Farm Power: This Deere combine sold for $299K at Ontario auction

Apr 01, 2016

S680 4WD combine highlights Elgin County sale

By Farms.com Media

This 2013 John Deere S680 4WD combine sold for $299,000 at a Shackelton Auctions sale in Straffordville, Ontario on Tuesday (March 29).

A local farmer from Ontario was the buyer.

Here are some of the specs: 245/420hrs c/w Pro Drive trans. with Harvestsmart, 650/85R38 dual drives, 750/65R26 steering, GS3 2630 display, Command Touch multi speed drive, HID & extremity lights, 7.9M auger, Powercast power tailboard, sidehill performance pkg.

John Deere S680 Combine

Some background from Deere.com: The S680 delivers better grain quality and higher throughput for lower operating costs. The single rotor design is simple and reliable, with few moving parts which means lower power consumption, less wear and fewer maintenance parts. In fact, there are no daily grease points on an S-Series.

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.