Farm Power: Deere combine stars in BigIron auction

Mar 09, 2017

Auction was held March 8

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

An online auction hosted by BigIron Auctions on March 8 was highlighted by a John Deere combine.

A 2013 John Deere S690 combine from Scottsbluff, Nebraska sold for $171,750 to a buyer from the same state after 171 bids.

Specs: 1,255 engine hours, 893 separator hours, Lateral Tilt, Quick Connect Hyd Couplers, Engine Heater, Electric Mirrors, Power Bin Extension, 23' Long Unloading Auger, Rear Chopper And Spreader, Rear Electric Control Panel, Fire Extinguisher, Front Tires, 520/85 R42, Rears 620/75R26.

A 2012 John Deere 8310R MFWD tractor from Scottsbluff, Nebraska sold for $142,350 to a buyer from Wisconsin after 159 bids.

Specs: 2,797 hours, 310HP, IVT Transmission, ILS Front End, 4 Hyd, Monitor, Big Thousand Pto, Buddy Seat, Front Fenders, 60 GPM Hyd Pump, Guidance Ready, 22 Front Weights , Rear Weights, Quick Hitch, Foot Pedal Throttle, 480/80R50 Rear Tires, 420/85R34 Front Tires, Power Mirrors, HID Light Package.

A 2011 John Deere 8310R MFWD tractor from Scottsbluff, Nebraska for $132,250 to a buyer in Nebraska after 277 bids.

Specs: 4,652 hours, 310HP, IVT Transmission, ILS Front End, 20 Front Weights Front Fenders, 5 Hyd, Big Thousand PTO, 60 GPM Pump, Quick Hitch, Monitor, Power Mirrors, Foot Pedal Throttle, Rear Weights, 380/90R54 Rear Tires, 380/80R38 Front Tires.

A 2008 John Deere 9630 4WD tractor from Kress, Texas sold for $110,750 to a buyer from Nebraska after 232 bids.

Specs: 3,251 hours, 530HP, 6 Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel Engine, 18 Speed Automatic Powershift Transmission, 18 Forward And 6 Reverse, Tires Are 800-70R38.

Air cart and seeder sold separately.

A 2012 Picket Twin Master FJ bean combine from Scottsbluff, Nebraska sold for $105,507 to a buyer from Kansas after 265 bids.

Specs: 300 Bushel Bin, Hyd Swing Hitch, Big 1000 PTO, Lift Bin Hyd Dump, 15' Wide Pickup, Front Gauge Wheels, 350-500 Transmission Shift, Siemens Picket Equipment Monitor, Camera, 30.5L-32 Tires.

2012 Picket Twin Master FJ bean combine

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