A decision to move away from heavy haulage will see 11 prime movers and their associated trailers up for grabs at a major auction on February 22 with Ritchie Bros in NSW
Ingleburn-based transport operator Menai Haulage is shifting its focus away from heavy haulage prompting the sale of 11 prime movers as part of a fleet reconfiguration.
Menai Haulage managing director Lee Fahey says the trucks and trailers that are no longer required by the business will go under the hammer at the new Newcastle yard at Ritchie Bros.
“With its market-leading expertise, and now a state-of-the-art depot available in the region, Ritchie Bros. was the obvious choice to assist us with this dispersal,” Fahey says.
“We are delighted to be working alongside them.”
As for what’s going up for sale, the list is extensive and includes:
- 2 x 2010 Kenworth T408SAR 6×4
- 3 x 2018 – 2013 Kenworth K200 6×4
- 2013 Kenworth T359 6×4
- 2002 Kenworth K104 6×4
- 2018 Volvo FM13 6×4
- 2018 Volvo FH16 6×4
- 2018 Mack Trident 6×4
- 2006 Kenworth T950 6×4
- 2 x 2011 Muscat 3/Axle 6.1 m
- 2 x 2012 – 2008 MaxiTrans Stag Bogie/A Tipping Trailer
- 3 x 2019 – 2013 Drake 4 Rows of 4 Hydraulic Deck Widening Low loader
- 2019 Drake 3 Rows of 8 Hydraulic Widening Swingwing Low Loader
- 2019 Drake 2 Rows of 4 Low Loader Dolly
- 2007 Moffet Mounty 2.5 ton Truck Mounted Forklift
- 2012 MaxiTrans Stag Bogie/A Stag Tipping Trailer
- 33000 L Steel Diesel Containerized Fuel Tank.
Ritchie Bros. has recently launched a 9,000 sqm depot in Newcastle capable of hosting online auctions that will give buyers the flexibility to bid on equipment from anywhere in the world.
Ritchie Bros. regional sales manager Simon Ward says the new facility is a great addition to the Hunter Region.
He says the facility, which features ample parking, loading docks and on-site offices, is testament to the business’ commitment to their customers and the local Hunter community.
The Menai Haulage fleet sell down is just part of the National Unreserved Auction event Ritchie Bros. are hosting on February 22 and 23 – with bids opening on Saturday, February 18.
So far, Ward says there are 1,334 assets listed, along with 350 trucks and trailers.
For more information on the auction visit www.rbauction.com.au