- 53sales closing
- 12,920heavy-haul lots
- Dec 5last close in this window
Every Western Canadian heavy-haul auction closing this season, with what shipping the machine home usually costs, sale by sale.
Cost key. One machine, all-in before GST, by road distance. The haul column in each schedule uses these bands.
- Under 300 kmC$900 to C$1,350
- 300-600 kmC$1,200 to C$2,400
- 600-1,000 kmC$2,050 to C$3,800
- 1,000-1,600 kmC$3,000 to C$6,250
- 1,600 km+C$4,550 to C$10,300
C$0C$2,500C$5,000C$7,500C$10,000C$12,500
Alberta
16 sales, 6,632 heavy-haul lots
Biggest sale in Alberta is Ritchie Bros at Nisku, September 25, about 2,184 lots, mostly landscaping equipment, drilling equipment, pipeline equipment.
- ClosesSaleLots, distanceHaul to Calgary
- Sep 25Nisku and 2 more yards, Ritchie Bros landscaping equipment, drilling equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
- Sep 29-30Alix, Premier Auctions mixed farm and construction equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
- Oct 1Lethbridge County and 1 more yard, Ritchie Bros landscaping equipment, excavatorsC$900 to C$1,350
- Oct 9Camrose, Ritchie Bros balers and hay equipment, excavatorsC$900 to C$1,350
- Oct 14-15Grande Prairie, Ritchie Bros excavators, landscaping equipmentC$2,050 to C$3,800
- Oct 18Edmonton and 1 more yard, Michener Allen landscaping and lawn equipment, binsC$1,200 to C$2,400
- Oct 20-21Strathmore, Premier Auctions mixed farm and construction equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
- Oct 22-23Rycroft and 1 more yard, Michener Allen grapple, fencingC$2,050 to C$3,800
- Nov 4Nisku, Ritchie Bros harvesting equipment, excavatorsC$900 to C$1,350
Show 7 smaller sales and farm dispersals
- Oct 27 Beaverlodge Ritchie Bros, 86 lots
- Oct 28 Redwater Ritchie Bros, 60 lots
- Oct 28 Rocky View County Premier Auctions, 24 lots
- Nov 11 Carseland Ritchie Bros, 51 lots
- Nov 19 Myrnam Ritchie Bros, 41 lots
- Nov 25 Grande Prairie Ritchie Bros, 92 lots
- Nov 30-Dec 1 Lethbridge County Ritchie Bros, 88 lots
Saskatchewan
32 sales, 3,953 heavy-haul lots
Biggest sale in Saskatchewan is Ritchie Bros at Saskatoon, October 21 to 22, about 941 lots, mostly excavators, compact track loaders, landscaping equipment.
- ClosesSaleLots, distanceHaul to Saskatoon
- Sep 25Rouleau, Ritchie Bros excavators, landscaping equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
- Oct 8Spy Hill, Ritchie Bros dozers, excavatorsC$1,200 to C$2,400
- Oct 21-22Saskatoon, Ritchie Bros excavators, compact track loadersC$900 to C$1,350
- Nov 19-20North Battleford, Ritchie Bros harvesting equipment, grain handling equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
- Nov 27-28Rouleau, Ritchie Bros harvesting equipment, seeding equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
Show 27 smaller sales and farm dispersals
- Oct 6 Wilcox Ritchie Bros, 97 lots
- Oct 7 Rockglen Ritchie Bros, 49 lots
- Oct 8 Limerick Ritchie Bros, 52 lots
- Oct 13 Herbert Mack Auction, 55 lots
- Oct 14 Bracken Ritchie Bros, 83 lots
- Oct 14 Unity Ritchie Bros, 69 lots
- Oct 15 Rocanville Ritchie Bros, 63 lots
- Oct 16 Hazlet Ritchie Bros, 93 lots
- Oct 16 Assiniboia Ritchie Bros, 49 lots
- Oct 17 Rocanville Ritchie Bros, 89 lots
- Oct 17 Gull Lake Ritchie Bros, 79 lots
- Oct 17 Congress Ritchie Bros, 64 lots
- Oct 20 Arran Ritchie Bros, 42 lots
- Oct 22 Odessa Ritchie Bros, 32 lots
- Oct 23 Rockglen Ritchie Bros, 94 lots
- Oct 29 Bladworth Ritchie Bros, 68 lots
- Nov 3 Carrot River Ritchie Bros, 48 lots
- Nov 5 Wilkie Ritchie Bros, 50 lots
- Nov 7 Moosomin Ritchie Bros, 63 lots
- Nov 10 Ituna Ritchie Bros, 52 lots
- Nov 10 Beatty Ritchie Bros, 40 lots
- Nov 11 Laird Ritchie Bros, 41 lots
- Nov 13 Lashburn Ritchie Bros, 75 lots
- Nov 14 Watson Ritchie Bros, 29 lots
- Nov 24 Hudson Bay Ritchie Bros, 79 lots
- Dec 1 Carrot River Ritchie Bros, 23 lots
- Dec 5 Saskatoon Ritchie Bros, 86 lots
British Columbia
2 sales, 1,666 heavy-haul lots
Biggest sale in British Columbia is Ritchie Bros at Chilliwack, October 22 to 24, about 1,415 lots, mostly excavators, landscaping equipment, compact track loaders.
- ClosesSaleLots, distanceHaul to Vancouver
- Oct 22-24Chilliwack and 2 more yards, Ritchie Bros excavators, landscaping equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
- Dec 4Chilliwack and 1 more yard, Ritchie Bros excavators, skid steer loadersC$900 to C$1,350
Manitoba
3 sales, 669 heavy-haul lots
Biggest sale in Manitoba is Ritchie Bros at Brandon, September 28, about 330 lots, mostly excavators, compact track loaders, wheel loaders.
- ClosesSaleLots, distanceHaul to Winnipeg
- Sep 28Brandon and 1 more yard, Ritchie Bros excavators, compact track loadersC$900 to C$1,350
- Nov 18Brandon, Ritchie Bros landscaping equipment, harvesting equipmentC$900 to C$1,350
Show 1 smaller sale and farm dispersal
- Oct 6 Gilbert Plains Ritchie Bros, 64 lots
We updated this page on September 22, 2026 from the public catalogues of Mack Auction, Michener Allen, Premier Auctions and Ritchie Bros. The counts cover heavy-haul lots only, the machines that move on a flatbed, step deck or RGN. The ranges are the middle half of real Trusted Dispatch estimates at the current service rate; half of real moves land inside them. Distances are typical road distances from the yard to the province’s main market. Confirm sale dates and removal deadlines with the auction house.
How much does it cost to ship an auction win?
A machine 900 km away can still be the better buy once you know what the haul costs. The ranges below cover one machine leaving a Western Canadian yard, all-in for the carrier and the Trusted Dispatch service, before 5% GST. Oversize loads, overweight loads and anything needing permits cost more.
| Distance | All-in cost (CAD, before GST) |
|---|---|
| Under 300 km (local)Nisku to Edmonton area, Rycroft to Grande Prairie | C$900 to C$1,350 |
| 300 to 600 kmNisku to Calgary, Saskatoon to Edmonton | C$1,200 to C$2,400 |
| 600 to 1,000 kmChilliwack to Calgary, Saskatoon to Winnipeg | C$2,050 to C$3,800 |
| 1,000 to 1,600 kmNisku to Winnipeg, Brandon to Calgary | C$3,000 to C$6,250 |
| 1,600 km and up (cross-country)Chilliwack to Manitoba, Alberta to Ontario | C$4,550 to C$10,300 |
We take the middle half of real Trusted Dispatch estimates for Canadian pickups over the last 18 months (the 25th to 75th percentile), at the current service rate, rounded to the nearest C$50. The figures line up with the Canadian Heavy Haul Rate Index and the city breakdowns in heavy equipment shipping rates by city. Short hauls cost more per kilometre because minimum charges dominate.
Spec drives cost more than distance does. Width, height and weight decide the trailer, whether the load counts as oversize, and whether you need permits and pilot cars. See the province rules for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and the East.
Get an estimate before you bid
Send us the make and model of the lot you are watching. We pull the specs, match the trailer and send you one all-in number, so you know what the machine costs delivered before the hammer falls.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to remove equipment after an auction?
It varies by house and yard, from a few days to a couple of weeks after the sale closes, with storage fees after that. The removal deadline sits on the lot page and on your invoice. Book transport before the deadline. The yard clock starts the moment you win.
Who loads my machine at the auction yard?
Most large yards have loadout staff and equipment on site during the removal window, but the carrier needs to know the machine, the yard and your release paperwork before the truck rolls. Send the make and model and we confirm the trailer fit first.
Can I ship an auction win to the United States?
Yes. Machines bought at Canadian yards and headed south are cross-border moves and need a customs broker and export paperwork. Get the estimate first so the freight is in your bid math.
Why is the cross-country range so wide?
The machine decides it. A compact track loader and a 40-tonne excavator can leave the same yard for the same city and cost very different amounts once trailer class, permits and pilot cars come in. We estimate per lot, not per kilometre, for that reason.
