Ritchie Bros Scraper — Heavy Equipment Auctions, Sold Prices & Listings

Extract auction listings, hammer prices, equipment specs, and inspection data from Ritchie Bros — the world's largest industrial auctioneer with 1.6M+ listings across 5 platforms. No login or API key required.

Try it free — your first $5 of usage is on Apify. No credit card required.

🔍 What is Ritchie Bros Scraper?

Ritchie Bros Scraper is an unofficial Ritchie Bros API that extracts equipment auction data from the entire Ritchie Bros network — including IronPlanet, GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Marketplace-E.

Use Ritchie Bros Scraper to:

• Track sold prices — extract final hammer prices for equipment valuation and market intelligence
• Monitor active inventory — track new listings, preview items, and open auctions across 5 platforms
• Analyze equipment data — extract make, model, year, hours, condition, serial number, location, and photos
• Build market databases — structured data for 14 industries, 2,000+ manufacturers, and 9 global regions
• Automate procurement intelligence — schedule daily runs and integrate via API, Make, or Zapier

📊 Two data modes

Mode	What it delivers	Use case
🟢 Active listings	Equipment currently for sale — new, preview, and open auction items	Inventory monitoring, procurement
🔴 Sold items	Completed auctions with final hammer prices, buyer data, and inspection reports	Valuation, market analysis

Ritchie Bros Scraper covers 1.6 million+ total listings including 1.49 million sold items with hammer prices across 5 buying platforms.

📋 What data does Ritchie Bros Scraper extract?

Field	Type	Description
make	string	Equipment manufacturer (Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, etc.)
model	string	Model name/number (320, D6, PC200, etc.)
year	string	Manufacture year
type	string	Equipment type (Tracked Excavator, Wheel Loader, etc.)
category	string	Equipment category (Excavators, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, etc.)
condition	string	Listing status — new, sold, preview, open
price	string	Starting/asking price or final hammer price
currency	string	Price currency (USD, CAD, EUR, AUD, etc.)
hours	string	Usage hours (e.g., "2,735 h")
serial_number	string	Equipment serial number
location	string	City, state/province
country	string	Country code (USA, CAN, GBR, AUS, etc.)
images	array	Photo URLs. With Include details on, the full gallery (~25–30 original-resolution photos per lot); otherwise the single thumbnail
ext_sale_event_name	string	Auction event name and dates
ext_buying_platform	string	Platform — Ritchie Bros, IronPlanet, GovPlanet, etc.
ext_buying_format	string	Live Auction, Timed Auction, Make Offer, etc.
ext_industry	string	Industry — Construction, Agriculture, Trucks, Mining, etc.
ext_features	string	Equipment features and specifications
ext_inspection_status	string	Inspection status (completed, pending)
ext_inspection_rating	string	Overall condition rating (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Not Viewed) — requires Include details
ext_inspection_details	array	Per-module function-check results (engine, drivetrain, hydraulics, etc.) — requires Include details
ext_iron_clad	boolean	IronClad Assurance guarantee

Full photo gallery and inspection detail require fetchDetails=true. With details enabled, images returns the complete deduplicated gallery (the same ~25–30 photos shown on the Ritchie Bros listing page, at original resolution) and ext_inspection_rating / ext_inspection_details expose the third-party inspection report (engine/drivetrain/hydraulics function checks, hour-meter reading, serial verified on the machine). Without details, images contains only the primary thumbnail.

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📦 Output example

Each result is a structured JSON object. Here's a real sold excavator from a Ritchie Bros auction:

{
  "source": "rbauctions",
  "item_id": "D963C5E3-DEC3-30AB-992D-FF9FDEF9DE99",
  "category": "Excavators",
  "url": "https://www.ironplanet.com/jsp/s/item/13355071",
  "make": "Caterpillar",
  "model": "310",
  "year": "2021",
  "condition": "sold",
  "type": "Tracked Excavator",
  "location": "Calgary, AB",
  "hours": "2735.0 h",
  "price": "75000.0",
  "currency": "CAD",
  "country": "CAN",
  "serial_number": "CAT00310EGWT01725",
  "images": [
    "https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/19035/967/e896ee22-772a-42f5-9020-82a347e51ea5.jpg",
    "https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/19035/967/4b267286-f856-4db0-8c68-f292dfe3ce85.jpg"
    // ...full gallery (~25-30 photos) when fetchDetails=true
  ],
  "ext_listing_status": "Sold",
  "ext_asset_description": "2021 CAT 310 Tracked Excavator",
  "ext_industry": "Construction",
  "ext_sale_event_name": "29-May-25 FE",
  "ext_buying_platform": "IronPlanet",
  "ext_buying_format": "Online Auction",
  "ext_inspection_status": "INSPECTION_COMPLETED",
  "ext_inspection_rating": "Good",
  "ext_inspection_details": [
    { "module": "Engine", "component": "Limited Function Check", "rating": 0, "description": "The engine started and ran." },
    { "module": "Hydraulics", "component": "Limited Function Check", "rating": 0, "description": "The hydraulic system was operational." }
  ],
  "ext_iron_clad": true,
  "ext_features": "Air Conditioner, Rear View Camera, Tier 4, Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing, Backfill Blade, Hydraulic Quick Coupler, 48 in Cleanup Bucket"
}

Download results from Ritchie Bros Scraper in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML from the Output tab, or pull them via API.

Browse sample records — see exactly what you'll get before running.

GDPR note — Contact fields of private sellers and dealers (telefono, correo, compania, ref_anunciante) are replaced with "GDPR Protection" in the public sample dataset. The live Actor returns full values — your data, your responsibility.

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🚀 How to use Ritchie Bros Scraper

1. Create a free Apify account at apify.com — your first $5 is free
2. Open Ritchie Bros Scraper and click Try for free
3. Select a listing status — Sold (for hammer prices), or New/Preview/Open (for active inventory)
4. Set equipment filters — industry, category, manufacturer, model, year range
5. Click Start — default settings return 50 results in about 10 seconds
6. Preview your data in the Output tab
7. Export in JSON, CSV, or Excel — or connect via API, Make, or Zapier

Tip: Start with the default Quick Test preset to see the output format before customizing filters.

⚙️ Input parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
data_freshness	select	snapshot	Data source — live API or pre-indexed snapshot
runPreset	select	quick_test	Run mode — Quick test (50 items), Standard, Full sweep
maxItems	integer	50	Hard cap on results
listingStatuses	multi-select	all	Sold, New, Preview, Open — filter by listing status
industry	select	—	Construction, Agriculture, Trucks, Mining, Forestry, etc. (14 industries)
categories	select	—	Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, etc.
manufacturerName	string	—	Filter by manufacturer (Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, etc.)
modelName	string	—	Filter by model name
manufactureYearRange	range	—	Min/max manufacture year
country	select	—	Country or region filter (USA, Canada, Europe, etc.)
fetchDetails	boolean	true	Include sold prices and inspection data
fetchBidHistory	boolean	false	Include full bid history per lot
sortField / sortOrder	select	—	Sort by date, price, make, etc.
maxPages	integer	3	Pages to scrape (~50 items each)

💰 How much does it cost to use Ritchie Bros Scraper?

$1.90 per 1,000 listings (+ $0.005 per start). Your $5 free trial credit covers ~2,600 listings.

🌍 Coverage

• 1.6 million+ total listings across all platforms
• 1.49 million sold items with hammer prices
• 14 industries — Construction, Agriculture, Trucks & Trailers, Lifting & Cranes, Mining, Forestry, and more
• 2,000+ manufacturers — Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Freightliner, Peterbilt, and more
• 5 platforms — Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, IronPlanet, GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Marketplace-E
• 9 regions — USA, Canada, Europe, Oceania, Mexico, Middle East, Asia, Africa, South America

💡 Use cases

• Equipment valuation — analyze sold prices by make, model, year, and hours to estimate fair market value
• Procurement intelligence — monitor active inventory and upcoming auctions to find the right equipment at the right price
• Market research — track pricing trends across industries, categories, and geographies over time
• Competitive analysis — compare sold prices across platforms (Ritchie Bros vs. IronPlanet vs. GovPlanet)
• Fleet management — monitor equipment availability and pricing for fleet replacement planning
• Insurance & finance — build valuation datasets for equipment lending, leasing, and insurance underwriting

🔗 Integrations & scheduling

• Schedule daily or weekly runs from the Apify Console for automated data collection
• Push results to Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier, Make, webhooks, or any database
• Fetch datasets via the Apify REST API or the official JavaScript/Python clients
• Use Apify integrations to connect to 200+ apps

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Copy to your AI assistant

Copy the Apify Store URL for this Actor and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or any LLM with web access:

https://apify.com/rastriq/rbauction-scraper

The model will read the Actor description, input schema, and field list — then help you build the right API call or integration.

About the data

This Actor is built and maintained by Rastriq, a data intelligence company specializing in structured extraction for market research and competitive analysis. Browse our full field reference and methodology.

❓ FAQ

Is scraping Ritchie Bros legal?

Ritchie Bros Scraper only accesses publicly available data — information visible to any visitor without logging in. You are responsible for using the extracted data in compliance with Ritchie Bros' Terms of Service and applicable data protection laws.

Does Ritchie Bros Scraper require a login or API key?

No. Ritchie Bros Scraper works with public data only — no login, API key, or account required.

What platforms are covered?

All five Ritchie Bros buying platforms: Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (live auctions), IronPlanet (online auctions), GovPlanet (government surplus), TruckPlanet (trucks and trailers), and Marketplace-E (make-offer listings).

Can I get sold prices?

Yes. Set Listing status to Sold and enable Include sold prices and inspection data. Sold items include the final hammer price, currency, auction event, and inspection details.

What industries are covered?

14 industries: Construction, Agriculture, Trucks & Trailers, Lifting & Cranes, Mining, Forestry, Government Surplus, Marine, Oilfield, Real Estate, and more.

How far back do sold prices go?

Ritchie Bros Scraper accesses the full historical archive of sold items available on the platform — typically several years of auction results.

Can I filter by location?

Yes. Filter by country (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.) and sub-region. The location field includes city and state/province for each listing.

What export formats are supported?

JSON, CSV, Excel (XLSX), XML, and HTML table. You can also push data directly to Google Sheets or any webhook endpoint.

How fast is Ritchie Bros Scraper?

The Quick Test preset returns 50 items in about 10 seconds. Larger runs (10,000+ items) take 20–30 minutes depending on enrichment options.