Bord na Móna locomotives and equipment up for auction
Wilsons Auctions prepares a remarkable lineup of assets including a selection of tractors, machinery, tyres, locomotives, agricultural equipment, and more surplus assets on behalf of Bord na Móna, for three upcoming auctions.
The first auction goes live at 10am today (Tuesday) in a timed online format. This auction will give registered bidders an opportunity to purchase five unique and historic locomotives in individual lots.
Specifically tailored to withstand Irish conditions, the use of the narrow gauge locomotives has been essential to Bord Na Mona’s operations for moving peat from the bogs to production facilities.
Timing out from auction on Tuesday, July 2, the 12 tonne diesel powered, 2 axle locomotives are located in Ballykillen, Offaly. The locomotives were fully refurbished in 2017 where they had new engines fitted. The pulling capacity of the machines equates to 200 tonne gross. Full specifications can be found at www.wilsonsauctions.com.
A second timed online auction will offer bidders a catalogue listing full of surplus equipment allocated from Bord Na Móna’s Derrygrenagh site. Bidding for this auction will open at 1pm on Saturday, June 29, and will be online only. Final bids will be accepted before Lots begin to timeout from 10am on Monday, July 1.
Last but not least, over 150 lots will be allocated to the physical auction known as the Bord na Móna Tractor, Machinery & Tyre Auction. Taking place on Saturday, June 29, at 10am, the catalogue is set to feature 30 tractors, Hitachi Excavators, CAT Dozer, Super Haku Trailers plus a large selection of digging buckets and dual tyres.
Some of the best-known tractor manufacturers in the world will be included in the line-up such as New Holland, John Deere and Massey Ferguson. A brilliant opportunity for anyone looking for quality used agricultural stock. All assets for this auction are located at Bord na Móna, Derrygreenagh, Rochfortbridge N91 YX30,
This physical auction will take place at Wilsons Auctions Dublin with registered bidders benefiting from in-person bidding plus live online bidding.
Ricky Wilson, Director and Auctioneer at Wilsons Auctions said: "Once again, on behalf of Bord Na Móna, we are delighted to set the dates for three auctions. Our offsite team have been working hard preparing these fantastic auctions for both bidders and Bord na Móna.
“Biding is open and welcome to the public. I would encourage everyone to book a viewing slot and register as early as possible ahead of the auctions. This auction will be a great opportunity for farming communities, machinery businesses and as well as private buyers.” he added.
Viewings will be strictly by appointment only for all three auctions, running across multiple days starting Tuesday, June 25 to Thursday, June 27, from 9am to 4pm. To book your viewing appointment please contact Wilsons Auctions Dublin on 01 464 2800 to arrange your time slot.
Videos of all working tractors and machinery are available to view via the online catalogues. Interested bidders can register online via www.wilsonsauctions.com or email dublin@wilsonsauctions.com.