Monday of this week (November 6) saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge (England).
These monthly sales can attract up to 3,000 lots, including tractors, construction equipment and farm and horticultural machinery. They also attract Irish interest; some dealers, contractors and farmers journey across on a regular basis.
Tractors, plant and machinery offered for sale are consigned from private vendors, dealers (UK and overseas), local authorities and national finance companies. All the pictures in this report are from Monday’s auction.
Over 60% of items are sent for export; over 20% of sales during the past 12 months have been to developing countries.
On Monday, there was a varied selection of tractors on offer – classic and modern units. These were sold via a live ‘drive through’ American-style auction.
This report focuses on green-liveried machines (i.e. Claas, Deutz-Fahr, Fendt and John Deere tractors) present at the sale. Look out for following reports, with highlights of how other brands fared at this giant auction.
Tim Scrivener was there for AgriLand to sample the atmosphere, capture these pictures and to jot down the key prices and specifications.
Please note that all of the prices referenced below are in pounds sterling.
All prices are subject to a ‘buyer’s premium’ of 2%. Prices are also subject to VAT at the local rate.
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 sale price.
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- Modern classic: This 1999 John Deere 6910 (PowrQuad), with TLS front suspension, front linkage and 5,225 hours, sold for £17,100
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- This one-owner, 1994 Deutz-Fahr AgroXtra 4.47, with a front loader and just 3,300 hours showing, sold for £9,300
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- This John Deere 2140, with the cosy SG2 cab, had 10,337 hours showing. It sold for just £2,800
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- Nice farmer outfit: This 53-reg John Deere 6320, with a 40kph transmission, air-conditioning, a front loader and 9,060 hours showing, sold for £16,800
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- This 2009 Claas Ares 697 ATZ, with 600/65 R38 tyres and 5,100 hours showing, sold for £19,000
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- This 2002 John Deere 6620, with air brakes, a 50kph transmission and 9,162 hours on the clock, sold £14,000
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- This AutoTrac-ready, 2012 John Deere 8310R, with ILS front suspension, front linkage and four electric spool valves, had 5,427 hours showing. It sold for £59,500
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- This corroded and perished-looking (2005) Fendt 930 Vario had just 6,220 showing on the odometer. It sold for a modest £17,800
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- This battle-hardened, 1987 John Deere 3350 had 12,171 hours showing on the clock. It sold for a modest £5,700
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- This ‘ex-groundcare’ 2005 John Deere 6220 Premium (40kph PowrQuad), with air-conditioning, front weights and just 2,806 hours on the clock, sold for £18,300
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- This 2005 Claas Ares 657 ATZ, with front axle suspension and 8,841 hours showing, sold for £15,200
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- This 2010 John Deere 6930 (40kph), with TLS front suspension and just 2,304 hours showing, sold for a chunky £30,200
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- This 2014 John Deere 6210R (50kph) came with front linkage and PTO, plus air and hydraulic brakes. This GreenStar-ready tractor had 7,047 hours showing. It sold for £44,500
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- This nimble-looking (2004) Fendt 412 Vario came with a front linkage and PTO. With 6,700 hours on the clock, it sold for a ’round’ £20,000
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- This 2011 John Deere 6330 (Standard) had air-conditioning, three spool valves and a push-back hitch. With 4,950 hours on the clock, it sold for £21,000
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- This 2002 John Deere 6310 (Premium; PowrQuad; 40kph), with air-conditioning and just 2,244 hours showing, sold for £12,700
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- This 2009 Claas Arion 520, with a front loader and 9,048 hours on the odometer, sold for £17,600
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- German-built goliath: This imposing (2009) Fendt 930 Vario had 9,909 hours showing on its odometer. It sold for £41,800
Stay tuned to AgriLand for further reports over the coming days – detailing how other brands fared under the hammer at this (November) auction.