I.R.A.Y. Auction News and Info : Construction Equipment Guide

I.R.A.Y. Auction was established in 2000 by Col. Ray Henry, a third-generation auctioneer with more than 30 years' experience. I.R.A.Y. Auction provides a multitude of auction services and benefits, holding both on and offsite auctions throughout the year to sell, in addition to heavy iron, real estate, personal property, business liquidations and estate auctions. I.R.A.Y. Auction's 40-acre auction yard is located at 11935 Hwy 95 NE (on the northwest corner of Hwy 25 and Hwy 95), Foley, Minn. 56329. The site features a drive-over ramp and large registration area with space for vendor booths.

Wed December 23, 2015

IRAY Hosts Heavy Equipment Auction

IRAY Auction held a heavy equipment sale on Dec. 4 at its Foley, Minn., location. For more information visit www.iraymn.com. ...

Fri September 25, 2015

IRAY Sale Features Excavators, Dozers, Skid Steers

IRAY Auction held its fall sale on Sept. 11, in Foley, Minn. Among the heavy equipment up for bid were excavators, dozers and skid steers. ...

Wed July 08, 2015

IRAY Auction Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Minn. Sale

IRAY Auction held a Heavy Equipment, Truck, & Trailer auction on June 12 at its Foley, Minn., location. The auction brought great prices, making sellers and buyers both happy with the results. It was a beautiful sunny day as IRAY Auction hosted bidders onsite and online from around the world, ready to bid on vehicles, trucks, semi tractors, dozers, excavators, boats, attachments and other heavy equipment....

Fri January 16, 2015

A Guide to 2015 Industry Auction Companies

Alex Lyon & Son Sale Managers & Auctioneers Inc. Alex Lyon & Son was founded in 1950 by Alex Lyon as a company that handled private treaty negotiations of cattle and farm machinery. In 1973, Alex’s son Jack became more involved and began to diversify, working heavy equipment sales into the lineup of services....

Thu January 15, 2015

I.R.A.Y. Attends Minnesota State Auctioneers Convention

Col. Ray Henry of I.R.A.Y. Auction recently attended the Minnesota State Auctioneers Convention in Bloomington. The convention took place Jan. 8 through 10, 2015. Auctioneers and their families enjoyed numerous educational seminars and speakers throughout the event....

Wed December 18, 2013

I.R.A.Y. Auction Carries On Through Negative 30 Degree Wind Chill Temp

Despite the bitter cold, negative 30 degree wind chill at auction start time, I.R.A.Y Auction’s Dec. 6 heavy equipment, truck and trailer auction went on as scheduled in Foley, Minn. Although the trucks and equipment did not roll over the ramp, there was a caravan of activity rolling though the I.R.A.Y....

Tue January 15, 2013

Auction Company Special: A Guide to Industry Auction Companies

Alex Lyon & Son Sale Managers & Auctioneers Inc. Alex Lyon & Son was founded in 1950 by Alex Lyon as a company that handled private treaty negotiations of cattle and farm machinery. In 1973, Alex's son Jack became more involved and began to diversify, working heavy equipment sales into the lineup of services....

Fri March 30, 2012

Heavy Construction Equipment Up for Bid at IRAY Sale

IRAY Auction held a heavy equipment auction March 9 at its headquarters in Foley, Minn. The featured a Komatsu PC400 hydraulic excavator as well as an assortment of other excavators, dozers, loaders, trucks and trailers....

Thu January 05, 2012

IRAY Hosts Cold Auction in Foley

IRAY Auction held a heavy equipment auction Dec. 9 in Foley, Minn. Despite the cold temperatures, strong numbers turned out to bid on items from John Deere, Kobelco, Dresser and Morbark. ...

Fri September 02, 2011

IRAY’s Heavy Equipment Auction in Lennox a Success

IRAY Auction held a heavy equipment auction Aug. 19 in Lennox, S.D. The sale featured equipment from manufacturers including Komatsu, John Deere, Kenworth and Peterbuilt. ...

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