Tractor with 2,079 hours sells for highest price at auction

The 2018 John Deere 8370R sold after 248 bids

A John Deere tractor with more than 2,000 recorded hours sold for the highest price at a recent BigIron acution.

The 2018 John Deere 8370R from Taylorville, Ill., sold to a buyer from the same state for US$246,500 (CAD$357,572) after 248 bids.

Specs: 2,079 Hrs Showing, IVT Transmission, ILS Front Suspension, 5 Hydraulic Outlets, 84 GPM Dual Hydraulic Pump, 1000 PTO, 480/80R50 Rear Tires & Duals, 380/80R38 Front Tires & Duals, Front & Rear Weights, Front Fenders, LED Lights, CommandCenter 10” Display.

For context, 2,079 hours is the time it would take to drive from Spokane, Wash., to Sarasota, Fla., about 50 times.

The top five items in terms of sale price during the auction on Jan. 30 include:

A 2020 John Deere S770 combine.

This piece of equipment from Taylorville, Ill., sold to a buyer from Iowa after 170 bids for US$206,200 (CAD$299,126).

Specs: 1,347 engine hours, 1,017 separator hours, 3-speed Elect. Shift Transmission, ContourMaster Feederhouse W/hi-torque Variable Speed Drive And Hydraulic Fore/aft, Chopper, Power Fold Bin Extension, 26’ Unloading Auger, Combine Advisor Package, Active Yield, 520/85R42 Drive Tires And Duals, 600/70R28 Steer Tires, Premium Cab, CommandCenter 10" Display.

A 2013 John Deere 9510R tractor from Taylorville, Ill., sold to a buyer from the same state for US$202,500 (CAD$293,778) after 279 bids.

Specs: 2,639 hours, Powershift Transmission, 4 Hydraulic Outlets, Standard Flow Hydraulic System, Bareback, 800/70R38 Tires And Duals, Weights, Premium Cab, Deluxe Light Package, CommandCenter 7" Display.

A 2015 John Deere R4038 sprayer from Taylorville, Ill., sold to a buyer from the same state for US$198,750 (CAD$288,367) after 165 bids.

Specs: 1,885 hours, 120' Boom, 1,000-gallon SS Tank, 15" Nozzle Spacing, 3-way Nozzle Bodies, SS Boom Plumbing, 380/90R46 Tires, Fenders, Auto Boom Leveling, Hi Flow Pump, Front Fill, Premium Cab, CommandCenter 10" Display.

And a 2015 John Deere 8295R tractor from Taylorville, Ill., sold for US$151,500 (CAD$219,917) to a buyer from Iowa after 240 bids.

Specs: 2,889 hours, Powershift Transmission, 5 Hydraulic Outlets, 60 GPM Hydraulic Pump, 1000 PTO, 480/80R50 Rear Tires And Duals, 380/80R38 Front Tires, Front And Rear Weights, Front And Rear Fenders, Premium Cab, CommandCenter 10" Display.