Buying Tips
Learn more about researching prices, bidding, inspecting equipment, financing and more on our blog, Ritchie Hub. Here's a selection of articles you might find helpful.
Get financing from the equipment experts
Our industry experts at Ritchie Bros. Financial Services can provide flexible financing options that will help you and your business. Approvals in as little as one day.
Equipment inspection tips to help you buy with confidence
Before you bid & buy, check out our equipment inspection tips articles so you know what to look for in used equipment.
See the latest equipment pricing with our free online tool
With Ritchie Bros. Price Results tool, you can get accurate, up-to-date transactional pricing results for equipment and trucks sold through Ritchie Bros. global sales channels.
Tips for cross-border buyers at Ritchie Bros. auctions
If you're a U.S. buyer heading north to bid in person or bidding online in a Canadian auction, here are a few tips to help you buy and export your equipment purchase.
Checklist for equipment buyers at Ritchie Bros. auctions
If you're planning to buy at a Ritchie Bros. auction, use our checklist to make sure you're on track to buying the equipment or trucks you need.
5 things to look for when buying used equipment
When it comes to evaluating a piece of used heavy equipment, what should you look for? We posed that same question to see what construction equipment experts for their advice.
When to buy or rent heavy equipment – five factors to consider
How do you decide when to buy equipment and trucks and when to rent what you need? Here's an overview of some of the things to keep in mind.
How to better prepare credit docs when starting a new business
To help you get the financing you need when starting a new business or in process of growing your small business, we've put together a short list of the most commonly required documents and info you'll need.
Buying and shipping heavy equipment internationally
With more than 40 auction sites around the world, plus local yards and sellers selling from their own locations, Ritchie Bros. gives buyers easy access to the global heavy equipment market. Check our 6 tips for buying and shipping equipment internationally.