Auction Closed — Sold May 2026
National Auction USA in Partnership with Ophus Auctions
Felton Construction Retirement — Equipment Auction
Presented by National Auction USA in partnership with Ophus Auctions. Bidding was hosted on the Ophus Auctions platform.
Charlie Felton built an entire Billings subdivision with his own two hands, and this lineup of equipment is how he did it. Every dozer, every water truck, every screen plant here was the heart and soul of that project — iron that Charlie relied on day in and day out to turn raw ground into finished lots.
When Charlie retired and moved to Missoula, it was time for this equipment to find its next home. Nine lots crossed the block in a strong online auction that drew active, competitive bidding — and the equipment found new owners near and far. This auction closed Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
It was presented by National Auction USA in partnership with Ophus Auctions, with bidding hosted on the Ophus platform. Two auction companies, one coordinated sale, one excellent result for the seller.
Auction Closed
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Lots
9 lots of construction equipment
Result
Sold — buyers near & abroad
Removal
By appointment, May 18, 2026
Location
1398 Columbine Dr, Billings, MT 59101
Where the Iron Went
From a Billings Subdivision to a Job Site in Nigeria
Charlie's 1980 Caterpillar D7G — the dozer that carved the streets and pads of an entire Billings subdivision — sold to a buyer overseas and was shipped to Nigeria. A machine that spent its working life in Yellowstone County is now moving ground on another continent.
That is the reach of a well-marketed online auction. When National Auction USA and Ophus Auctions put this equipment in front of the right buyers, the bidding wasn't limited to who could drive to Billings on sale day — it was open to serious buyers anywhere in the world. The result was a global field of competition and a strong outcome for a retiring Montana contractor.
Real estate, estates, and now heavy equipment — this is what National Auction USA does, and this is how far the right marketing can carry a Montana seller's assets.
This Auction Has Closed
The Felton Construction retirement auction closed Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and all equipment has been sold and removed. Are you retiring, downsizing, or settling an estate with heavy equipment to move? National Auction USA markets construction and farm equipment to buyers across Montana and around the world. Call 406-259-4730 or email [email protected] to talk about your equipment.
The Equipment
9 Lots · Sold May 2026
Lot 7529
Sold · Nigeria
Crawler Dozer
1980 Caterpillar D7G
Cat 3306T 220hp diesel, 3-speed powershift, 13ft blade with like-new cutting edges, 3-hole single-shank ripper (32in depth), 24in grouser pads like new, full ROPS. Undercarriage like new with all rollers, idlers, drive sprockets and chain. Sold to an overseas buyer and shipped to Nigeria.
Lot 7640
Sold
Crawler Excavator
1999 Kobelco SK400 LC II
New glass in the whole cab, 6-cyl Mitsubishi diesel, 36in grouser pads, 23ft main stick with 10ft hip stick, Hendrix 18 quick connect, 28in 3-tooth bucket (all redone hard surfacing plates). Sold with Felco 4-yard trench filler bucket Model STD 1020.
Lot 7526
Sold
Motor Grader
Caterpillar 120
69–74 Cat 120, 6-cyl diesel, 4-speed manual with hi-low transmission, 14ft moldboard, old-style knuckle buster controls, new 14.00-24 rear drive tires, rear wheel weights.
Lot 7527
Sold
Water Truck
1978 Peterbilt 359
15-speed transmission, V8 Detroit Diesel, PTO hydraulic drive Berkley pump, tandem axle, spring ride, 10.00-20 tires, 4,000 gallon tank, 2 spray bars, 4 nozzles.
Lot 7530
Sold
Water Truck
1987 Ford 8000
5-speed Allison auto transmission, 3208 naturally aspirated Cat engine, 210hp tandem axle, Hendrickson walking beam suspension, 4,000 gallon tanks, adjustable spray bars, 8hp Honda gas pump engine, 4 spray nozzles, new batteries.
Lot 7642
Sold
Screen Aggregate Equipment
2004 Thomas ProScreen 400
Self-contained shaker screen, hydraulic lift axle for transporting, 235-85/16 duals, 1.3L Kubota diesel, 113in wide pit, 6ft screen width, 21ft overall length, ¾in screen size. Very clean, hardly used.
Lot 7647
Sold
Screen Aggregate Equipment
Fab Tec Inc Pro Screen
Self-contained screen plant, 46ft conveyor, 64ft overall length, 3-cyl Deutz air-cooled diesel, 10ft wide bottom grizzly hopper, hopper conveyor feeds 24in belt onto 28in conveyor belt. Pulls around with a pintle hitch.
Lot 7645
Sold
Dry Van Trailer
40ft Dry Van Trailer
40ft dry van trailer, 8ft wide, 8ft tall, 11R22.5 duals, double rear doors.
Lot 7506
Sold
Shop / Warehouse
16ft Tall Metal Sign
Metal sign structure. 8ft wide, 10.6ft tall, 16.6ft overall height.
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