Harvest Season: Why Fall is the Best Time to Invest in Farm Equipment

As the fields turn golden and harvest wraps up, fall is not only a time of reflection— it’ s also one of the most strategic times to invest in farm equipment. Dealers and auction houses alike are offering strong buying opportunities, while sellers are finding steady demand for well-maintained machinery.

After a busy growing season, fall auctions provide farmers with the chance to upgrade combines, tractors, and planters while taking advantage of financing and trade-in incentives. It’ s also the perfect time to plan ahead: secure the equipment you need now, service it through winter, and be ready to hit the ground running come spring.

Recent Auction Highlights This fall has already brought strong results for equipment sales:

• 2020 John Deere S780 Combine – Sold in Iowa for $ 285,000

• 2018 Case IH Magnum 280 Tractor – Sold in Illinois for $ 152,500

• Kinze 3600 Planter, 16 / 31 Rows – Sold in Indiana for $ 87,000

• 2015 MacDon FD75 Draper Header – Sold in Ohio for $ 45,250

Strong harvest demand and competitive bidding made this one of our most active fall sales seasons yet.

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