A noteworthy ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held at Rickling Hall (Saffron Walden) yesterday (Tuesday, March 27). The auction comprised of tractors and agricultural machinery. It took place in Essex, England.
These events are a regular occurrence in the UK – thanks to the availability of a large pool of equipment. They come up just a handful of times in any given year here in Ireland.
The sale was conducted by Cheffins – a company that is best known in tractor circles for its monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales events.
This report focuses on the combine, tractors, self-propelled sprayer, ATV and trailers present at the sale; look out for our follow-up report with details of how the rest of the machinery (including a ‘fresh’ hedge-cutter and a whole brace of cultivation equipment) fared.
Tim Scrivener was there for AgriLand; he sampled the atmosphere, captured these pictures and noted the prices and specifications.
Please note that all of the prices referenced below are in pounds sterling.
All prices are subject to a ‘buyer’s premium’ of 2%. Prices are also, unless otherwise stated, subject to VAT at the local rate.
Click on a thumbnail in the gallery (below) to open up a full-size image; once opened you can scroll sideways to see the next picture. Refer to each caption to see details of each lot, including the (hammer) price.
- This 2013 John Deere S680i HillMaster (30ft cut; rape extension header; AutoTrac ready; trolley; 800/70 R32 front wheels/tyres; 741.4 drum hours) sold for £146,000
- This 2008 SAM SLc 3000 (24m-wide boom; 3,000L; ‘triplex’ nozzles; 350/85 R30 wheels/tyres; 2,213 hours) sold for £49,000
- This 2014 Honda TRX500 (500cc; petrol-powered; 4WD; 1,546km) sold for £3,800
- This 2005 John Deere 7820 (AutoQuad; 40kph; front axle suspension; 650/65 R42 rear wheels/tyres; 5,150 hours) sold for £38,500
- This 1976 Ford 3600 (Q cab; circa 2,100 hours showing on the clock) failed to sell. Bidding maxed out at £2,000
- This 2012 HM (16t; sprung drawbar; air and hydraulic brakes; 560/60 R22.5 wheels/tyres) sold for £13,000
- This 2012 John Deere 6190R (AutoQuad; 40kph; 3,368 hours) sold for £48,000
- This 2010 Griffiths (12t; sprung drawbar; hydraulic tailgate; grain chute; 385/65-22.5 wheels/tyres) sold for £5,700
- This 2012 HM (16t; sprung drawbar; air and hydraulic brakes; 560/60 R22.5 wheels/tyres) sold for £12,800
- This 2010 John Deere 6930 (Premium; AutoQuad; 40kph; front axle and cab suspension; 650/65 R38 rear wheels/tyres; 2,591 hours) sold for £47,400
- This 1985 Griffiths (8t; grain chute; 300/80-15.3 wheels/tyres) sold for £2,000
- Look out for our follow-up report, with details of how other equipment fared
Stay tuned to AgriLand for a further report – detailing how other equipment fared under the hammer at this auction.