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.
18 Freeze Dried Machines, Fork Lift, Packaging & Office equip Auction
Online Auction
Freeze Dried USA
- 8/14/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Wednesday August 13th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
1417 Exchange Street
Keokuk, IA, 52632
Freeze Dried USA specialized in candies & ice cream freeze-dries treats. We are pleased to offer a complete liquidation of high-quality, late model equipment—clean, well-maintained, and ready for immediate use. Owner indicated he purchased some in 2021 but most in 2022 - were calling them all 2022 models. This rare opportunity includes 18 freeze-dried dryers with vacuum pumps, a Vevor hard ice cream batch machine, and multiple refrigerators, all at liquidation prices. Highlights also feature a near-new Big John type forklift with only 0.4 hours, like-new stainless steel portable equipment stands, hundreds of Harvest stainless pans, rubber candy molds, several portable work carts, photography equipment, a plotter, office printers, computers, desks, chairs, and much more. A 15% buyer’s fee applies to all purchases. Don’t miss this exceptional sale.
Fantastic Pizza, Refrigeration, & C-Store Online Auction
Online Auction
- 8/19/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Monday, August 18th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
300 East Main Street
Iowa Falls, IA, 50126
Be sure to take a look at this fantastic line up of refrigeration & C-store equipment! Highlights to include: Late model refrigeration, Lincoln Impinger stack conveyor ovens, Alto-Shaam Vector series ovens, ice machines, Univex 30 qt. mixer, Somerset pass-through dough roller, stainless sinks & tables, along with other C-store essential items! You wont want to miss this line up of clean equipment! Please note that a 15% buyer’s premium and 7% sales tax will be applied.
Tractors, Truck, Tools, & Wood Shop Online Auction
Online Auction
Farm Machinery Auction
- 8/21/2025
- 10:00AM
- Preview: Sunday August 17th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
216 Cornelia Street
Aurora, IA, 50607
Don't miss out on excellent offering of tractors, pickup truck, implements, augers, shop equipment, and more on this online only Estate farm machinery auction. Highlights to include: 2007 John Deere 4720 tractor with cab & loader, IH 504 tractor, IH460 tractor, (2) IH 400 tractors, (2) IH F20 tractors, Eversman 600 dirt scraper, John Deere 960 field cultivator, John Deere, 714 chisel plow, John Deere 7 bottom plow, Parker & Dakon gravity grain wagons, John Deere riding mowers with power flow, brush, & tiller attachments, machine & wood shop items, & many more supporting acreage items. 10% Buyers premium applies to this auction. Get registered today and start bidding on this excellent sale!
Skid Steer, Truck, Hoist, Shop Equip, Household & Collectible Auction
Online Auction
Gene Youngblut Estate
- 8/21/2025
- 4:00PM
- Viewing: Sunday August 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
12234 Carr Road
La Porte City, IA, 50651
Backes Auctioneers is honored to assist the Youngblut family in the liquidation of Gene’s equipment and home furnishings. Auction highlights feature a Mac 10,000 lb. two-post hoist, GMC 2500 truck with snowplow, Gehl and John Deere skid steers, lawnmower with snowblower, air compressors, and hundreds of quality hand and power tools. The sale will also include household items and collectibles. Mark your calendars—removal is scheduled for Friday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A 15% buyer’s fee will apply.
Ford F250 Truck, Haying Machinery, Skid Steer Attachments, Scissors Lifts, Sheet Metal, Slip Roller & Office Equip. Auction
Online Auction
Located at Metal Design Systems
- 8/25/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday August 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
103 Chamber Drive
Anamosa, IA, 52205
This auction features excess equipment no longer needed for daily operations, along with select personal items. We encourage you to attend the open viewing to inspect the sheet metal and other items being offered. Highlights include a 2016 Ford F-250 Crew Cab truck, haying equipment - square baler, 4-wheel rake, and disc mower, a skid steer wood splitter, hydraulic forks, land leveler, 48" metal pinch/slip roller, rough sawn lumber, office equipment, and much more. All items must be removed by Tuesday, August 26th. A 15% buyer’s premium. 10% premium on the truck only.
The Old Hospital Pub Online Auction
Online Auction
- 8/25/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday August 24th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
916 East 9th Street
Vinton, IA, 52349
Take a look here, this is a great opportunity to update your bar or restaurant with nice online auction. This has an excellent dining & patio seating package. Terrific bar with 2 Avantco tap & Avantco back bar bottle cooler, Norlake 6' x 8' self contained walk in, Alto Shaam smoker, Alto Shaam cook & hold, 2 Beverage air prep tables, Fryers, Avantco 2 door freezer, Omcan electric slate deck pizza oven, QNC electric greaseless fryer, stainless tables, & so much more remaining supported items. 15% buyers premium
Allis Tractor, Ditch Witch, 18 Lawn Mowers, Camaro, Shop Equipment Auction
Online Auction
Jim Bouska
- 8/26/2025
- 5:00PM
- Viewing: Sunday August 24th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
4200 East Dunkerton Road
Waterloo, IA, 50703
After nearly 2 decades of restoring and collecting tractors, Jim has made the decision to sell his amazing 22 tractor & lawn mower collection at auction. Highlights to include: Allis-Chalmers D14 tractor, John Deere 430 rear dual lawn mower, Ditch Witch 2300, John Deere 420, Allis-Chalmers Big Ten, Simplicity Pow'r Max, 1986 Honda Rebel motorcycle, South Bend Model A metal lathe, Kindt-Collins 24" disc sander, Camaro project car, shop equipment, Olhausen pool table & many more related shop items. A 15% buyer’s fee applies. Get registered today and start bidding on this excellent sale!
Ames Community School District Online Auction
Online Auction
- 9/3/2025
- 10:00AM
- Viewing: Sunday August 17th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1216 South Bell Ave.
Ames, IA, 50010
Ames Community School District is liquidating assets they are no longer in need for the upcoming year. This auction has a ton of excellent items to bid including Wenger staging, Wenger vocal stands, modular seating, 2 stacks of Southbend convection ovens, Skuit automatic kiln, modular seating, 3 snow plows, lockers, bookcases, lunch tables, & school supporting items. 15% online buyer's fee. 7% sales tax applies.
