Auction report: Mix of machinery under the hammer in Co. Carlow
Last weekend (Saturday, June 2) saw a farm machinery auction take place at Tankardstown, near Tullow (Co. Carlow).
The sale was conducted by Micheal Doyle Properties of Tullow; the venue for the auction was Doyle’s family farm.
Apparently, Michael is of the view that prospective buyers (chiefly farmers) prefer to stand in a field (especially in Saturday’s sunshine) when inspecting and bidding for machinery – rather than an industrial estate.
There was “a good crowd” present on the day.
The most noteworthy lot (though not the most expensive) was surely an original-looking 1975 Ford 7000. Look out for an upcoming report – detailing this tractor’s specification and eventual sale price.
Alas, the other tractors at the auction went unsold; negotiations for these continued afterwards (with the highest bidders).
Many of the implements and machinery did change hands; demand was strongest for “tidier” equipment.
Justin Roberts was there for AgriLand; he sampled the atmosphere, captured these pictures and noted the prices.
10% commission was payable on all lots sold for up to €1,000. 5% was payable on all items selling for greater than €1,000.
Some lots also attracted VAT (on the hammer price). It is noted below where VAT applies.
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 Abbey 1300 (1,300-gallon) sold for €3,600 (no VAT)
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This 2009 Taarup 9178 C (twin-rotor) sold for €4,800 (no VAT)
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This Amazone fertiliser spreader (new PTO) sold for €600 (no VAT)
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This Broughan bale trailer (in ‘like new’ condition) sold for €10,000 (no VAT)
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This Kuhn Haybob 300 (in ‘as new’ condition) sold for €1,950 (no VAT)
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This Rauch fertiliser spreader (2t; weigh-cells; bogie) sold €4,800 (no VAT)
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This Dal-Bo Compact (6.3m; folding) sold for €5,400 (no VAT)
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This Deutz-Fahr GP2.30-OC (claimed count of 30,000 bales) sold for €2,100 (no VAT)
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This bale trailer (tri-axle; 33ft) sold for €5,500 (no VAT)
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This JF GX 2000 S (mounted) sold for €1,200 (no VAT)
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This 2007 John Deere Gator Diesel sold for €3,000 (no VAT)
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This 1994 Case IH 995 XL (front loader; hours unknown) failed to sell. The top bid was €7,000 (no VAT)
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This 1994 John Deere 6800 failed to sell. The highest bid was €16,000 (plus VAT)
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This John Deere 2040 (2WD; front loader; 15,260 hours) failed to sell. Bidding topped out at €3,400 (no VAT)
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Auctioneer Micheal Doyle in action