Caterpillar dozer sells for highest price at auction

The 2023 D6 sold for more than $440,000

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com

Of the 2,071 items sold during an Aug. 28 BigIron auction, a Caterpillar dozer received the highest price.

The 2023 D6 dozer with winch from Wilson, Kan., sold for US$445,250 (CAD$601,222) to a buyer from the same state after 209 bids.

Specs: 423 hours, CAT C9 9.3L 6-Cyl Turbo Diesel, 3-Speed Powershift Transmission, Tilt Blade 125" X 56"H Blade W/Reversible Knife (9.75" Never Reversed), Vail Blade Mounted 4 Tooth Back-up Ripper, 22" Tracks, PA56 Rear Winch W/4 Fairlead Rollers, Rear Ladder, LED Lighting Package, Approx. 60,000 Lbs. Air Seat, Front/Side/Rear Wipers, 2 Doors, Rear Camera, Slope Indicator, Auto Traction Control, Auto Blade Stability, Auto-Shift, Grade W/Slope Assist Blade Control, Reversing Engine Cooling Fan, Stable Blade, Auto Carry Blade Loads, Blade Loads Monitor, Steer Assist, CB Radio, AM/FM Bluetooth Radio, Heated And Ventilated Leather Seat, High Speed Oil Change System.

The following pieces of equipment round out the five that sold for the highest prices during the online auction.

A 2019 Volvo A45G 6x6 articulated dump truck from Eldon, Mo., sold for US$270,350 (CAD$365,051) to a buyer from Indiana after 85 bids.

Specs: 6,246 hours, Volvo D16J Engine, Volvo PowerTronic Planetary Fully Automatic Transmission, 9F/3R Speeds, Heat/AC, Rear Camera, Electrical Heated/Adjustable Mirrors, Tailgate, 29.5 R25 Tires.

A 2015 John Deere 1050K dozer with ripper from Hannibal, Mo., sold for US$241,750 (CAD$326,438) to a buyer from Illinois after 272 bids.

Specs: 3,071 hours, Hydrostatic Transmission, Enclosed Cab, Limb Risers, 3-Shank Ripper, Deluxe LED Lights, 156" U-Blade W/Rock Rack & Wear Plate, 24" Single Bar Grouser Pads.

A 2019 Case IH 8250 2WD combine from Lincoln, Neb., sold for US$237,600 (CAD$320,828) to a buyer from Kansas after 390 bids.

Of the five auction items that sold for the highest prices, this combine had the most bids placed on it.

Specs: 1,405 engine hours, 1,027 separator hours, Variable Speed Header Drive, Manual Fore/Aft Reel Adjustment, Electric Concave Adjustment, Electric Sieve And Chaffer Adjustment, Rotary Chopper, Straw Spreader, 410 Bushel Power Fold Bin Extensions, 2WD, Differential Lock, Duals, Electrical Adjustable And Heated Mirrors, Guidance Ready, Operator's Manual, Case IH 8250 Axial Flow Combine, 12.9L 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine, PowerPlus CVT Drive, Field Tracker Feeder House With Dual Tilt, Rock Trap, Chopper, Dual Disc Spreaders, COMBINE AUTOMATION, Extended Wear Cone, Independent Cross Auger Control, Pivoting Unload Spout, Unloading Auger For 40' Head, Luxury Cab With Refrigerator, Red Leather Interior, Fire Extinguisher, HID Lighting, LED Exterior Light Pkg, Pro700 Display And Guidance, Operation Manuals, DUAL FIRESTONE-620/70R42 Drive Tires—750/60R30 Steer Tires.

A 2014 Caterpillar D6T XL dozer with winch from Wilson, Kan., sold for US$165,250 (CAD$223,131) to a buyer from Oklahoma after 123 bids.

Specs: 5,894, hours, 228 hp, CAT C9 ACERT 9.3L 6-Cyl Turbo Diesel, Powershift Transmission 3F/3R, 123" Blade, Reversible Cutting Blade (now 8.5"-never Reversed), 4 Tooth Blade Back-Up-Ripper, Lighting Package, PA56 Rear Winch W/4 Fairlead Rollers And 1" Cable, Slope Meters, Tilt Blade, Joy-Stick Controls, AM/FM, Front, Side, And Rear Wipers, Slide Windows, 2 Doors, Air Seat, CB Radio, 24" Single Bar Grouser Pads.