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Farm Power: Tractors highlight auction in Indiana

Auction was held in New Paris, Indiana

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By Farms.com Media

An April 13 auction held by Polk Auction Company in New Paris, Indiana, was highlighted by three tractors which all sold for more than $25,000.

The sale topper of the auction was a 2002 John Deere 8120 tractor, which sold for $76,500.

Specs: 3200 hours, hub duals, 3pt. PTO, 4 remotes.

John Deere 8120
2002 John Deere 8120

Another marquis item of the auction was a 2008 Case IH Maxxum 125 tractor, selling for $45,750.

Specs: 820 hours, 3 remotes, 3pt. PTO.

2008 Case IH
2008 Case IH Maxxum 125

Finally, a 2010 New Holland T5060 tractor with 830TL loader sold for $28,750.

Specs: 1462 hours, MFWD, 3pt, PTO

2010 New Holland
2010 New Holland T5060


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