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JCB tractor featured in BigIron auction

JCB tractor featured in BigIron auction

The tractor sold after 251 bids

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A 12-year-old tractor sold for the highest price during a recent auction.

A 2009 JCB 8250 Fastrac MFWD tractor from Copeland, Kan. with 4,565 hours showing sold to a buyer in Washington State for US$68,750 (CAD$87,738) after 251 bids during a Jan. 13 BigIron auction.

Specs: 260 Hp, V-Tronic, Cummins 6 Cylinder Turbo Diesel 8.3L Engine, 42 MPH Max Speed, AC/Heat, Large 1000 PTO, Rear 3 Point, 4 Hydraulic Remotes, Pin Hitch, Front And Rear Dual Caliper ABS Disc Brakes, Rear Trailer Air Supply And Light Connections, Front Fenders, CleanFix Reversible Radiator Fan, Front Tires 540/65R38, Rear Tires 710/70R38, Programmable - Multi Function Joystick, Continuously Variable Transmission With Infinite (Dual Range) Forward And Reverse Gears, Direct Or Automatic Drive, Cloth Operators Heated Seat, Instructional Seat, 1984 Lbs (900kg) Front Weight, Front Axle Suspension, Rear Fender PTO And Three Point Controls.

A 2018 Kinze 3500 8/15 planter from Brownville, Neb., sold to a buyer in Indiana for US$65,250 (CAD$83,282) after 203 bids.

Specs: 601.7 Acres, Kinze Monitor, 8R30 Or 15R15, Bulk Fill, ASD Seed Delivery, Markers, No Till Coulters, Closing Wheels, 7.50-20 Tires.

A 1995 John Deere 8300 MFWD tractor from Norfolk, Neb., sold to a buyer from South Dakota for US$45,500 (CAD$58,067) after 146 bids.

Specs: 1,679 hours showing, 225 Hp, 16 Forward Speeds, 4 Reverse Speeds, Power Shift Transmission, Independent PTO, Large 1000 PTO, 3 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Case Drain Port, Differential Lock, Hydraulic Brakes, 420/90R30 Front Tires, 20.8-42 Rear Tires, Rear Duals, Canopy, 3 Point Hitch, Standard Lighting, Fenders, Heater, AC, Radio, All Matching Firestone Tires, Cast Inner Wheel Hubs, Front Weight Bracket.

A 1988 Massey Ferguson 6170 2WD tractor with loader from Norfolk, Neb., sold to a buyer from Colorado for US$24,000 (CAD$30,628) after 89 bids.

Specs: 4,429 hours showing, 105 Hp, Perkins 6.0L 6-Cyl Diesel, Block Heater, 32 Forward Speeds, 32 Reverse Speeds, Independent PTO, 2 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Live Joy Stick Loader Control, Differential Lock, Hydraulic Brakes, 11.00-16 Front Tires, 18.4-38 Rear Tires, 3 Point Hitch, Standard Lighting, Heater, AC, Radio, 2 Doors, Power Adjust Rear Rims, Dynashift W/4-Speed Powershift In Each Gear, 540/Small 1000 PTO, Foot Throttle, RH Shuttle Shift Lever, (1) Set Of Wheel Weights, Quicke Q770 Quick Attach Loader, Quick Attach Loader Bucket, 7' Bucket Width, Mid Mount Hydraulic Connectors & Valve.

Rounding out the top five is a 1988 John Deere 4650 2WD tractor.

This piece of equipment from Bethany, Mo., sold to a buyer from the same state for US$24,000 (CAD$30,628) after 68 bids.

Specs: 8,524 hours showing, 165 Hp, John Deere 7.6L 6-Cyl Diesel, 102 Gallons Fuel Capacity, John Deere Quad-Range, 16 Forward Speeds, 6 Reverse Speeds, Partial Powershift, Independent PTO, Large 1000 PTO, Rear PTO Location, 3 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Differential Lock, Hydraulic Brakes, 14L-16.1 Front Tires, 620/70R42 Rear Tires, Duals, 3 Point Hitch, 10 100 Lb. Front Weights, Heater, AC, 1 Doors, LED Lighting, Power Steering, 118.5” Wheelbase.




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