New Holland tractor takes spotlight in Ritchie Bros. auction

Jun 05, 2017

Auction was held on June 1

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Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

A Ritchie Bros. auction held in Denver, Colorado on June 1 was highlighted by a New Holland tractor selling for more than $94,000.

A 2012 New Holland T9.450 4WD tractor sold for US$95,000 ($128,056 CAD).

Specs: 6,035 hours, 405 hp, 16 spd powershift, diff lock, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, hitch, 620/70R42, duals.

2012 New Holland T9.450 4WD

A 2005 John Deere 9520 Scraper Special 4WD tractor sold for US$61,000 ($82,220 CAD).

Specs: 7,426 hours, 450 hp, 18 spd powershift, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, scraper hitch, frt wheel weights, rear wheel weights, 710/70R42, duals.

2005 John Deere 9520 Scraper Special 4WD tractor

A 2016 Wilson DWBT650SS 54ft. Quad/A live bottom grain trailer sold for US$47,500 ($64,034 CAD).

Specs: air lift 1st & 4th axles, A/R susp, roll tarp.

2016 Wilson grain trailer

A 2004 John Deere 6420 MFWD tractor sold for US$45,000 ($60,658 CAD).

Specs: 7,119 hours, 110 hp, loader w/grapple, A/C cab, 3 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 16.9-24 F, 460/85R38 R.

2004 John Deere 6420 MFWD tractor

A 2005 John Deere 9520 4WD tractor sold for US$32,500 ($43,812 CAD).

Specs: 687 hours, 450 hp, 18 spd powershift, A/C cab, 4 hyd outlets, hitch, rear wheel weights, 710/70R42, duals.

2005 John Deere 9520 4WD tractor

A 2005 Kubota M125X MFWD tractor sold for US$22,000 ($29,656 CAD).

Specs: 3,173 hours, 125 hp, Kubota M1886 ldr, 16 spd partial powershift, A/C cab, 2 hyd outlets, 540 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 14.9R24 F, 480/30R38 R.

2005 Kubota M125X MFWD tractor

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