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Farm Power: Claas forage harvester takes spotlight in BigIron auction

Auction took place on August 31

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An August 31 online auction held by BigIron Auctions was highlighted by a forage harvester selling for more than $125,000.

A 2008 Claas Jaguar 980 forage harvester from Greeley, Colorado sold for $125,750 after 163 bids.

Specs: 1017 cutter cylinder hours showing, 2,065 Engine #1 Hrs, 1,693 Engine #2 Hrs, Twin Mercedes 6 Cylinder Diesel Engines, Hydrostat Transmission, Kernel Processor, Hay Chute, 710/70R38 Front Tires, 600/65R28 Rear Tires, Rear Hitch, Auto Knife Sharpeners, Updated Cutter Knives.



 

A 2012 Versatile 280 MFWD tractor from Lineville, Iowa sold for $85,750 after 145 bids.

Specs: 974 hours showing, 280hp, Cummins QSC 8.3L 6 Cylinder, 16 Speed Forward Powershift, Cab, Air, Heat, Radio, Equipped with Raven Cruizer II Autosteer Monitor, Front and Rear Axle Mount Duals, Front Tire Size: 380/85/R34, Rear Tire Size: 480/80/R46, Full Front Weights, Suspended Front Axle, 4 Remotes, 1000 PTO, 3 Point Hitch.

A 2004 John Deere 8320 MFWD tractor from Craig, Missouri sold for $84,500 after 176 bids.

Specs: 1,607 hours showing John Deere 6 Cylinder Diesel Engine, 16 Speed Power-Shift Transmission, 4 Sets of Hydraulic Remotes, Plus Return, Electric Plug-In, 3 Point with Quick Hitch Included, Draw-Bar Hitch, Large 1000 PTO, Greenstar Ready, 16 Front Suitcase Weights, Deluxe Seat with Buddy Seat, Front Tires: 420X90RX30, Rear Tires: 18.4RX46, Set of 2) 250 Gal Liquid Helicopter Tanks Mounted on Brackets.

A 2013 Cadman Traveler 4500 S WB water reel from Cozad, Nebraska sold for $50,000 after 73 bids.

Specs: 212.8 hours showing, 82hp, John Deere 5030 Tier 3 Power Unit, Caprari MG-80/2C Pump Assembly SN: 1260912CMG802C 6" Inlet, 4.5" X 1175" Hard Hose, Honda 5.5 Drive Motor, Murphy 200 PSI Knob Controlled, High/Low Pressure Shutdown, Hose Building Up Safety Switch, Mechanical Speed Compensator, Disc Brakes Recoil Preventer, Lift Kit, 4" X 25' Supply Hose, Komet Twin, Pro 202 Gun with 3 Nozzles, Has Adapters To Take Up To 8" Supply Pipe, Digital Display For Inches, 11L-15 Traveler Tires, 6.70-15 and 4.80-8 Tires For End Gun.

Cadman water reel

A 2015 Caterpillar 262D skid steer from Le Sueur, Minnesota sold for $34,500 after 39 bids.

Specs: 287 hours showing, 2 Speed, Enclosed Cab with A/C, AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth, Glass Door on Cab, LCD Rear Camera with Advanced Display, Extra Heavy Duty Battery, 2" Seat Belt, 12/16.5 CAT 10PR Tires, Electric Quick Coupler, Vinyl Seat with Heat, Air Suspension, Electric Quick Tach with the Push of a Button, Self Leveling Bucket, Upgrade Lexan Shatterproof Door Joy Stick Hand Controls, Foot Throttle.

Caterpillar skid steer


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