Up for bidding is a SDLE20 Mini Excavator, featuring a Yanmar engine. This compact machine is ideal for various construction and landscaping projects. The excavator includes operator controls and a protective canopy.
New Year’s Day 2026 Mega Equipment Auction
60+ Mini Excavators • Sawmills • Golf Carts • Skid Steers • Containers • Metal Buildings • Attachments & More
Now Accepting Quality Consignments
Start your year with one of the largest multi-category equipment auctions in Kentucky! Lawson Company Auctioneers is kicking off 2026 with a massive New Year’s Day sale featuring a huge lineup of contractor, farm, and industrial equipment. Whether you’re upgrading your fleet, stocking your yard, or hunting for deals, this is the first auction of the year you don’t want to miss.
Auction Highlights Include:
60+ Mini Excavators – multiple brands and configurations
Mini Skid Steers & Attachments
Golf Carts (New)
New Multi High-Cube Shipping Containers
Metal Building Kits & Treated Fence Posts
Portable Sawmills & Woodworking Equipment
Heavy-Duty Brush Cutters & Forestry Mulchers
Buckets, Grapples, Augers, Pallet Forks & More
-Additional contractor tools, farm equipment, and specialty items added daily
=Consignments Welcome
We are actively accepting quality consignments for this auction.
If you have equipment to sell—whether it’s one piece or an entire lineup—reach out today. Our New Year’s Day auction attracts strong buyer turnout and excellent prices.
Auction Date
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
â° Auction goes live, Dec. 18th 2025 10:00am)
đ Hosted by Lawson Company Auctioneers – Bardstown, KY
Pickup Times
đŚ January 2nd & 3rd
â° 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM both days
Why Sell With Lawson Company Auctioneers?
Massive regional exposure
Trusted bidder base
Fast, professional loadout
Competitive pricing and strong results
AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS
Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC
Please ensure your phone number and email address are up to date and correct in your profile settings.
There will be a 10% Buyerâs Premium added to each final bid to determine the final sales price. All items must be paid for in full at the conclusion of the auction or on pickup day.
We will contact all winning bidders by phone or email on January 1, 2026, to confirm payment. If we are unable to contact you to confirm your form of payment, we will automatically process the credit card on file. You will receive an email with a copy of your âPAIDâ invoice.
Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, or major credit card. A 3.5% convenience fee will apply to all credit card payments. A 6% Kentucky sales tax will be added unless a valid resale tax-exempt certificate is provided at the time of payment.
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
CONDITION OF PROPERTY
All property is sold in âAS ISâ and âWHERE ISâ condition with no warranties expressed or implied. No refunds, exchanges, adjustments, or chargebacks will be allowed.
Property is available for inspection, and it is the bidderâs responsibility to determine condition prior to bidding. Failure to inspect any item shall not constitute grounds for any claim, refund, adjustment, or chargeback.
PUBLIC VIEWING
Public Viewing:
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Saturday, December 27, 2025
đ 9:00 AM â 5:00 PM
Location:
8963 Bellwood Rd.
Bardstown, KY 40004
DESCRIPTIONS & DISCLAIMERS
All description information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed. Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC makes no warranty or guarantee of any kind regarding condition, authenticity, provenance, suitability for a particular purpose, or accuracy of descriptions.
Some photos may be representative, and certain descriptions may be generated using AI. Buyers are solely responsible for personally inspecting items and verifying all information prior to bidding.
Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC reserves the right to change, modify, or delete any item, lot, or description as necessary.
PICKUP & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Pickup Days:
Friday, January 2nd & Saturday, January 3rd, 2026: 9:00 AM â 5:30 PM
Accepted payment methods include cash, cashierâs check, personal or business check, and credit/debit card (3.5% processing fee).
All items must be paid for and removed by January 3, 2026, unless prior arrangements have been made. Any unpaid balances or unclaimed items after this date will be charged to the credit card on file with applicable processing fees.
Items not removed by the deadline may be discarded or resold at the Auctioneerâs discretion with no refund to the purchaser.
Container buyers: We will coordinate with you and your hauler to arrange a reasonable pickup time.
BIDDING & AUTO-EXTEND
This is a timed online auction ending January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
An auto-extend feature is in effect. If a bid is placed within the final 3 minutes, bidding will extend an additional 3 minutes from the time of that bid. This process continues until no bids are received within a 2-minute window. Extend time may be adjusted at the Auctioneerâs discretion.
SERVER & TECHNICAL ISSUES
In the event of technical difficulties related to server, software, or online bidding platforms, Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC reserves the right to extend, continue, or close bidding as deemed necessary.
Neither the software provider nor Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC shall be held responsible for missed bids or software malfunctions.
LEGAL & AGENCY DISCLOSURE
Any dispute arising from this auction shall be tried exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Nelson County, Kentucky.
Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC, its agents, and representatives act as agents of the seller only. Buyers agree to hold harmless and indemnify Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC from any claims, damages, or legal actions.
Auction company employees and/or the auction company may bid on and purchase items.
BIDDER DEFAULT
Failure to complete a purchase constitutes a breach of contract. In the event of bidder default, Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC reserves the right to:
Pursue legal action
Revoke bidding privileges
Revoke bidding privileges across all MarkNet Alliance auctions
COMMUNICATION CONSENT
By registering, bidders agree to receive emails and text messages (Msg & Data rates may apply) regarding current and upcoming auctions.
If bidder credentials are compromised, the Auctioneer must be notified immediately.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
đ Lawson Co. Auctioneers, LLC
502-718-0990
**All buyers are strongly advised to change oil, fluids, and check all bolts and connections on all equipment prior to use.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with respect to all auction terms.
PICKUP & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Pickup Days:
Friday, January 2nd & Saturday, January 3rd, 2026: 9:00 AM â 5:30 PM
Accepted payment methods include cash, cashierâs check, personal or business check, and credit/debit card (3.5% processing fee).
All items must be paid for and removed by January 3, 2026, unless prior arrangements have been made. Any unpaid balances or unclaimed items after this date will be charged to the credit card on file with applicable processing fees.
Items not removed by the deadline may be discarded or resold at the Auctioneerâs discretion with no refund to the purchaser.
Container buyers: We will coordinate with you and your hauler to arrange a reasonable pickup time.
