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

[@Mtlmshr]

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

[@stovebolt448]

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

[@r.l.1891]

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

[@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

[@jeffmentzer9186]

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

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks 👍

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@OutBackSmallEngine]

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.

[@legend7ify]

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

[@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!

[@chipmccoy5077]

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

[@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

[@paulprigge1209]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@ronthacker211]

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

[@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 👍

[@PrimeBrosEquipment]

And I thought the Edmonton Alberta Yard site was Big!

[@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.

[@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.

[@sizzlengrizzlen138]

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

[@chrisk6474]

Very cool opening shot sequence! Great stuff as always ❤

[@terryrogers1025]

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

[@johnjablonski2155]

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

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Glad you liked it

[@AllstarVentures]

Quite the selection 👍🏼 Thanks for having us along Clint

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

No problem 👍

[@donweeks5290]

MORE LESSONS LEARNED.THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@golfer963]

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

[@georgetarabini6552]

That’s fun, thanks Clint

[@brianherron5400]

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

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bushforme]

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

[@jimkavalier2831]

Thanks for taking us along to the auctions!

[@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.

[@printer1105]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Big auction!!

[@brucefelger4015]

Ardco HQ is in Lousiana, Manufacturing in Mich.

[@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.

[@rickdespain5363]

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

[@Eazyset]

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

[@tblair5506]

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

[@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 👍

[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@marshalllarson8970]

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

[@MySynthDungeon]

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

[@justinmills8084]

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

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 walking through riding always helps.

[@JT-oq9eu]

What’s the purpose of different cylinder locations/frame setups on dozers? C frames with all the cylinders low behind the blade vs frames mounted on outside of tracks with some cylinders high above the blade.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

C frame dozers have a 6 way blade The others are only 4 way… no angle

[@JT-oq9eu]

@@C_CEQUIPMENT thank you sir

[@randydobson1863]

hello c&c equipment its is randy and like your is cool and super c&c equipment thanks friends randy

[@wallacejeffery5786]

You are a fountain of knowledge on this equipment

[@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...🤷

[@tedc7714]

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

[@doug9418]

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

[@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..

[@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!❤

[@furlockfurli2719]

Nice flyby on that flag, loved it!

[@chucksinger1916]

Good job buddy! You know your stuff

[@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 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!

[@wallacejeffery5786]

Agree with your comment on golf cart

[@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.

[@robertconkin9944]

that freight liner is a Mercedes . When they first came into the US they branded Freightliner and FL was their service provider. 5 cylinder diesel with a paddle shift. Paddle shifts are dangerous

[@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!!!

[@popko12345]

nice video tanks clind

[@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 . 🐸

[@1244taylor]

wow that is one huge auction

[@manofinterests334]

I think I bought the machine you walked past at 24:12... cat 308 with breaker. Too bad you couldn't have thrown it in the back of the truck to run up here to central Indiana... :)

[@Eazyset]

I hauled a couple of machine outta there as well

[@bobbydawson7706]

Enjoyed the video

[@leonardoblack7883]

Really enjoyed this video. Very insightful

[@kylejones2075]

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

[@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.

[@AndrewHollywood]

ARDCO was purchased in 1989 by Pettibone Corporation, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment

[@CMDSR]

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

[@tugboat2739]

Howdy C&C

[@stewatparkpark2933]

Armored truck would make good secure storage . Take the body off the chassis and tuck it into a shed .

[@91rss]

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

[@andrewdegraffenreid3483]

FedEx Freight only uses those vans for shop vehicles. To go on road calls within 100 miles of the terminal. So it probably doesn’t have a ton of miles. But probably more than 27000.

[@jamesmccracken5400]

There was Mrs Dirt Perfect a bus to make camper out of Clint do you know what the New Holland 1715 brought by some chance

[@donaldmendes184]

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

[@longcaster]

good walk around, thanks.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

No problem 👍

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Clint enjoy watching all videos 🇺🇸

[@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.

[@brinkee7674]

Get yourself a (Lil) Rascal mobility scooter. I had an old scooter that looked like a Harley Trike, battery powered I used at race tracks due to broken leg. I doubt they would restrict them as many old timers use or need them

[@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

[@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

[@peteouellette975]

Thanks

[@Neilh-yh4oi]

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

[@nicholashall6850]

I would look into one of those NOCO jump pack.. they are pretty small and the higher end ones will start even the big stufd

[@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.