# Latest **URL:** https://discuss.machinerypete.com/latest.md [Latest](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/tags.md) --- ## [John Deere 4455 in Kansas with 29K Hours Rebuilt To Like New](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-4455-in-kansas-with-29k-hours-rebuilt-to-like-new/2776)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-4455-in-kansas-with-29k-hours-rebuilt-to-like-new/2776 "2025-11-10T23:49:37Z")
55 Series John Deere (1989-1992) are widely regarded as some of the best made, reliable, dependable, well loved Tractors ever made. Bullet Proof is how folks often describe their 55 Series tractor to me. With a smile on… --- ## [How Rare are 150 HP 2WD Open Station Tractors?](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/how-rare-are-150-hp-2wd-open-station-tractors/1399)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/how-rare-are-150-hp-2wd-open-station-tractors/1399 "2025-10-25T02:43:09Z")
Tony R. - from central Illinois: "I really enjoy your posts and TV shows, etc. Was just curious how often you come across 150 HP open station tractors that are 2WD? My reply: Not too often! More from Tony: “We bought … --- ## [2003 John Deere 7810 with 1210 Hours Sold Today on Indiana Auction - 7th Highest Price Ever](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/2003-john-deere-7810-with-1210-hours-sold-today-on-indiana-auction-7th-highest-price-ever/3841)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/2003-john-deere-7810-with-1210-hours-sold-today-on-indiana-auction-7th-highest-price-ever/3841 "2025-06-28T20:21:52Z")
While at a speaking gig this Spring in northeast Indiana I met and got to visiting with auctioneer Steve Bartkus with Bartkus Auctioneers. “Pete, we’ve got a sale coming up with a tractor you need to see.” That sale was… --- ## [John Deere 6430 and 7420 Loader Tractors Sold Record Prices Today on New York Farm Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-6430-and-7420-loader-tractors-sold-record-prices-today-on-new-york-farm-auction/3840)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-6430-and-7420-loader-tractors-sold-record-prices-today-on-new-york-farm-auction/3840 "2025-06-15T01:32:55Z")
My auctioneer friend Adam Fraley with Fraley Auction Company (www.FraleyAuction.com) has sold some super nice equipment over the years. But the pair of Tractors they sold today… Wow. On the Scott Acomb & Family Dispers… --- ## [John Deere 8200 Tractors - Auction Prices Now vs 25 years Ago](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8200-tractors-auction-prices-now-vs-25-years-ago/3831)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8200-tractors-auction-prices-now-vs-25-years-ago/3831 "2025-05-07T01:13:58Z")
Mrs. Pete got us one of those picture frames you can upload tons of your pictures to and it then slowly rotates the images, pic by pic, our lifetime of family memories cycling through a happy little picture frame. Monda… --- ## [John Deere 7810 2WD and Ford 8870 Tractors Sold High Today on Mode, IL Farm Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-7810-2wd-and-ford-8870-tractors-sold-high-today-on-mode-il-farm-auction/3830)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-7810-2wd-and-ford-8870-tractors-sold-high-today-on-mode-il-farm-auction/3830 "2025-04-15T23:27:20Z")
1990’s Green and Blue Tractors sold Red Hot Today on the Dirk Isley online farm estate auction in Mode, IL by my good friends at Schmid Auction. 1997 JD 7810 2WD with 2512 hours, sold: $87,000 Pete’s Note: “$87,000 … --- ## [1996 CaseIH 7220 2WD with only 713 Hours Sold Yesterday on Illinois Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1996-caseih-7220-2wd-with-only-713-hours-sold-yesterday-on-illinois-auction/3829)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1996-caseih-7220-2wd-with-only-713-hours-sold-yesterday-on-illinois-auction/3829 "2025-04-14T23:47:04Z")
2nd Highest auction price I’ve ever seen on a CaseIH 7220 2WD Tractor…Yesterday, April 13, 2025, on online farm auction by Cory Craig Auctioneer in Illinois. The 7220 was from Mount Auburn, IL. 1996 CaseIH 7220 2WD with… --- ## [Hot Prices Today on Hagerstown, MD Farm Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/hot-prices-today-on-hagerstown-md-farm-auction/3822)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/hot-prices-today-on-hagerstown-md-farm-auction/3822 "2025-04-05T20:52:16Z")
Very nice condition equipment sold today (April 5, 2025) on the Marvista Farm, LLC auction in Hagerstown, MD by Martin’s Auction Service. A few sale highlights: 1978 IHC Hydro 186 with 8475 hours, sold: $27,500 Pete… --- ## [1972 John Deere 4020 Diesel Power Shift with 6316 Hours Sold Yesterday on Wisconsin Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1972-john-deere-4020-diesel-power-shift-with-6316-hours-sold-yesterday-on-wisconsin-auction/3821)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1972-john-deere-4020-diesel-power-shift-with-6316-hours-sold-yesterday-on-wisconsin-auction/3821 "2025-04-02T20:36:25Z")
I’ve documented over 5,500 auction sale prices on John Deere 4020 Tractors over the past 35 1/2 Years. Yesterday on a Brillion, WI consignment auction by C.A. Tesch Equipment I saw the HIGHEST AUCTION PRICE EVER ON A NON… --- ## [John Deere 8210 Tractor Sold for Record Price Today on West Unity, OH Farm Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8210-tractor-sold-for-record-price-today-on-west-unity-oh-farm-auction/3819)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8210-tractor-sold-for-record-price-today-on-west-unity-oh-farm-auction/3819 "2025-03-22T20:06:02Z")
If you’ve been following my Machinery Pete posts, columns, blogs, TV, radio, YouTube and Podcast commentary for years/decades now you know how I often say when you buy a piece of used farm equipment…you are actually also… --- ## [1995 CaseIH 7220 2WD Tractor Sold on Indiana Farm Auction Today - 4th Highest Price Ever](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1995-caseih-7220-2wd-tractor-sold-on-indiana-farm-auction-today-4th-highest-price-ever/3818)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1995-caseih-7220-2wd-tractor-sold-on-indiana-farm-auction-today-4th-highest-price-ever/3818 "2025-03-15T22:13:56Z")
A very sharp 1995 CaseIH 7220 2WD tractor with 3553 hours sold today on the William E. Dillow farm retirement auction in Winchester, IN by Flesher Brothers Auctioneering & Real Estate, Inc. Here’s a picture of it. SO… --- ## [Massey Ferguson 3650 Tiller](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/massey-ferguson-3650-tiller/3816)
**Author:** [@diamondjfarmwv](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/diamondjfarmwv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/massey-ferguson-3650-tiller/3816 "2025-03-06T21:25:14Z")
Was wondering whether a MF 3650 will work on my ‘74 MF 135 diesel? I have a small farm and annually reseed a 3.5-acre horse pasture. Also have a small 50’ x 50’ garden that I’m not able to hand till any longer. Thanks. --- ## [John Deere 4240](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-4240/3805)
**Author:** [@silas.h](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/silas.h)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-4240/3805 "2025-02-18T17:44:56Z")
Ask Pete anything about a John Deere 4240 --- ## [3 John Deere 4430 Tractors Sold High on Recent Auctions](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/3-john-deere-4430-tractors-sold-high-on-recent-auctions/3811)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/3-john-deere-4430-tractors-sold-high-on-recent-auctions/3811 "2025-02-18T17:42:38Z")
Whew…$$$. I’ve seen 3 JD 4430 tractors sold very high on recent auctions. Here’s the scoop: 1976 JD 4430 with 3094 hours, sold: $40,750 on 2/15/25 Cherokee, IA sale Pete’s Note: “This is the 6th highest auction sal… --- ## [Challenger MT865C Track Tractor Sold Today on ND Auction - 2nd Highest Price Ever](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/challenger-mt865c-track-tractor-sold-today-on-nd-auction-2nd-highest-price-ever/3807)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/challenger-mt865c-track-tractor-sold-today-on-nd-auction-2nd-highest-price-ever/3807 "2024-11-14T18:57:29Z")
12 1/2 years ago, on a July 25, 2012 auction in West Fargo, ND, the Steffes Group sold a 2010 Challenger MT865C track tractor with only 557 hours for $245,000. That sale price stood as the record high auction price on an… --- ## [Huge Drop in Avg. Auction Price on John Deere S690, S680, S670, S660 Combines](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/huge-drop-in-avg-auction-price-on-john-deere-s690-s680-s670-s660-combines/3797)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/huge-drop-in-avg-auction-price-on-john-deere-s690-s680-s670-s660-combines/3797 "2024-10-12T21:55:52Z")
Lot of attention been paid this year to what 2021 - 2024 model Combines have been selling for at auction. Quite the drop from brand new asking price no doubt. Big $$ Gap. But our Machinery Pete auction price data is sho… --- ## [1988 White 140 and 2009 Buhler Versatile 2180 Tractors Smashed Record Prices Saturday on Wisconsin Farm Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1988-white-140-and-2009-buhler-versatile-2180-tractors-smashed-record-prices-saturday-on-wisconsin-farm-auction/2805)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1988-white-140-and-2009-buhler-versatile-2180-tractors-smashed-record-prices-saturday-on-wisconsin-farm-auction/2805 "2024-09-19T00:34:22Z")
I don’t see ton of White 140 and Buhler Versatile 2180 Tractors around. Never seen two any nicer than the pair sold Saturday, September 14, 2024, on the Dave Brandt & James C. Zenze dual farm estate auction in Plattevill… --- ## [Earliest Known John Deere Model H Tractor Sold Tonight on Collector Estate Auction in Elma, IA](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/earliest-known-john-deere-model-h-tractor-sold-tonight-on-collector-estate-auction-in-elma-ia/2801)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:12am UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/earliest-known-john-deere-model-h-tractor-sold-tonight-on-collector-estate-auction-in-elma-ia/2801 "2024-09-12T03:12:39Z")
Bit of John Deere Tractor History sold tonight. Sold on the Algie Slindee antique collector estate online auction in Elma, IA by Fox Auction Company. The 2nd ever made John Deere H, SN# 1001, model year 1939. With the 1… --- ## [Kubota Hometown Partner Program Awards $600K To Local Community Non Profits](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/kubota-hometown-partner-program-awards-600k-to-local-community-non-profits/2800)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/kubota-hometown-partner-program-awards-600k-to-local-community-non-profits/2800 "2024-09-11T18:46:26Z")
Kubota Invests in 20 Hometown Nonprofits Across the Country, Awards $600,000 in Kubota Hometown Proud® Grants (10) $50,000 Grant Winners Announced, and (10) $10,000 Grant Winners Round Out $600,000 Awarded to Local Nonp… --- ## [2009 John Deere 9570 STS Combine For Sale in SD with 0 Hours - Never Used - Been in Shed](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/2009-john-deere-9570-sts-combine-for-sale-in-sd-with-0-hours-never-used-been-in-shed/2682)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 11:58am UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/2009-john-deere-9570-sts-combine-for-sale-in-sd-with-0-hours-never-used-been-in-shed/2682 "2024-09-11T11:58:44Z")
Do what I’ve done for 34+ years and you run across LOT of Combines. Infinity Combines. Well folks, once in a great while I’ll run across a Combine that STOPS me in my tracks. Happened this afternoon when a new For Sale … --- ## [The First 2 John Deere 4455 Tractors Ever Sold at Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/the-first-2-john-deere-4455-tractors-ever-sold-at-auction/2787)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/the-first-2-john-deere-4455-tractors-ever-sold-at-auction/2787 "2024-08-31T23:49:46Z")
You’re Getting Old Pete. Yes I am :slight\_smile: 58 now. Nearly 35 years in tracking auction sale prices daily on all types of farm and construction equipment all over U.S. and Canada. Been such a Fun Ride. Thank You f… --- ## [CaseIH MX245, 7220 Tractors and 6130 Combine Sold Red Hot on Nebraska Farm Auction Monday](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/caseih-mx245-7220-tractors-and-6130-combine-sold-red-hot-on-nebraska-farm-auction-monday/2786)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/caseih-mx245-7220-tractors-and-6130-combine-sold-red-hot-on-nebraska-farm-auction-monday/2786 "2024-08-28T19:33:06Z")
Great condition + Pre-DEF still = Red Hot Bidding at Auction. Even as large late model used equipment prices/values continue to work downward here throughout '24. More proof of the Red Hot buyer demand for very good co… --- ## [1984 John Deere 4650 with 1537 Hours Sells Thursday on Iowa Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1984-john-deere-4650-with-1537-hours-sells-thursday-on-iowa-auction/2785)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1984-john-deere-4650-with-1537-hours-sells-thursday-on-iowa-auction/2785 "2024-08-27T21:25:48Z")
Buckle up… The 1984 JD 4650 pictured below, showing only 1537 hours, Power Shift, sells Thursday, August 29, 2024 (closes 3 PM CT), on the Tanner Lawton online auction in Jefferson, IA. Sale by good folks at the Steffes… --- ## [The Wonderboy X-100 - The Experimental Futuristic Lawn Mower of the Late 1950's](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/the-wonderboy-x-100-the-experimental-futuristic-lawn-mower-of-the-late-1950s/2499)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/the-wonderboy-x-100-the-experimental-futuristic-lawn-mower-of-the-late-1950s/2499 "2024-08-26T21:52:54Z")
Doing what I do for the past 33 years…I run across some “interesting” equipment. Past, present and futuristic. Let me introduce you to The Wonderboy X-100, an experimental futuristic (very) lawn mower by Simplicity Mfg.… --- ## [CaseIH 7110 and IHC 886 Tractors Sold for Record Prices Today on Iowa Farm Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/caseih-7110-and-ihc-886-tractors-sold-for-record-prices-today-on-iowa-farm-auction/2781)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/caseih-7110-and-ihc-886-tractors-sold-for-record-prices-today-on-iowa-farm-auction/2781 "2024-08-22T22:27:51Z")
Wow. Buyer Love for super condition low hour CaseIH Magnum Tractors from 30+ years ago continues to run RED HOT. Latest example came today, August 22, 2024, on a farm retirement auction in Rock Valley, IA (northwest Iow… --- ## [John Deere 8440 4WD Tractor Sold Record Price on Illinois Farm Auction Last Week](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8440-4wd-tractor-sold-record-price-on-illinois-farm-auction-last-week/2778)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8440-4wd-tractor-sold-record-price-on-illinois-farm-auction-last-week/2778 "2024-08-12T16:42:20Z")
3 items really caught my eye on the Richard Goode online farm retirement auction last Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Hudson, IL by Sullivan Auctioneers: 1981 JD 8440 with 7285 hours, 3pt, PTO, sold: $40,000 Pete’s Not… --- ## [Claas Releases New 8900 Combine](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/claas-releases-new-8900-combine/2773)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/claas-releases-new-8900-combine/2773 "2024-07-17T21:11:59Z")
New Flagship Combine Commemorates 500,000 Harvesters Produced Worldwide CLAAS Rolls out LEXION 8900 TERRA TRAC in North America OMAHA, Neb., (July 16, 2024) – CLAAS unveiled their LEXION 8900 TERRA TRAC for the first… --- ## [Story of a Trusty Late 1960's Simplicity Garden Tractor](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/story-of-a-trusty-late-1960s-simplicity-garden-tractor/2771)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/story-of-a-trusty-late-1960s-simplicity-garden-tractor/2771 "2024-07-07T19:37:19Z")
Vintage garden tractors always kind of fascinated me. Seemed to me they have stories to tell just as rich and meaningful as vintage tractors. I’ve found vintage garden tractor owners/collectors to be every bit as passion… --- ## [John Deere 8850 Sold for Record Price Yesterday on Ada, MN Farm Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8850-sold-for-record-price-yesterday-on-ada-mn-farm-auction/2763)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/john-deere-8850-sold-for-record-price-yesterday-on-ada-mn-farm-auction/2763 "2024-06-25T19:40:36Z")
Wow. If you caught the Machinery Pete YouTube video preview last week for the Ramstad Brothers online farm retirement auction yesterday (Monday, June 24, 2024) in Ada, MN by the Steffes Group (www.steffesgroup.com) you… --- ## [1972 John Deere 4000 Diesel, Power Shift, 1 of 25 Built, Sold Today on Nebraska Auction](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1972-john-deere-4000-diesel-power-shift-1-of-25-built-sold-today-on-nebraska-auction/2752)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/t/1972-john-deere-4000-diesel-power-shift-1-of-25-built-sold-today-on-nebraska-auction/2752 "2024-06-08T18:14:24Z")
1 of 25 Built. The 1972 JD 4000 diesel, low profile, power shift tractor pictured below sold today, June 8, 2024, on the Weers Collection auction in Diller, NE by Polk Auction Co. SOLD: $60,000 $60K if the 4th High… [Next page](https://discuss.machinerypete.com/latest.md?page=1)