Farm Power: Case IH planter takes center stage at BigIron auction

Feb 09, 2017

Auction was held Feb. 8

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

An online auction hosted by BigIron Auctions on Feb. 8 was highlighted by a Case IH planter selling for more than $70,000.

A 2012 Case IH 1250 Early Riser planter from Martell, Nebraska sold for $71,500 to a buyer from Kansas after 199 bids.

Specs: 16R30, 2 Pt. Hitch, 10.00-15 Tires, Corn and Bean Plates, Markers, CIH Pro 700 Controller, Factory Hydraulic Diaphragm Pump, 2 Standard Poly Seed Tanks, Yetter Floating Row Cleaners, Trash Whippers, CIH Seed Opening Discs, Air Clutch Seed and Fertilizer Row Shutoffs, Controlled Pneumatic Down Pressure.

2012 Case IH 1250 Early Riser planter

A 2001 Caterpillar Challenger 85E tracked tractor from Derby, Kansas sold for $67,250 to a buyer from Illinois after 185 bids.

Specs: 4,269 hours, 375HP, Cat 3196 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine, 10 Forward, 2 Reverse Speed Transmission, 4 Hydraulic Remotes, Drawbar Hitch, Buddy Seat, Air Ride Operator Seat, 20 Front Suitcase Weights, Right Front Toolbox, Hydraulic Caliper Disc Brakes, Closed Hydraulic System, 40gpm Pump Flow, 107" Wheel Base, Nitrogen Gas Hydraulic Accumulators, 30" Wide Tracks.

A 1996 John Deere 8300 MFWD tractor from Dixon, Nebraska sold for $57,250 after 117 bids to a buyer also from Nebraska.

Specs: 8,619 hours, 200HP, 16 Speed Transmission, 3 Reverse, 3 Remote Hydraulics, Rear Tire Size 480/80 R46, Front Tire Size 380/85 R34, 42 Gallon Pump, Auto Steering Valve, Wired For GPS, 16 Front Weights, Quick Attach 3 Point, 1000 PTO Big Shaft, Buddy Seat.

A 1998 New Holland 8770 MFWD tractor from Derby, Kansas sold to a buyer in Oklahoma for $57,010 after 193 bids.

Specs: 6,025 hours, 190 Eng/160 PTO HP, 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine, 16 Speed Shuttle Shift Transmission, Outback E Drive Guidance System, 22 Front Suitcase Weights, Rear Inside Weights, Drawbar Hitch, 1000 PTO, 3 Sets Of Hydraulic Remotes, 3 Point Hitch, Air Ride Seat, AM/FM Stereo, Digital Dash, Tilt Steering, Front And Rear Work Lights, Rear Tires: 460/85R/42, Front Tires: 14.9R/30, SN: D412004.

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