Farm Power: Claas forage harvester takes spotlight in BigIron auction

Sep 08, 2016

Auction took place on August 31

Farms.com Auction Report
By Farms.com Media

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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