Major sale sees 55 tractors go under hammer

A major auction on behalf of one of the UK’s largest agricultural machinery and ground care dealerships included more than 300 lots – including 55 tractors.

Established in 1982, Ripon Farm Services supplies agricultural machinery, equipment and support throughout Yorkshire, Teesside, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The sale of excess stock took place on 30 March.

As well as late registered John Deere tractors, the auction included 10 combine harvesters, 14 telescopic loaders, ten UTVs, five forage harvesters and an extensive range of grassland machinery, cultivation equipment and trailers.

Oliver Godfrey, head of machinery at auctioneers Cheffins, said: “Ripon Farm Services has grown rapidly over the past four years and the growth in the services and products it provides to its customers is expected to continue.

“As part of its growth strategy and continued investment in the business, RFS is taking the opportunity to hold this auction to clear some of its excess stock. This was a major sale, with some high prices throughout all the sections.”

Mr Godfrey added: “Recent sales hosted on site on behalf of farmers, contractors and dealers, as well as regular auctions at our machinery sale ground at Cheffins have gone from strength to strength.

“Prices are rising as the export market comes back in full force, with buyers making the most of the weaker pound. Lot prices have increased as a lack of stock continues to encourage buyers back to the second-hand market.”

Richard Gravill, group used equipment Manager at Ripon Farm Services, said: “Our business has had three very successful years and has sold a large amount of equipment across the group, on average we trade in two machines to one sale.

“We appointed Cheffins to conduct the auction on our behalf as the company has a vast client base both in the UK and globally. We have a great relationship with Cheffins and regularly use their services at their monthly auctions.”