Mr. Mertz Was a Well-Known Custom Quality Trailer Manufacturer in Waterloo & Surrounding Areas. (Mertz Custom Trailer) Don't Miss This Opportunity to Bid on Trailers, Trailer Parts/Accessories, Machine Shop/Fabricating Equipment, Fork Trucks, Tractor, Lawn & Garden, Steel Stock & Much More! Absentee Bid Forms Available!
LOTS BEGIN CLOSING: Thursday October 23, 2025 at 6pm LOAD OUT DATES: Friday October 24, 2025 from 1-6pm
Saturday October 25, 2025 from 9-12 Noon Fork Truck only available until 11am on Saturday
Online bidding is available for this auction. Ring 1
Open house / inspection dates
Wednesday October 22, 2025 from 4:30-6pm
Property location
0702 CR 39, Waterloo, IN 46793
Auction location
TIMED ONLINE ONLY
Equipment & personal property
COMMERCIAL/SHOP EQUIPMENT
Wells & Son W-9 Horizontal Band Saw
Bateman Inc. L56 Cut Off Saw
Delta Rockwell Metal/Wood Band Saw
10" Bender/Shear
HDC FDM-16 Drill Press
Omega Machinery 16sp. Drill Press
Vertical Sander
Shop Boom/Hoist
5 HP/Two Stage Rocket Air Compressor
Roller/Conveyors
Hydraulic Stamp/Press
Hypetherm Powermax 1000 GS-Series
Plasma Cutter
Industrial Hole Foot Controlled Punch Press
Twin Roller Metal Sheet Former
Niagara Steel No.1L8 Shear/Press
Belt Driven Brake/Shear
Industrial Mill Machine
Prewar Lathe
Miller Millermatic 251 Wire welder w/Tank
Miller ShopMaster 300 AC/DC Arc Welder w/Tanks
Torch Set w/Tanks
Lincoln Arc Welder 225 Amp
Millermatic 200 Wire Feed Welder w/Tank
Harpus Gas Welding/Cutter Outfit, Helmets, Gloves, Welding Rods
Steel Stock Work Station
Lrg. Qty. Diamond Plate, Large Steel Plates, Steel Stock, Expanded Steel, Sheet Metal
Pickup Truck: 1990 Chevrolet K2500, 2 Door Cab; Long Bed, 4WD V8, 5.7L, Gas, Shows 300,113 Miles, w/Western 7.5' Snow Blade, VIN #: 1GCFK24K0LE103759 Indiana Title & Bill of Sale
Tractor: 1953 AC/WD, NF, 4' Bucket, 7' Rear Grader Blade, Loader Extends to 20', S/N 261752GA, Hydro System & Loader Built by Delbert Clark
Trailers: (New) 2025 6 1/2'x12' Indiana Title & Bill of Sale
4'x8' Utility Bill of Sale Only
5'x10' Utility, bill of sale only Fork Trucks: Hyster S25XL, Propane 2500 lbs. 2 Stage, Shows 3141 Hrs. S/N BC10D39006
Cat VC60D Single Stage Propane, Dual Front Tires, New Battery 10-25, Shows 10,606 Hrs. S/N 2MC02218
5' 3 Pt. Rotary Mower
1975 Chevrolet Tail Gate, Hood & Front Quarter Panel
1976 Steury Mod V-416C Runabout 16' Fiberglass Boat w/Merc 133hp Motor & Shoreline Trailer, Hull # SRC09420M761, Stored Inside
PAYMENT: Payments May be Made Online or Onsite in The Forms of Cash, Check or Credit Card (3.0% CC Surcharge Applies) Friday October 24, 2025 from 1pm-6pm or Saturday October 25, 2025 from 9pm-12 Noon or By Calling Our Main Office @ 260-244-7606 during Normal Business Hours, Friday October 24, 2025 from 8am-5pm or Saturday October 25, 2025 from 9am-12 Noon (Office Closes at Noon Saturday).
ONSITEPAYMENTS: Friday October 24, 2025 from 1pm-6pm or Saturday October 25, 2025 from 9am-12 Noon.
LOADOUT: 2 Day Load Out!! Friday October 24, 2025 from 1pm-6pm or Saturday October 25, 2025 from 9am-12 Noon. **NOTE** Both Fork Trucks in Auction Retained for Load Out Friday October 24, 2025 from 1pm-6pm & Saturday October 25, 2025 from 9am-11am Only.
SHIPPING: Shipping is Available Through 3rd Party Shipper Columbia City Going Postal 1080 Spartan Drive Suite A, Columbia City, In. 46725 260-248-8608 Call for Quote Prior to Bidding. ALL Shipping & Handling Costs Are the Responsibility of The Buyer and Said Shipping/Handling Is Between Buyer & Going Postal, Not the Auction Company.