Specific items listed in this auction:

• 2003 New Holland TG285 MFWD tractor with saddle tanks
• 1993 Ford L8000 tandem axle truck with 22′ combination silage and grain bed
• John Deere 1760NT MaxEmerge XP planter
• 1993 Ford L7000 truck with Roto-Mix 600-16 feed mixer box
• John Deere 4955 MFWD tractor
• Caterpillar Challenger 65 tractor
• John Deere GS2 Autotrac universal auto steering kit
• Fiat-Allis FR160 wheel loader

For a complete listing and detailed descriptions and photos visit the auction details page

Specific items include:

• 1994 Peterbilt Conventional 379 semi truck
• Caterpillar 953 crawler loader
• John Deere 755 crawler loader
• 1988 Dresser 250E crawler loader
• 1991 Michigan L-120 wheel loader
• Somero Power Rake 2.0
• 1996 CMI 3-70C landfill compactor
• 1998 Terex RS-650 reclaimer mixer

For a complete auction listing including item descriptions and pictures visit the auction details page.

Some items in this auction are:

• 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab Harley Davidson Edition
• 1984 Ford 6610 tractor
• 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
• 2004 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado
• 1999 Freightliner semi truck
• 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT
• 1995 Fruehauf 53′ enclosed trailer

For a complete listing and item pictures and descriptions visit the auction details page. For more information about Purple Wave and to register to bid please visit purplewave.com

Items included in the December 2 auction:

• X2 Segway
• 1997 GMC Savana G3500 11-passenger van
• 1997 Chevrolet C2500
• 40′ storage container
• Kawasaki Mule 2510 with blade and hoist
• John Deere 212 lawn mower

For a complete auction listing of the 50  items visit the auction details page. For more information about Purple Wave Auction or to begin the bidding process please visit purplewave.com.

Items included in this auction are:

1981 Great Dane 810TL436 48′ dry van trailer
1986 Great Dane 8101TJWL48 48′ dry van trailer
1998 International 3800 66 passenger school bus
2000 Thomas 65 passenger school bus
(22) Dell Optiplex GX260 desktop computers
Canon Image Runner 330s copier

For a complete auction listing and contact information visit the auction details page

To view all of the Purple Wave Sierra auctions, simply go to www.purplewave.com/sierra. You can also go to www.purplewave.com and click on the “California and Nevada” button on the right side of the page. The new page compiles all of Purple Wave Sierra’s auctions into a single auction list. Our western U.S. customers can now view auctions from Purple Wave Sierra without the burden of sifting through other Purple Wave auctions.

While Purple Wave Sierra is now an independent entity, Vince and Megan LoPresti are still your primary contacts. The way auctions work on the website will not change. You will keep you existing bidder number and password. While some Purple Wave Sierra Auctions will be a part of the regular purplewave.com auction calendar, others will not.

Again, we are very excited for Purple Wave Sierra and we hope you are too. If you have any questions, please contact Vince or Megan at sierra@purplewave.com

We really appreciate your ongoing relationship with Purple Wave and Purple Wave Sierra.

Thank You.

NOT ALL ASSETS QUALIFY FOR SHIPPING.  MachineryLink is available to handle all lots that are 150 lbs. or greater. The decision to support shipping/transportation is entirely up to MachineryLink. The shipping arrangement is ultimately between the buyer and MachineryLink. While MachineryLink is our preferred shipping company, other shipping options may be available at the seller’s discretion.  

Please refer to each auction’s terms and conditions for specific shipping and transportation information.

In order to provide an accurate shipping quote, please supply MachineryLink the following information:

1. Origin and destination city, state and/or ZIP code
2. Commodity description
3. Auction item number
4. Unloading capabilities (will there be a dock, forklift, etc.)

Questions regarding MachineryLink’s shipping options and costs should be directed to Kelly Gregory at 1-866-459-0579 or kgregory@machinerylink.com

Compressed listing view

Today we’ve launched a new compressed listing display format. This format is optional and will never be the default view for items in an auction. However, should you desire to hide some of the details for the items in the item list view, you now have the option to click the compressed listing link at the top of any bidding page. You can switch back at any time by clicking the expanded listing link. We’ve also added an all items link so that regardless of what item or page you’re viewing, you can always quickly return to the all items view for the event.

Compressed listing link at the top of each bidding page

If you have comments or suggestions regarding this new, optional display format, please let me know by emailing me at traffas@purplewave.com or by posting a message to our feedback form.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (June 22, 2009) – According the National Auctioneers Association, overall auction revenues were down almost $2 billion dollars in 2008 compared to the previous year. The only area experiencing any growth was the agricultural and heavy equipment categories.

“In 2008, the fastest growing sectors of the live-auction industry were agricultural and machinery and equipment auctions and residential real estate,” reported an NAA press release, “Three sectors of the industry witnessed significant decreases last year, most likely the result of a poor performing economy: Art, antiques and collectibles, automobiles, and personal property.”

According to the NAA’s research, the only auction category to experience growth was agricultural machinery & equipment with over $300 million dollars more gross sales revenue in 2008 over 2007. All other areas experienced declines in 2008, but were still higher when compared to five years prior.

“In today’s troubled economy, the equipment auction sector continues to hold strong,” said NAA spokesman Chris Longly. “Owners of heavy equipment and farm machinery use auctions to turn their assets into cash while buyers utilize auctions to find valuable assets at fair market value.”

Some companies responded to the shifting market by growing their capabilities to serve construction, ag and heavy equipment sellers. Purple Wave Auction in Manhattan, Kansas, launched a new company division to springboard off of its string of major equipment auctions and to capture the market growth. Since December 2008, Purple Wave’s sales volume increased over 40 percent in the agricultural, construction and heavy equipment asset categories.

“We’re seeing more opportunities and experiencing even greater success for our sellers in the equipment auction market,” said Purple Wave CEO and Founder Aaron McKee.

Over $31 billion dollars of equipment was sold by NAA members in 2008. Purple Wave believes the figure can grow higher in 2009 if more sellers chose auctions over the traditional secondary market.

“Our equipment division is made up of professionals who have worked for companies like Caterpillar, John Deere, and Martin Farm Power,” said McKee, “They understand the market and know what will create a successful outcome for clients with equipment to sell.”

For many sellers, speed and convenience are the main reasons why they are choosing auctions to sell their equipment. And, partnering with an experienced and professional auction firm is certainly helpful when it comes to getting good recoveries.

“We needed to dispense of construction equipment quickly to make room for newer inventory,” said Tony Shore of Tasco Equipment, who has hired Purple Wave Auction recently. “Considering the condition of the assets and the market, the auction did as good as we could ever expect.”­

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Purple Wave Auction is a full-service, Internet auction company headquartered in Manhattan, Kan. Specializing in vehicle, agricultural, construction and heavy equipment auctions, Purple Wave combines traditional auction services with innovative auction technology. For more information about Purple Wave, go to www.purplewave.com or email auction@purplewave.com.

“We are very proud of our previous successes in Hays and foresee continued growth in that market.” said McKee.

Currently, Purple Wave has locations throughout the Midwest with the corporate headquarters in Manhattan, Kansas. In Hays, the primary sales contact will be longtime Hays area resident, Roger Kisner. A graduate of Hays high school and former owner of Kisner Auction and Appraisal Services, Kisner joined Purple Wave in February 2007.

“Roger brings over twenty years of equipment auction experience to bear for our clients,” said McKee. “His experience will be essential as the Hays office will be the hub for Purple Wave’s western Kansas operations.”

Despite the slowing economy, since December 2008, Purple Wave’s sales volume increased over 40 percent in the agricultural, construction and heavy equipment asset categories. To continue that growth, Purple Wave recently unveiled a new equipment auction division within the company.

“Through Purple Wave, our customers in the Hays area will have access to a team with decades of professional experience with companies like Caterpillar, John Deere, and Martin Farm Power,” said Kisner, “I am very proud to be a part of the team and excited about Purple Wave’s presence in Hays.”

Purple Wave
2604 General Hays Road, Suite B
Hays, KS 67601
785.621.4725
hays@purplewave.com
www.purplewave.com
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.