Farm Power: John Deere sprayer highlights BigIron auction

Apr 20, 2017

Auction was held on April 19

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

An online auction hosted by BigIron Auctions on April 19 was highlighted by a John Deere sprayer selling for more than $110,000.

A 2013 John Deere 4830 sprayer from Alliance, Nebraska sold for US$113,250 ($152,623 CAD) to a buyer from Oklahoma after 186 bids.

Specs: 1,604 hours, 120' wide, John Deere 6.8L Diesel Engine, Hydrostat Transmission, 120' Aluminum Boom, TeeJet 5 Way Nozzle Bodies, 7 Section Boom Control, 1000 Gal Tank, Stainless Steel Inductor, Tread Width Control, Tires: 380/90R46, StarFire 3000, John Deere GS3 2630 Monitor, Automatic Spray Controller.

A 2008 Case IH Steiger 485 HD articulated 4WD tractor from Nevada, Iowa sold for US$106,350 ($143,329 CAD) to a buyer from Minnesota after 182 bids.

Specs: 3,187 hours, 485 HP, Iveco Turbocharged Diesel 6-Cylinder Engine 24-Valve Liquid-Cooled 786 C, Full Power Shift (16 Forward And 2 Reverse), 4 Hyd. Remotes, Drawbar, Steering: Hydrostatic, Power Brakes: Hydraulic Wet Disc, Cab Standard With Heat And A/C. Tires: (4 Total) 800/70R38 Dualed, Trimble Monitor.

A 2009 Case IH Patriot SPX4420 self-propelled sprayer from Hickman, Nebraska sold for US$106,000 ($142,841 CAD) to a buyer from Illinois after 210 bids.

Specs: 2,193 hours, 300 HP Cummins Diesel Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission, Nozzle Spacing 20", 120' Boom 20-30", 5 Way Nozzle Bodies, Raven Viper Pro Swath Control, Auto Steer, NORAC Boom Height Control, 5 Sensors, Fence Row Nozzles, 1200 Gallon Stainless Steel Main Tank, Hydraulic Tread Adjustment, Foam Tank, Mixing Tank With Steel Inductor, Rinse Tank, 380/90R46 Tires.

A 2009 John Deere 9870 STS bullet rotor combine from Wellington, Kanas sold for US$95,250 ($128,395 CAD) to a buyer from the same state after 219 bids.

Specs: 2,005 engine hours, 1,434 separator hours, 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine, 3 Speed Hydro Transmission, Greenstar Ready, Command Center, Single Point Hydraulic Hookup, Straw Chopper, Wheat and Corn Concaves, Tilt Steering, Buddy Seat, Heat/AC, Dual Front Tires, Long Reach Auger, Bin Extensions, Front Tires: 20.8Rx42, Rear Tires: 28LR26.

A 2009 Challenger MT765B tracked tractor from Towner, Colorado sold for US$69,500 ($93,706 CAD) to a buyer in Nebraska after 197 bids.

Specs: 3,192 hours, 320 (PTO ) 228 (Draw Bar) HP, C- 9 ACERT Caterpillar 6 Cyl Diesel Engine, Cat Power Shift Transmission, 16 Forward Gears & 4 Reverse, Measured 25" Tracks Camoplast 1R1262, Center To Center Of Tracks 102", Big 1000 PTO, 3 Point With Quick Hitch & Fender Controls, 5 Remotes, 2 High Flow Returns, 20 100Lb Suitcase Weights On Front, Agleader Auto Steer System, Delphi AM/FM/CD/MP3 Player.

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