# Metallica Skid Steer Auction

> Metallica frontman James Hetfield's custom Case skid-steer loader is up for auction at Purple Wave Auction.
- Title: Metallica Skid Steer Auction · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Metallica frontman James Hetfield's custom Case skid-steer loader is up for auction at Purple Wave Auction. James Hetfield's one-of-a-kind Metallica-themed…
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- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/metallica-skid-steer-where-heavy-metal-meets-heavy-equipment
- Author: Stephen Edelstein
- Published: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: metallica, case, hetskid, purple wave auction, sphere las vegas, all within my hands, cars, technology
## James Hetfield's Custom Skid-Steer
James Hetfield commissioned a one-off Case TV450B skid-steer loader with Metallica motifs for his California ranch.
## 25 Limited Edition Replicas
Case produced 25 Hetfield Limited Edition replicas based on the original 'Hetskid' for Metallica fans.
## Auction Details
The original machine, built in 2024, is now auctioned with two Metallica Sphere tickets and benefits the band's charity All Within My Hands.
## Key takeaway

James Hetfield's one-of-a-kind Metallica-themed Case TV450B skid-steer loader, built in 2024, is being auctioned with two Metallica Sphere tickets.