Euro Auctions, an Irish auction house for construction equipment and machinery, closed 2025 with a record-setting December edition in Abu Dhabi, netting more than a $7 million hammer total at its sale. 

The result reflects sustained demand for used construction equipment across the Middle East, driven by infrastructure investment, fleet renewal and cross-border trading activity.

Abu Dhabi’s strength as a live-auction market was a defining feature of the sale. Of the total achieved, $4.3 million was transacted on site with a further $2.7 million completed online. This split remains distinctive within the Euro Auctions global network, underlining the continued importance of physical inspection and live bidding for higher-value assets in the region.

At the December 15 and 16 auction, vendor participation grew significantly, with sellers from 16 countries consigning equipment. Buyer demand was led by the UAE, backed by strong participation from Egypt, Oman, India and African markets. 

Prices were strong, with several standout machines in the December sale including: 2022 CAT D8T for $255,000; CAT 980 for $116,000; 2021 CAT 349 for $92,000; 2025 Volvo EC210 for $82,000 and Hitachi EX215 for $82,000, stated Euro Auctions.

Buyer engagement reached new highs with 700 registered bidders, thus reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a key auction hub, it added.