Ashleigh Contracts, a leading specialist marine civil engineering contractor, has appointed Wilsons Auctions to oversee the sale of more than 200 items of marine and coastal engineering equipment and construction machinery this September.

The auction will include a wide range of heavy plant and machinery located across Ireland and the UK. All items will be sold with no reserve, ensuring they go to the highest bidder on the day.

The catalogue features excavators, HGVs, dumpers, dozers, generators, digger buckets, attachments and more. Among the headline lots are two Hitachi EX1200 machines. The first is an EX1200 Long Reach, a 125-tonne excavator with 28m reach equipment, complete with a range of reach configurations and track extensions. The second is an EX1200 XXL, a 210-tonne heavy lift excavator capable of lifting 20 tonnes at its full 23m reach, supplied with a heavy-duty bucket, extension pieces and a drop bar for a clamshell bucket.

Ashleigh Contracts is releasing this equipment as part of its retirement auction, putting well-maintained, high-quality assets back into the market. Wilsons Auctions, the UK and Ireland's largest independent auction company, will manage the event.

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Plant, Machinery and Commercial Manager and Auctioneer at Wilsons Auctions, Richard McFetridge commented: "It is an absolute honour to orchestrate this auction on behalf of Ashleigh Contracts. Their assets are of a fantastic quality, which is an excellent opportunity for bidders to secure premium machinery at auction.

"Bidding is open and welcome to the public. Assets are located offsite across the UK with the majority located in Kircubbin. Viewing dates are available at each location and I would encourage everyone to book a viewing slot and register as early as possible ahead of the auction." he added.

Philip Conacher, Company Director of Ashleigh Contracts, added: "We're delighted to partner with Wilsons Auctions for this major event. It's an ideal opportunity for industry professionals and businesses to enhance their equipment portfolios with well-maintained, high-quality stock."

The upcoming auction is set to take place on Friday, September 19, with the first lot getting underway at 11am. Bidders can enjoy the thrill of a traditional physical auction format at Wilsons Auctions Belfast, 22 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, Belfast, BT36 4PP. Live online bidding will also be available to registered individuals.

Viewing for assets located in Kircubbin, County Down will run from 10am – 4pm on Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18. Viewing for assets located at Wilsons Auctions Dublin, Glasgow and Maidstone will be strictly by appointment only.

To book a viewing appointment, contact Wilsons Auctions Belfast on 02890 342626 or email [email protected] to arrange a time slot.

Click here to view the auction catalogue and register to bid.