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One of southern Minnesota’s most anticipated retirement machinery auctions this summer is set for August 13, 2026, when Willard and Sharon Friesen will disperse a well maintained lineup of late model farm equipment from their operation near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. The auction will be conducted onsite with online bidding available through EquipmentFacts, giving buyers nationwide […]
The upcoming Thurner Farms Retirement Auction will bring a carefully maintained lineup of farm equipment to buyers across North America, with several standout tractors already drawing attention ahead of the sale. Hosted by BigIron Auctions, the online auction concludes on July 8, 2026, while an in person equipment inspection day gives prospective buyers an opportunity
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The upcoming Tracy Nelson Farm Retirement Auction in Joplin, Montana is shaping up to be one of the more interesting farm equipment dispersals currently available to online buyers across the Northern Plains. With bidding scheduled to close on June 24, the event features a mix of late model tractors, spraying equipment, combines, and seeding machinery
Two beautifully restored vintage tractors donated by members of the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (NEAT) became one of the standout attractions at the 2026 Mennonite Relief Sale in New Hamburg, Ontario, helping generate additional funding for humanitarian projects supported by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Held under favorable weather conditions, the annual event attracted
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Musser Bros. Auctions has officially entered the final consignment window for its upcoming Northwest Regional Equipment Auction scheduled for June 23, 2026, as the company continues building one of the fastest growing regional heavy equipment and farm machinery auction events in the Northwestern United States. The online only auction is targeting consignments from Washington, Idaho,
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A large multi state farm equipment auction scheduled for May 12 is drawing attention across the Midwest thanks to a lineup filled with older pre DEF tractors, late model harvesting equipment, and several machines that reflect a growing collector and operator preference for simpler emissions free diesel platforms. The online only Statewide No Reserve Equipment
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A newly surfaced heat map based on auction results from Machinery Pete highlights where 2024 model agricultural equipment has been most actively traded across the United States over the past year. The dataset reflects verified auction transactions tracked through the platform’s auction results database, offering a real-world view of demand distribution for late-model machinery. Midwest
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A major online auction scheduled for May 15 is set to release a concentrated batch of late model high horsepower equipment, with a clear emphasis on tracked John Deere platforms and low hour combines. Most units are located in Medford, Minnesota, with additional inventory in Mead, Colorado and Odessa, Missouri. The catalog includes 15 tractors,
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A highly focused private collection of classic John Deere tractors is set to go under the hammer in late June 2026, bringing a rare concentration of pre 1955 two cylinder machines to the market. The timed online auction, hosted by BML Auctions, centers on a lineup that reflects one of the most recognizable engineering eras
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Cheffins’ first vintage collective sale of 2026, held in late April, delivered a strong opening signal for the season, generating a total turnover of £2.4 million across more than 400 classic and vintage tractors. The undisputed highlight was a rare 1962 Matbro Mastiff, which achieved £68,608, setting the tone for a highly competitive auction environment.
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A highly specialized collection of Fordson tractors assembled by longtime enthusiast Duane Helman is set to enter the spotlight, with a public open house scheduled in Conover, Ohio, followed by ongoing online bidding through Aumann Vintage Power. The event not only offers a rare opportunity to inspect early Fordson machinery in person, but also highlights
Ask any farmer, ag lender, or equipment dealer about valuing farm machinery, and you’ll quickly realize it’s trickier than it looks. The numbers on your depreciation schedule rarely match what equipment actually sells for — which creates real headaches when you’re trying to secure financing, settle an estate, or just figure out what your operation
The 2026 vintage sale season is set to begin with scale and momentum as Cheffins prepares to bring 3,500 lots to auction at its dedicated saleground in Sutton near Ely. Positioned as the largest event of its kind in Europe, the sale is expected to generate around £1.5 million, reinforcing the continued strength of the
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A focused farm equipment auction is set for Saturday, April 11 at 9:00 AM ET in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, bringing a tight but strategically interesting lineup of tractors that reflects where the used equipment market is actually moving in 2026. Organized by Restoration Tractor Sales and promoted through ih1066.com, the sale combines classic mechanical platforms with
A large-scale absolute auction scheduled for April 18, 2026 in Hillsville, Virginia is set to bring a complete lineup of working farm machinery, transport equipment, and tools to market, offering both practical value for operators and a rare opportunity to acquire field-ready assets without reserve pricing. According to the auction listing , the sale includes
Purple Wave Auction is bringing a fully restored 1968 John Deere 4020 to market, combining collector appeal with a strong educational backstory. The machine, rebuilt by students from the Alva, Oklahoma FFA chapter, will be sold on April 15, with 100 percent of the buyer’s premium and proceeds directed back to the program. This listing
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A major spring consignment auction is set to take place in Hillsville, Virginia, bringing together a diverse lineup of agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and transport assets in one competitive marketplace. Scheduled for April 11, 2026, the event reflects a broader seasonal trend where dealers and farmers realign fleets ahead of peak field operations. From a
Cheffins has officially opened bidding for The Mark Gent Collection, a timed online auction focused on modern and classic agricultural machinery. The event is positioned as a mixed fleet dispersal, typically combining working farm equipment with collectible tractors and specialist machinery. Based on the format and Cheffins’ previous sales, buyers can expect a broad catalog
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A clean, late-model lineup of Case IH equipment is set to attract strong bidder interest as the Bill Maher farm retirement auction closes online Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM CT in Currie, Minnesota. Hosted by Steffes Group, the sale represents the liquidation of a long-established row-crop operation and features a consistent, field-ready fleet built
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A rainy morning did little to slow the energy at a recent farm machinery auction in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, where collectors and restorers gathered to compete for several restored International Harvester tractors. Among the most closely watched lots were multiple examples from the iconic Black Stripe version of the 66 Series. Hosted by Martin’s Auction Service,
