After more than three decades serving California's Central Valley, Bill Nelson General Engineering Construction Inc. is closing as owner Bill Nelson retires.
The company's fleet — including late-model Caterpillar excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes and other construction equipment —will be sold by Bar None Auction on Oct. 30, 2026.
The retirement sale is expected to draw interest from general engineering contractors, underground and utility contractors, grading and excavation companies, municipalities, agricultural operations and other heavy-equipment users throughout California and the western United States.
Highlights include:
• 2025 Caterpillar 420 loader backhoe;
• 2023 Caterpillar 325 hydraulic excavator;
• 2023 Caterpillar 930M wheel loader;
• 2022 Caterpillar 279D3 skid steer loader;
• Additional Caterpillar 325-series excavators;
• Additional Caterpillar 930M wheel loaders;
• Multiple Caterpillar 420-series loader backhoes;
• Trucks, water trucks and trailer;s
• Air compressors, compaction equipment and Asphalt Zipper machines; and
• Caterpillar buckets, compaction wheels and other attachments and support equipment.
View the complete auction catalog, equipment photos and bidding information at BarNoneAuction.com/Bill-Nelson.
Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the equipment prior to bidding. Preview will be held at the Bill Nelson General Engineering facility at 2741 E. Malaga Ave., Fresno, CA 93725, on both Oct. 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the Oct. 30 auction day, the first lots will close at 8:30 a.m.
The auction will be conducted online, allowing bidders throughout California and beyond to participate.
Bill Nelson General Engineering has been part of the Central Valley construction industry for more than three decades, specializing in general engineering and infrastructure work including underground utilities, water and sewer systems, excavation, drainage and related public works projects.
With Nelson's retirement, the Oct. 30 auction marks both the conclusion of a long career in Central Valley construction and an opportunity for other contractors to put the company's equipment back to work.
“Mr. Nelson built a respected company over many years, and we're honored that he has entrusted Bar None Auction with conducting his retirement sale and finding the next owners for this equipment,” said Jeff Huber, marketing director of Bar None Auction.
