramp, such as articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders, while day four will feature live bidding from the yard, with auctioneers calling bids from the sound truck.

Equipment for saleSponsored2021 Volvo VNR640 T/A Sleeper Truck TractorPerris, CA 6 daysView listing

Each day of the five-day event will feature one ring with live onsite and online bidding, supported by additional assets selling through Timed Auction.

We have convenient online bidding options: 

• Bid live in-person – Equipment located onsite and across the country sell through our Virtual Sales Option with IronClad Assurance.
• Pre-auction PriorityBid 
• Live online bidding 
• Bid via our mobile app 
• Timed Auction bidding 

Onsite registration and preview days start February 11

If you’re heading to our Orlando yard to inspect equipment, bid, or both, here are a few things to keep in mind:  

• Inspection and preview days start on February 11
• Onsite parking will be available free of charge to all attendees, avoiding the need for bus transportation to the site
• Golf carts will provide transportation around the yard
• Portable toilets are available throughout the yard 
• Yard access for inspection: Feb 11-15 8:00 am–5:00 pm & Feb 16-20 7:00 am-6:00 pm 
• Yard shuttle cart service: Feb 11-15, 8:00 am-5:00 pm & Feb 16-20, 7:00 am-6:00 pm 
• We are not accepting cash payments – please use electronic fund transfer such as credit card or wire transfer
• Most trailers are located offsite at 170 Delbert Collins Rd., Haines City, FL
• For full office and facility hours, see the auction details page.

Enjoy a choice of food options, free Wi-Fi, and free water

Food will be available for purchase (credit cards only) from a variety of vendors outside the auction building. We’re also pleased to offer free bottled water throughout the auction facility. Stay hydrated! We’ll have complimentary ponchos to keep you dry in the event of rain. And you are welcome to use our complimentary Wi-Fi. 

Equipment for saleSponsored2015 Hino 268 Van TruckNorth East, MD 6 daysView listing

We hope to see you there!

See also

Core Equipment Group turns fleet transition into its Sep 15-16 auction