Farm Power: Case combine takes top spot during BigIron auction

Jan 19, 2017

Other top sellers included Deere tractors and sprayers

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

An online auction hosted by BigIron Auctions on January 18 was highlighted by a Case combine selling for more than $130,000.

A 2010 Case IH 8120 combine from Aurora, Nebraska sold for $132,250 to a buyer from Nebraska after 299 bids.

Specs: 1,995 engine hours, 1,554 separator hours, AFS Axial Flow, Deluxe Cab, Pro 600 Monitor, Lateral Header Tilt, Self-Leveling Cleaning System, 1 5/8 Sieves, Single Speed Hydro, 24' Unload Auger, Crary Big Top Bin Extension, Grain Tank Has Stainless Steel Bottoms, Straw Chopper, Power Adjust Mirrors, AC, Heat, Radio, 520/85R42 Drive Tires, 540/65R30 Steer Tires.

A 2008 John Deere 8430 MFWD tractor from Satanta, Kansas sold for $97,000 to a buyer in Missouri after 238 bids.

Specs: 4,503 hours, 305 HP, 9.0L 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine, 16 Forward/4 Reverse Speed Power Shift Transmission, Green Star Ready, Independent Link Suspension (ILS), 4 Hydraulic Outlets, Class III 3 Pt.-17,300 Lbs Lift, 1000 PTO, Large Cast Weights on Inner Axles and Cast Weights On Outer Axles, Full Front Weights, Oil Residue Bottom Left Side Frame of Operators Seat as Shown, Rear Tire Size 480/80R50 Firestone Deep Tread 23° Radials, Front Tire Size 380/80R38 Firestone Radial All Traction DT.

A 2007 John Deere 9660 STS combine from Seibert, Colorado sold for $83,725 to a buyer from Colorado after 151 bids.

Specs: 2,427 engine hours, 1,691 separator hours, Bullet Rotor, Deere 9.0L Turbo Charged Diesel Engine, 3 Speed Hydrostat, Greenstar Ready, Variable Speed Straw Spreaders, Bin Extensions, 20.8R38 Front Dual Tires, 18.4R26 Rear Tires.

A 2006 John Deere 4720 self-propelled sprayer from Seibert, Colorado sold for $80,500 to a buyer in Missouri after 151 bids.

Specs: 3,944 hours, 90’ wide, 800 Gallon Poly Tank, Deere 6.8L Turbo Charged Diesel Engine, Hydrostat Transmission, Greenstar And Autotrac Ready, John Deere Brown Box, Air Ride Suspension, 15" Nozzle Spacing, 5 Way Nozzle Bodies, Nozzles Included, 5 Section Swath Control, Hydraulic Tread Adjust, Stainless Steel Inductor, 3" Product Fill, 380/90R46 Tires.

A 2011 John Deere 8410 MFWD tractor from Seibert, Colorado sold for $63,750 to a buyer in Texas after 146 bids.

Specs: 8,171 hours, 270 HP, Deere 8.1L Turbo Charged Diesel Engine, 16 Forward And 4 Reverse Powershift Transmission, Greenstar And Autotrac Ready, Buddy Seat, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, 1000 PTO, 3 Point With Quick Hitch, Front Fenders, 1 Inside And 2 Outside Wheel Weights On Rear, 12 Suitcase Weights On Front, ISO Connection At Rear, 480/80R46 Rear Dual Tires, 420/90R30 Front Dual Tires.

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