Monday of this week (April 9) saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge (England).
These monthly sales can attract a huge number of lots, including tractors, construction equipment as well as farm and horticultural machinery. They also attract Irish interest; some dealers, contractors and farmers journey across on a regular basis.
Tractors, plant and machinery offered for sale are consigned from private vendors, dealers (UK and overseas), local authorities and finance companies. All the pictures in this report are from Monday’s auction.
This report focuses on the Massey Ferguson tractors present; we look at a segment of what was on offer.
Tim Scrivener was there for AgriLand to sample the atmosphere, capture these pictures and to jot down the key prices.
Please note that all of the prices referenced below are in pounds sterling.
All (hammer) prices are subject to a ‘buyer’s premium’ of 2%. Prices are also 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 1990 Massey Ferguson 3630 (12,201 hours) sold for £5,000
- This ‘no-nonsense’ Massey Ferguson 165 (4,112 hours showing) sold for £3,400
- This 2006 Massey Ferguson 5460 (Dyna-4; front loader; 8,209 hours) failed to sell. Bidding topped out at £16,000
- This 1989 Massey Ferguson 3080 (11,530 hours) sold for £4,000
- This 1996 Massey Ferguson 390T (2WD; 7,312 hours) failed to sell. Bidding topped out at £9,200
- This 2004 Massey Ferguson 5460 (4,900 hours) didn’t sell. The top bid was £16,200
- This 1995 Massey Ferguson 399 (16.9X38 tyres; 6,660 hours) sold for £10,200
- This tired-looking Massey Ferguson 575 (9,231 hours) sold for £2,800
- This Massey Ferguson 575 (12,923 hours) sold at the auction. It fetched £5,600