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John Deere combine takes center stage in BigIron auction

John Deere combine takes center stage in BigIron auction

Auction occurred on August 9

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A John Deere combine sold for the highest amount during an August 9 hosted by BigIron Auctions.

A 2014 John Deere S680 combine from New Castle, Kentucky sold for US$180,750 ($229,954 CAD) to a buyer from Indiana after 128 bids.

Specs: 843 engine hours, 533 separator hours, Moisture Tester, Contour Master, Power Lift Spreader, Full Light Package, 2-Wheel Drive, 13.5 L 473 HP. Diesel Engine, Premium Cab, Pro Drive With Harvest Smart, Command Touch Multi Speed Drive, 4WD, M S 60 Tip Up Kit, Hydraulic Operated Bin Fold, 400 Bu. Bin, 6.9 Unloading Auger, Premium Cab (Sound Guard) With AM/FM Weather Band, Bluetooth Radio And CD Player, Remote Mirrors, 750/65R26 Flotation Tires by Firestone on the Front. 1250/50R32 Flotation tire by Firestone on rear.



 

Another 2014 John Deere S680 combine from New Castle, Kentucky was sold to a buyer in Indiana, this time after 284 bids.

The sale price was US$176,250 ($224,188 CAD).

Specs: 901 engine hours, 575 separator hours, Moisture Tester, Contour Master, Power Lift Spreader, Full Light Package, 2-Wheel Drive, 13.5 L 473 HP. Diesel Engine, Premium Cab, Pro Drive With Harvest Smart, Command Touch Multi Speed Drive, 4WD, M S 60 Tip Up Kit, Hydraulic Operated Bin Fold, 400 Bu. Bin, 6.9 Unloading Auger, Premium Cab (Sound Guard) With AM/FM Weather Band, Bluetooth Radio And CD Player, Remote Mirrors, 750/65R26 Flotation Tires by Firestone on the Front, 1250/50R32 Flotation Tire by Firestone on Rear.

A 2011 CLAAS Jaguar 980 forage harvester from Greely, Colorado sold for US$157,250 ($199,996 CAD) to a buyer from Washington after 293 bids.

Specs: 1,468 hours (engine 1), 1,317 hours (engine 2), 1,166 hours (cutter), Twin Mercedes 6 Cylinder Diesel Engines, Hydrostat Transmission, Kernel Processor, Knife Sharpener, Rear Hitch & Bumper, Instructor Seat, Spout Camera and Display, HID Lights, 600/65R28, 710/70R38, New Knives & Shear Bar.

A 2007 Case IH Steiger STX380 HD 4WD tractor from Webster City, Iowa sold for US$91,000 ($115,747CAD) to a buyer from the same state after 177 bids.

Specs: 1,703 hours, 380 hp, Iveco Engine Turbocharged After Cooled Diesel, 6-Cylinder 24-Valve Liquid-Cooled, 786 CI. Full Power Shift Transmission, (16 Forward, 2 Reverse) Brakes Are Integrated Hydraulic Wet Disc, Hydrostatic Power Steering, Drawbar Only, Total Weight of Tractor: 37,900 Lbs, Tires: 520/85R46 Dualed, Surveyor Cab Standard with Air-Conditioning, Raldio. Jump Seat. Has 4 Hyd. Remotes.

A 2005 John Deere 8320 MFWD tractor from Halstead, Kansas sold for US$60,450 ($76,884 CAD) to a buyer from Indiana after 80 bids.

Specs: 5,500 hours, 250 hp, 8.1L John Deere Turbo Diesel Engine, 16 Speed Full Power Shift Transmission, 16 Forward & 4 Reverse Speeds, Closed Center Hydraulics, 2900 PSI Hydraulic Pressure, SVC Flow 30 GPM, Independent Large PTO, 3 Sets of Hydraulic Remotes, Hydraulic Ports For Planter, Drawbar Hitch, 3 Point With Quick Hitch, Rear 3 Point Control, Buddy Seat, Tilt Steering, Heat/AC, Digital Tattle Tale Dash, XEON Lighting, 12 Suitcase Weights, Rear Inner Weights, Green Star Ready, Front Tires: 16.9R30, Rear Tires: 480/80R46, Note: Includes a 400 Gallon Liquid Front Mount Tank with Brackets and Plumbing Included.


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