Let's talk used hay equipment, specifically round balers. In 2015, auction prices held steady for used round balers in good condition, but a lot more showed up for sale. I mean a lot more.
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It's been the softest spot in the used farm equipment market for the past couple years. I'm referencing late-model, large used planters — specifically 24-, 36- and 48-row models.
While slightly stronger auction prices have been seen on the used combine front, not so with of other equipment, including large used planters, self-propelled sprayers and 250-300-plus horsepower tractors.
To provide equipment dealers with an expert source for the value of and trends in used equipment, Farm Equipment is introducing a new regular blog feature titled "Used Equipment: Market Value & Trends," written by Greg Peterson, known to the industry as Machinery Pete.
As part of Lessiter’s acquisition of the assets of Implement & Tractor, longstanding columnist Greg Petersen of Machinery Pete will contribute content and analysis for Lessiter Publications’ dealer properties on used equipment data and trends.
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