Antique Tractors Bring Big Bucks at Auction

Not everyone is reacting negatively to the current downturn in the economy. Antique tractors are selling for all time record prices at the auctions. An Aumann Auction held in Litchfield, Illinois a rare C.O.D. 13-25 brought an amazing $150,000.00 in a little over 4 minutes. To see the actual sale of this tractor visit www.you.tube.com/watch?v=s2sldt7ocq8. According to the auctioneer this tractor is one of about 6 known to exist. If you feel it bears a resemblance to an early Avery, rightly so, since the builder left Avery to open his own company. Another antique tractor, a Wisconsin with Sterling engine, billed as older repaint, missing a few lugs, some damage to radiator, but hold still holds water, brought $42,500 at this same auction. The not so rare are doing well also, in Minnesota a 1958 John Deere 520 wide front brought $6,250. All in all the antique tractor auction market is hot but the tractors must be well represented. If you are a seller be sure you arm your auctioneer with as much information as possible to get the money you deserve from your tractor. There is also a a great article on the Beef Cattle site American Cattlemen about antique tractor prices.