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Farm Power: Tractors take spotlight at Ritchie Bros. auction

Auction was held October 5

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An October 5 auction held by Ritchie Bros. in Grande Prairie, Alberta was highlighted by a Case tractor selling for more than $55,000.

A 2004 Case IH MXM140 MFWD tractor sold for $57,000.

Specs: 4,046 hours, LX172 ldr w/bkt, grapple, frt aux hyd, 18 spd powershift LH rev, 4 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 16.9R28 F, 20.8R38 R.

2004 Case IH
2004 Case IH MXM140 MFWD tractor 

A 1994 Ford 8970 MFWD tractor sold for $34,000.

Specs: 2,269 hours, Buhler 2895 ldr w/bkt, loader mounting frame, powershift, diff lock, 4 hyd outlets, Big 1000 PTO, 16.9R30 F, 520/85R42 R.

1994 Ford
1994 Ford 8970 MFWD tractor

A 1993 Ford 8870 Genesis MFWD tractor sold for $27,000.

Specs: 7,970 hours, 16 spd powershift, 4 hyd outlets, 1000 PTO, 14.9R30 F, 30.8R42 R, duals.

1993 Ford
1993 Ford 8870 Genesis MFWD tractor

A 1982 John Deere 8640 4WD tractor sold for $11,000.

Specs: 4,776 hours, 16 spd powershift, 4 hyd outlets, 1000 PTO, 14.9R30 F, 30.8R42 R, duals.

1982 John Deere
1982 John Deere 8640 4WD tractor


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