Armstrong Western LLC conducts equipment auctions from our 12.5-acre yard at 1216 W Simplot Blvd in Caldwell, Idaho. If you farm, ranch or contract anywhere in the Treasure Valley or the rest of southwest Idaho, a southwest Idaho equipment auction with us can go two ways. You can haul your equipment to the Caldwell yard for one of our open consignment auctions, or we can conduct an in-place online auction: the equipment stays at your location and bidders from across the US, Canada and Mexico bid online.
Every auction has no buyer’s premium. Buyers pay the winning bid, plus sales tax where it applies. Nothing more.
Table of contents
- Southwest Idaho equipment auction at a glance
- Consign at our Caldwell, Idaho yard
- 2027 consignment calendar
- In-place online auctions across the Treasure Valley
- What you can consign in southwest Idaho
- How to consign, step by step
- Getting your equipment to Caldwell
- Who bids on southwest Idaho equipment
- Idaho title basics for sellers
- Who to call
- FAQ: southwest Idaho equipment auctions
Southwest Idaho equipment auction at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Yard | 1216 W Simplot Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605 |
| Facility | 12.5 acres, bi-level loading dock, forklifts and wheel loaders |
| Auction format | Online-only. Open consignment auctions at the yard, or in-place online auctions with the equipment staying at your location |
| Consignment auctions per year | Four: winter, spring, pre-harvest and fall |
| Buyer’s premium | None. Every auction has no buyer’s premium |
| Bidders | Online bidders from across the US, Canada and Mexico |
| Consignments | AJ Armstrong, (208) 591-0118 |
Consign at our Caldwell, Idaho yard
Most of our auctions are held at our Caldwell facility. Our yard sales are multi-seller open consignment auctions, so a single tractor can sell in the same auction as a full fleet. You don’t need a retirement-sized lineup to consign.
What the yard is set up for
- Forklifts and wheel loaders, including loaders with specially designed “cherry-picker” booms for large, heavy items.
- A bi-level loading dock, so you can drive equipment straight on and off your trailer.
- Room for volume. Our 2026 Large Annual Spring Auction sold 561 lots, and the 2026 Large Annual June Auction sold 379 lots.
Armstrong Western has conducted online equipment auctions since 2009. Before that, we served the area as an open marketplace using the live auction method, going back to the 1980s. See our auction services for how yard consignment and in-place online auctions work.
2027 consignment calendar
Consign inside the window for the sale you want. Earlier consignments are taken by appointment.
| Auction | Consign | First item closes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Winter Auction | Jan. 4 – 29 | Feb. 2 @ 2 p.m. (MT) |
| Large Annual Spring Auction | Feb. 3 – Mar. 12 | Mar. 16 @ 2 p.m. (MT) |
| Large Annual Pre-Harvest Auction | Apr. 26 – Jun. 11 | Jun. 15 @ 2 p.m. (MT) |
| Large Annual Fall Auction | Sep. 20 – Nov. 12 | Nov. 16 @ 2 p.m. (MT) |
The current sale is always on our upcoming auctions page.
In-place online auctions across the Treasure Valley
Hauling doesn’t always pencil out. There may be too many pieces to move, or freight may cost too much. Give us a call, and we’ll help you decide whether your equipment should sell in place or go into an upcoming consignment auction at the yard.
Recent in-place online retirement auctions we conducted in southwest Idaho (the equipment stayed on the farm and bidding was online):
| Auction | Location | Lots sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Paulsen Retirement Auction | Wilder, Idaho | 140 | Oct. 6, 2026 |
| Brad Pintler Retirement Auction | Nampa, Idaho | 220 | Feb. 4, 2025 |
| E & B Farms Retirement Auction | Wilder, Idaho | 124 (1,266 registered bidders) | Feb. 6, 2024 |
| Moody Farms Retirement Auction | Melba, Idaho | 289 (1,503 registered bidders) | Feb. 7, 2023 |
Read the full Craig Paulsen retirement auction guide, or browse every sale on our auction results page.
What you can consign in southwest Idaho
- Farm and ranch equipment: tractors, windrowers, balers, rakes, tillage and seed equipment
- Construction and excavation machinery: loaders, excavators, skid steers and forklifts
- Trucks and trailers: day cabs, dump trucks, belly dumps, flatbeds and tilt trailers
- Titled vehicles (see title basics below)
- Real estate auctions, handled by Kurt Weitz at (208) 250-2026
These are real lots consigned to our 2026 Large Annual Fall Auction at the Caldwell yard:
How to consign, step by step
- Send your details. Use our auction consignor tool, or call AJ at (208) 591-0118. Include year, make, model, serial number or VIN, hours or mileage, condition, known issues and recent repairs.
- Add photos. The tool takes up to 12 files. Shoot all four corners, plus the hour meter or odometer, interior, tires, engine, undercarriage and dipstick. Maintenance paperwork helps too.
- Tell us where it is. Put the equipment’s location in the notes, along with who the seller check should be made payable to and where to mail it.
- Pick haul-in or in-place. We’ll confirm the sale and whether it should come to the Caldwell yard or sell online from your location.
- Bidding opens online. Your lots get marketed and listed, and they close on the sale date.
Getting your equipment to Caldwell
Need a hauler, tires or a mechanic before sale day? Our local truckers, tire shops and mechanics list is a good place to start. Armstrong Western is not affiliated with those providers.
Only have a couple of items? It doesn’t always make sense to haul them in. In some cases we can come to you to get pictures and videos, or we can walk you through the photos and details we need to list your items in our next auction.
Who bids on southwest Idaho equipment
Your equipment goes in front of bidders from across the US, Canada and Mexico. They bid online 24 hours a day, from a PC at the office or a phone in the tractor cab. Here is how we reach them:
- Direct email to thousands of bidders who have opted in
- Newspaper and print advertising
- Virtual Drive Through videos, so bidders can see how equipment performs before they make the trip to preview
- Social media on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Our marketing has produced bidder-to-lot ratios as high as 41:1. Buyers register on the Armstrong Western bidding platform, open a lot and place a maximum bid.
Idaho title basics for sellers
If you live in Idaho, the title has to be in your name to sell a titled vehicle at auction. Title questions go to David Scheuffele at (208) 392-7588. Details are in our auction FAQ.
Who to call
| Need | Who | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment consignments & bidding help | AJ Armstrong | (208) 591-0118 |
| Equipment consignments & real estate auctions | Kurt Weitz | (208) 250-2026 |
| Vehicle titles & bidding help | David Scheuffele | (208) 392-7588 |
Email: aj@armstrongwestern.com
Yard: 1216 W Simplot Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605
FAQ: southwest Idaho equipment auctions
Do I have to haul my equipment to Caldwell?
No. If hauling doesn’t make sense, call us. We’ll help you decide between an in-place online auction (your equipment stays at your location) and adding your items to a consignment auction at the yard.
Can I consign just one or two items?
Yes. Our yard sales are multi-seller open consignment auctions, so a single piece can go in.
Is there a buyer’s premium?
No. Every Armstrong Western auction has no buyer’s premium. Buyers pay the winning bid, plus sales tax where it applies.
When should I consign?
As early as you can within the consignment window. Earlier consignments are taken by appointment.
Where do bidders come from?
Bidders come from across the US, Canada and Mexico, and they bid online.
Do you conduct real estate auctions?
Yes. We team with knowledgeable realtors based on the property. Call Kurt Weitz at (208) 250-2026.
Now accepting consignments
Send us your equipment details and photos, and we’ll get back to you about the next southwest Idaho equipment auction.