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Major December Opportunity: Pile Contractors Auction Features Manitowoc Crawlers & Deep Foundation Equipment

Crane and foundation pros in the Pacific Northwest have a serious opportunity coming up this December. James G. Murphy Co. is hosting a Pile Contractors Online Auction packed with crawler cranes, drill rigs, pile driving gear, and job-ready support equipment from a contractor retiring after more than 35 years in the business.


The auction opens 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 9 and closes 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 16, with an in-person preview Monday, December 15 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Tukwila, Washington. A second yard location is also available in Arlington, WA. 👉 murphyauction.com


Below is a look at the three headline Manitowoc cranes and the deep lineup of foundation and heavy construction gear up for sale.


Featured Manitowoc Crawler Cranes


2012 Manitowoc 11000-1


The standout modern machine in the lineup is a 2012 Manitowoc 11000-1 crawler crane. Rated at 110 tons, it includes:


  • 150 ft boom

  • Three-drum configuration

  • 332 hp diesel power


A proven workhorse class for foundation support, heavy construction, and mid-size steel or precast picks. 👉 murphyauction.com


A late-model 11000-1 with this configuration offers versatile fleet capability, strong charts, fast setup, and dependable cycle work.


1994 Manitowoc 222HD


For buyers looking for brute crawler strength, the 1994 Manitowoc 222HD brings 200-ton capacity into the auction. It features:


  • 100 ft heavy-duty boom

  • Three drums + auxiliary drum

  • Cummins M11 power


The 222HD is a proven deep foundation and civil contractor favorite, offering exceptional stability and line pull for heavy picks and challenging ground conditions.


1990 Manitowoc M80W

Rounding out the crane trio is a 1990 Manitowoc M80W, rated at 80 tons with:


  • 150 ft 42 boom

  • 2009 Cummins 8.3L repower

  • 2019 rebuilt undercarriage, rollers, and rotex


A refreshed undercarriage dramatically increases the value of an 80-ton crawler ideal for piling support, utility work, and general material handling.


Deep Foundation & Drilling Equipment


This auction isn’t just cranes. It’s a targeted lineup for pile driving and drilled foundation contractors, including:




For drilled shaft, auger cast, and driven pile contractors, these lots carry real fleet-building potential.


Support Machines & Jobsite Assets


Rounding out the catalog is a wide range of field-ready support gear:


  • Excavators: Samsung SE280LC, Hitachi EX400LC, EX450H-5, ZX450LC-3, EX300LC-3

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  • Pettibone equipment

  • Rigging packages, shackles, blocks

  • Miller Trailblazer 302 welder

  • Grout pump, jib boom accessories

  • 20–40 ft containers with contents


In short: this is the kind of auction where you can buy a crane, the hammer to go with it, and the rest of the fleet needed to put it straight to work.


Why This Auction Stands Out



Retiring contractor auctions often offer some of the strongest values in the industry. The equipment has typically been worked, maintained, and paired intentionally for real projects not pieced together at random.


With three Manitowoc crawlers, multiple drilling assets, and a deep lineup of pile driving tools, this sale is especially relevant for:


  • Foundation contractors

  • Civil contractors

  • Crane rental companies

  • Pile driving specialists



Anyone looking to add crawler capacity or expand deep foundation capabilities should review this catalog closely.


How to Participate


This is an online-only auction with one preview day in Tukwila, WA.


If you’re considering any of the Manitowoc cranes or drilling assets, it’s smart to register early and review the detailed listings on Murphy Auction: 👉 murphyauction.com


If you want expert insight on which crane fits your market or project mix, Crane Hub Global is here to help.

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