Farm Power: Combines take center stage at BigIron auction

Sep 01, 2016

Auction was held on August 17

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

An online auction held by BigIron Auctions on August 17 was dominated by combines.

A 2013 New Holland CR8090 combine from Altoona, Iowa sold for $137,750 after 171 bids.

Specs: 627 engine hours, 384 separator hours, Ivecco Engine, Auto Contour, Variable Speed, Feeder House, Loss Sensors, Electric Sieve Adj, 3D Leveling Sieve, Chopper, Spreader, Rock Trap, Feed House Reverser, Auto Pilot, Bin Extension, HID Lights, Tires: Front 1250R32, Rear 28LR26, New Holland Intelleview Monitor.

A 2013 John Deere S670 combine from Hays, Kansas told for $99,751 after 82 bids.

Specs: 2800.3 engine hours, 1772.2 separator hours, 28L-26 Rear Tires, 800/70R38 Front Single Tires, 4WD, Folding Bin Extensions, Hydrostat ProDrive Transmission with HarvestSmart, Side Hill Package, Premium Cab, Small Wire Concaves, Custom Cutter Extended Wear Package, S-Series Cleaning Shoe, HID Lights, GS3 2630 Screen, 7.9M Unloading Auger, Rock Trap, 9.0L Tier 4 Diesel Engine.

A 2010 John Deere 9770STS bullet rotor combine from Avoca, Iowa sold for $95,000 after 173 bids.

Specs: 2,007 engine hours, 1,358 separator hours, Pro Drive Transmission, Set For Auto Steer, Power Rear Wheel Drive, Variable Speed Feeder, High Torque Reverser, Self Leveling Sieve, Fine Cut Straw Chopper, Contour Feeder House, Crary Big Top Hopper Extension (SN 906681), 12" X 26' High Unload Rate Auger (Auger Drive Gear Showing Wear), Single Point Hookup, Front Tires: 520/85R42, Rear Tires: 600/65R28, AM/FM/Weatherband Radio.

A 2011 Claas 750 combine from Ogden, Iowa sold for $91,000 after 49 bids.

Specs: 2,151 engine hours, 1,680 separator hours, Tracks Are 36", GPS Ready, Electric Grain Tank Extension, Has Chopper, Spreader, Clean Grain Elevator, CAB- AC/Heat, AM/FM, Operator Manuals.

Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.