Machinery Pete: Contrasting Old, New Machinery

As new equipment makes its way to the market, Machinery Pete is pulling out the crystal ball and looking ahead to auction prices in the distant future.

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(AgDay)

As new equipment makes its way to the market, Machinery Pete is pulling out the crystal ball and looking ahead to auction prices in the distant future.

With 27.5 years of experience under his belt covering used farm machinery, he enjoys contrast.

Last week, John Deere unveiled its S780 machine. That same week, machinerypete.com featured an IHC 24M one row mounted picker that ignited a bidding war.

Watch Machinery Pete every Monday on AgDay.

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