Antique Tractor Auction Rings Up Big Sales

Antique Tractor Auction Rings Up Big Sales TRACTORS Antiques 24-1-24 Everyone knows the antique tractor market is big but even an auctioneer who specializes in everything to do with antique farm equipment was surprised at the size of the turnout at what turned out to be one of the largest antique machinery auctions in recent years. Nelson and Kurt Aumann of Aumann Auctions, Inc., Nokomis, Ill., hold an antique equipment auction each year on the two days after Thanksgiving. More than 1,100 registered bidders from 19 states showed up at this year's sale. Antique tractors are the main attraction but Kurt told FARM SHOW that any good "name brand" equipment sells well. Collectors come from all walks of life - doctors, lawyers, farmers, factory workers, or whatever. There were a couple surprises at this year's sale on some smaller items that you might not think would be worth much. A pair of McCormic Deering farm implement dealer signs brought $250 and $270 apiece. An old John Deere 2-bottom plow brought $275. An ancient 10-ft. Massey drill brought $225. Antique tractors brought much more, of course. For example, an AC D21 with cab went for $6,750. An Oliver 55 diesel brought in $5,600. A Deere 820 sold for $5,900 and an IH 499D went for $4,600. All in all, a couple hundred tractors were sold over the two days. Even if they didn't buy anything, people appeared to have a great time and said they'd be back next year. To get on a mailing list for future events, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Aumann Auctions, Inc., 107 E. State, Nokomis, Ill. 62075.

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