Hopper seed bin set highlights equipment auction

Jul 20, 2022

The set sold after 80 bids

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com

A hopper seed bin set sold for the highest price during a recent equipment auction.

The 2016 Amber Waves hopper seed bin set with conveyor from Roundup, Mont., sold for US$119,000 (CAD$153,477) to a buyer from North Dakota after 80 bids.

Specs: 7 (4-4800bu And 3-950bu) Hopper Bottom Seed Bins And 120' USC 16" Conveyor Mounted Under Bins With 6'x20' Shed Covering Conveyor Discharge. Large Bins Have 7.5HP Aeration Fans, Small Bins Have 3HP Aeration Fans, Requires 230V Single Phase Power. Bins Have Full Ladders With Safety Cages, 2 Sight Glasses On Each Bin, Rack And Pinion Crank Slide Gates.

Amber Waves seed bins

A 2009 John Deere 9570 STS combine from Talmage, Neb., sold for US$88,250 (CAD$113,731) to a buyer from the same state after 192 bids.

Specs: 2,463 engine hours, 1,522 separator hours, John Deere 6-Cylinder Turbo, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission, 3 Forward Speeds, 3 Reverse Speeds, Self-Propelled, 2WD, 520/85R38 Front Tires, 600/65R28 Rear Tires, Duals, Variable Speed Header Drive, Lateral Header Tilt, Reverser, Rock Trap, Single Point Hookup, Auto Height Control, Bullet Rotor, Large Grain Concaves, Electric Concave Adjustment, Corn And Soybean Sieve And Chaffer, Electric Sieve And Chaffer Adjustment, Rotary Chopper, 21’ Unloading Auger Length, Heater, AC, Radio, Air Suspension Operator Seat, Instructional Seat, Guidance Ready, Grain Tank & Auger Cameras, Operator's Manual, Mauer Bin Extensions.

A 2003 John Deere 8420 tractor from Moundridge, Kan., sold for US$86,500 (CAD$111,477) to a buyer from the same state after 118 bids.

Specs: 8,042 engine hours, 8.1L Turbo Diesel, 16-Speed Powershift Transmission, 480/80R50 Rear Dual Tires With Weights, 480/70R34 Front Duals, ILS Front Suspension, (18) Front Weights, 3-Point With Fast Hitch, (4) Sets Of Hydraulic Remotes, Large 1000 RPM PTO, GreenStar Ready, Trainer Seat, ClimaTrak, A/C Radio, Front Fenders.

A 2014 JLG G10-55A 4x4x4 telehandler from Imperial, Neb., sold for US$80,250 (CAD$103,395) to a buyer from Kansas after 160 bids.

Specs: 7,356 hours, Cummins 4-cylinder Diesel Engine, 10,000 Lbs Lift Capacity, 55’ Reach, 3 Stage Boom, Front Hydraulic Outriggers, 4 WD, 4 Wheel Steering, Side To Side Tilt On Machine, Side To Side Tilt On Forks, 4 Speed Power Shift Transmission, Heat And A/C, 400/75-28 Solid Rubber Tires, Rear Weight, Clevis Hitch On Rear.

A 1999 Case IH MX200 tractor from Washta, Iowa sold for US$72,750 (CAD$93,725) to a buyer from the same state after 143 bids.

Specs: 2,511 hours, 8.3L 6-Cyl Turbo Diesel, Powershift Transmission, 540 PTO, 3-Pt w/ Fast Hitch, Rear 3-Pt Controller, 380/85 R34 Front Tires, 18.4R46 Rear Tires w/ Duals, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, (1) 500# Wheel Weight Each Rear Wheel, Heat/AC, Buddy Seat, Radio.

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