Agriculture
12 March, 2025
Machinery flavour with sale bidders
FARM machinery created strong bidding as almost 200 registered buyers jostled for lots at last Friday’s clearing sale at the historic Longview property. Auctioneer Luke Nevins, of FP Nevins and Co Inglewood, said there was strong interest in farm...
FARM machinery created strong bidding as almost 200 registered buyers jostled for lots at last Friday’s clearing sale at the historic Longview property.
Auctioneer Luke Nevins, of FP Nevins and Co Inglewood, said there was strong interest in farm machinery that owner Rob Coutts described as “well-seasoned machinery”.
Rob and wife Colleen last year sold Longview, Fernihurst, ahead of retirement and Rob said some among Friday’s crowd of more than 300 people also wanted to have a final look at the historic property that has been in his family for 152 years.
Mr Nevins said bidding was most active for tractors with some lots “making their value and more”
The auction also attracted interest from bidders chasing collectables including vintage scarifiers and blacksmith tools.
A scarifier by late 19th century agricultural implement maker William Barger was sold for $280. Barger has factories at Bridgewater and Boort.
Grain bins still with oats and barley were knocked down for up to $5000.
The historic 1305-acre Longview property at Fernihurst sold at auction last year for $5.1 million in what set a new benchmark price for farm land in the district.