John Deere 8R tractor sells for highest price at auction

A total of 1,852 items sold during the March 22 auction

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By Farms.com

Of the 1,852 items sold during a March 22 BigIron auction, a John Deere tractor received the highest sale price.

The 2020 John Deere 8R 340 from Corning, Ark., sold to a buyer from the same state after 166 bids for US$315,000 (CAD$433,383).

Specs: 959 hours, 340 Hp, John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl Turbocharged Engine, Block Heater, IVT Transmission, ILS Front Suspension, Large 1000 PTO, Rear Fender PTO Control, 5 Hydraulic Outlets, 85cc + 35cc Hydraulic System, 3-Point W/Quick Hitch, Hydraulic Top Link, Differential Lock, 480/70R42 Front Tires, 520/85R46 Rear Tire Size, Rear Duals, 22 Front Weights, Inner Rear Axle Weights, Integrated Greenstar Receiver, Premium Comfort And Cold Weather Package.

In fact, the five items to sell for the highest prices during the auction were all pieces of John Deere equipment.

A 2014 John Deere 9510RT tractor from Rushville, Neb., sold for US$300,000 (CAD$412,692) to a buyer from Colorado after 245 bids.

Specs: 1,991 hours, 510 Hp, JD 13.5L-6 Cyl Diesel Engine, 340 Gallon Fuel Capacity, 18/6 Powershift Transmission, 36” Tracks, Clevis Hitch, Cat. 5 3-PT Quick Hitch, 5 Auxiliary Hydraulics, Big 1000 PTO, 20 Front Weights, GS3 7" Display, Guidance Ready.

A 2020 John Deere S760 combine from Missouri Valley, Iowa, sold for US$225,800 (CAD$310,706) to a buyer from Nebraska after 408 bids.

Specs: 1,198 engine hours, 785 separator hours, Power Tech PSS 9.0L 548 Cu In. Turbo Diesel, 3 Speed Electric Transmission, Variable Speed Header Drive, Lateral Header Tilt, Hydraulic Fore/Aft Reel Adjustment, Single Point Hookup, Electric Concave Adjustment, Electric Sieve And Chaffer Adjustment, Rotary Chopper, Straw Spreader, 480/80R42 Front Tires, 600/70R28 Rear Tires, Duals, Dual Scrapers, LED Lighting, Electrical Adjustable And Heated Mirrors, Air Suspension Operator Seat, Guidance Ready, 10” Command Center Display.

A 2012 John Deere 9410R tractor from Missouri Valley, Iowa, sold for US$221,250 (CAD$304,404) to a buyer from Nebraska after 263 bids.

Specs: 2,913 hours, 410 Hp, John Deere PSX 13.5L 6-cyl Turbocharged Diesel Engine, Block Heater, 18F/6R Speed Transmission W/ Efficiency Manager, Large 1000 PTO, 480/80R50 Front Tires, 480/80R50 Rear Tires, Front And Rear Duals, Pintle Hitch, Fenders, Heater, AC, Radio, Guidance Ready, Electric-Heated Adjustable Mirrors, Operators Manual.

And a 2013 John Deere 9410R tractor from Corning, Ark., sold for US$181,500 (CAD$249,677) to a buyer from Kansas after 151 bids.

Specs: 5,521 hours, 410 Hp, John Deere 13.5L 6-cyl Diesel Engine, Block Heater, 18/6 Powershift Transmission W/ Efficiency Manger, Large 1000 PTO, 5 Auxiliary Hydraulics, CAT 4 Drawbar, Differential Lock, 520/85R46 Front Tires, 520/85R46 Rear Tires, Front And Rear Duals, 1400lbs Inner Rear Axle Wheel Weights, Premium HID Light Package, GS3 7" Display.