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Green equipment takes center stage during auction

Green equipment takes center stage during auction
Sep 13, 2024
Farms.com Auction Report
by Farms.com

Deere tractors accounted for most of the highest-priced items

Buyers during a recent BigIron auction saw plenty of green as John Deere equipment accounted for four of the five top-priced items.

Of the 1,487 pieces of equipment that sold on Sept. 11, a 2023 John Deere tractor sold for the highest price.

The 2023 John Deere 9R 440 4WD tractor with 464 hours from Easton, Mo., sold for US$316,250 (CAD$429,575) to a buyer from the same state after 319 bids.

Specs: E18 PowerShift Transmission, 55GPM Hydraulic Pump, 5 SCV's, Category 4 Drawbar, 1,000 PTO, Tow Cable, Greaseable Steering Cylinder, 4600 Command Center W/Premium 3.0, Premium Comfort, Active Seat, Premium Visibility, Battery Disconnect, Extended Mirrors, Toolbox, 8 Total Rear Wheel Weights (2-450lbs, 1-165lbs, 1-1400lbs Each Side), IF 480/80R50 Deep Tread 23 R-1W Firestone Duals.

A 2021 John Deere 9420R 4WD tractor from Easton, Mo., sold for US$245,000 (CAD$332,828) to a buyer from Nebraska after 155 bids.

Specs: 1,521 hours, No Hitch Control, 18/6 Speed PowerShift Transmission, Active Command Steering, Commandview 3 Cab, Premium Radio, 59GPM Hydraulic Pump, 5 SCV's, 1,000 PTO, Category 5 Drawbar, Premium Lighting, Tow Cable, Leather, RH/LH Electric Mirrors, Dual Beam Radar Sensor, Antenna For Business Band Radio, Refrigerator, Rotating Beacon Light, Heavy Duty Greaseable Steering Pin, 4600 CommandCenter 3.0, Battery Disconnect, Extended Powertrain, Instructional Seat, Total Of 12 Rear Wheel Weights & 2 Front Wheel Weights(1-1400lbs Inside-inside, 2-450lbs Inside-outside, 2-450lbs Outside-outside, 1-165lbs Outside Outside On Each Side & 1-1400lbs Front Wheel Weight Inside-inside Each Side), Michelin Agribib 480/80R50 2 R-1W Duals.

A 2010 John Deere 9330 4WD tractor from Greenwood, Neb., sold for US$158,250 (CAD$214,980) to a buyer from Oklahoma after 331 bids.

This piece of equipment had the most bids of the top five items in the auction.

Specs: 4,618 hours, 13.5 Liter 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Aftercooled Diesel Engine, Liquid Cooled, 375 HP, Powershift Transmission, Gears: 18 Forward & 6 Reverse, Articulated, Hydraulic Differential Lock, 5 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Rear Fender Mounted 3-Pt Hitch Control, Fenders, Heater & A/C, AM/FM/CD, Buddy Seat, Power Mirrors, Power Seat, Operators Manual, Dual Wheels, Inside And Outside Wheel Weights, Category 4 Quick Hitch, Large 1000 PTO, Green Star Ready, 480/80R50 Tires.

A 2018 John Deere 8320R MFWD tractor from Richmond, Mo., sold for US$145,250 (CAD$197,285) to a buyer from Tennessee after 133 bids.

Specs: 4,298 hours, IVT Transmission, ILS Front Suspension, (5) Remotes, 1000 PTO, 3-Pt W/Quick Hitch, Front & Rear Fenders, (22) Front Weights, Outer Rear Wheel Weight, Rear Fender Controls, Premium Cab W/Active Seat, 10" Display, 420/85R34 Front Tires, 480/80R50 Rear Tires.

A piece of equipment with a different paint scheme rounds out the top five.

A 2014 CLAAS LEXION 760TT 4WD combine from Sioux Falls, S.D., sold for US$140,350 (CAD$190,605) to a buyer from the same state after 165 bids.

Specs: 1,819 engine hours, 1,334 separator hours, CAT C13, Variable Speed Header Drive, Lateral Header Tilt, Single Point Hookup, 36" Rubber Tracks, 750/65R26 Rear Tires, Air Suspension Operator Seat, RWA, Leather Seats W/Buddy Seat, 36" Tracks.




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