The big one! Ritchie Bros. Feb 2023 Florida auction walkthrough with @letsdig18 @DirtPerfect

We take you guys along to the Big Ritchie Bros auction in Florida. We ran into @letsdig18 and @DirtPerfect
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[@Mtlmshr]

The amount of knowledge that you possess never gets old, fascinating!

[@r.l.1891]

Clint is The Kingpin when it comes to equipment knowledge & helping/advising others, especially during these auctions....

[@stovebolt448]

That was one beautiful shot of our American flag, love it!🙂

[@peteetienne5493]

Eventually, ARDCO was purchased in 1989 by Pettibone Corporation, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment, pipe and tire handling machines, railroad construction and maintenance machines, and rough-terrain forklifts. ARDCO’s headquarters remain in Louisiana, but production has been moved to Pettibone’s facility in Baraga, Michigan

[@Crewsy]

Since it’s an American machine I’m surprised Clinton hasn’t seen one before. I was thinking it was a European machine.

[@Schwan427]

Cummins Powered, made in Michigan, severe duty, and none of us have heard of them. They need a new marketing guy!

[@igortretsnom]

@@Schwan427 the Bud Lite lady is available

[@richardphelan8414]

Awesome Clint , another auction previewing the sales then knowing what will sell by you then, learning from you what to look for and what to pass on ,very informative walking with you ,Chris and Mike ,and you are a over the top threesome of knowledge

[@marknewell7355]

I don't think there is a better channel for knowledge in machines love it and I'm surprised your not on 500k nevermind 100k subs love it Clint mate stay safe

[@legend7ify]

G'day Clint, as an Australian watcher I find these auctions completely mind-blowing in size and complexity. Cheers, and thank you, Malcolm.

[@jeffmentzer9186]

As always Clint, appreciate you bringing us along on your adventure!! Always enjoy your videos buddy!!!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@ryanshadders750]

I have definitely found this auction content very interesting. The level of knowledge you have when it comes to this stuff can definitely help some people out.

[@mischef18]

Gee the drone really shows the true size of the place bro even though the wandering around makes the place look big. Big thanks for letting us tag along too. Safe travels. Your subs jumped up from 89.9 yesterday to 93.1 today

[@paulprigge1209]

Thank you for the teaching session! Before long you’ll be 100,000 Never know you might catch mr. DP

[@MyDuckfoot]

I agree about it getting harder to find deals at auctions, ever since 2019 people have gone nuts on auction. I've seen old beat up gear selling for almost retail.

[@ryanhoward1013]

Hi Clinton, You are the best at sharing your knowledge with us at the auctions, so I want to thank you for taking us along with you. I also wanted to thank you for all the videos of you and Kevin working at the shop and sharing your knowledge and your hard work. One more thing I'm enjoying Mrs C's channel, I'm subscribed to you both, thank you, and have a great trip and be safe 😀

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@chipmccoy5077]

Thanks again Clint for another great video and showing us what to look for when inspecting equipment.

[@blainealmeida]

UPS USED TO RUN F- MODEL MACKS BACK IN THE 70'S!!! BUT I SAW ONLY SINGLE REAR AXLES! IM 71 RETIRED UPS BUT STARTED DRIVING THE " BROWNIS PACKAGE CARS! RETIRED AFFTER 26YRS!!!

[@jrs4ex]

You’ve got a great system down. Thanks for the videos and knowledge. Must be a nice change of pace getting down to these auctions, but I bet by now you’re missing the shop and your Carhartt’s

[@dougiemrfxit7456]

Applied Research and Development Company, ARDCO, started in Texas ,1958. Now owned by Pettibone Corporation, manufactures rough-terrain equipment, headquarters in Louisiana, manufactures in Michigan.

[@SpeedSmith]

Always like the walk arounds of the actions. The yards in US are way bigger than OZ. Turnover of equipment is just so big over there.

[@alanhumberstone9989]

Used to keep an armoured truck on site for all the tools and equipment overnight. Never had one thing go missing

[@donaldmendes184]

Well done Clint, we all love you big guy

[@dustinhenry6142]

Thanks for the tour it seems each year there are fewer and fewer gems in the sale a lot of risky pieces of equipment that could turn into something or burn thru the profit of three other machines. Good luck finding the good ones

[@LunkerFishing]

Clint, not in a million years am I interested in buying any of this heavy equipment. However, I am sure many viewers really appreciate your knowledge and expertise evaluating used equipment. I am exhausted just watching you walk mile after mile!

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for the walk along Clint, interesting to see all the equipment, sure is lot variety out there.

[@chrisk6474]

Very cool opening shot sequence! Great stuff as always ❤

[@randyclyde4939]

Thanks, Clint! An awesome overview of things to look for and information about assessing someone else's problems they're trying to dump at an auction! If no golf cart, what about a 3-wheel bike? That would be faster and you could carry battery pack, umbrella, poncho, and a small cooler with a sandwich and water... Be well, be safe!

[@reedburke7762]

Good idea! I do not get the "no carts allowed" thing at all! Especially a place as big as this.

[@ronthacker211]

That place is HUGE... thanks for the tour.

[@AllstarVentures]

Quite the selection 👍🏼 Thanks for having us along Clint

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

No problem 👍

[@liamterry5301]

That intro with the drone was cool. Lovin' the auction video's. Got subscribed to Mrs C. Channel yesterday too for you guys.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@paulneuman2303]

Another amazing auction video. It just blows my mind of all you can learn from the man of Knowledge. Keep the great videos coming.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@golfer963]

Thanks, Clint, for giving the end and out of buying from the auction and taking us along for nice show.

[@donweeks5290]

MORE LESSONS LEARNED.THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@johnroberts8475]

After watching your drone footage Clint that place is enormous. I don't understand why they don't allow folks to bring their golf carts to explore. I agree with you they would sell a lot more if the public could view it. Perhaps some day they will share the reason why especially now that you have aired it. Good video lot's learned 👍

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Thank you Clinton for giving a lot of people. Some great information on how to pick and choose a machine that has no, to little to no problems.

[@thomasrennison9461]

Walking with you, via KZbin, looking at equipment is very interesting and entertaining. You are definitely a wealth of knowledge on heavy equipment that I would venture to say, was not learned from a book but from hard work with your hands. Love watching, keep them coming!❤

[@jimkavalier2831]

Thanks for taking us along to the auctions!

[@sizzlengrizzlen138]

Just a matter of time before the gems are gone! Great video, good information noted.

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 walking through riding always helps.

[@glynngrauer3962]

Don't forget to hit that like button it doesn't cost you anything but it surely helps out this channel and Clint out a lot

[@george8873]

The state trucks, like for the road commissions that maintains the roads, here in Michigan are now running the green flashing warning lights mixed with the standard amber lights. It's because green is the color the human eye notices the most. And it's true because I noticed the blinking lights a lot faster now compared to when they were just amber.

[@rickdespain5363]

Lots of cool toys thanks for the tips on buying equipment and what to look for very interesting.

[@doug9418]

The armored car should would be a nice addition to your company 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸 Thanks for the video. 🇺🇸

[@georgetarabini6552]

That’s fun, thanks Clint

[@andylarner3531]

Many thanks Clint I’ve been to Florida many times from the uk I know how hard it is to walk around in that heat

[@justinmills8084]

Clint you are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you sharing your experience.

[@bushforme]

The armored truck would be great to haul eggs in!..:)

[@printer1105]

Thanks for passing on tips and know how. It helps us not knowing folks.

[@bigpatrck2]

I wonder if they have had problems with people stripping parts from the equipment, so that's why they don't allow personal golf carts. Kinda hard to walk in with a tool box and walk out with a set of injectors.

[@brianherron5400]

Nice drone footage 👍. Thanks for taking us with you, Clint .

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Craneman4100w]

Thanks for including a few cranes Clint. I watch your channel for the wrenching more than the auctions but they are more interesting to me with cranes in the mix.

[@MySynthDungeon]

Been waiting ,,Mr . C ..Cheers! lol ..here we go!!;-)!!!

[@lebarbaretiteuf]

I don't even know that Manitou is building skidsteers, i know they build telehandlers (here in France whe call all telehandlers "Manitou" and whe call all skidsteers "Bobcat" because Bobcat is the most imported brand), backhoe and forklifts. I notice a difference between our two countries, you use a lot tracked skidsteers in U.S and in France whe use a lot of wheeled skidsteers. Thank you for your videos.

[@pattycatlover]

Thank You! and that video at the end is awesome!

[@garyflint1793]

Clint, get yourself a powered wheelchair. I don’t think they’d deny you to ride around on that at Richie Brothers.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Lol

[@pettyfogger2305]

I am amazed that an operation such as this one can't figure out a way to either charge for entry with your own cart or, like the paint shop vendor, hire a golf cart company to furnish cart rentals. Let the vendor figure out their requirements like speed limiters, stringent rules on operations including making the carts easy to identify. If a vendor could be found, that company could hit all the auction sites every spring.

[@reedburke7762]

Yes indeed! If I can get one at Disneyland ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!

[@HootMaRoot]

What gets me is why won't American dealers work on the European counterpart machines, while over here in the UK most dealers with same brand machines no matter what country it originally came from

[@furlockfurli2719]

Nice flyby on that flag, loved it!

[@bikerdad63]

Hey Clint, from what I could find there website says Ardco serves Louisiana and Texas area. I loved the Flag flyby in the intro.

[@philipingram1667]

I understood that armored trucks could not be resold to the general public as they could be used by bad guys against law enforcement. Too bad they do not let you have your own cart on their lot but likely there is a reason or liability issue. Good videos - keep up the good work.

[@chucksinger1916]

Good job buddy! You know your stuff

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

They could have enough golf carts for everybody, rent them to you, and make money.

[@johnjablonski2155]

The flag on the crane is most impressive. Thanks for showing it, .

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Glad you liked it

[@jamescole1786]

2/23/23; . Stopped 2days video-Richie Bros. Auction, Florida- after just 4:xx mins..b/c of 'no personal Golf Carts allowed'.. Clint, suggest u ask if battery bicycles (3 wheel or 2 wheel) are acceptable? This would make getting around this huge (airport size) acreage lots easier to get around & do your👏🙏 hands-on &👂🏼 listen. Just a suggestion 4u...🤷

[@leonardoblack7883]

Really enjoyed this video. Very insightful

[@richardmiller5238]

Well Clint at least you got your walk in! 👌👌😁no golf carts at that large land mass of equipment! 1😳

[@heatherlane9270]

Some shank's pony is good for all but that place is huge - poor old legs would be wore out by the end of the day. Your knowledge is extensive and great to hear you share your thoughts, Good to see Chris and Mike having some fun. Look forward in seeing what you purchased back at the shop.

[@CMDSR]

I do believe the opening drone shot showed how big it really is at Ritchie Brothers.

[@mishingraceag]

And I thought the Edmonton Alberta Yard site was Big!

[@squintin480]

My buddy works for Richie Brothers here in NC. He had to go down to Orlando for a few weeks to help set up.

[@tf7274]

As someone who worked the 2008 sale in Florida...we had enough near misses with our own golf carts...can't imagine a couple hundred customers ripping thru...

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Clint enjoy watching all videos 🇺🇸

[@peteouellette975]

Thanks

[@jimdavis6357]

A buddy in the armored car business told they scraped old trucks to keep upstarts from buying them to compete for business. First o e I have seen at auction

[@jasonthompson6255]

Love the drone shot...weve got a richie bros half hr up the road from me at yatala in Queensland Australia...its not that big but it's still a big one..

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Big auction!!

[@kylejones2075]

Bummer no particular standouts hope you're able to at least find a deale or 2 thanks for sharing

[@longcaster]

good walk around, thanks.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

No problem 👍

[@tblair5506]

Ardco Equipment is from Louisiana. Mainly geared toward the oil and gas industry.

[@tommyteehee3779]

Learned a lot about all the equipment great video

[@soundman6564]

I'd be like a kid in a candy store.

[@ernieslezak7431]

Some po l ice dept use them for there SWAT Teams. I live in Westminster Ca an our police depth has one painted Army drab. Every once in a while there take it out for training.

[@wallacejeffery5786]

You are a fountain of knowledge on this equipment

[@wirenut003]

Clint, you did a lot of walking at the auction yard. Mostly beat on stuff from what you were showing us, but you know what to look for . 🐸

[@tedc7714]

Opening shot with drone was awsome and classy.. 5 star .

[@bigredgreg1]

I’ve been hearing stories for a long time about former FedEx package vans having replacement odometers and the true mileage only shows up using scan tools. Of course that possibility reaches far beyond FedEx.

[@itstvil]

Ardcos used to be made in Louisiana surprisingly, now they are built in Michigan

[@jasonharlan6100]

Clint those armored trucks are like driving tanks! I drove brinks trucks when I was a mechanic at the international dealership

[@popko12345]

nice video tanks clind

[@Neilh-yh4oi]

Clint, good morning from the UK. You sure do know your stuff!!

[@RoarHo]

I drove the I4 past there a few years ago. Have to admit that for a man from the countryside in little Norway I was put off by how many machines they have in that area.

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 yes it’s big.

[@cwbean3087]

The drone footage has already mad me tired! I feel for you by having to walk all that. Good video. :)

[@91rss]

heard the antique equipment show is on this weekend in Avon park .

[@1244taylor]

wow that is one huge auction

[@marshalllarson8970]

That is dead on! "Little Shorty Kevin Truck".

[@terrycannon570]

I certainly support your comment about using your own golf cart. I am crippled and my only means of getting around over 100 feet or more is my walker or golf cart yet many of the places I would spend my money at do not allow personal golf carts but sure as hell will rent you theirs for a stupid amount. Therefore, they lost my business as I got too old to walk. I've said it before but will say it again you have a fantastic channel. thanks for bringing us along.

[@everestyeti]

What a massive amount of equipment it just goes on for miles and miles, but like you say not all of it looks like what it should be. As per usual very informative, I am surprised that dealers for worldwide firms don't support equipment from overseas, you would have thought that it would be easy for them to get parts as they are all part of the same or equivalent supply chain. If they don't allow you to bring your own buggies then they should at least have a rental system, to me its a poor sales pitch your a potential customer, who if encouraged will remove something from their lot, it's like they don't want your business.

[@jbonegw]

They should rent their own golf carts to customers.

[@trshman4630]

You can’t bring your own golf cart? That place is huge, that’s crazy…

[@Eazyset]

I was there. Davenport FL, one of the largest Auction sites

[@donaldmendes184]

Clint see you can change the cart situation at Riche Brothers, were behind 🧒 brother.