A major auction was hosted by Clarke & Simpson (May 26) in Suffolk (England).
A huge haul of lots was up for grabs – including combines, tractors, plant machinery and implements.
The haul of equipment also included wheels/tyres and spares.
Major ‘on-site’ machinery dispersal sales come up just a handful of times in any given year here in Ireland; they are a more regular occurrence in the UK – thanks to the availability of a bigger pool of equipment.
Tim Scrivener was at the sale for AgriLand; he sampled the atmosphere, captured these pictures and jotted down the key prices.
This report focuses on the vintage/classic tractors offered on the day.
Please note that all of the prices referenced in the captions below are in pounds sterling.
- Lots up to £200 – 10% plus VAT;
- Lots from £201 to £1,000 – 5% plus VAT;
- Lots from £1,001 – 3% plus VAT up to a maximum of £2,000 plus VAT.
VAT (on the sale/hammer price) must be added in some cases. See each individual caption for more information.
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 1966 John Deere 5020 (believed to be number 843 off the production line) sold for £9,900 (no VAT)
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- This 1979 Massey Ferguson 590 (Multi-power; 4,571 hours; ‘needs attention’) sold for £2,600 (plus VAT)
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- This 1981 Belarus 500 (with Bomford mid-mounted hedge-cutter) sold for £2,500 (no VAT)
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- This 1977 International (IH) 684 (9,700 hours) sold for £800 (plus VAT)
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- This International W14 sold for £2,000 (no VAT)
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- This Fordson Power Major sold for £1,450 (plus VAT)
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- This Massey Ferguson 95 (six-cylinder; diesel; based on a Minneapolis-Moline GBD) sold for £2,600 (plus VAT)
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- This 1960 Fordson Dexta (pick-up hitch) sold for £3,100 (no VAT)
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- This 1968 Massey Ferguson 165 sold for £3,200 (plus VAT)