Farm Power: Challenger tractor sells for nearly $200K at auction

Tractor sold by Shackelton Auctions

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

A recent retirement auction at Circle G Farms in Burgessville, Ontario held by Shackelton Auctions saw a 2011 Challenger MT945C 4WD tractor sell for $198,000.

Specs: 2479 hrs, 440hp, 620/70R46 Michelin tires and duals, deluxe cab, leather seat, auto temp, diff lock, PTO, 4 remotes, and Auto Guide ready.

The tractor was purchased by an online buyer in Saskatchewan.

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