Ainscough Sells Ten Ready-to-Work All-Terrain Cranes at Ritchie Bros. Maltby Auction
- Meagan Wood
- Mar 20, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 12
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Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd has released ten fully inspected, ready-to-work all-terrain cranes for sale through Ritchie Bros.’ online Maltby auction on 29 March 2023. Following a comprehensive refurbishment and inspection programme at its Stockton-on-Tees facility, Ainscough is offering buyers a rare opportunity to acquire immediately deployable cranes while supporting its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.
Ainscough Releases De-Fleet Cranes Through Ritchie Bros.
UK-based crane rental specialist Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd has completed a full inspection and refurbishment programme on ten all-terrain cranes, which will be offered for sale at Ritchie Bros.’ online auction in Maltby on March 29.
The cranes were prepared at Ainscough’s specialist engineering facility in Stockton-on-Tees, ensuring each unit is ready to return to work immediately after purchase.
Ready-to-Work Cranes with Full Inspection History
Each crane included in the sale has undergone:
A detailed inspection
Defect rectification
Professional presentation to Ainscough operational standards
A full online condition report prepared by the Ritchie Bros. Maltby team
Prospective buyers were invited to personally inspect the cranes on March 27 and 28, with an Ainscough crane operator on site on March 27 to provide additional insight.
Protecting Brand Standards Through the De-Fleet Process
Graham Weights, Head of Engineering at Ainscough, explained the company’s approach:
“When someone buys an Ainscough crane, we want them to be able to use it immediately, knowing it has gone through a full detailed inspection process. It’s not just a crane we want to sell at auction; it’s a crane that represents the Ainscough brand.”
This philosophy ensures that Ainscough’s reputation for quality, safety, and reliability extends through the entire asset lifecycle, including resale.
Reinvesting in Fleet Renewal and Operations
The sale of the ten all-terrain cranes forms part of Ainscough’s wider fleet renewal programme, with proceeds being reinvested into new equipment and operational capability.
“Having previously sold our cranes with Ritchie Bros., we know that this final part of our asset lifecycle is in good hands, reflecting the strength of our brand standards to a global audience,”Weights added. “When the new operator gets into the cab, they will be pleasantly surprised with how extensive our inspection service programme is.”
Auction Highlights
Notable machines included in the Maltby auction include:
2006 Liebherr LTM 1070-4.1 – 70-tonne 8×6×8 all-terrain crane
2008 Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2 – 55-tonne 6×6×6 all-terrain crane
2008 Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 – 40-tonne 4×4×4 all-terrain crane
And more all-terrain cranes
All units were maintained throughout their working life to Ainscough’s internal engineering standards.
Ritchie Bros. Perspective on the Sale
Laura Roberts, Territory Manager Central West UK at Ritchie Bros., commented:
“Much like Ainscough, we are focused on delivering for our customers through our robust selling and inspection process, giving buyers the confidence to bid on this fleet of high-quality cranes. We’ve worked closely with Ainscough to present the equipment to our global buyer audience. Having visited the Stockton-on-Tees facility and seen the refurbishment programme in action, no expense was spared to prepare each crane for sale.”
Auction Details
Auction type: Online Timed Auction
Location: Maltby, UK
Bidding closes: March 29, 2023 (staggered lot closing times)
Viewing days: March 27–28, 2023
🔗 Auction details: https://www.rbauction.com/maltby
About Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd
Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd is the UK’s largest crane rental company, operating a fleet of more than 400 cranes from 30 locations across the UK. The company provides lifting solutions for construction, infrastructure, industrial, and heavy-lift projects.
Ainscough’s structured fleet renewal and inspection programmes ensure consistently high standards throughout both active operations and equipment resale.
🔗 Website: https://www.ainscough.co.uk
About Ritchie Bros.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is a global leader in heavy equipment auctions, offering online and live auction solutions to buyers and sellers worldwide. The company is recognised for its transparent inspection process, global buyer reach, and trusted auction platform.
🔗 Website: https://www.rbauction.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cranes is Ainscough selling at the Maltby auction?
Ainscough is selling ten all-terrain cranes.
Are the cranes ready for immediate use?
Yes. All cranes have undergone extensive inspection and defect rectification and are ready to work immediately after purchase.
When is the auction taking place?
The online auction closes on March 29, 2023, with bidding open over several days.
Can buyers inspect the cranes before bidding?
Yes. Viewing days were held on March 27 and 28, with an Ainscough operator present on March 27.
Why is Ainscough selling the cranes?
The sale supports Ainscough’s fleet renewal programme, allowing reinvestment into newer equipment and operations.
