Part of RB Global, Inc. (renamed from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in May 2023)Shipping from Ritchie Bros. North Franklin, Connecticut
RB North Franklin is 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck, from the Port of New York and New Jersey, the closest port for containers and flat racks, which also has regular RoRo calls. We collect as soon as Ritchie Bros. issues the release, do any partial disassembly needed to fit a container, and ship by container, flat rack or, where a lane serves your country, RoRo. Most lots here are construction equipment, trucks & trailers, and agricultural equipment, and buyers here most often ship to Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt.
RB North Franklin at a glance
The Ritchie Bros. North Franklin yard at 27 Manning Rd is a weekday drop-off, inspection and pickup site in eastern Connecticut. Machines stored here sell in Ritchie Bros. live online auctions, IronPlanet weekly online auctions and Marketplace-E, and the office is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. New York/New Jersey, about 150 road miles, handles every shipping method.
- Site type
- Permanent auction yard
- Auction company
- Ritchie Bros. AuctioneersRB Global, Inc. (renamed from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in May 2023)
- Closest port for container, flat rack and RoRo
- Port of New York and New Jersey: 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck
- Removal deadline
- Set per auction (for example, 7 days after the payment date). Lots not in a Ritchie Bros. yard must be removed within 8 business days of the release notice.
- Equipment sold here
- Construction EquipmentTrucks & TrailersAgricultural Equipment
Best export ports from RB North Franklin
Ranked by road distance from the yard gate. We list the closest container port, the closest main gateways with the most direct sailings, Savannah when it is within reach, any rail ramp that is much closer than the coast, and the closest RoRo ports, plus Brunswick, the busiest U.S. RoRo gateway, when it is within reach.
| Port | Road miles | Truck hours | Methods | Why this port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of New York and New JerseyNewark, NJ | 152 | 3 | Container, Flat rack, RoRo | Closest container portMain gateway, most direct sailingsClosest RoRo calls |
| Port of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | 323 | 6.5 | RoRo | Closest RoRo calls |
Road miles from OSRM (OpenStreetMap), calculated October 2026. Truck hours assume a 50 mph average for a loaded lowboy, including stops.
Methods from this location
Trucked about 150 miles to New York/New Jersey, after partial disassembly where the machine needs it
Flat racks loaded at New York/New Jersey, about 150 road miles, usually the same day as pickup
RoRo from New York/New Jersey, or Baltimore, about 320 miles, when its sailing suits the destination
Weekday pickup at North Franklin, 8 am to 4 pm
Container is usually the cheapest option, and we do the partial disassembly needed to make the machine fit. How we containerize heavy equipment
What sells at RB North Franklin and how it ships
The cheapest way to ship a typical unit of each machine type sold here, whole and without disassembly, and the port it leaves from.
| Machine type | Typical unit | Cheapest whole-unit method | Export port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavators | Caterpillar 320 (20 t class) | Flat rack | Port of New York and New Jersey: 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck |
| Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 950 (19 t class) | Flat rack | Port of New York and New Jersey: 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck |
| Bulldozers | Caterpillar D6 (20 t class, SU blade fitted) | Flat rack | Port of New York and New Jersey: 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck |
| Commercial Trucks | Freightliner Cascadia 126 sleeper tractor | RoRo | Port of New York and New Jersey: 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck |
| Dump Trucks | Volvo A30G (30 t articulated hauler) | Flat rack | Port of New York and New Jersey: 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck |
| Lowboy & Heavy-Haul Trailers | Trail King 55 t hydraulic RGN, 3-axle | RoRo | Port of New York and New Jersey: 152 road miles, about 3 hours by truck |
Smaller units often fit a container, and partial disassembly can move a machine down a rung. Your quote uses the lot's actual dimensions.
After you win at Ritchie Bros.
- 1Pay the invoice in full within the payment window (usually 7 days). Wire transfers clear fastest; other funds hold the release until they clear.
- 2Download the invoice and wait for the release. The yard office issues the release ticket our driver needs at the gate.
- 3Send us the invoice, the lot numbers and the yard. We book the pickup appointment with the yard.
- 4We collect the machine, load it with our own carrier and take it to the port, or first to our facility if it needs partial disassembly to fit a container.
- 5We file the export declaration (EEI) in the Automated Export System. It is required when any Schedule B line is worth more than $2,500 or needs an export license, and its ITN confirmation goes to the carrier at least 24 hours before the vessel loads.
- 6For titled machines and vehicles, the original title and the EEI go to U.S. Customs at the port at least 72 hours before export. Without them the unit cannot sail.
- 7We send you the bill of lading and the documents your customs broker needs to clear the machine at destination.
Ritchie Bros. key pickup terms
- Payment
- Due within 7 days of the auction; items cannot be collected until paid in full, and non-certified funds are held until they clear. Source
- Removal deadline
- Set per auction (for example, 7 days after the payment date). Lots not in a Ritchie Bros. yard must be removed within 8 business days of the release notice. Source
- Release
- The yard office issues a release ticket once payment is received; the driver must show it before loading. Source
Checked October 2026. Terms vary by sale, so confirm them on your invoice.
All Ritchie Bros. terms, fees, common mistakes and FAQsHow we work with RB North Franklin
- The yard is open weekdays only, so we book a weekday pickup and confirm it with the office on 860-642-4200 before dispatch.
- A lot bought online, through Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet or Marketplace-E, is released from this yard once payment clears; our driver brings the release.
At every yard we book the pickup, load with our own insured carriers, block and brace the machine, file the export declaration, and take it apart for a container when that is cheaper than shipping it whole.
Why Ship With Us
- New York/New Jersey about 150 road miles away for every shipping method
- Weekday pickups confirmed with the yard office before the truck leaves
- One process for Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet and Marketplace-E purchases stored here
Our Services at This Location
- Pickup at 27 Manning Rd on a weekday, inside the 8 am to 4 pm office hours
- Delivery to New York/New Jersey, about 150 road miles, for containers, flat racks and RoRo
- Inspection visit booked with the yard before you bid, on a weekday
Common destinations from RB North Franklin
Container and flat rack services reach all of these. RoRo depends on the lane from the East and Gulf Coast, so it is shown separately.
| Destination | Ocean transit | RoRo from this coast |
|---|---|---|
 Nigeria | 21-30 days | Regular sailings |
 Ghana | 20-28 days | Regular sailings |
 Egypt | 18-25 days | Regular sailings |
 Saudi Arabia | 18-25 days | Regular sailings |
 Germany | 14-21 days | Regular sailings |
 United Kingdom | 12-18 days | Regular sailings |
 Morocco | 14-21 days | Regular sailings |
 Israel | 18-25 days | Regular sailings |
Transit times are typical port-to-port ranges. Every quote confirms the current schedule.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Waiting for a live auction at North Franklin. Machines here sell online, and the release follows payment.
- Sending a RoRo unit to Baltimore by default; New York/New Jersey is about 170 miles closer and also takes RoRo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RB North Franklin hold live auctions?
Ritchie Bros. describes the site as a weekday drop-off, inspection and pickup yard. Equipment stored here sells in Ritchie Bros. live online auctions, IronPlanet weekly online auctions or on Marketplace-E.
Which port do you use from RB North Franklin?
New York/New Jersey, about 150 road miles, for containers, flat racks and RoRo. Baltimore, about 320 miles, is the alternative RoRo port when its sailing fits better.
When can you collect from RB North Franklin?
On weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm, once the release is issued after payment. The yard is closed on holidays.
Machines bought at RB North Franklin that we load in containers
Buyers at RB North Franklin ship these kinds of machines with us. Each card shows the boxes from our loading records; open a brand for every model.
Motor grader
CAT 12
1 × 40 ft high cube
Caterpillar loading plansExcavator
CAT 206B
1 × 45 ft high cube
Caterpillar loading plansWheel loader
Komatsu 180-1
1 × 20 ft container
Komatsu loading plansWheel loader
Komatsu 180-3
1 × 40 ft high cube
Komatsu loading plansExcavator
Hitachi EX 150
1 × 40 ft high cube
Hitachi Construction Machinery loading plansExcavator
Hitachi EX 370-5
1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 1 × 40 ft high cube
Hitachi Construction Machinery loading plansWheel loader
Volvo 220D
2 × 40 ft high cube
Volvo Construction Equipment loading plansExcavator
Volvo EC 480EL
1 × 40 ft open top, 1 ft / 0.3 m over the side walls + 2 × 40 ft high cube
Volvo Construction Equipment loading plansWheel loader
Kawasaki 95Z VII
2 × 40 ft high cube + 1 × 20 ft container
Kawasaki loading plans
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