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Farm Power: Deere combine stars in BigIron auction

Auction was held on May 18

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An online auction hosted by BigIron Auctions on May 18 was highlighted by a combine selling for more than $200,000.

The sale topper of the auction was a 2014 John Deere S680 combine, which sold for $210,250.

Specs: 995 engine hours, 720 separator hours, 2WD corn/bean, cloth seats, instructor seat, pro drive transmission, duals: 520/85R42, rear: 28LR26, 26’ unload auger, chopper, yield monitor, lateral tilt command touch multi speed feeder house guidance ready, custom cutter extended wear package.

John Deere combine
2014 John Deere S680 combine

The sale topper in terms of tractors was a 2014 John Deere 6150R tractor, which sold for $96,500.

Specs: 337 hours, 150hp, MFWD, transmission: partial power shift, guidance ready, PTO 540/1000, front support with eight weights, 3 point, wheel weight rear: one pair of 250kg, full coverage rear fender, front fenders, premium radio package with XM, single rear tires 480/80R42, front tires 320/85R34, 4 hyd remote, tool box, beacon light.

2014 John Deere 6150R
2014 John Deere 6150R tractor

A 2011 AGCO 9250 DynaFlex Draper header sold for $24,000.

Specs: 35’ wide, updated bearing holders, SCH sickle and drive, electric reel fore and aft, single point hydraulic and electrical hook up, emergency flashers.

2011 AGCO
2011 AGCO 9250 DynaFlex Draper header

A 1995 Rogator 854 sprayer sold for $21,750.

Specs: 6234 hours, 90’ wide, Cummins motor, light bar, extendable axles on hydraulics, 1000 gallon stainless steel tank, 30” spacing, 380-90-R46 tires, 5 section shut-off, raven SCS460 monitor.

1995 Rogator sprayer
1995 Rogator 854 sprayer


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