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RB Global Completes Acquisition of BigIron

RB Global Inc. has completed the acquisition of BigIron Auction Company, boosting its expansion into the U.S. agriculture market. This acquisition enhances RB Global’s expertise in agricultural equipment and real estate auctions while providing customers with expanded onsite, offsite and digital marketplace solutions.

May 18, 2026 - National Edition
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RB Global Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Big Iron Auction Company, accelerating the company's strategic expansion into the U.S. agriculture market.

"RB Global and BigIron share a commitment to trust, transparency and putting our partners and customers first," said Jim Kessler, CEO of RB Global. "The BigIron team brings deep expertise and strong relationships within the U.S. agriculture market, which complements our broader marketplace capabilities. This move expands our presence in a highly attractive category, adds differentiated expertise across U.S. agriculture, including agricultural real estate transactions and advances our operating strategy of pairing scale with specialized market leadership."

Founded in the early 1980s, BigIron has built a strong reputation for its transparent, unreserved auction model and customer-first approach across agricultural equipment, real estate and related assets, according to the company. Embedded in the rural communities it serves across the United States, BigIron has developed strong, local relationships with farmers, landowners and rural enterprises. According to RB Global Inc., customers will benefit from access to RB Global's broader marketplace capabilities, including on site, off site and digital channels and solutions, while maintaining the relationships and experience they value today.


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