Farm Power: Deere combine highlights Ritchie Bros. auction

May 03, 2017

Auction was held in Edmonton, Alberta

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

An auction hosted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Edmonton, Alberta on April 25 was highlighted by a John Deere combine selling for more than $300,000.

A 2013 John Deere S680 combine sold for $305,000.

Specs: 990 engine hours, 647 separator hours, John Deere 615P 15 ft P/U, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, F&A, chaff spreader, fine cut chopper, Contour Master fdr house, 650/85R38 F, 750/65R26 R, duals,Auger & Hopper Camera.

2013 John Deere S680 combine

A 2013 John Deere 9410R 4WD tractor sold for $260,000.

Specs: 1,811 hours, powershift, diff lock, G&S 2630 display, A/C cab, 5 hyd outlets, 3 pt hitch, rear wheel weights, 800/70R38, duals.

2013 John Deere 9410R 4WD tractor

A 2014 John Deere 1870 50ft. air drill sold for $155,000.

Specs: 9 in. spacing, dbl shoot, 3 in. rubber packers, John Deere 3 comp't tow-behind tank, sgl fan, 10 in. load auger, variable rate tank.

2014 John Deere 1870 50ft. air drill

A 2014 Massey Ferguson 7616 MFWD tractor sold for $107,500.

Specs: 2,082 hours, 968 ldr w/bkt, grapple, IVT LH rev, diff lock, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, rear wheel weights, 16.9R28 F, 520/85R38 R.

2014 Massey Ferguson 7616 MFWD tractor

A 2002 New Holland TJ450 4WD tractor sold for $106,000.

Specs: 4,663 hours, powershift LH rev, A/C cab, 6 hyd outlets, 2 aux hyd, frt weights, 900/50R42, duals.

2002 New Holland TJ450 4WD tractor

A 2013 New Holland TV6070 4x4 bi-directional tractor sold for $101,000.

Specs: 1,199 hours, hydrostatic drive, 8 spd, bucket w/ grapple, diff lock, 3 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, rear wheel weights, 480/85R34.

2013 New Holland TV6070 4x4 bi-directional tractor

Video: Winter Service Inspections for John Deere Equipment - The FarmCast Ep64

The FarmCast, host Troy Randall speaks with Doug Luedke, Vice President of Service, and Davin Peterson, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket at 21st Century Equipment, to discuss the importance of proactive service and how it helps farmers reduce downtime during their busiest seasons. The conversation focuses on the Winter Service Inspection Program, a comprehensive approach designed to keep equipment running at peak performance and limit costly in-season breakdowns through preventative maintenance and expert technician support.

Doug and Devin explain how 21st Century Equipment’s service teams have evolved to meet the needs of today’s connected machines. With more technology and data integrated into modern equipment, technicians now play a vital role in both mechanical repairs and precision ag support. Through advanced diagnostics, machine monitoring, and John Deere’s Expert Alerts, they can identify and address potential issues before they become major problems—saving customers valuable time, money, and frustration.

Throughout the discussion, the team shares real-world success stories demonstrating how proactive inspections and customer-focused service help maximize uptime and efficiency for every operation. Whether it’s a large tractor, combine, or small mower, the goal remains the same: to provide trusted, reliable support that helps farmers and landowners stay productive and confident in their equipment year-round.