John Deere combine sells for top dollar at BigIron auction

Aug 23, 2017

Auction took place on August 23

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Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

A 2014 John Deere combine was the top selling item during a BigIron auction on August 23.

The 2014 John Deere S680 combine from Newport, Arkansas sold for US$211,750 ($265,639 CAD) to a buyer from the same state after 316 bids.

Specs: 645 engine hours, 408 separator hours, FT4 Engine, Pro Drive Transmission wi/ Harvest Smart, 4 Wheel Drive, Premium Cab, Enhance Air Suspension Seat, HID Lights and Extremity Pkg, Premium Radio Pkg with XM ready, Built in Refrigerator, Remote Mirrors, Hydraulic Fold Bin Extension, AutoTrac Ready, Harvest Monitor, GS3 Touch Screen Display, Command Touch Multi Speed Drive, Round Bar Concave, Variable Stream Rotor, 7.9M Unloading Auger, Twin Disk Straw Spreader,12" Axle spacers, 710/65R26, 900/65-32, Full Grain Tank Sensor.

A 2009 John Deere 9330 4WD tractor from Yuma, Colorado sold for US$150,750 ($189,121 CAD) to a buyer from Kansas after 232 bids.

Specs: 3,621 hours, 375 hp, 4WD, 6 Cyl 13.5L Tier 3 Diesel, Water Cooled, Speed Power Shift Transmission, Large 1000 PTO, Hydraulic Brakes, Heater, AC, Radio, Duals, GPS, Guidance Ready, 480/80R46 Front Tires, 480/80R46 Rear Tires, 18 Speed Transmision, Trimble Guidance w/ Receiver, 3 Point with Quick Hitch, 5 Remotes, Clevis Hitch, Active Seat, Instructor Seat, Power Mirrors, Inside/Outside Wheel Weights.

A 1998 Versa Bagger ID1012 self-propelled silage bagger from Ault, Colorado sold for US$121,000 ($151,782 CAD) to a buyer from Utah after 240 bids.

Specs: 221 hours showing, 475 hp, Hydraulic Drive, Tunnel Size: 12', Pintle Hitch, Truck Air Lines Present, Chain/Slat Feed Table, Hydraulic Bag Crane (In/Out And Side Shift Capability), Side Mount Enclosed Cab, A/C, Work Lights, Rotor Teeth Square/Straight.

A 2015 Massey Ferguson MF7720 MFWD tractor from Villard, Minnesota sold for US$101,750 ($127,662 CAD) to a buyer from the same state after 184 bids.

Specs: 267 hours, 185 hp, MFWD, AGCO Power 6.6L 6 Cylinder Diesel, Dyna VT CVT 30MPH 50KPH Transmission, Small 1000 PTO, Heater, AC, Radio, Duals, Guidance Ready, Block Heater, Auto Guide 3000 Monitors, Fenders, Buddy Seat Passenger Seating, Michelin 420/90R30 Front Tires, Michelin 480/80R46 Rear Tires, Front Axle Suspension, 3 Point Hitch, Beacons, Xenon Lighting, 12 Front Weights, Rear Weights, 4 Hydraulic Valves with Power Beyond, 2 Year / 2,000 Hour Warranty.

A 2013 New Holland T7.250 MFWD tractor from Lone Rock, Wisconsin sold for US$73,250 ($91,884 CAD) to a buyer from Nebraska after 120 bids.

Specs: 1,290 hours, 200 hp, MFWD, FPT turbocharged intercooled diesel 6-cylinder 24-valve, Water Cooled, Speed Power Shift Transmission, Differential Lock, 540 PTO, Small 1000 PTO, Heater, AC, Radio, Duals, 480/80R46 Duals, 2 Wheel Steer, Yes, Guidance Ready, 4 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Yes Passenger Seating, Diesel, 380/85R34 Michelin Front Tires, 480/80R46 Michelin Rear Tires, 50 KPM Speed, 119" Bar Axle, Electronic Park Lock, Hydraulic Power Beyond, 120 Volt Engine Block Heater, 540E/1000 Interchange Shaft, Heavy Duty Draw Bar, Monitor Mounting Brackets On A Post And RH Window Bar, 200 Amp Alternator, Right And Left Hand Rotary Beacons, Front Weight Bracket With 10 Weights And Front Tow Hook, Front Fenders, 4 Rear Wheel Weight Rings " 2200 Lbs.

Video: Evolution of Beef Cattle Farming

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