Auction News Magazine – 7 August 2026

The 7th August 2026 issue of Auction News brings together a diverse selection of plant, machinery, commercial vehicle and industrial auctions from across the UK. This week's edition features everything from advanced laser cutting technology and engineering machinery to agricultural equipment, commercial catering assets, fabrication equipment and large-scale plant sales. 

With more than 65 years serving the auction industry, Auction News continues to connect buyers with trusted auctioneers and specialist service providers throughout the UK and beyond.

Auction Highlights from This Week's Issue

High Specification Laser Cutting & Industrial Equipment – Hickman Shearer

This week's cover showcases a range of quality industrial assets, including an LVD Puma 3015 12kW fibre laser cutting machine and a Bodor T230A 6.5kW CNC tube fibre laser cutter. The sale also features an AGFA Anapurna Ciervo H3200 wide format printer together with a mini Kubota excavator and JCB site dumper.

New Online Retail Clearance Auctions – Bid STOCS
Bid STOCS is promoting a new series of online retail clearance auctions featuring retail returns and surplus stock, with all lots starting at £2 and no reserve.

Agricultural Equipment Dispersal Auction – Malcolm Harrison

A well-equipped dispersal sale including Case IH and McCormick tractors, a JCB telehandler, mowing and baling equipment and a wide range of agricultural machinery and attachments. 

Lorries, Plant, Waste Handling & Recycling Equipment – Thainstone Specialist Auctions

A large-scale online auction featuring lorries, plant machinery, waste handling and recycling equipment, a mobile wood shredder, skips, hooklift bins and various ancillary assets. 

Modern Commercial Vehicles, Fabrication & Welding Equipment – Lambert Smith Hampton

A substantial business asset sale including late-model Renault, Ford and Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles alongside plasma cutting equipment, profile bending machinery, MIG and TIG welding systems and associated fabrication equipment.

Auction Industry Features

Alongside this week's auction listings, the magazine includes practical guidance on auction fees and charges, helping buyers and sellers better understand seller commissions, buyer's premiums, VAT and other costs that can affect the final transaction value.

Bidharvest also looks at how technology continues to shape the auction sector, looking at the growing role of digital platforms, cataloguing tools and automation in improving efficiency and buyer engagement. 

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