Auctioneers are expecting strong interest as a Suffolk estate sells off a raft of its modern farm machines.
The Euston Estate near Thetford has reached a deal with local farmers RG Abrey Farms to run its cereal operation.
As a result, it is selling more than 70 lots of well-maintained modern agricultural machinery at a timed online sale organised by auctioneers Cheffins which runs from Thursday, September 3, to Thursday, September 10.
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Estate owner the Duke of Grafton said the deal built on a successful collaboration spanning 15 years.
"As a result, much of our agricultural machinery which was used for cereals and arable crops is now surplus to requirements, hence our auction with Cheffins,” he said.
Well-maintained and high-value tractors and machinery form part of the sale.
Highlights include a 2024 JCB Fastrac 4220 tractor, a 2019 Fendt 718 tractor, a 2016 Fendt 716 tractor, a 2020 Amazone Pantera and a2018 Sands Horizon 5500 self-propelled sprayers
The lots also include a range of arable equipment trailers.
Oliver Godfrey, head of machinery at Cheffins, said: “The Euston Estate has an unrivalled reputation as one of the most important and significant large-scale farms in the region.
"Every item of machinery in the sale has been carefully maintained as part of a highly professional farming operation, where reliability and regular servicing are fundamental to day-to-day management.
"This auction presents an excellent opportunity for farmers and contractors to invest in high-quality machinery following harvest, helping to strengthen and future-proof their businesses.
"We anticipate strong interest from farmers, contractors and machinery dealers from across the UK.”
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