Inside This Week’s Industrial Auction Market – 49 Upcoming Sales inc Industrial Plant, Workshop Gear & Joinery Setup
We found 49 industrial and commercial auctions including manufacturing plant, workshop equipment, warehouse racking, and commercial fitouts. This is our weekly update from the major houses handling industrial asset disposals nationwide.
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Our Auction Picks this Week
Each week we highlight unique and interesting sales that caught our eye. The full list is below.
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Unreserved Sydney Engineering, Workshop, Inventory Clearance Auction
A wide range of engineering and workshop gear is on offer in Milperra, NSW, with Grays listing 52 lots unreserved. Expect work benches, a Speedlock industrial extractor, assorted tubs and trays, and a Migomag 260 welder among the haul.
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Welding & Workshop Equipment Closure Online Offsite Auction
A clearance of welding and workshop gear is being run by Ross’s out of a Cockburn Central unit in WA. The pick of the 12-plus lots is an unused TTI 900kg swivel crane with 360 rotation, alongside bulk boxes of 400W U form and 1500W W form heating elements and 20-packs of 300C dial thermometers.
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NSW/ACT Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online)
A batch of workshop and groundcare gear is on the block through Pickles, spread across NSW and ACT sites. The five lots are all pumps: a pair of unbranded diaphragm units, two unbranded submersibles, and a Grindex submersible drainage pump.
FAQ
What typically comes up in industrial auctions?
Manufacturing plant and machinery, lathes, presses, mills, compressors, warehouse racking and shelving, commercial fitouts, and the full contents of factories and workshops when they close.
How do I find industrial auctions in my state?
The listings below are organised by state. The major houses such as Slattery, Lloyds, and Grays, all run regular industrial sales nationally. Local clearance and liquidation houses also contribute significant volume in each state.
Is industrial equipment sold with any compliance certification?
Rarely. Most equipment is sold as-is with no certification. If you intend to use machinery commercially, you’ll need to arrange an independent compliance inspection before commissioning it in a workplace.
What should I check before bidding on industrial equipment?
Age, condition, operating hours where applicable, power requirements, and whether the equipment is complete (tooling, dies, and accessories often go missing).
Trends & Insights
The week’s supply is being driven by end-of-contract and insolvency clearances rather than discretionary selling. Mason Gray Strange opens its two-day End of Contract Plant & Equipment auction at O’Sullivans Beach on 20 October, with workshop surplus, a Tennant floor scrubber, overhead crane, Kubota tractor, CAT excavators and earthmoving attachments on the block, and a 16.5% buyer premium applying (Mason Gray Strange, Oct 19). Pickles is also running the Bathla Group multi-auction event under Teneo instructions, spanning woodworking, metal fabrication and warehouse equipment with online bidding Australia-wide and tranches extending into December (Pickles Auctions, Oct 14).
Metalworking and fabrication assets are the standout category this week. Auction Finder counts more than 150 plant and machinery auctions, flagging Grays’ 170-lot Clayton sale with DMG MORI CNC mills alongside Pickles national salvage and the Ross Welshpool industrial auction closing 19 October (Auction Finder, Oct 12). AuctionsPlus is carrying a 135-lot Mudgee metal fabrication plant sale in the same window, plus Gippsland machinery and a 305-lot multi-vendor auction with tractors and headers (AuctionsPlus, Oct 19).
Government and defence disposals round out the calendar. Pickles opens its SA/NT Small Plant & Machinery online auction on 19 October, covering earthmoving attachments, trailers and small plant from government, councils and private vendors, with viewing by appointment (Pickles, Oct 19). Australian Frontline Machinery’s October ex-military auction runs 15 to 21 October and includes a Liebherr LTM 1060 crane, shipping containers, crane trucks and general equipment, with collections scheduled late October (Australian Frontline Machinery, Oct 16).
Buyers should watch closing times on the Mudgee and Clayton metalworking lots and confirm collection logistics for the ex-military crane assets before bidding.
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Rod’s Tips
Factory closure sales are where the genuine bargains are. When a complete factory disposes, everything goes, from the machinery to the brooms. Lot quality is high and pricing is motivated.
Warehouse racking is perennially undervalued at auction. New Dexion or Colby racking is expensive. Second-hand racking at auction, even accounting for transport and re-erection, is typically 30–60% cheaper. Check beam and upright condition carefully for damage and missing pins.
Bring a measuring tape and the equipment specs you need to match. Industrial auction listings are often vague on dimensions. If you’re buying to fill a specific space or process requirement, measure at the preview and don’t rely on catalogue descriptions.
Power requirements matter. Three-phase industrial equipment is common at auction. Confirm your site has the correct supply before bidding on anything that needs it.
New South Wales
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NSW Pick Up ONLY – Warehouse Clearance Pallet Sale – 10% BP
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This is a pick-up only clearance, so factor freight into your bidding before you commit. The wine dominates the catalogue: 28 cartons of McGuigan Black Label Cabernet Merlot 2022, and 32-carton pallets of JS Wine Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 and JS Wine Shiraz 2019 out of Orange. There is also a pallet of Invivo X Sevenly By SJP Rose 2021.
Twenty-three lots in total, with a 10% buyer’s premium on top. If you are buying to resell or restock a cellar, the per-carton maths on the larger pallets is where the value sits. Inspect and collect from Yenorra, NSW.
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Unreserved Sydney Engineering, Workshop, Inventory Clearance Auction
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This is a full workshop inventory clearance, and the unreserved format means everything moves regardless of price. The Speedlock industrial extractor is the standout for anyone setting up or upgrading a workshop’s ventilation, while the Migomag 260 welder covers the fabrication side of things.
Work benches and assorted tubs and trays round out the practical gear, the kind of thing that disappears fast when there’s no reserve holding the price up. With 52 lots closing on 20 October, there’s enough variety to make a single trip worthwhile whether you need one big item or a shed full of odds and ends.
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Sydney Civil Contractor Warehouse, Attachments, Light Industrial Disposal
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Pickles is handling the disposal of a civil contractor’s warehouse in Sydney, and the mix leans practical: attachments, light industrial equipment and general site gear accumulated by a working outfit. For anyone kitting out a workshop or topping up a plant inventory, this is the kind of sale where the useful stuff sits alongside the surplus.
Attachments and buckets are the drawcard for earthmoving operators, while the light industrial side should suit fab shops, mechanics and trade businesses chasing spare capacity. Contractor disposals tend to move quickly and condition varies, so check the lot photos and descriptions before bidding.
Inspection details, catalogue and bidding are all through Pickles. Do your homework on the lots you want and bid to your number.
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Earthmoving Equipment Parts & Attachments & Workshop Closure Sale
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This is a workshop closure sale, so the mix leans practical: hydraulic hammers, quick hitches, compressors, pressure washers and a dust suppression unit. Standouts include the 2021 UHK 300S and UHK 40S hammer attachments, a Ramrade hammer, and a 2018 Generac DF MINI dust suppression unit.
Air and washdown gear is well covered. There’s a Westair WD20 and a 2021 Airmac T55 receiver-mounted compressor, plus a Spitwater SW151 diesel/415V hot water washer, a Maer diesel/240V unit and a Spitwater HP110.
Also listed: a 2022 Generac Mobile TF4 light tower, a Sewell B200 hydraulic sweeper attachment and a hydraulic quick hitch. Inspection is at Seven Hills, NSW. Bids close 29 October 2026.
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Industrial Tools & Building Supplies Auction
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These Seves glass blocks are the headline act, and there are five separate lots of them. That’s nearly 50 square metres of premium metallised glass block in total, still in brand-new condition. The Q30 Neutro Doric profile is a quality architectural product, and the $14,000 ORP per lot gives you a solid benchmark for the discount on offer. If you’re a builder, glazier, or renovator with a commercial project in mind, this is serious stock at a fraction of its retail value.
Beyond the glass, the auction carries a broader range of industrial tools and building supplies, so it’s worth scrolling through the full 61 lots. With allbids running the sale online, you can bid from anywhere in NSW, but check the close time on 18 August and have your bids in early. The metallised finish on the glass blocks gives a distinctive, reflective look, so expect interest from design-focused buyers as much as tradies.
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Manufacturing & Engineering Clearance
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This is a working workshop being cleared out, not a random assortment of odds and ends. The GEKA pair stands out: the CEP/13-H and the Hydracrop 80S are punch and shear machines built for serious fabrication work, and both turning up in the same sale is worth a look for anyone setting up or upgrading a metal shop.
The Hafco BS-13DS covers horizontal cutting with dual mitre and a swivel head, handy if you’re cutting angles regularly rather than straight stock. The 2022 Caterpillar GP30NT-C is the newest item on the list, a dual fuel unit that suits yards wanting flexibility on LPG or petrol.
With 68 lots all up, there’s plenty beyond the featured gear, so dig through the full catalogue before bidding closes.
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McGrath Newcastle, Warehouse & General Goods
Pickles McGrath Newcastle, Warehouse & General Goods in Newcastle.
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Warehouse Clearance Auction
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This is a mixed warehouse clearance rather than a single-category sale, so the lots spread across cleaning gear, small electronics and home gadgets. Grays is running it out of Mortdale, NSW, with 84 lots on the block.
The featured items give a fair picture of the spread. There’s a BELDRAY Turbo Scrubber Brush for anyone chasing a powered cleaning tool, a DEWDROP Essential Oil Ultrasonic Diffuser for the home, and a NIPPON 35mm Focus Free Camera with Flash (AR-4392FH) for film shooters or collectors. Two car phone holders round out the highlighted lots.
Small goods like these often go cheap at warehouse clearances, so it pays to check postage or pickup terms before bidding. Close date is still TBC.
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Onsite Manufacturing Disbursement Sale Auction #2
Onsite Manufacturing Disbursement Sale Auction #2
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Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
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Onsite Industrial Fabrication & Workshop Equipment Auction
Onsite Industrial Fabrication & Workshop Equipment Auction
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Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
Onsite Engineering Workshop Liquidation Auction
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Onsite Manufacturing Disbursement Sale Auction #1
Onsite Manufacturing Disbursement Sale Auction #1
Western Australia
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Industrial Plant, Machinery, Trailers & Material Handling Equipment Online Welshpool Auction
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This is a working hire company’s gear being cleared out, which means the lots lean toward the practical and the heavy. The standout is the TECO induction motor: 1800KW, 3300V, frame D630C, roughly 3-4m high and untested. Pair that with the JEC dewatering bund and its two pallets of spare parts (metal piping, cogs, valve bodies) and you have serious industrial infrastructure for anyone setting up or rebuilding a plant.
Trailer and material handling stock is where the variety sits. There are two-post vertical lift stackers rated 2T SWL and four-post units at 1T, both disassembled with electric hoists and pendant controls, used by the hire company to store three to four trailers vertically. The 2018 Rogers trailer comes with a Cummins water pump, valves and pipework but carries rust, scratches, a damaged water measuring unit and poor tyres, so budget for repairs. The 1999 custom boxtop with HMF crane is rougher again: holes in the floor, poor panel and paint.
For something different, there is a trailer-mounted weatherproof LED video screen with hydraulic lift and 360-degree rotation, solar panels, and live feed or USB/SD playback. The galvanised single and dual axle trailer kits are unused, though neither has a floor fitted. The UON tandem axle trailer at 3000KG G
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Engineering, Industrial Machinery & Workshop Equipment Online Welshpool Auction
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Ross’s Auctions keeps a steady flow of industrial gear moving through its Welshpool complex, and this online sale covers plant equipment and workshop machinery from business closures and forfeited stock. The catalogue spans the kind of heavy workshop and engineering items that suit a buyer setting up a shed or topping up an existing operation.
The auction closes 21 October. Inspect before you bid if you can, and check each lot’s condition notes and any removal or collection terms, since business closure stock can move quickly once the hammer falls.
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WA Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online)
Pickles WA Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online) in Perth.
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Welding & Workshop Equipment Closure Online Offsite Auction
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This is a workshop closure sale, so expect the kind of stock that disappears fast when a business shuts its doors. The headline item is the TTI swivel crane: 900kg capacity, 3000kg ram, 0-1965mm lifting range and 360 rotation, listed as unused and still weighing in at 48kg. For anyone setting up a fabrication bay, that is a serious piece of lifting gear.
The rest of the catalogue leans hard into heating and temperature gear. There are roughly 100 x 400W U form elements at 240V, and multiple boxes of 25 x 1500W W form elements, also 240V. Add 20 x 300C dial thermometers with 50-300C range, 4-inch stems and 1/2-inch BSP backs, and you have a stack of consumables and spares that suit oven, furnace or process heating work.
Ross’s runs regular online, live and in-house auctions from Perth, covering police forfeited items, machinery, business closures and vehicles. This one is an offsite unit sale, so check the inspection details and collection terms before bidding.
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Industrial Spares & Mining Components Online Welshpool Auction
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Ross’s is putting up industrial spares and mining components from its Welshpool complex, a regular stop for Perth buyers chasing workshop and pit gear. The auction runs online, so you can bid from anywhere in the state.
Ross’s also handles WA Police forfeited items, machinery, business closures and vehicles across its regular sales, so this catalogue sits alongside a steady flow of trade stock. Expect mining-spec components and general industrial spares, with condition and quantity varying by lot.
Check each listing for inspection details before bidding. Close date is 26 October 2026.
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Specialist Mechanic Workshop Liquidation Auction
Specialist Mechanic Workshop Liquidation Auction
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NSW/ACT Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online)
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Pickles is running this one online across various NSW and ACT locations, closing 19 October. The catalogue leans industrial: five pump lots covering diaphragm and submersible styles. Two unbranded diaphragm pumps and two unbranded submersible pumps sit alongside a Grindex submersible drainage pump, the one branded unit in the lineup.
Grindex is a known name in drainage and dewatering gear, so that lot is likely the pick of the five. The unbranded units are worth a look if you need spares or a cheap backup pump and don’t care about the badge.
Everything is listed as workshop machinery, small tooling, and groundcare equipment, so check each lot’s location before bidding. Pickup details vary by site.
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SA/NT Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online)
Pickles SA/NT Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online) in Various Locations.
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UNRESERVED Glass Manufacturing Business Closure
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This is a business closure sale, so the gear is priced to move and nothing is reserved. For anyone fitting out a workshop, the handling and lifting equipment is the drawcard: a Jacmor 2 tonne class 2 pillar mounted jib, Aachen GL-22 glass lifting clamps and an Aachen T-AF 1930 transport frame. That is serious kit for moving sheet material safely.
Air and water gear is well covered too. Three Peerless compressors are listed, including a 52 CFM three-phase unit and a 14 CFM model with a 395 litre tank, plus a Grundfos water pressure pump with a GT-H-18V. Add the large industrial car kiln with Harco components and a Tip Top aluminium ute tray, and there is plenty here for a trade buyer or a factory restart.
Smaller lots round out the sale: heavy-duty steel slatted and rolling work tables on castors, easy to shift and handy in any shed. The auction closes 29 October 2026.
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VIC/TAS Council-Government General Goods, IT, Workshop & Light Industrial Equipment Sale
Pickles VIC/TAS Council-Government General Goods, IT, Workshop & Light Industrial Equipment Sale in Various Locations.
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National Agricultural Light Industrial Online
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This is a practical dispersal for anyone running a farm or a workshop, with the lots spread across multiple sites nationally. The spray gear stands out: a 1997 Agrimaster AT3000 HF sprayer plus a disassembled agricultural spray boom assembly, backed by flexible suction and discharge hose with camlock fittings and a portable engine-driven dewatering and trash pump package on a skid-mounted poly tank.
Tillage and clearing gear is well covered. There’s a McCormick seeder, a Fabro Weld twin tyne fertiliser ripper, a tree pusher to suit a D7 dozer, and a dozer drive-in stick rake to suit a 12ft blade. Slasher attachments come in the form of a Howard Condor and a Howard Stealth 340.
Rounding things out are a fork mount bin carrier for handling work. With 12 or more lots on offer and bidding closing 10 November 2026, it pays to check each item’s location before you commit.
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VIC/TAS Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online)
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This is a two-state clearance, so lots are spread across Victoria and Tasmania rather than sitting in one yard. That means checking pickup locations before you bid matters as much as the gear itself. Twelve lots are listed, a manageable size if you want to watch the whole sale without losing track.
The Stihl gear dominates the catalogue. Five chainsaws, two blowers and a battery MSA 140 C give you options whether you are chasing a workhorse for firewood or something lighter for around the property. The Toro Z Master and the Olympian GEP165 generator round out the grounds care and power side.
On the workshop side, the Myford cylindrical grinder is the standout for anyone with a lathe or machine shop at home. Small tooling and workshop machinery make up the rest of the sale, so expect a mix of the practical and the specific. Online only, closing 11 November 2026.
South Australia
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End of Contract Plant, Equipment, Workshop Surplus & Spares
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MGS has been running commercial, agricultural, mining and machinery sales out of Adelaide since 1980, and this end-of-contract clearance fits the mould: workshop surplus and spares from a site that has wrapped up. The mix suits buyers chasing serviceable gear rather than showroom stock, with plant attachments, fabrication equipment and boxed spares all in the one sale.
Kilkenny is a short run west of the Adelaide CBD, so inspection and pickup are straightforward for local buyers. Bring a trailer and check the catalogue for anything you can pair with what you already run.
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Workshop / Engineering Machinery Collection, Loxton SA
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mgs has been running commercial, agricultural, mining and deceased estate sales out of Adelaide since 1980, and this Kilkenny auction leans hard into the engineering side of that trade. Expect the usual workshop staples: lathes, milling machines, drill presses, tooling and the assorted plant that builds up over decades in a working shop.
Deceased estate and workshop clear-outs like this tend to scatter the good gear through the catalogue rather than front-load it, so read the full lot list rather than skimming the first page. Tooling, chucks, cutters and accessories often go for far less than the machines they fit.
Inspection details and collection windows come from the auctioneer, so check the listing before bidding. The sale closes 27 October.
Queensland
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QLD Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online)
Pickles QLD Workshop Machinery, Small Tooling, & Groundcare Equipment (Online) in Various Locations.
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Townsville Engineering & Manufacturing Liquidation
Townsville Engineering & Manufacturing Liquidation
Australian Capital Territory
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End of an Era – Flexible Australia – Workshop, Spare Parts & Sundries Sale
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Pickles is running this one as an end of an era sale for Flexible Australia, clearing out a Canberra workshop along with its spare parts and sundries. It is a working workshop dispersal rather than a curated collection, which usually means practical gear and stacked lots rather than showpieces.
The spare parts side is the drawcard if you run similar equipment or just want to build up stock. Sundries lots tend to go cheap because bidders chase the big-ticket items first, so there is value in the tail end of the catalogue.
Inspect before you bid, particularly on used workshop machinery and parts where condition varies lot to lot.
Northern Territory
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Mining Equipment Liquidation Auction – Earthmoving Equipment, Haulage & Transport, Crushing & Screening, Vehicles and Workshop Equipment Online Offsite Auction
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This is a full mining site liquidation at Roper Bar Mine in Limmen, NT, with the catalogue spread across earthmoving, haulage, crushing and screening, vehicles and workshop equipment. For anyone building out a fleet or stocking a workshop, the breadth is the draw: heavy plant on one side, transport and support vehicles on the other, and the workshop gear that keeps it all running.
Ross’s runs regular online, live and in-house auctions out of Perth, covering everything from WA Police forfeited items to machinery, business closures and vehicles. That track record matters here. Site liquidations move fast and the lots are sold as they sit, so inspect the catalogue closely and check the terms before bidding.
Close date is 16 November 2026. Lots are offsite at the mine, so factor transport and mobilisation into your numbers before you commit.
Victoria
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Gollant — Automotive Electricians Workshop Plant Equip And Stock?Force=True
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This is a working auto electrician’s setup being listed through Gollant in Melbourne, and the stock list reads like a trip through Australian motoring history. The starter motors and alternators span GMH, Ford and plenty more, with a mix of new old stock and collectable units that are getting hard to find. If you restore or repair older Holdens and Falcons, this is the kind of inventory that rarely comes up in one go.
The plant side is just as useful. A Powerrex SL2900F two-post hoist leads the equipment, backed by an engineers bench and the rest of the workshop fitout. That’s real gear for a home shed or a small shop looking to upgrade without paying retail.
Buyers should note the close date is still to be confirmed, so check the listing for updates before you plan a pickup. With a hoist and this much stock in one auction, expect competition on the standout lots.
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Manufacturing Plant & Equipment Auction
Manufacturing Plant & Equipment Auction
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