The 2015 John Deere S680 sold after 205 bids
Buyers participating in a May 14 BigIron auction made a green combine the star of the show.
The 2015 John Deere S680 combine from Paxton, Neb., sold for US$132,250 (CAD$185,085) to a buyer from the same state after 205 bids.
Specs: 2,079 engine hours, 1,288 separator hours, John Deere PowerTech PSS 6-Cyl Turbocharged Diesel Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission, Variable Speed Header Drive, Feederhouse Reverser, Rock Trap, Lateral Header Tilt, Manual Fore/Aft Adjustment, Single Point Hookup, Round Bar Concaves, Electric Concave Adjustment, Electric Sieve And Chaffer Adjustment, Extended Wear Package, Rotary Chopper, Straw Spreader, Power Folding 449 Bu. Bin Extensions, Extended Length Auger, Differential Lock, Beacon Lights, Guidance Ready With StarFire 3000 Receiver With RTK, Electrical Adjustable And Heated Mirrors, Buddy Seat, A/C, Heater, Radio, Goodyear 520/85R42 Front Duals, Goodyear 620/75R26 Rear Tires On Adjustable Axle.
The following items round out the top five in terms of sale price during the auction.
A 2012 Versatile 280 tractor from Chappell, Neb., sold for US$98,750 (CAD$138,202) to a buyer from Oklahoma after 178 bids.
Specs: 1,347 hours, 280 Hp, Cummins QSC Turbocharged Aftercooled 6-Cyl Diesel Engine, Power Shift Transmission W/ 18 Forward & 9 Reverse Gears, 4 Hydraulic Remotes, 3-Pt Hitch W/ Quick Attach, Rear 3-Pt Controls, 540 PTO, Swinging Drawbar Hitch W/ Drop Pin, 16 Front Suitcase Weights, LED Transport Lights, 2-Door, Cruise Control, Front & Rear Windshield Wipers, A/C, Heater, Buddy Seat, Radio, Fenders, Trelleborg 380/85R34 Front Duals, Trelleborg 480/80R46 Rear Duals.
A 2011 John Deere R450 self-propelled windrower from West Union, Iowa., sold for US$93,500 (CAD$130,852) to a buyer from Missouri after 120 bids.
Specs: 1,197 hours, John Deere 6.8L 6-cylinder, Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission, 2WD, 480/80R38 Front Tires, 14l-16.1SL Rear Tires, Disc Cut, Steel, 16’ Width, Heater, AC, Radio, Discbine, 886Hrs On Mower/Conditioner.
A 1979 Big Bud 525/50 tractor from Atkinson, Neb. sold for US$78,000 (CAD$109,154) to a buyer from North Dakota after 191 bids.
Specs: 1,060 hours, Cummins 18.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Power Shift Transmission, 4 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Articulated Steering, 30.5-32 Dual Tires.
And another 1979 Big Bud 525/50 tractor from Atkinson, Neb., sold for US$77,500 (CAD$108,444) to a buyer from Kentucky after 208 bids.
Specs: 4,144 hours, Cummins 18.8L 6-Cylinder Diesel, Water Cooled Engine, Power Shift Transmission, 4 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Articulated Steering, 30.5-32 Dual Tires.