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UK USED EQUIPMENT MARKET STRENGTHENS IN 2021
Euro Auctions is reporting a dramatic shift in buying, with buyers from the UK &Republic of Ireland bidding stronger and eclipsing buyers from Europe and the rest of the world.
Prospective buyers in Europe have the same appetite for good equipment as buyers from the UK and Ireland and are registering for the Leeds auction in increasing numbers, however it is the local home market that is stronger in resolve out-bidding international buyers, with UK consignors delighted and particularly pleased with the results and prices being achieved at all sales. Interestingly, at all Euro Auctions sale sites across Europe, bidders from the home countries are now bidding stronger at their own home sales than in the previous years. Chris Osborne, Territory Manager for Euro Auctions comments, “The UK market has strengthened as the construction, haulage, waste and agricultural industries in the UK have kept a busy work schedule throughout 2020 creating the usual demand for new machines. “With access to cheap Government funding through the ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’, end users have had the opportunity borrow with low interest rates, re-investing in their businesses, and bidding hard for one-year old machines. It’s natural that we are seeing prices increase with added competition between buyers to get their hands on the best equipment. “UK consignors are particularly pleased with the results and prices being achieved. Regarding Brexit, we have been working with HMRC and our clients around the world to ensure that there has been little disruption to the buying and selling process and keep our UK auction attractive to all. “Whilst our online sales through our dedicated auction platform have burgeoned during Covid, we do try to cater to the entire market and that is why we continued to host live, Covid compliant, equipment sales at our flag-ship site in Leeds. “Now the largest sales auction site in Europe, at a typical Leeds sale we repeatedly see over 5,500+ pieces of machinery go over the ramp. At the last sale we had over 500 excavators for sale, many of which were new unregistered machines, as well as late, low hours lots. It is this that our customers like, having the chance to see so many types, makes and models of equipment at one sale site.” With new stocks depleted, auctions have become a vital alternative to main dealer services giving buyers an infinite choice of makes and models that buyers may inspect, try and buy, putting to work, and earning money immediately. New bidders and buyers are evident at all sales, with approximately 1000 new bidders registering for every auction, with 20% buying for the first time each sale. Euro Auctions expects to see this trend of increased demand and reduced availability in the UK to continue through the majority of 2021. Once new supply from OEMs does catch up, it may ease, but with lead times for new machine and vehicle orders stretching into 2022, the market shows no real sign that demand for good used machinery will slow down during 2021.
Euro Auctions Hold ‘Collectors Sale’ at Castle Irvine
With the first Collectors Sale of classic and vintage machinery hosted by Euro Auctions being hailed as a resounding success, a new date has been announced for the second sale in Northern Ireland on 28th August at the stunning Castle Irvine Estate in County Fermanagh.
This one-day sale is guaranteed to attract the interest of classic and vintage fans and aficionados, and if the previous sale is anything to go by, Euro Auctions expects to gain interest from an international audience of educated buyers. The auction will be held as a ‘physical sale’ with preview days prior to the auction. In addition, for those unable to attend, this unique sale will be conducted ‘on-line’ in real time, via the internet, with Euro Auctions marketing the event to a database of regular buyers in over 115 countries, enabling consignors to tap into an international market. Owners are already consigning to this sale their classic, vintage, and antique tractors, agricultural machinery and motor cars and there is space at Castle Irvine for more lots. One classic that is guaranteed to get the crowds excited and could be the ‘unicorn’ of the show is a 1974 Ford 5000 in as-new condition with under 10 hours on the clock. Owned by Brian Keys since 1999, when it was bought at a disposal sale, this tractor was sprayed with wax oil and was then stored, until now. It has been looked after over the years, but never worked, and on 28th August will go under the hammer. A record was achieved at the last sale when the 1995 Massey Ferguson 390T, which had undergone a full ‘Grade A’ restoration, sold for £30,000, perhaps at this sale the Ford 5000 will set another new record at the upcoming sale in August. Consignors are now being invited to enter machinery and vehicles into this sale. Categories for the sale, in classic, antique and vintage, classes will include: • Tractors • Agricultural Machinery • Construction Machinery • Motor Vehicles • Commercial Vehicles Andrew Crawford from Euro Auctions, who is managing the event comments: “The previous Collectors Sale was a resounding success and showed us all just how much interest there is for this age of machinery. However, it was the breadth and diversity of lots for sale that made the event and included some very special items. The star of the show was without doubt the exceptional Massey Ferguson 390T. What will the star of this show be? Well, the Ford 5000 has certainly set the bar high, but we never know until the day of the sale what is going to turn up. We are again putting our trust in our consignors, who did not disappoint in May and delighted the crowds with the lots for sale. At sales like this you never know what is going to turn up until the lots arrive at the auction site. Our consignors may surprise us.” Consignors and invited to register machinery and vehicles to this sale now, by contacting Euro Auctions on: T: +44 (0) 2882 898262 E: info@euroauctions.com
The new DL220-7 and DL2507 wheel loaders have been launched by Doosan Infracore Europe. The new models are the latest additions to the company’s award-winning ‘DL-7’ wheel loader range, following on from the first phase that involved the launch of seven larger DL-7 machines in December 2020.
Like the existing models, the DL220-7 and DL250-7 introduce a next generation design, incorporating a powerful new Stage V compliant engine and providing higher productivity, increased fuel efficiency and a low cost of ownership, coupled with a superb environment and experience for the operator. Charlie Park, CEO of Doosan Infracore Europe, said: “We have been delighted with the reception we received for the launch of the first seven models in the DL-7 wheel loader range at the end of last year. The new DL220-7 and DL250-7 provide all of the same innovations provided by the larger models ensuring market-leading operator comfort, fuel economy, productivity and durability.” The DL220-7 and DL250-7 loaders have smooth and responsive hydraulics and auxiliary hydraulic connections. They are equipped as standard with a 3rd spool valve with settable flow and detent function, providing a constant flow for hydraulically driven attachments. A 4th spool valve is available as an option on both models. The DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders have automatic 4-speed powershift transmission and Limited Slip Differential (LSD) axles as standard. Improvements have been made throughout the powertrain, to provide operators with an 11% increase in travel speeds up to a maximum of 40 km/h.
Increased Fuel Efficiency
Power is provided by the new Doosan DL06VStage V 6-cylinder engine on the DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders, with an output of 119 kW (160 HP) and 128 kW (172 HP), respectively. The new DL06V engine offers up to 5% greater fuel efficiency than the previous generation machines, whilst delivering impressive output and torque. The Doosan Smart Guidance System (DSGS) is a new feature which analyses the driving habits and behaviour of the operator and helps them to achieve the most fuel-efficient operation. The DSGS provides a score and guide (the Score-Graph) of the operator’s driving pattern to show fuel economy, efficiency and durability by category.
Excellent Operator Visibility
The new cab offers a greatly improved field of vision for the operator, with blind spots around the cab minimized and a 14% larger glass window area compared to the previous DL-5 models. The DL220-7/DL250-7 wheel loaders also offer the option of electrically adjustable rear view mirrors for added safety. Full LED working lights are installed on the cab (two on both the front and rear as standard, with the option of four or six each at the front and rear). For higher pedestrian safety, the LED lights on the rear bonnet have an automatic strobe function to indicate when the wheel loader is reversing.
Spacious Cab Design
Inside the cab, the new wheel loaders offer significantly enhanced operating comfort, an enhanced steering system and advanced electronic controls. Using the new Doosan Smart Key system on the control panel in the cab, the operator can start the machine using a keyless device, helping to prevent machine theft. The Smart Key system provides remote door control, door lock and unlock, door release, searching and other functions. The control panel also includes two USB sockets. The new cab has a Grammer Actimo XXL seat with fully adjustable horizontal and vertical suspension settings, a pneumatic lumbar function and seat heating as standard. There is a 3-point safety belt with alarm icons on the new Doosan Smart Touch and on the gauge panel, which features a new layout and anti-reflective glass. The new EMCV (Electric Main Control Valve) joystick fully integrated in the armrest is another standard feature in the cab, providing the operator with smoother and precise controllability of the lift arm and attachments on the wheel loaders. Features available via the EMCV system include Automatic Return-to-Dig, Bucket Tilt Kickout and the Bucket crowd stop position and shock prevention for higher operator comfort. Designed to give the operator more precise control with a shorter lever stroke, resulting in less fatigue, the sensitivity of the ergonomic joystick control can be set and altered according to operator preferences using the new Doosan Smart Touch. User-friendly and easy to read in all conditions, the new 8 inch touchscreen provides all the important settings and information the operator needs in one place. Included in the information at the operator’s fingertips on the touchscreen is the feed from the rear-view camera, the HVAC controls (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), Radio & Bluetooth devices (music streaming, hands-free) and the operator help function. Overall, the redesigned interior offers a much larger, quieter and more comfortable operator environment, which improves safety and productivity and helps the operator work with high concentration. The operator also has increased leg room, an enlarged storage area and coolbox position and an improved air conditioning system (with optimized air circulation).
Fleet Management System
The DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders are factory-installed with the latest DoosanCONNECT stateof-art wireless fleet monitoring system. The DoosanCONNECT system is a tool designed specifically for the Doosan range, providing comprehensive information about machine performance in a dual mode (satellite, Mobile network). The DoosanCONNECT system offers a web-based fleet and asset management solution which is very useful for managing the performance and security of machines and promoting preventative maintenance.
