At an auction hosted by Joel’s Tractors and Auction in Strawberry Point, Iowa, a trio of tractors caught significant attention, including that of Machinery Pete. Here are the details on Pete’s “Pick of the Week,” which sold on March 5:
- 1975 International 1568 with 4,510 hours sold for $55,000 – the third-highest auction price ever for that model.
- Ford TW-35 two-wheel drive with 5,000 hours sold for $33,500 - the second-highest auction price ever, and the highest since August of 2000.
- Ford 8730 sold for $36,500, setting a new record.
That same day in Bloomville, Ohio, Walton Realty & Auction held a farm sale for Kenny Kalb. The event featured three tractors that landed in the top 10 all-time high category for their respective models:
- 1995 Case IH 7240 with 4,379 hours sold for $76,500
- 1991 Case IH 7110 2WD with 3,350 hours sold for $50,000
- 1970 Farmall 1026 sold for $25,500
Additionally, a 2009 Case IH 7088 combine with 3,017 engine hours sold for $82,500 — a record high for a 7088 with over 3,000 hours.
On March 7, in Delhi, Iowa, Hoge Auctioneering conducted the Sands Farm retirement sale. Several tractors brought noteworthy prices:
- IH 1086 with 4,054 hours sold for $38,500 - the third-highest price for that model.
- 1973 IH 766 with a 414 motor sold for $18,900.
- 1953 Farmall Super M sold for $10,500.
- 1947 Farmall M sold for $4,200.
- 4366 IH four-wheel drive with 5,715 hours sold for $15,000.
That same Saturday in Murphysboro, Illinois,, Canning Auctions held its 42nd annual spring auction. A 2001 John Deere 9200 4WD with 3,260 hours sold for $102,000, making it the fifth-highest auction price ever and the highest price for that model in 12 years.
