As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers prepare for winter, Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty is gearing up for its winter consignment auction, featuring hay equipment, cattle supplies, vehicles, used building materials, and other items for agricultural operations. Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Report associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, Carpenter said consignments are already coming in from multiple states as the cooler weather brings new opportunities for buyers and sellers. “Oh man, we’re expecting a lot of good stuff,” Carpenter said. “We’ve had some good rains, and we’re out there today, starting to take stuff.”
Carpenter said consignments include individual items, sheet metal, cattle equipment, vehicles, trucks and personal property from estates.
Hay Equipment and Cattle Supplies Available for Producers
The winter consignment auction will offer several items that could help farmers and ranchers prepare for colder weather and manage their livestock operations. “We’re going to have some hay equipment,” Carpenter said. “Hay feeding equipment, hay rings, feed troughs.”
The auction will also feature used metal from large barn companies in Oklahoma City, giving producers another option for building shelters and improving facilities for their livestock. “If they need to build a shelter for their animals, we’ll have some really good used metal,” Carpenter said.
With winter approaching, these supplies could provide producers with additional options for maintaining their operations and preparing for seasonal feeding and shelter needs.
Online Bidding Expands Opportunities for Buyers and Sellers
Carpenter encouraged farmers and ranchers with unused equipment to consider consigning it to the auction. Through an online bidding platform, the company can reach buyers beyond the local area. “If they’ve got some equipment they haven’t used and they need to get rid of it, this is a great way to get your equipment marketed worldwide,” Carpenter said.
He explained that the company uses HiBid to facilitate online bidding, allowing buyers to participate without spending an entire day at an in-person auction. “It’s made your time more valuable because you can bid online,” Carpenter said.
Buyers can visit KenCarpenterAuction.com or HiBid to register and place bids. The platform also allows bidders to enter a maximum bid, with the computer automatically bidding on their behalf as needed. “You can go do whatever you want. Put your max bid in there, and the computer can automatically bid for you,” Carpenter said. “And that way, you don’t waste time standing at an auction all day.”
Carpenter said online bidding has expanded the company’s reach over the past decade, connecting sellers with more potential buyers than an in-person auction alone. For producers looking to sell equipment before winter arrives, Carpenter said the upcoming auction offers an opportunity to market items that are no longer needed.
Estate Auctions Offer Opportunities for Farmers and Ranchers
In addition to consignment auctions, Carpenter regularly handles estate auctions throughout central Oklahoma, providing opportunities for farmers, ranchers and other buyers to find equipment and supplies for their operations.
Past estate auction offerings have included cattle panels, tractors, backhoes and other farm equipment, along with household furniture, kitchen items, garden equipment and yard tools. Carpenter said the company regularly works with a variety of estates, giving buyers opportunities to find items they may need.
“We’ve got these every week,” Carpenter said.
Carpenter also works with families who are settling an estate and may be interested in holding an auction of their own. He said his team can meet with families at no cost to discuss their options and explain how the company can help with the process.
To learn more about current and upcoming estate auctions, buyers can visit Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty’s website or follow the company on Facebook for auction listings and updates.
Carpenter Offers Help With Estate Auction Planning
For families settling an estate, Carpenter said his company offers an opportunity to discuss auction services without an upfront meeting cost or a public announcement that the family is considering an auction. “We will come meet with you at no cost,” Carpenter said. “We won’t tell anybody we’re meeting with you, and if it works for you, we’d be glad to help.”
He said families can contact the company by phone or text, send a message through Facebook, or reach out through the company’s website.
Those interested in discussing estate auction services can call or text Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty at 405-620-1524.
As the winter season approaches, Carpenter said the company expects to continue bringing together buyers and sellers through both consignment and estate auctions, offering opportunities for producers to find needed equipment or market items they no longer use.
