PHOTOS: A tour of Ritchie Bros.’ record-breaking 2018 Orlando auction

Feb 28, 2018

Updated Mar 1, 2018

Earlier this week I shared my coverage from last week’s massive Ritchie Bros. auction in Orlando. The 2018 edition of the annual auction was the largest and most successful in Ritchie Bros.’ 60-year history. The event featured more than 12,800 trucks and pieces heavy equipment for sale and brought in $278 million.

You can read my full coverage of the record-breaking auction and how technology is blurring the line between online and on-site bidding by clicking here. Below, I’ve put together a gallery of photos I took while driving and walking around the huge event.

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