Case IH tractor sells for top dollar at Ritchie Bros. auction

Jul 25, 2017

Auction took place on July 24

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A 2010 Case IH tractor was the top selling item during a Ritchie Bros. auction in Govan, Saskatchewan on July 24 after it sold for more than $200,000.

The 2010 Case IH 485 Quadtrac tractor sold for $212,500.

Specs: 3,310 hours, powershift LH rev, diff lock, Pro700 display, hi flow hyds, 5 hyd outlets, 1 aux hyd, Big 1000 PTO, 36 in. tracks.

A 2011 Case IH 8120 combine sold for $200,000.

Specs: 1,423 engine hours, 1,010 separator hours, 15 ft hdr, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, lateral tilt, long auger, grain tank exts, chaff spreader, internal chopper, AFS Pro600 display, 520/85R42 duals F, 600/65R28 R.

A 2010 Case IH 8120 combine sold for $175,000.

Specs: 1,788 engine hours, 1,399 separator hours, 15 ft hdr, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, long auger, grain tank exts, chaff spreader, internal chopper, AccuGuide, AFS Pro600 display, 520/85R42 duals F, 600/65R28 R.

A 2004 New Holland TG255 MFWD tractor sold for $65,000.

Specs: 4,568 hours, 92LB ldr, 18 spd powershift Super Steer, 5 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, frt weights, rear wheel weights, 600/65R28 F, 620/70R42 R.

A 2010 Bourgault 3310PHD 65ft. air drill sold for $65,000.

Specs: 12 in. spacing, sgl shoot, mid-row banding, NH3 pkg, 4.5 in. pneu packers, MaxQuip sec ctrl.

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