Upcoming Auctions
Backes Auctioneers is always busy looking for new auction opportunities!
Take an opportunity to learn more about any upcoming live or online auctions. Browse the auction details below to see the assets that will be up for auction across a variety of industries.
Pizza, Refrigeration, Walk-In, & Patio Furniture
Online Auction
NEW AUCTION DATE: The Corner - Pizza & Ale House
- 6/1/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday, May 31st from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
30 East State Street
Mason City, IA, 50401
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Seller instructed us to move the auction back to June 1st. See updated time for viewing as well. This is about as clean as they get, after only 5 years, the owner of The Corner - Pizza & Ale House has made the difficult decision to close the doors on this business. This is an amazing opportunity to upgrade and or add your current restaurant and bar equipment. Highlights to include: Bakers Pride Y600 slate deck pizza ovens, 8' x 12' walk-in cooler, (2) Avantco MX40 planetary mixers, Avantco back bar coolers, Jackson bar dishwasher, excellent Avantco commercial kitchen refrigeration & prep tables, Toast 2 point of sale system with handhelds, over (20) sets of metal patio furniture, stainless sinks & tables, canvas prints & neon signage, and a great lineup of pizza & bar support items. Get registered today! An 18% buyer’s premium applies.
15 Boom Lifts, Telehandler, Skid Steer, 10 Trucks, 15 Trailers, Masonry, Shop Equipment Auction
Online Auction
Technical Specialty Systems (TSS)
- 6/2/2026
- 9:00AM
- Viewing: Monday June 1st from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
1115 Wenig Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
Backes Auctioneers is honored to assist the family of the late Don Meek's Masonry Restoration Company with the complete liquidation of his successful 45 year business operation. This massive auction features more than 1,200 lots and offers something for contractors, builders, mechanics, and equipment buyers alike. Auction highlights include 8 working JLG boom basket lifts, Mustang Skid Steer, Manitou fork lift, 10 trucks, 15 assorted trailers, portable air compressors, mortar equipment, scaffolding, and a large lineup of shop equipment including welders and torches. Also selling hundreds of hand and power tools, along with many additional items too numerous to list. Be prepared to spend several hours at preview inspecting this outstanding inventory. Everything sells regardless of price. 10% buyer’s fee applies.
Pizza Oven, Flat Grills, Refrigeration, & Bar Equipment
Online Auction
June Food Service Equipment Auction
- 6/3/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or by appointment with Backes Auctions at 319
6605 Dubuque Road, Raymond IA, 50667
Raymond, IA, 50667
Don't miss out on a great opportunity to update your bar or restaurant on our monthly food service equipment auction. With over 400 lots this auction features stack of slate deck Bakers Pride ovens, raised rail pizza make tables, 2 & 3 door coolers & freezers, meat slicer, ice machines, fryers, dishwashers, heated holding cabinets, Nu-Vu proofing/baking ovens, Oasis blender machine, stainless sinks, convection ovens, Proluxe tortilla presses, high dollar stainless kitchen & service pans, and commercial kitchen support items. 18% buyers premium & 7% sales tax will apply.
Agriculture , Construction, Club Car Utility Vehicle, Do-All Bandsaw, Lincoln & Miller Welders, Concrete & Consignment Auction
Online Auction
Consign Now! First Annual Spring Sale!
- 6/4/2026
- 10:00AM
- Rod Backes
6605 Dubuque Road
Raymond, IA, 50667
Just Added, 4 Millermatic 251 Mig welders, 3 Power Sources, Do-All C916 metal band saw, Club Car electric 411 Utility vehicle w/ 4' x 8' bed. First Annual Spring Agriculture & Construction equipment sale. This online auction features some excellent equipment to update your farm or business needs. This line up will include a John Deere 6120M tractor, John Deere 36 row planter, Hagie farm sprayer, Massey Ferguson 6497 tractor with loader, John Deere 4430 & 4230 tractors, Adam Industries seed shuttle, Ingersoll Rand 6,000 fork truck, Genie 4x4 scissor lift, Ford pickup truck, Cascade dump trailer, Kubota UTV, John Deere 72" mower, 3 zero turn riding lawn mower, John Deere riding lawn mower, Little Wonder vacuum system, new generators, skid steer attachments, & some much more. 10% buyer premium capped at $750.
Mariposa Greenhouse Farms Online Auction
Online Auction
- 6/8/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: June 7th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
4349 32nd Steet
Grinnell, IA, 50112
The owners have decided to liquidate their assets through an online auction. This auction features some great equipment to get your business up & ready for the remainder of the year. Highlights are 2006 Clark stand on electric fork truck, Energic Plus charger, 2004 Ford Super Duty box truck, Allis Chalmers tractor, Kohler 100LP generator, 2) Utility Trailer 48' semi trailers, Tonka 6' x 8' x 8' walk in cooler, pallet jacks, stainless tables, Morrison Weighing 20' packaging conveyor line, 2) Dependable Equipment island packaging conveyors, digital scale, Combination green house with controls, Dram sprayer, Dram cold fogger, new Uline boxes, office equipment, upright freezers, chest freezers, & so much more. 18% buyers premium!
15-Barrel Brewhouse, Fermentation & Brite Tanks, Keg Washer, Brewhouse Auction
Online Auction
Franklin Street Brewery
- 6/10/2026
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: June 9th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
116 S. Franklin Street
Manchester, IA, 50257
New ownership has purchased the real estate and has no need for the brewery equipment, creating an outstanding opportunity for brewers and investors alike. Selling at complete liquidation is a quality 15-barrel brewhouse featuring fermentation tanks, brite tanks, glycol chiller, keg washer, gas boiler, and all supporting brewery equipment. The owner will assist with the removal of all tanks, making this a smooth transition for buyers. Whether you are expanding your current operation or launching a new brewery, this auction offers the chance to purchase premium equipment at auction prices. Everything sells to the highest bidder. 18% buyer’s fee.
