James G. Murphy Co.

CEG - Fri March 01, 2019

Despite Snow Storm, James G. Murphy Hosts Huge February Sale

The Feb. 9 heavy equipment auction in Kenmore, Wash., proved to be a real challenge. The weather did not cooperate at all with the camera crew or set up crew. The area had over 10 in. of snow just days before the auction and with quick adjustments to the schedule and some long hours by the JGM yard crew, the auction was held without any major issues....

James G. Murphy Company - Wed January 02, 2019

James G. Murphy Delivers Multi-Million Dollar Dec. Sale

The crowd gathered at James G. Murphy's Kenmare, Wash., facility for its Dec. 6 sale. More than 1,000 bidders were registered online and in person for the auction. Highlights of the sale included:A 2007 Komatsu PC229USLC-3 excavator that sold for $59,000;a 2013 John Deere 450J LGP dozer that sold for $57,500;a Doosan DX85R excavator that sold for $50,000; anda Takeuchi TL12V2 track loader that sold for $46,000....

CEG - Tue November 20, 2018

James G. Murphy Holds Liquidation Sale in Kent, Washington

James G. Murphy Co. held a retirement sale for DPK Inc. General Contractors on Nov. 8 at its Kent Wash., location. The sale was a huge success: with 247 registered bidders, 80 online bidders and more than 600 lots, the auction was packed with action....

Wed June 21, 2017

James G. Murphy Sale Breaks Records in Kenmore, Wash.

On June 10, the James G. Murphy Company had a record-setting day at its auction site in Kenmore, Wash. This auction had something for everybody. The weather was great and the crowd was amazing. The auction featured 18 dump trucks; 19 pup trailers; four Vactor trucks; and a 2008, 600-hp Peterbilt heavy haul truck....

Fri June 24, 2016

Bidders Flock to Montana for Big Sky Murphy Auction

On May 25, James G. Murphy Co. held a liquidation auction in Columbia Falls for two long-time Montana businesses. Floyd and Sandy Quiram, of Quiram Logging, retired after 37 years and Steve Settle of Settle Contracting retired after 26 years....

Mon January 11, 2016

A Guide to 2016 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....