Inside This Week’s Tasmanian Auction Market – 5 Upcoming Sales inc Fleet Vehicles, Earthmoving Machinery & Salvage Cars
This week we list 5 auctions happening in Tasmania. Updated weekly, this page covers upcoming public auctions across Hobart, Launceston, and regional Tasmania. Pickles Auctions has a regular presence in Hobart for vehicle, salvage, and general goods sales. Grays online platform lists Tasmanian lots continuously. For interstate buyers, note that Bass Strait freight costs are a real factor with a vehicle ro-ro from Devonport to Melbourne typically adding $400–$700 to your total cost. Tasmanian estate sales can surface genuinely old colonial and federation-era pieces, given the state’s long family ownership cycles and cooler storage conditions.
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FAQ
Which auction houses operate in Tasmania?
Grays and Pickles run national sales that include Tasmanian lots. Local houses such as Elders and PGG Wrightson cover rural and agricultural sales, while general clearance runs through regional auctioneers.
Can interstate buyers participate in Tasmanian auctions?
Yes. Online bidding is available through most major platforms. Factor in the Bass Strait freight cost, which as mentioned, adds meaningfully to the total for vehicles and large equipment.
What is the standard buyer’s premium in Tasmania?
Typically 15–18% plus GST for commercial houses. Some smaller clearance sales charge less. Always check terms before bidding.
Are Tasmanian farm and rural equipment auctions worthwhile?
Yes, as competition is often lower than mainland sales, and equipment tends to be in fair condition given cooler, drier storage.
Trends & Insights
Record results in Tasmania’s stud stock ring dominated the week, with the state’s beef cattle benchmark reset at $275,000 when Cluden Newry sold Uppercut U15 to a Victorian buyer at the on-farm sale. The figure cleared both vendor expectations and the previous $240,000 record, with strong breeding figures cited as the driver of interstate interest (Tasmanian Country Newspaper, Oct 17). The thoroughbred market delivered a parallel headline, with Grenville Stud’s Too Darn Hot colt out of La Magique topping the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale at $1.3 million in Sydney, eclipsing the prior $900,000 state record the same stud already held (Tasmanian Country Newspaper, Oct 17).
At the smaller end of livestock, the Poultry Club of Tasmania auction at Longford Showgrounds on October 11 ran through Elders with purebred demand outpacing supply. Ducks reached $310 per pair and fowls to $250, with rare breeds selling well despite slightly softer attendance than previous fixtures (Tasmanian Country Newspaper, Oct 11). The pattern across both rings is consistent: quality bloodlines and genuine breed provenance are pulling prices well above expectations while buyer numbers alone no longer tell the story.
Vehicle and equipment channels stayed busy in the south, with Pickles running its Tasmanian Gov & Other Vehicle Auction on October 13 followed by the Hobart Salvage Vehicles sale on October 15. Dozens of lots crossed the block, including utes and SUVs such as a 2020 Nissan Navara and a 2023 Ford Ranger, drawing the usual trade and private buyer mix (Auction Finder, Oct 11). Collectors had their own calendar, with Gowans Auctions running online antique, fine art and estate sales alongside its weekly live Hobart auctions, offering Tasmanian furniture, silver, ceramics, jewellery and artworks with inspections held in early October (Gowans Auctions, Oct 6).
Buyers should watch the next round of stud and yearling catalogue releases closely, as vendors look to capitalise on the record momentum before the season turns.
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Rod’s Tips
Bass Strait freight can make or break the deal on large items. A vehicle ferry from Devonport to Melbourne typically costs $400–$700 for a car. Larger plant needs a ro-ro or flat-rack service. Get quotes before you bid.
Tasmanian estate sales often include genuinely old pieces. Long family ownership cycles mean colonial and early federation furniture, silver, and art comes to market less worn than mainland equivalents.
Agricultural auctions follow the seasonal calendar. Spring and autumn are peak periods for farm equipment and livestock-related lots. Timing your search around these periods can surface better quality.
Local knowledge matters. Tasmanian buyers often know provenance and history. If you’re buying from the mainland, do your research on the seller and the lot before committing.
Pickles
Pickles Auctions Hobart is the major vehicle and equipment auctioneer in Tasmania, running regular sales from their Hobart facility.
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Tasmanian Gov & Other Vehicle Auction
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Government and fleet disposals are where the smart money goes. These vehicles typically run scheduled servicing, carry full logbooks and get moved on at set intervals regardless of market sentiment. That means late-model metal with known history rather than a private seller’s best story.
The mix skews practical: Hilux SR utes in both 2022 and 2023 builds, a 2024 Everest Trend for the family haul, and a spread of Sportage S and SX SUVs plus a Forester Hybrid for anyone watching fuel costs. A 2021 Hiace rounds things out for tradies or couriers chasing a work van.
The auction runs out of Moonah, so local buyers can inspect in person. Twelve-plus lots means decent choice across utes, SUVs and vans, and with government stock the condition reports tend to hold up. Bidding closes 20 October.
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Hobart Salvage Vehicles
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Twelve lots make up this Pickles salvage sale in Moonah, and the spread is wider than you might expect. Late-model stock includes a 2022 LDV D90, a 2022 Mazda CX-8 Touring and a 2019 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+, so there is plenty of near-new metal alongside the older gear.
The utes are the drawcard: a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U, a 2017 Ford Ranger XLT, a 2017 Ranger XL and a 2016 Isuzu MU-X LS-T. Add a 2026 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport to the list and the daily-driver options stack up too.
For those chasing a project or a cheap runabout, there is a 1987 Mazda B2600, a 2008 Toyota Aurion AT-X, a 2007 Honda Civic VTi and a 2011 Volvo XC60 T6. Salvage listings mean condition varies lot to lot, so inspect before you bid. The sale closes 27 October 2026 at 56 Sunderland Street, Moonah.
Slattery Auctions
Slattery Auctions does not operate a dedicated Tasmanian facility – online bidding is available on all their mainland sales.
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Tasmania Earthmoving Equipment Auction
Tasmania Earthmoving Equipment Auction
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