Versatile tractor sells for highest price in early January auction

The 2010 Versatile 535 sold after 168 bids

A Versatile tractor sold for the highest price during BigIron’s first equipment auction of 2025.

The Jan. 8 auction with 302 items for sale saw the 2010 Versatile 535 4WD tractor from Sterling, Ill., sell for US$165,250 (CAD$238,406) to a buyer from Kansas after 168 bids.

Specs: 1,221 hours, 535 Hp, Cummins Diesel Engine, Quad Range Transmission, Front And Rear Weights, Bareback, 6 Hydraulic Outlets, Ag Leader GPS 6000 Guidance And Ag Leader In Command 800 Monitor, LED Lights And Halogen Lights, 800/70R38 Tires W/ Duals, Air Ride Seat With Buddy Seat, Okubo Heavy Duty Differential, (Duals Have Been Taken Off For Easy Transport In The Winter Months) Auto Steer Ready For Raven Products, Valve Body Is There But Not The Wiring.

The following items round out the top five pieces of equipment in terms of sale price.

A 2011 John Deere 8335R tractor from Plains, Kan., sold for US$147,250 (CAD$212,425) to a buyer from Colorado after 275 bids.

Specs: 4,031 hours, 335 Hp, 9.0L 6-cyl Diesel Engine, Block Heater, Powershift, 16 Forward Speeds, 4 Reverse Speeds, ILS Front Suspension, Large 1000 PTO, Rear PTO, 4 Hydraulic Outlets, Rear Fender 3-Pt Hitch Control, 3-Point W/Quick Hitch, Differential Lock, 420/85R34 Front Tires, 480/80R50 Rear Tire Size, Front And Rear Duals, 30” Tire Row Spacing, Front And Rear Fenders, 16 Front Weights, Full Rear Axle Weights, Standard Cloth Seat, ISOBUS Compatible, Electrical Adjustable And Heated Mirrors, Operators Manual, Bluetooth.

A 2007 Sterling AT9500 T/A manure spreader from Plains, Kan., sold for US$56,000 (CAD80,785) to a buyer from the same state after 163 bids.

Specs: 17,633 hours, 713,131 miles, 450 Hp, Mercedes Benz 12.8L Turbo Diesel Engine, Smart Shift Automatic Transmission, 11R22.5 Front Tires, 445/50R22.5 Rear Tires, 2 Axles, Fixed Axle, 21’ Long, 96” Wide, 67” Height, Hydraulic End Gate, Chain Drag Conveyor, Black UHMW Floor, Block Heater, Aluminum Wheels, PSC171 Manure Box.

A 2004 International 7500 from Holdrege, Neb., sold for US$38,250 (CAD$55,180) to a buyer from the same state after 149 bids.

Specs: 12,047 hours, 261,082 miles, International HT530 8.7L Turbo Diesel Engine, 9-Speed Transmission W/Super Low Reduction, Hendrickson Suspension, Air Brakes, Differential Lock, Hydraulic PTO, SmithCo 1015 Side Dump, Left & Right Dumping Capability, Air Ride Seat, Heat/AC, Stereo, 385/65R22.5 Front Tires, 12R22.5 Rear Tires.

A 2001 Case IH MX270 tractor from Plains, Kan., sold for US$30,750 (CAD$44,350) to a buyer from the same state after 92 bids.

Specs: 8,953 hours, 8.3L 6-cyl Diesel Engine, Block Heater, Powershift, 18 Forward Speeds, 4 Reverse Speeds, Large 1000 PTO, Rear PTO, 4 Hydraulic Outlets, Rear Fender 3-Pt Hitch Control, 3-Point W/Quick Hitch, Differential Lock, 380/85R34 Front Tires, 48080R46 Rear Tire Size, Front And Rear Duals, 30” Tire Row Spacing, Front And Rear Fenders, 18 Front Weights, Standard Cloth Seat, Electric Adjustable Mirrors, Operators Manual.