Farm Power: Tractors take center stage in Ritchie Bros. auction

Apr 19, 2017

Auction was held in Houston, Texas

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

An auction hosted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Houston, Texas on April 19 was highlighted by tractors, including one selling for more than $80,000.

A 2009 Case IH Steiger 485S 4WD tractor sold for $87,500 USD ($116,174 CAD).

Specs: 2,433 hours, diesel, 489 hp, 16 spd powershift, Trimble EZ-Guide Plus display, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, scraper hitch, frt weights, 710/70R42, duals.

2009 Case IH Steiger 485S 4WD tractor

A 2009 Case IH 335 Magnum MFWD tractor sold for $70,000 USD ($92,939 CAD).

Specs: 2,614 hours, 330 hp, 18 spd, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 1000 PTO, Q/C 3 pt hitch, air brake sys, frt weights, rear wheel weights, 380/80R38 F, 480/80R50 R, duals.

2009 Case IH 335 Magnum MFWD tractor

A 2013 John Deere 6125M MFWD tractor sold for $65,000 USD ($86,301 CAD).

Specs: 1,095 hours, diesel, H340 ldr w/QC bkt, 16 spd power quad LH rev, diff lock, A/C cab, 3 hyd outlets, ag hitch, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 380/85R24 F, 460/85R34 R.

2013 John Deere 6125M MFWD tractor

A 2008 John Deere 9630 scraper special 4WD tractor sold for $60,000 USD ($79,662 CAD).

Specs: 7,446 hours, diesel, 18 spd, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, frt weights, frt wheel weights, 710/70R42, duals.

2008 John Deere 9630 scraper special 4WD tractor

A 2014 John Deere 6105D MFWD tractor sold for $37,000 USD ($49,125 CAD).

Specs: 438 hours, diesel, 9 spd, canopy, hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 13.6x24 F, 18.4x34 R, air comp.

2014 John Deere 6105D MFWD tractor

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All adventures must come to an end, but not without one more journey! Join The Wandering Shepherds as we say farewell to our cozy Calabogie cottage and take the scenic road trip home to Ewetopia Farms. Our first stop was a breathtaking hydroelectric generating station, framed by cliffs, rushing water, and brilliant fall leaves that seemed to have changed overnight. From there, we meandered along winding backroads through lakes and hills, soaking in the spectacular autumn scenery. This year, the colors seemed to arrive earlier than usual—perhaps due to the summer’s drought? Whatever the reason, it was an unforgettable display of Ontario’s fall beauty. Finally, our holiday drew to a close as we pulled back into Ewetopia Farms, ready to return to the sheep and our daily vlogs. But this trip reminded us how important it is to pause, explore, and appreciate the simple beauty around us.