Auction report: Following the ‘trail’ for a bargain?
An on-site auction of tractors and farm machinery took place at Washpit Farm, Grimston, King’s Lynn (England), on Wednesday, February 20.
The sale involved some noteworthy lots, including two combines harvesters and several high-horsepower tractors, as well as a myriad of other items.
The auction was conducted by Cruso & Wilkin.
This report focuses on the trailers that were up for grabs. Look out for accompanying reports, in which we detail what other lots sold for.
Tim Scrivener was at the sale for AgriLand to take these photographs and to note the key prices. All of the pictures in this report are from the auction.
No ‘buyer’s premium’ applies to the (hammer) prices.
Prices are subject to VAT at the local rate (i.e. VAT must be added to all of the hammer/sale prices in the captions below).
Click on a thumbnail in the gallery (below) to open up a full-size image; once opened you can scroll sideways to see the next picture. Refer to each caption to see details of each lot, including the hammer price.
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This 2006 GT Bunning trailer (Michelin Cargo X Bib 600/50 R22.5 tyres; roll-over sheet; leaf springs; air brakes; hydraulic tailgate) sold for £10,000
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This 2006 GT Bunning trailer (Michelin Cargo X Bib 600/50 R22.5 tyres; roll-over sheet; leaf springs; air brakes; hydraulic tailgate) didn’t sell. Bidding topped out at £9,500
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This 2018 Richard Larrington trailer (roll-over sheet; 560/60 R22.5 tyres; hydraulic tailgate) sold for £19,700
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This Reed & Upton trailer (16t; hydraulic tailgate) sold for £600
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This 1999 Bailey trailer (14t; hydraulic side for vegetables; hydraulic brakes; 500/60-22.5 tyres; roll-over sheet) failed to sell. The top bid was £7,500
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This 1999 Bailey trailer (14t; hydraulic side for vegetables; hydraulic brakes; 500/60-22.5 tyres; roll-over sheet) failed to sell. The top bid was £7,800
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This 1998 Richard Western (beet) trailer (14t; sprung drawbar; hydraulic tailgate; air brakes) sold for £5,500
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This GT Bunning dump trailer (9t; 12.5/80-15.3 tyres; hydraulic brakes) sold for £2,900
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A section of the crowd at the auction