Machinery Pete: Used Combine Prices Showing Strength in Q2

As wheat harvest gets into full swing, Machinery Pete says combine prices are on the rise.

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As wheat harvest gets into full swing, Machinery Pete says combine prices are on the rise.

In the last 18 months, Machinery Pete says used combine prices have been up and it surprises a lot of people. Proof of that came into play at a farm auction in northwest Minnesota.

A 2011 John Deere 9770 STS combine with 1814 engine Hours sold for the seventh-highest auction price Machinery Pete saw in the last 17 months.

Watch AgDay above for the price. Watch Machinery Pete every Monday on AgDay. Check your local listings or download the Farm Journal TV app.

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