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Machinery Pete: March Madness Means Busy Month for Auctions

March Madness is not only for basketball—it’s also the busiest time of the year for machinery auctions.

By Ashley Davenport
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November 17, 2020 05:43 PM
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March Madness is not only for basketball—it’s also the busiest time of the year for machinery auctions.

Machinery Pete has some interesting four-wheel drive tractors, and his pick to win the NCAA basketball tournament.

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