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RBAuction.com Vehicle Details Scraper: Extract Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Auction Data

Introduction

RBAuction.com, operated by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, is the world's largest industrial auction company specializing in heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, and transportation assets. The platform facilitates billions of dollars in equipment transactions annually, offering a comprehensive marketplace for buyers and sellers of heavy machinery, trucks, trailers, and industrial assets across multiple industries including construction, agriculture, transportation, mining, and forestry.

For equipment dealers, fleet managers, construction companies, and investment firms analyzing heavy equipment markets, accessing detailed auction asset data is essential for pricing intelligence, procurement decisions, and market research. However, manually collecting detailed specifications, inspection reports, and historical data from individual auction listings is extremely time-consuming.

The RBAuction.com Vehicle Details Scraper automates extraction of comprehensive asset information, enabling systematic data collection for market analysis, competitive intelligence, procurement planning, and equipment valuation across industrial sectors.

Scraper Overview

The RBAuction.com Vehicle Details Scraper is a specialized tool designed to extract detailed information from individual vehicle and equipment listings on the Ritchie Bros. auction platform. It captures comprehensive asset specifications, inspection data, manufacturer details, and auction event information.

The tool is valuable for equipment dealers tracking market pricing, fleet managers sourcing vehicles and machinery, construction companies planning equipment acquisitions, agricultural businesses monitoring farm equipment markets, and investment analysts building equipment valuation models. It handles various asset types including trucks, trailers, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and industrial vehicles.

Input and Output Details

Example url 1: https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/1955-gmc-960-4x2-grain-truck/14345639

Example url 2: https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/1966-jeep-6x6-military-command-van-truck/14356329

Example url 3: https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/dieci-f7000-concrete-mixer-all-terrain-mixer/14380891

Example Screenshot of cars information page:

Input Format

{
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  },
  "max_retries_per_url": 2,
  "urls": [
    "https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/1955-gmc-960-4x2-grain-truck/14345639",
    "https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/dieci-f7000-concrete-mixer-all-terrain-mixer/14380891",
    "https://www.rbauction.com/pdp/1966-jeep-6x6-military-command-van-truck/14356329"
  ]
}

The urls parameter: Add specific vehicle or equipment detail page URLs from RBAuction.com. These should be direct links to individual asset listings (PDPs - Product Detail Pages), not search results.

The max_retries_per_url parameter: Number of retry attempts if scraping fails or bot detection occurs. Default value of 2 balances thoroughness with efficiency.

The proxy parameter: Essential for avoiding detection. US residential proxies recommended for optimal access to RBAuction.com.

Output Format

Example output

[
  {
  "asset_id": "B5095F90-BEC5-3752-A849-953E2F2437C9",
  "item_number": "14345639",
  "asset_description": [
    {
      "locale": "en-US",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Grain Truck"
    },
    {
      "locale": "es-MX",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Camión de granos"
    },
    {
      "locale": "en-AU",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Grain Truck"
    },
    {
      "locale": "fr-CA",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Camion à grains"
    },
    {
      "locale": "de-DE",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Getreidetransporter"
    },
    {
      "locale": "it-IT",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Autocarro per grano"
    },
    {
      "locale": "en-GB",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Grain Truck"
    },
    {
      "locale": "fr-FR",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Camion à grains"
    },
    {
      "locale": "es-ES",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Camión de granos"
    },
    {
      "locale": "ru-RU",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Грузовик для зерна"
    },
    {
      "locale": "pl-PL",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Ciężarówka do przewozu zboża"
    },
    {
      "locale": "da-DK",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Korntruck"
    },
    {
      "locale": "fi-FI",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Viljakuorma-auto"
    },
    {
      "locale": "no-NO",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Korntruck"
    },
    {
      "locale": "sv-SE",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Lastbil för spannmål"
    },
    {
      "locale": "nl-NL",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Graan vrachtwagen"
    },
    {
      "locale": "pt-PT",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 Grain Truck"
    },
    {
      "locale": "ar-AE",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 شاحنة حبوب"
    },
    {
      "locale": "zh-CN",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 谷物车"
    },
    {
      "locale": "ja-JP",
      "text": "1955 GMC 960 4x2 穀物用トラック"
    }
  ],
  "features": [
    {
      "locale": "en-US",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "es-MX",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "en-AU",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "fr-CA",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "de-DE",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "it-IT",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "en-GB",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "fr-FR",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "es-ES",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "ru-RU",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "pl-PL",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "da-DK",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "fi-FI",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "no-NO",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "sv-SE",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "nl-NL",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "pt-PT",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "ar-AE",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "zh-CN",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    },
    {
      "locale": "ja-JP",
      "text": "6 Cylinder Engine, 4x2 Manual Transmission, 16000 lb GVWR, 8.25-20 Front Tires, 9.00-20 Rear Tires, Spring Suspension, 172 in Wheelbase, 15 ft Long x 3 ft 3 in High Body, Wood Box"
    }
  ],
  "industry_ids": [
    "DC1939DB-A07C-328A-B0F6-9CA15B4A6F2B",
    "EBE7DB97-F10C-33C2-98FA-789F4B4C94FC",
    "FED3110E-C4E2-35E9-B8F6-EBD7B4593359"
  ],
  "category_id": "9EC933C8-5AB8-3D85-812C-9717041C8FE8",
  "asset_type_id": "097DBC8E-CCA2-3F86-B031-829C64D576E7",
  "manufacturer": "8F60C093-4BCF-3178-9FFC-C02D7250B2D3",
  "model": "52800371-264C-35BD-B262-2AE2E68B0E47",
  "manufacturer_name": "GMC",
  "model_name": "960",
  "manufacture_year": 1955,
  "serial_number": "59653626853",
  "inspection_status": "INSPECTION_COMPLETED",
  "inspection_type": "DEI_INSPECTION",
  "image_url": "https://cdn.ironpla.net/i/20758/286/c096c486-0195-4609-a4a6-e4943f1e7194.jpg",
  "brand_id": 307,
  "is_unused": false,
  "has_extended_warranty_eligible": false,
  "is_in_yard": false,
  "is_ironclad_assured": false,
  "is_searchable": true,
  "is_titled_asset": true,
  "is_fet_charged": false,
  "gvwr": {
    "value": "16000.0",
    "unit": "lb"
  },
  "asset_type_code": "GNT",
  "is_component": false,
  "has_component_assets": false,
  "asset_storage_location": {
    "name": "Liebenthal, SK",
    "region": "Canada",
    "address": {
      "address_line1": "19107 Range Road 3271",
      "city": "Liebenthal",
      "province_state_code": "SK",
      "zip_postal_code": "S0N 1L0",
      "country_code": "CAN",
      "latitude": "50.6582",
      "longitude": "-109.5345"
    }
  },
  "listing": {
    "status": "New",
    "ring_number": 1,
    "buying_format": "Live Auction",
    "buying_platform": "Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers",
    "selling_method": "TAL",
    "day_of_event": 1,
    "date_of_event": "2026-03-30T14:00:00Z",
    "bidding_end_time": "2026-03-31T01:00:00Z",
    "shoot_price": {
      "currency": "CAD",
      "amount": 190000
    },
    "guid": "A7441CBE-E15A-3DFD-90E0-76B3A0303C24",
    "online_bid_engine": "MARS",
    "open_start_time": "2026-03-31T01:00:00Z",
    "preview_start_time": "2026-03-16T14:00:00Z",
    "preview_end_time": "2026-03-31T01:00:00Z",
    "sale_format_id": "TAL",
    "is_available_for_online_bidding": true,
    "currency": "CAD"
  },
  "sale_event_guid": "C40CF80D-CBAE-4ED5-A51C-8EB3295770DA",
  "inoperable": false,
  "is_seller_dealer": false,
  "is_off_road": false
}
]

The scraper returns detailed asset data with each field supporting equipment procurement and market intelligence:

• Asset ID: Unique identifier for the asset. Critical for tracking equipment across auctions and building historical databases.

• Item Number: Auction lot or item number. Used for auction tracking and referencing specific lots in multi-asset sales.

• Asset Description: Detailed text description of the equipment. Provides comprehensive asset information including condition notes and features.

• Features: Key equipment features and specifications. Essential for understanding capabilities, attachments, and optional equipment.

• Industry IDs: Industry classification identifiers. Enables segmentation by sector (construction, agriculture, transportation, etc.).

• Category ID: Equipment category classification. Organizes assets by type for category-specific analysis.

• Asset Type ID: Specific asset type identifier. Provides granular classification within categories.

• Manufacturer: Manufacturer code or identifier. Standardized manufacturer identification for database management.

• Model: Model code or identifier. Links to specific model specifications and comparables.

• Manufacturer Name: Full manufacturer name (e.g., Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo). Human-readable manufacturer for reporting and analysis.

• Model Name: Complete model designation. Essential for precise equipment identification and valuation.

• Manufacture Year: Year of manufacture. Critical for depreciation analysis, age-based valuation, and lifecycle assessment.

• Serial Number: Equipment serial number. Enables individual asset tracking, history verification, and theft prevention.

• Inspection Status: Current inspection state. Indicates inspection completion and report availability.

• Inspection Type: Type of inspection performed. Shows inspection depth (basic, comprehensive, IronClad, etc.).

• Image URL: Primary asset image link. Provides visual verification and documentation.

• Brand ID: Brand identifier code. Additional manufacturer/brand classification.

• Is Unused: Boolean indicating if equipment is new/unused. Critical for filtering new vs. used equipment markets.

• Has Extended Warranty Eligible: Extended warranty availability. Indicates asset condition and warranty potential.

• Is In Yard: Physical location status. Shows if equipment is at auction yard for inspection.

• Is Ironclad Assured: IronClad Assurance program inclusion. Premium inspection and condition guarantee indicator.

• Is Searchable: Public search visibility. Indicates listing status and market availability.

• Is Titled Asset: Title documentation status. Important for legal transfer and registration requirements.

• Is FET Charged: Federal Excise Tax applicability. Tax considerations for pricing and total cost analysis.

• GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Critical specification for commercial vehicles and transportation equipment.

• Asset Type Code: Standardized asset type code. Enables consistent classification across datasets.

• Is Component: Indicates if item is a component vs. complete unit. Distinguishes parts from whole equipment.

• Has Component Assets: Related components included. Shows bundled items or parts packages.

• Asset Storage Location: Physical storage location details. Geographic information for logistics and inspection planning.

• Listing: Detailed listing information and status. Auction timing, bidding details, and sale event information.

• Sale Event GUID: Unique sale event identifier. Links asset to specific auction events for historical analysis.

• Inoperable: Operational status indicator. Critical for condition assessment and pricing expectations.

• Is Seller Dealer: Seller type classification. Distinguishes dealer vs. private/fleet seller.

• Is Off Road: Off-road use designation. Relevant for tax treatment and registration requirements.

Each field supports equipment procurement decisions, market valuation models, competitive intelligence, and portfolio management for heavy equipment and industrial vehicle markets.

Usage Guide

Setting Up Asset Data Extraction

Step 1: Identify Target Assets

Navigate to RBAuction.com and locate specific equipment listings:

• Search by equipment type (excavators, dozers, trucks, trailers)
• Filter by manufacturer (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, etc.)
• Narrow by location for regional market analysis
• Select upcoming or past auction events

Copy complete URLs from individual asset detail pages.

Step 2: Build URL List

Compile asset URLs based on research objectives:

• Single asset analysis for specific equipment evaluation
• Category-focused lists for market segment research
• Manufacturer-specific collections for brand analysis
• Geographic groupings for regional market intelligence

Step 3: Configure Extraction

Set up scraper parameters:

• Use US residential proxies for reliable access
• Set retry limit based on connection stability
• Test with small batches before large-scale extraction

Best Practices

Asset Selection Strategy:

• Focus on comparable equipment for accurate valuation
• Include multiple auctions for trend analysis
• Track specific serial numbers for individual asset history
• Collect across time periods for seasonal pattern identification

Data Quality Management:

• Verify manufacturer and model names match industry standards
• Check serial numbers for format consistency
• Validate year data against reasonable ranges
• Cross-reference inspection status with detailed reports

Category-Specific Considerations:

Construction Equipment:

• Focus on hour meters, attachments, and condition indicators
• Track IronClad status for premium equipment
• Monitor GVWR for transportation planning
• Analyze inoperable status for repair opportunity identification

Commercial Vehicles:

• Verify titled status for registration requirements
• Check GVWR for regulatory compliance
• Track mileage and operational status
• Identify dealer vs. fleet sellers for sourcing strategy

Agricultural Equipment:

• Monitor seasonal auction patterns
• Track manufacturer and model popularity
• Analyze unused equipment for new market pricing
• Regional storage locations for logistics optimization

Troubleshooting

URL Access Issues:

• Confirm URLs point to product detail pages, not search results
• Verify listings are still active (not expired auctions)
• Check proxy configuration for US access
• Ensure complete URLs including asset ID

Data Extraction Problems:

• Review inspection status for incomplete listings
• Check for assets removed from sale
• Verify serial number format validity
• Confirm manufacturer/model data population

Benefits and Applications

Equipment Procurement Intelligence: Track market pricing across equipment types, identify undervalued assets for acquisition, monitor condition and inspection grades, plan purchase timing based on auction schedules, and build equipment sourcing databases.

Market Valuation Models: Develop depreciation curves by manufacturer and model, analyze age-condition-price relationships, benchmark auction results against retail values, track seasonal pricing variations, and build predictive pricing algorithms.

Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor buying and selling patterns, identify market entry and exit trends, analyze dealer vs. fleet liquidation pricing, track IronClad and premium listing adoption, and understand regional market dynamics.

Fleet Management: Source replacement equipment at auction prices, track specific serial numbers for fleet expansion, monitor total cost including FET and transportation, plan equipment rotation based on market availability, and identify maintenance-intensive models through operational status patterns.

Investment Intelligence: Identify arbitrage opportunities across regions, track equipment lifecycle and resale values, analyze return on investment for equipment types, monitor market supply and demand indicators, and build equipment portfolio strategies.

The scraper provides competitive advantages through detailed inspection data, manufacturer specifications, operational status indicators, warranty and assurance program information, and comprehensive auction event tracking.

Conclusion

The RBAuction.com Vehicle Details Scraper transforms equipment market research into automated intelligence gathering. By extracting comprehensive asset data from the world's largest industrial auction platform, it enables data-driven decisions for equipment procurement, valuation, and market strategy.

Ready to unlock heavy equipment auction intelligence? Start extracting detailed asset data from RBAuction.com and transform your equipment market analysis capabilities.

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