Euro Auctions supports Jock’s PINK Tractor appeal
New
Takeuchu TB-216 to be auctioned at Leeds in August to support Breast Cancer Care
At
its 22-24th August sale in Leeds, Euro Auctions will include a
new Takeuchi TB216 Fully Hydraulic Compact Excavator that will be sold in support of Jock’s PINK Tractor fundraising campaign for Breast Cancer
Care; the brainchild of Ayrshire based John M Paterson Plant and Machinery
sales.
“We
hope that this special lot (which has been branded in support for breast cancer
care) will go for considerably more than the ‘typical’ anticipated auction price
as all the money is going to an excellent cause,” stated Jonny Keys, Operations
Manager at Euro Auctions. “We should have around 4000 lots at this August
sale at our Leeds site so general interest will again be really high and with
this being such a fantastic cause we hope this will achieve an above average
price considering the publicity the buyer will get.”
The
highly versatile, simple to operate (1.5 tonne weight class) TB216 is one of
Takeuchi’s best‑selling mini-excavators. With a 9 kW engine, 2,375mm dig depth,
2845mm dump height and 3695mm ground reach it offers excellent reach and
performance making it ideal for landscapers, contractors, utilities, tool and
plant hire companies requiring trailer towing.
Jock
Paterson and his wife Karen embarked on the campaign last summer, by purchasing
their first Pink Tractor, however, due
to the demand, purchased a second later
that year and have donated 20% of all hire revenues from them to the campaign. Corporate sponsorship was also made available
to local companies and clients with adverts being placed on one of the tractors
and its loader at a cost of £200 per sticker. This tractor was then used for a
number of promotional activities and events throughout Scotland where it has
generated significant interest and encouraged people to donate via the Just
Giving page. The other unit has been out on regular hire, generating revenue
for the charity.
The
initial aim for Jock’s
PINK Tractor was to raise £10,000 in a year which has been totally
smashed. The total currently stands at over £35,000 plus gift aid and it is
hoped that this will be doubled by the additional activities over the next few
months, including the auctioning of the Takeuchi TB216 Compact Excavator. “We
all probably know someone who have been affected in some way, either directly
or indirectly by breast cancer. Some family members and friends have lost loved
ones to this particular cancer and it is now the most common cancer affecting one
in eight women in the UK plus it also affects men too,” explained Karen. “We
just felt cancer cases are occurring more often and thought we could do
something to try and help, so decided to set up the campaign and have been
overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone.”
John
M Paterson Ltd has a reputation for courteous, professional service from its
Ayrshire base and has rapidly expanded over recent years diversifying into
Plant and Machinery sales, long and short term hire and haulage. It also specialises
in Tractor hiabs, Tractor MEWP'S and Tracked MEWP's. Their machinery is on hire all over the UK
with special rates available for long term hires all organised under the Scottish Plant
Owners Association conditions.
The upcoming Leeds auction
As with most sales
organised by Euro Auctions at its Leeds site, this three-day auction, on
between 22-24 August, is expected to attract over 4000 lots and draw interest
from several thousands of bidders, plus reach many more around the globe. A
full schedule of upcoming Auctions can be obtained by visiting the Euro
Auctions website at www.euroauctions.com which includes full details for consignors along with bidder
catalogues for all upcoming events. Alternatively email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 2882
898262.
