Our report for Q2 of 2025 takes a closer look at the European supply, demand, and sales of significant machinery for the rental industry: telescopic handlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, as well as the transportation industry: truck tractors and panel vans.

Top 5 Market Highlights for Q2 2025:

• Telescopic Handlers: The most popular models sold at European equipment auctions were the JCB 540-170 and Manitou MT1440. Both remain top choices in the used construction machinery market, especially for rental fleets and resale buyers.

• Boom Lifts: Ritchie Bros. auction sales for used boom lifts dropped by 20% year-over-year (YoY) compared to Q2 2024. This reflects softer demand in the aerial work platform segment.

• Scissor Lifts: Demand for used scissor lifts on Mascus increased by 17% YoY, underlining strong interest from buyers seeking affordable access equipment across Europe.

• Truck Tractors: The median auction price for used truck tractors fell by 24% compared to the same period last year, showing downward pricing pressure in the used transport and logistics equipment sector.

• Panel Vans: Ritchie Bros. reported a 38% YoY increase in auction sales of used panel vans, making them one of the fastest-growing categories in the light commercial vehicle market.