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acquisitionAnnounced · Mar 5, 2026Online auction marketplace for agricultural equipmentSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers acquires BigIron
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$885M
Target
BigIron
Saint Edward, Nebraska
Acquirer
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers agreed to acquire BigIron. Reported deal value: $885M. Status: Pending. Sector: Online auction marketplace for agricultural equipment. Target headquarters context: Saint Edward, Nebraska, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-03-05. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Bryce Doeschot A major global auction company plans to acquire BigIron Auction Company , a well-known online marketplace for farm equipment and land that was founded in Nebraska
Deal timeline
Announced
Mar 5, 2026 · ruralradio.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Online auction marketplace for agricultural equipment with a reported deal value of $885M. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: ruralradio.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index