This week’s Machinery Pete “Pete’s Pick of the Week” comes from a farm estate auction sale that took place over the weekend in Rogers, Ohio.
At the James D. Bowersock auction, which was helmed by Kiko Auctions, a 2023 John Deere 6120M tractor with a 600R loader attachment (65 hours) sold for $122,500, which is a new record-high auction price for that model.
And a 2023 John Deere 6140M with 252 hours (no loader included) sold for $112,500. Pete says that is the second highest auction price of all time on a used 6140M tractor without a loader.
That same sale also had a used John Deere 630 9’x9" discbine mower conditioner implement sell for $17,250.
If you’re interested in what else sold at that Ohio sale, you can check out the full report over at MachineryPete.com.
Although Pete had to record his AgriTalk segment (embedded above) from the road this week, he did have a second to offer up some quick advice on how farmers can make their used equipment stand out on a crowded auction docket. A personal touch is the key, Pete says.
“Our auction price data has shown over the years very clearly that when you personalize what you are selling — whether it’s private for sale by owner, at auction or through a dealer — it sells for more money,” Pete says. “It attracts more potential buyers.”
Big Online Sale Tuesday
Speaking of attracting more buyers, Merit Auctions is holding its first virtual consignment sale from its Bainbridge, Ga., equipment lot on Tuesday, July 15, starting at 10 am E.T.
Check out Pete’s Facebook post for more information.
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