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By Pattison Media

Ritchie Bros parent company expands auction footprint

Mar 10, 2026 | 3:17 PM

RB Global, the Canadian parent company for Ritchie Bros., has announced it will acquire BigIron Auction Company. 

BigIron, based in Nebraska, is a scaled, agriculture-focused online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of agricultural equipment, land, livestock, and other farm and ranch assets. BigIron’s digital platform is used by farmers, landowners, and rural enterprises.  

RB Global Chief Executive Officer Jim Kessler said BigIron brings a team with deep ag sector knowledge and an established sales footprint. 

“It will continue operating as a stand-alone brand while being complemented by the Ritchie Bros. industrial footprint,” Kessler said. “This will create opportunities to serve even more customers through a combination of onsite, offsite, and digital channels and solutions.”  

Co-Founder of BigIron Mark Stock said they are proud of their team’s work to establish the company as a leading auction marketplace for farmers, landowners, and rural businesses. 

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“RB Global values our culture and shares our respect for the agricultural community. Through this combination, we gain a larger platform and additional resources, which is expected to help us deliver even greater choice and liquidity to all the sellers we serve,” Stock said. 

BigIron processed about $885 million in gross transactions, including roughly $520 million from commercial assets and vehicles and $365 million from agriculture land and real estate transactions.  

The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. The sale price was not released. 

Until closing, RB Global and BigIron will continue to operate as independent companies. 

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