Case IH tractor takes top spot in BigIron auction

Sep 06, 2017

Auction took place on Sept. 6

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Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

A 2012 Case IH tractor was the top selling item during an online auction hosted by BigIron Auctions on Sept. 6.

The 2012 Case IH Quadtrac 600 tractor from Watertown, South Dakota sold for US$186,000 ($227,458 CAD) to a buyer from the same state after 277 bids.

Specs: 2,440 hours, 00 hp, 1000 RPM PTO 1-3/8", Diesel Engine, Powershift Transmission, Enclosed Cab, With A/C And Heater, Radio, Leather Seats, Fixed Draw Bar, 6 Remotes, Cab Suspension, New Batteries And Cables.

A 2014 John Deere S670 combine from Grady, Arkansas sold for US$160,000 ($195,670 CAD) to a buyer from Mississippi after 216 bids.

Specs: 604 engine hours, 368 separator hours, Tier 4 Engine, Prodrive Transmission w/ Harvest Smart, 4 Wheel Drive, Twin Disk Straw Spreaders, Firestone 1250/50R32, 710/65R26 Goodyear, 12” Axle Spacers, Electric Power Mirrors, XM Ready Radio, Built in GS3 2630 Touch Screen Display in Armrest, Greenstar Ready, Harvest Monitor, Moisture Sensor, Built in Refrigerator.

A 2011 John Deere 8310 tractor from Alexander, Iowa sold for US$126,250 ($154,388 CAD) to a buyer from Ohio after 230 bids.

Specs: 1,924 hours, ohn Deere Power Tech 6 Cylinder Dual Turbo- Charged Diesel Engine, Automatic Full Power Shift W/16 Forward 8 Reverse, 18" Tracks, 60 GPM Hydraulic Pump, 4 Outlets, John Deere Touch Screen Command Center, 1000 PTO, 3 Point Hitch, Buddy Seat, AM/FM Radio W/ CD, Sturd-D-Built Rock Box On Front Weights.

A 2013 John Deere 9560RT tractor from Yuma, Arizona sold for US$116,000 ($141,816 CAD) to a buyer from Minnesota after 200 bids.

Specs: 4,574 hours, 538 hp, 18/6 Power Shift Transmission, 7" Color Touch Display, Deluxe Cab W/Commandview II, Deluxe Radio PKG, HI-Flow Hydraulic System, Five Remotes, Cat 4/4N Hitch W/Quick Coupler 20,000 LBS, Cat 5 Drawbar, New 36" Tracks, Premium Light PKG, 13.5 Engine, Quick-Tatch WGT Support W/26 Weights.

A 2014 John Deere S680 combine from Wynne, Arkansas sold for US$105,500 ($128,975 CAD) to a buyer from Missouri after 118 bids.

Specs: 1,186 engine hours, 882 separator hours, ITier4 Engine, Pro Drive Transmission with Harvest Smart, 4 Wheel Drive, Premium Cab and XM Ready Radio, Electronic Mirrors, Built in Refrigerator, HID Lighting, AutoTrac Ready with Harvest Monitor, Touch Screen GS3 2630 Mounted on Armrest, Heavy Duty Hi Torque Fxd Spd DR, Large Wire Concave, Gen Purpose Clean Shoe, Variable Stream Rotor, 7.9M Unloading Auger, Twin Disk Straw Spreader, 900/65R32, 28LR26.

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