Auctions are becoming a common occurrence in Ireland, with the FTMTA having held a very successful one at the end of September last year. A massive crowd attended and both buyers and sellers were happy with the deals done on the day.

Following on from the success of that auction, a second one will take place this Saturday 24 February.

This will be run in conjunction with Wilsons auctions and, for the first time ever at an Irish auction, pre-approved finance will be available from Finance Ireland.

FTMTA CEO Gary Ryan said: “This unreserved auction is being run in support of our members. We had a very successful auction last year and want to build on this. Wilsons auctioneers have years of experience and will be a huge asset on the day to FTMTA members and prospective customers”.

To add further support for customers, representatives from Finance Ireland are willing to pre-authorise finance for machinery that is in reasonable condition and manufactured after 2004.

In the days preceding the auction, they will be present in Punchestown to answer any questions customers may have.

Looking through the list of entries, there will be pieces of kit for every type of buyer from the big spenders to the bargain hunters. It looks like there will be at least 200 lots for sale on the day.