A Case IH 8230 combine was the top selling item during a BigIron auction

Feb 22, 2018

Interested buyers placed more than 300 bids on the combine before it sold

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A Case IH combine from Iowa sold for the highest price during a Feb. 21 BigIron auction.

The 2012 Case IH 8230 Axial-Flow combine from Gilmore City, IA., sold for US$183,250 (CAD$232,644) to a buyer from Minnesota after 316 bids.

Specs: 1,036 engine hours, 797 separator hours, Track Propulsion System, 28L-26 Rear Tires, Two Speed Rear Wheel Drive, Heavy Duty Lateral Header Tilt With Rock Trap, Platform Extension, Round Bar- High Moisture Corn Bars, 2-Speed Elevator, Straw Chopper, Chaff Spreader, Autoguide Ready W/GPS Mount, AFS- GPS Globe, High Clearance Unload Auger For 40' Headers, Grain Tank H C Manual Extension, Power Plus CVT Drive, Self Leveling Grain Pan, Yield And Moisture Logging Monitor, Large Color Touch Screen, Deluxe Cab, Leather Operator Seat, AM/FM/CD Radio With Aux Input, Power Adjustable Mirrors, Beacon Light , Engine Block Heater, HID Stadium Lighting.

A 2012 Case IH Patriot 4430 sprayer from Pender, Neb., sold for US$166,250 (CAD$210,996) to a buyer from the same state after 162 bids.

Specs: 1,591 hours, 6-Cylinder Turbo Charged Diesel Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission, 1200 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank, 140 Gallon Rinse Tank, 120' Boom With 7 Section 20/30" Spacing, Aim Command With Wilger Bodies, 5-Way Turret Bodies With Wilger DR110-08 And SR110-10 Tips, Right & Left Fence Row Nozzles, 5 Sensor Auto Boom Height With Auto Boom Wheels, Luxury Surveyor Cap, Leather Seats, Electric Mirrors, Deluxe H.I.D./Led Field Lights, SS Chemical Educator, Pro 700 AFS372 Monitor, AFS 372 Receiver Enabled, AFS Accuguide Nav, Auto Steer, Auto Boom Fold, 3" Front And Side Fill, Michelin 380/90R46 Tires.

A 2009 Case IH Magnum 275 MFWD tractor from Gilmore City, IA., sold for US$100,750 (CAD$127,776) to a buyer from Nebraska after 214 bids.

Specs: 985 hours, 275 hp, 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel Engine, Auto Transmission, 3 Remotes, Quick Hitch, 6 Front Weights, Luxury Cab, Leather Interior, Leather Heated Seat, AM/FM/WB/CD Satellite, External Mirrors Remote Adjust, High Flow Hydraulic System With Case Drain Return Line, 3 Circuit Remotes With Flow Control, Buddy Seat, Heavy Duty Drawbar, 1000 PTO W 1 3/4" Shaft, 175 Amp Alternator, True Ground Speed Sensor, A Post Monitor Mount, Narrow Rear Fenders, 120-4" Axle, 480/80-R50 Duals On Rear And 380/30-R38 Front Duals, Heavy Duty Front Axle, 1 Pair Of Inside Rear Wheel Weights, Beacon Light, 360 Degree Lighting, Cab Step Flexible Extension, Engine Block Heater, 20 Year Magnum Anniversary Edition.

A 2009 Miller Nitro 4275 sprayer from Cambridge, Neb., sold for US$88,750 (CAD$112,598) to a buyer from Wisconsin after 144 bids.

Specs: 3,019 hours, 275 hp, 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Hydrostatic, Heater, AC, Radio, 380-90R46 Front Tires, 380-90R46 Rear Tires, Auto Height Control, Fenders, Stainless Steel Primary Tank, 15" Spacing, 90' Width, AWD, Trimble Auto Steer, AccuBoom, 5 Way Nozzles, 13 Of Them Are 3 Way Nozzles, 1400 Gallon Stainless Tank, 100 Gallon Wash Tank, 3" Hookups.

A 2012 John Deere 6170R MFWD tractor from Cimarron, Kan., sold for US$78,250 (CAD$99,225) to a buyer from the same state after 172 bids.

Specs: 2,584 hours, 170 hp, 140 PTO HP, 6.8L 6 Cylinder Turbocharged Aftercooled Diesel Engine-SN: PE6068R876558, Powerquad Plus Transmission-Gears: 16 Forward And Reverse, Four Power Shift Gears (1-4) In Four Synchronized Ranges (A-D) With Power Reverser Lever On Left Side Dash As Shown, GreenStar 3 Command Display, Foot Throttle, Buddy Seat, Delpi AM/FM Radio, AC/Heat, 3 Hydraulic Outlets, Large 1000 PTO On Unit-Small 1000 & 540 PTO Shaft Included As Shown, 6 Suitcase Weights Up Front, Outside Cast Weights Rear Axle, Front Fenders, Front Tire Size 420/90R30 Firestone Radial All Traction FWD, Rear Tire Size 20.8R42 Firestone Radial All Traction 23, Greenstar & Autotrac Ready.

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