Deere tractor tops BigIron auction

Feb 10, 2021

The 2016 tractor sold after more than 200 bids

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A five-year-old John Deere tractor sold for the highest price during a recent BigIron auction.

On Feb. 3, a seller from Bertrand, Neb., sold a 2016 John Deere 9470RT tracked tractor with 3,305 hours showing sold for US$160,250 (CAD $203,351) to a buyer from Kansas after 208 bids.

Specs: 470 Hp, John Deere Powertech 13.5 L, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Block Heater, E18 Transmission, 18 Speed Forward Speeds, Power Shift Transmission, 5 Auxiliary Hydraulics, 36” Tracks, 26 Front Weights, Heater, AC, Radio, Guidance Ready, 4600 Command Center, Fridge In Cab, Front Hub Weights, Cat 5 Heavy Duty Wide Swing Drawbar On Rollers.

A buyer from Kansas bought a 2014 John Deere DB60 47R15 planter from a seller in Bertrand, Neb. for US$153,000 (CAD$197,097) after 168 bids.

Specs: 20,197 acreage count, 31x3.50x15 Operational Tires, 445/50R22.5 Transport Tires, Pintle Hitch, 2-50 Bushel Hoppers, Poly Primary Tank, Vacuum Meter, Power Folding, Air Down Assist, Scrapers, 60' Width, Bean Discs, 7 JD Weights, Carbon Fiber Scrapers, 47 Soybean Discs, 24 Row Units Are Set Up With Precision Eset And Rear Fertilizer Discharge, 24 Corn Eset Meters, Includes Precision Gen2 Monitor To Run 20/20 Airforce Down Pressure System, Section Control, Cable Drive, Rear Spike Closing Wheels.

A 2008 Case IH Steiger 335 4WD tractor from Anamosa, Iowa with 5,760 hours showing sold for US$92,000 (CAD$ 116,705) to a buyer in the same state after 141 bids.

Specs: 8.9L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel Engine, 335 HP, 480/80R46 Tires, Duals, (16) Forward Speeds & (2) Reverse Speeds, Powershift Transmission, LH Reverser, Front And Rear Diff-lock, (5) SCV Remotes, Slip Limit Control, Autoshift, 3-point W/Quick Hitch, Large 1000 PTO, Pro 700 Monitor, Integrated Auto Steer, GPS Antenna, Beacon, Front LED Lights, Climate Control, AM/FM Stereo.

A 2009 John Deere 7930 MFWD tractor with 4,402 hours showing from Montgomery, N.Y., sold for US$73,750 (CAD$93,556) to a buyer from the same state after 92 bids.

Specs: 220 Hp, John Deere 6 Cyl, Diesel, 6.8L Fuel Capacity, Powerquad Plus, 16 Forward Speeds, 16 Reverse Speeds, Power Shift Transmission, Independent PTO, Front And Rear PTO Location, 4 Auxiliary Hydraulics, LaForge Front Hitch W/PTO, Steering Axle Suspension, Differential Lock, Hydraulic Brakes, 420/90R30 Front Tires, 480/80R46 Rear Tires, Rear Duals, 3 Point Hitch, Rear Axle Hubs For Duals, Rear Quick Hitch, Amber Strobe Light, Green Star Ready, Heater, AC, Radio, 540/1000 PTO.

A 2010 John Deere 9770 STS 2WD bullet rotor combine from Linn, Kan. sold for US$66,500 (CAD$84,351) to a buyer from the same state after 151 bids.

Specs: 2,856 engine hours, 2,002 separator hours, 9.0L 6 Cylinder Diesel Eng, ProDrive Transmission, Single Point Hookup, Chopper, Maurer Bin Extensions, Command Center Monitor, Greenstar Ready, 18.4R42 Dual Front Tires, 18.4R26 Rear Tires.

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John Deere rolled out its next-gen motor graders at ConExpo 2026, outfitting the P-Tier models with new automation features, displays and updated cabs.

New P-Tier models include the 620, 622, 670, 672, 770, 772, 870 and 872. All models except the 870 and 872 are also available in Deere’s more basic G-Tier variants.

Equipment World got a closer look at the company’s 772 P-Tier at the show. To get a complete walkaround of the machine, check out the video above with Deere Product Manager Matt Costello.

Inside the 772 P-Tier Motor Grader

The 772 P-Tier is powered by a 275-horsepower John Deere PowerTech diesel engine.

Costello says the foundation of the motor grader is Deere’s premium circle featuring a fully-sealed bearing. “We build all of our tech and all of our features off of this premium circle,” he says. “It’s going to stay nice and tight and accurate whether you’re running your blade in 2D, 3D or standard operation. You don’t have to worry about shimming and doing some of the adjustments that historically you would’ve had to do.” The circle is paired with encoded cylinders equipped with a sensor that tells the machine the exact position of the blade.

Another hallmark of the P-Tier lineup is flexible machine technology that can be upgraded at any time. Standard technology includes Cross Slope, SmartGrade Ready option, SmartGrade with Topcon and SmartGrade with Leica, return to straight, Auto-Articulation, Blade Flip, Machine Presets, lever steering, and choice between fingertip or joystick controls. Optional features include Machine Damage Avoidance, Auto-Pass, Smart Saddle and Intelligent Blade Control.

Inside the cab, operators will find eight-inch touchscreen primary display, Automatic Temperature Control system, electrohydraulic (EH) controls with standard steering wheel, centralized machine-function switches and an adjustable heated and ventilated air-ride seat.

A front camera allows operators to see down and alley or past a building without pulling the machine into the road. The front camera can be paired with the two rear cameras to further enhance the field of view, accessible on dedicated displays in the cab. v

To learn more about John Deere’s latest P-Tier motor graders, check out the video above.

Motor Grader Market Pulse

More than 1,100 new financed motor graders were sold in the U.S. between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, according to EDA. (EDA and Equipment World are owned by Fusable.)

Deere ranks second in motor grader sales, behind Caterpillar. Its most popular model is the 772G, positioning the new 772 P-Tier a strong contender in the market.

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