John Deere combine stars in Ritchie Bros. auction

Jun 07, 2017

Auction was held June 5

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Farms.com Auction Report

By Farms.com Media

An auction hosted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Elrose, Saskatchewan on June 5 was highlighted by a John Deere combine selling for more than $70,000.

A 2003 John Deere 9650STS combine sold for $75,000.

Specs: 3,309 engine hours, 2,437 separator hours, 914 hdr, chaff spreader, chopper, 800/65R32 F, 16.9/26 R, VSF, VSR, HHC, Reverser.

2003 John Deere 9650STS combine

A 1994 John Deere 8570 4WD tractor sold for $49,000.

Specs: 4,990 hours, 250 hp, 12 spd synchro shift, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 18.4x38, duals.

1994 John Deere 8570 4WD tractor

A 2011 John Deere 635F 35ft. header sold for $26,000.

Specs: P/U reel, hyd F&A, full finger auger.

2011 John Deere 635F 35ft. header

A 1999 Willmar 7400 90ft. sprayer sold for $22,500.

Specs: 725 gal tank, trip nozzle bodies, rinse tank, 18.4/38, 5 section ctrl, auto boom.

1999 Willmar 7400 90ft. sprayer

A 1996 Westward 9200 30ft. swather sold for $16,000.

Specs: 2,527 hours, MacDon 960 hdr, P/U reel, 21.5L-16.1 F.

1996 Westward 9200 30ft. swather

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