The tractor with 2,925 hours sold after 393 bids
Buyers showed significant interest in a 12-year-old tractor during a July 16 BigIron auction, making it the highest-priced item of the day.
The 2013 John Deere 9460R from Plankinton, S.D., sold for US$178,250 (CAD$244,613) to a buyer from the same state after 393 bids.
Specs: 2,925 Hrs Showing, 460 Hp, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Engine Oil Level Above Minimum, Powershift Transmission, 18 Forward Speeds, 6 Reverse Speeds, Big 1,000 PTO, Wheel Weights, Pin Hitch, 5 Hydraulic Remotes, Premium Cab & Light Package, GreenStar StarFire 3000 W/GS2630 Display & Current Subscription, 710/70R42 Tires.
The following pieces of equipment round out the top five in terms of sale price from the auction, which included a total of 1,535 items.
A 2008 John Deere 7730 tractor from Henderson, Iowa, sold for US$150,250 (CAD$206,111) to a buyer from Nebraska after 398 bids.
Specs: 1,661 hours, 190 Eng Hp, Quad Range w/ E, 20 Speed Forward Speeds, Small 1000 PTO, Rear PTO, 3 Hydraulic Outlets, 3-Point W/Quick Hitch, 380/85R34 Front Tires, 480/80R46 Rear Tire Size, Rear Duals, 8 Front Weights, Deluxe Cab View w/ John Deere Active Seat, AutoTrac Ready w/ Plug & Play, Auto Quad Trans w/ E, Left Hand Reverser, Cat # 3 PT, 45 GPM Hydraulic Pump, Engine Block Heater, Heavy Duty Front Axle, Rear Wheel Weights.
A 2007 Caterpillar 615C Series II scraper from Scottsbluff, Neb., sold for US$145,750 (CAD$199,958) to a buyer from Oklahoma after 218 bids.
Specs: 4,747 hours, Elevating Scraper, Caterpillar 3306 6-Cylinder, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Powershift Transmission, Air Brakes, Articulated Steering, 29.5R25 Front Tires, 29.5R25 Rear Tires, 15.8" Cutting Max. Digging Depth, 10.01' Width, Heater, AC, 17 Yd Heaped Bowl Capacity.
A 2018 John Deere 544-II wheel loader from Scottsbluff, Neb., sold for US$128,750 (CAD$176,615) to a buyer from Kansas after 199 bids.
Specs: 662 hours, John Deere E6068 PowerTech 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Speed Powershift Transmission With Joystick Toggle Button Forward/Reverse Selector, Engine Block Heater, Chrome Muffler Exhaust, Manual Axle Diff Lock, Axle Cooler, Single Beacon Light, Cloth Seat With Air Suspension, A/C, Heat Radio - AM/FM/WB/CD/XM, Backup Camera.
A 2016 John Deere 8700 forage harvester from Dickens, Neb., sold for US$119,500 (CAD$163,908) to a buyer from the same state after 151 bids.
Specs: 2,259 hours, John Deere, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, 1,598 Cutter Hours, Hydrostatic Transmission, Differential Lock, Hydraulic Brakes, Auto Height Control, Kernal Processor, Rotary Chopper, Heater, AC, Radio, Guidance Ready, Pioneer Inoculator, Quick Attach Head.