Farm Power: Deere tractor highlights BigIron auction

Nov 03, 2016

Auction was held November 2

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

A November 2 auction held by BigIron Auctions was highlighted by a John Deere tractor selling for nearly $50,000.

A 1996 John Deere 8300 MFWD tractor from Ogallala, Nebraska sold for $49,600 after 130 bids.

Specs: 6,475 hours, 200 HP, John Deere Powershift Transmission, 16 Forward And 4 Reverse, 1000 RPM PTO, 480/80R46 Rear Duals Inside On Cast Outside On Steel, 1500 Lb Weights On Inside, 385/85R34 Front Tires, 8 Front Weights, Quick Hitch, 4 Remotes With Power Beyond, Front Fenders, Deluxe Cab, Swivel And Air Operators Seat, Auto Trac Ready, JVC Bluetooth Stereo, Includes Agri Products 300 Gal Saddle Tanks.

A 2001 Claas Jaguar 890 forage harvester from Cozad, Nebraska sold for $28,000 after 123 bids.

Specs: 6,977 engine hours, 5,891 chopping hours, Mercedes Diesel Engine, two turbo Chargers, 510 Horse Power, Hydrostatic Transmission, Two Wheel Drive, A/C, 30.5-32 Front Tires, 540/65R24 Rear Tires.

A 2014 McFarlane RD4145RB reel disk/vertical tillage from Sauk City, Wisconsin sold for $23,750 after 63 bids.

Specs: 45’ wide, With Hydraulic Disk Gang Angle. Rear Rolling Baskets, Double Folding.

2014 McFarlane RD4145RB

A 1988 Case IH 7120 MFWD tractor from Scandia, Kansas sold for $19,751 after 93 bids.

Specs: 8,225 hours, 150 HP, 14.9R28 Front Tires, 18.4R42 Rear Tires, Hub Mount Rear Duals, 1000 And 540 PTO, 8.3 Liter Engine, 18 Speed Power Shift Transmission With 2 Reverse Gears, 4 Front Weights, Inside Rear Wheels Weights.

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