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Steiger tractors featured in Ritchie Bros. auction

Steiger tractors featured in Ritchie Bros. auction

These tractors were three of the top selling items

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Case IH Steiger tractors were popular items during a Feb. 24 Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton, Alta.

A 2014 Steiger 470 4WD tractor with 2,236 hours was the top-selling ag item during the auction, garnering a final bid of $200,000 (US$158,740).

Specs: 514 hp, 16 spd powershift LH rev, diff lock, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 800/70R38, duals.

Case IH 470 tractor

A 2012 Steiger 450 4WD tractor with 4,974 hours sold for $157,500 (US$125,008).

Specs: 16 spd powershift LH rev, diff lock, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 800/70R38, duals.

2012 Case IH Steiger

A 2011 Case IH Steiger 500 4WD tractor with 5,593 hours sold for $122,500 (US$97,228).

Specs: 16 spd powershift LH rev, diff lock, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, rear weights, 800/70R38.

2011 Case IH Steiger 500

A grain trailer was also a top item during the auction.

A 2015 Lode King 28ft Super B grain trailer sold for $57,500 (US$45,638).

Specs: 8 ft 6 in, wide, 75 in, side wall height, open ended, steel sides & alum slopes box, A/R susp, CTI, roll tarp, alum wheels.

Lode King trailer

An AGCO tractor rounded out the top five items sold.

A 2006 AGCO RT1155A MFWD tractor with 7,052 hours sold for $51,000 (US$40,479).

Specs: 146 hp, FL75 ldr w/bkt, grapple, LH rev, cab, 4 hyd outlets, 1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 380/85R34 F, 520/85R42 R.

AGCO tractor


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