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John Deere combine sells for top dollar at auction

John Deere combine sells for top dollar at auction
May 16, 2025
Farms.com Auction Report
by Farms.com

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.




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California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

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Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.