This is an auction for a BK117 main transmission.

Auction opens: Midday 25 June 2025
Auction closes: Midday 26 June 2025 (subject to auto extension)

All bidders must be registered to bid and must complete all “know your customer” requirements of both Thornton Auctions Ltd and the seller, including completing end-user/end-use certification as to the location and identity of the ultimate end user.  

The goods are subject to export restrictions under New Zealand and United States law.  

Prior to submitting a bid, bidders must ensure that the goods can be exported to any applicable jurisdiction.

Thorntons' conditions of sale will apply, provided that no Buyer’s Premium will apply.  

Goods and Services Tax will apply to the sale but may be zero-rated if the goods are exported immediately after purchase.

The goods will be delivered to the successful bidder at the seller’s premises at 487 Airfield Road, Ardmore Airport, Papakura. 

The approved winning bidder will be responsible for all transport costs.
 

Specific Terms and Conditions for this Auction

1. All bidders must be registered to bid with Thorntons and must complete all “know your customer” requirements of both Thorntons and the seller.
   • This includes (but is not limited to) providing documentation to prove identity (and beneficial ownership in the case of a corporate entity or trust) and completing end-user/end-use certification as to the location and identity of the ultimate end user.
   • Provision of information does not guarantee the right of the registrant to participate in the auction
2. The registration process can take time to complete, so interested bidders are requested to register for the auction by midday Monday, June 23rd, New Zealand time.
3. The goods are subject to export restrictions under New Zealand and United States law.  Prior to submitting a bid, bidders must ensure that the goods can be exported to any applicable jurisdiction.
4. Thorntons' general conditions of sale will apply.
5. No buyer’s premium will apply.
6. Goods and Services Tax will apply to the sale but may be zero-rated if the goods are exported immediately after purchase.
7. Payment is required within 3 business days of the auction close unless arranged prior to the auction commencing, with time being of the essence.
8. The goods will be delivered to the successful bidder at the seller’s premises at 487 Airfield Road, Ardmore Airport, Papakura.  
9. The bidder will be responsible for all transport costs.

General Terms and Conditions of Sale

• Bidders are required to supply their full name, contact email address, contact phone number, and address at the time of registering to bid.
• By accepting these terms and conditions, you agree that Thornton Auctions Ltd may use your contact details to communicate with you and that your details will be supplied to the vendor/seller
• All goods are presented without warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied, unless otherwise stated in the product description
• You accept you will perform your own research and due diligence. Thorntons will facilitate as best as practically possible your ability to:
  • Inspect and review
  • Conduct reasonable testing to your own level of satisfaction and at your own cost
  • Seek clarification for any ambiguity prior to bidding.
• You acknowledge that Thorntons has done its best to provide information about the item(s) to the best of their knowledge and will not be held liable for any possible misrepresentation relating to description, images or omissions
• Additional information discovered during the auction sale process will be updated/communicated as soon as practicable via appropriate channels
• Any transaction fees and surcharges that are charged by payment providers such as credit card companies, online payment portals, etc. will be passed directly on to the buyer
• Upon bidding on any item(s), you enter a sales negotiation and are required to pay the agreed sum and associated taxes or fees after the sale. Any part payment thereof, including auction fees and GST, shall be paid by the method outlined in the auction terms and conditions. Where this has not been outlined, payments should be made immediately after the auction via any valid online payment method that Thorntons supports.
• Any fees and charges for debt or credit collection agencies will be at the cost of the buyer and added to the monies owed
• The purchaser shall be deemed to purchase as the principal user and the auctioneer or vendor will in no way be held accountable for any warranties or guarantees
• The auctioneer and vendor reserve the right to amend or remove lots during the auction process for any reasons, including but not limited to safety, misrepresentation, or where general confusion may occur
• The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to accept a bid or bids from any person or persons who, in the opinion of the auctioneer, are attempting to defraud or derail the auction process
• The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse admission to and/or eject from the selling place onsite or online any person or persons
• The vendor or any person/agent on his behalf reserves the right to bid at the auction for any lot. The vendor acknowledges that for any successful bids, he/she shall still be liable for the payment of any relevant commissions.
• The buyer & only the buyer knows the final use of any items bought at auction. The buyer is aware that all plant or equipment offered for sale at auction may not be fit for use in a workplace. It is the buyers' or users' responsibility to ensure that it is brought to a standard necessary to comply with the “Health & Safety at Work Act 2015” and any regulations to be safe and fit for use in the workplace.

• Online Auction Technology (Disclaimer).

  • Under no circumstances shall the bidder have any kind of claim against Thorntons or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the auction.
  • Online bidding is subject to technology faults and issues which are outside the control of the auction company. Bidder(s) are encouraged to use the “Maximum Bid” feature on the bidding platform and lock in their maximum bid amount if they are concerned about technology failure during the auction.
  • The seller and/or auction company reserves the right to (pause) the online auction bidding in the event of any internal or external technology failure to preserve the integrity of the auction event and maintain a fair and impartial bidding environment. In such situations, Thorntons reserves the right to restart the auction from the point of failure, extend the auction beyond its original end time, or put in place other amendments as they see fit to maintain a fair and impartial bidding environment.

• Item Storage and Collection

  • Any item(s) bid on will be paid for in full before removing part or all the items from the site
  • The collection of items is due within three working days from the completion of the auction unless otherwise noted on the information provided for each specific auction
  • Buyers must provide any and all labour, tools, transport and packaging that may be required when collecting/loading won items
  • Thorntons, at its sole discretion may reoffer and sell won items to offset any outstanding accounts
  • Storage fees apply at the rate of $25 NZD + GST per day after 10 working days. These will be billed directly by the seller/vendor and must be paid before the item can be taken possession of.