CLAAS forage harvester tops ag equipment auction

Jun 02, 2022

The piece of equipment sold after more than 200 bids

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com

A five-year-old forage harvester sold for the highest price during a recent farm equipment auction.

Here are the five pieces of machinery that sold for the highest prices at a June 1 BigIron auction.

A 2017 CLAAS Jaguar 900 self-propelled forage harvester from Loveland, Colo., sold for US$205,250 (CAD$258,117) to a buyer from New Mexico after 201 bids.

Specs: 1,244, hours, 679 effective working hours showing, D28 V12 R120 650KW T4 Engine, Hydrostatic Drive, V-MAX 20 Knife Chopping Unit, Multi Crop Cracker Classic L, Cropflow XL PREMIUM LINE, Spout Extension, Spout Lighting, Cab A/C, Passenger Seat, Sun Blinds, Icebox, CEBIS Terminal, Air Horns, Rear Camera, QUANTIMETER, LED Working Lights, AUTO PILOT Module, 40 Km/hr Road Speed, Sherer600/165R28 Rear Trellborg Tires, 710/70R38 Front Trellborg Tires, Autolube System, Sileage Additive System.

A 2010 Massey Ferguson 7499 MFWD tractor from Dixon, Neb., sold for US$120,250 (CAD$151,234) to a buyer from Minnesota after 110 bids.

Specs: 1,953 hours, 220 Hp, AGCO Sisu Power 7.4L 6-cylinder 24-valve Liquid-cooled, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Block Heater, CVT Transmission, Independent PTO, 540/540E/Small 1000 PTO, PTO Shield, 4 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Power Beyond & Zero Return/Case Drian, Steering Axle Suspension, Differential Lock, Hydraulic Brakes, 420/90R30 Front Tires, 480/80R46 Rear Tires, Rear Duals, Axle Mounted Duals, 30" Tire Row Spacing, Front And Rear. Front And Rear Fenders, Standard Lighting, Heater, AC, Radio, Instructor Seat, Air Suspension Operator Seat, ISOBUS Ready W/ Integrated GTA Console, 2 Doors, Cab Suspension, Engine Management System, Operators Manual, (12) Front Suitcase Weights.

A 2008 New Holland T8010 MFWD tractor from Gordon, Neb., sold for US$100,250 (CAD$126,074) to a buyer from Minnesota after 121 bids.

Specs: 2,199 hours, New Holland 8.3L, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Engine Oil Level Full, 180 Fuel Capacity, Block Heater, New Holland, Power Shift Transmission, 19 Forward Speeds, 4 Reverse Speeds, Independent PTO, Large 1000 PTO, Rear PTO Location, PTO Shield, 4 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Hydraulic Brakes, 380/90R50 Rear Tires, Rear Duals, Axle Mounted Duals, 20" Tire Row Spacing, Front And Rear. Front And Rear Fenders, (12) 88lbs Front, (2) 1000lbs Real Wheel Dual Mount Weights, Heater, AC, Radio, 1 Instructor Seat, Air Suspension Operator Seat, 1 Doors, Operators Manual.

A 2011 John Deere 9570 STS combine from Fontana, Kan., sold for US$95,000 (CAD$119,442) to a buyer from Iowa after 132 bids.

Specs: 1,628 engine hours, 1,060 separator hours, JD 265 HP 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel Engine, 3-Speed Hydro Transmission, Lateral Tilt Feederhouse, Single-Point Header Hook-up, Crary Bin Extension, Straw Chopper, Suspension Seat, Buddy Seat, Tilt Wheel, AM/FM Radio, AC & Heat, 30.5LR32 Front Tires, 18.4x26 Rear Tires.

A Kinze 3650 12R30/23R15 planter from Fontana, Kan., sold for US$48,750 (CAD$61,296) to a buyer from the same state after 150 bids.

Specs: Double Disc Openers, Rubber Gauge Wheels, Poly Seed Firmers, V-Type Closing Wheels, Yetter No-Till Coulters Included (See Pictures), Seed Box Extensions, Hydraulic Turn For Transport, Hydraulic Markers, Monitor & Control Box, Corn/Bean/Milo Plates Included, 11R22.5 Main Frame Tires, 7.50x20 Outside Tires.

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