Farmers across the U.S. have stepped up to the plate big time after Hurricane Helene tore through the Blue Ridge Mountains. From a squad of farmer-drone operators banding together to drop supplies to farmers helping other farmers complete harvest, it’s a great reminder that nobody rallies the troops like American farmers.
Machinery Pete highlighted yet another opportunity to help out during his weekly “AgriTalk” segment with host Chip Flory.
At the Nov. 9 Justice Farm & Construction Equipment Auction in Louisberg, N.C, auctioneer Jason Aycock is selling his personal farm tractor and donating 100% of the proceeds directly to farmers affected by the hurricane. The Allis-Chalmers 8070 four-wheel-drive has 9,332 operating hours and like-new rear tires. You can place a bid here.
“There’s no money coming off of this in any way, shape or form, it’s all going to help farmers and ranchers in need,” Petersen told Flory. “It’s on proxy bid until Saturday [November] the 9th. In addition to the winning sale price, they’ve also set up 20 lots on proxy bid where you can just contribute, whether it’s 10 bucks, 50 bucks or whatever from your heart.”
Check out Monday’s AgDay segment on the charity tractor auction:
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Farmers helping other farmers during a time of need will always take the lead story spot.
It’s also worth mentioning Machinery Pete highlighted some interesting recent used tractor sales on “AgriTalk.”
During an online auction based in Atlanta, Ind., by Polk Auction Company, several restored John Deere tractors sold for notable prices:
- A rare John Deere 4620 factory front-wheel assist sold for $75,000, breaking the previous record of $56,000 that Machinery Pete says had stood firm for a decade.
- A John Deere 7520 four-wheel-drive, with 3,566 hours, sold for $45,000, a new record price.
- A near record-setting sale for a 1972 diesel powershift John Deere 4000, which went for $77,000.
- A John Deere 4320 with 2,545 hours sold for $59,000, one of the highest prices on record for that model.
These sales further highlight a strong market for used John Deere tractors, and there is even more interest among collectors and investors in rare and restored models, Machinery Pete says.
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