On Saturday 25th January North West Auctions conducted the farm machinery dispersal sale on behalf of S&J France, Kays Farm, Over Wyresdale. Having been loyal customer of North West Auctions for many years, it was a pleasure to conduct the sale.
One of the largest crowds seen at a farm sale for many years saw 522 sale attendees, plus the onlookers. A feature of this sale was the well-maintained fleet of Massey Ferguson tractors, which attracted international interest. A Massey Ferguson 4270 four wheel drive complete with loader achieved a final bid of £24,800 after animated bidding. A Massey Ferguson 4360 four wheel drive sold at £21,000, Massey Ferguson 4270 two wheel drive £18,400 and a Massey Ferguson 390T £11,300. Other farm vehicles saw a Kramer 850 telehandler selling at £21,600, Bob Cat S130 £10,500, Valco digger £7200 and Yamaha ATV £2500.
The line up of extremely well-maintained grassland and livestock equipment saw many admirers attend from far and wide, eager to make purchases. A Fleming TR10 tipping trailer achieved £7000, Herbst low loader £6400, Marshall MS105 spreader £6000, Kuhn GMD 280 mower £5900, Kuhn tedder £2900, John Deere 580 round baler £2750, Ruscon tanker £2700, Vicon spreader £2100 and McHale Wrapper £1850. Other items of interest included a portable pressure washer selling at £1700, 2F plough £750, Beiyuan Sharpener £700, plastic lamb pens £320, Massey Ferguson tactor spares £200, metal field gates £110 and plastic parlour sinks £75.
North West Auctions would like to wish Sam, Joanne and the family all the best for their future endeavours.