Record prices were achieved for future-classic tractors at Cheffins’ sale on behalf of Gollins Agricultural Contractors in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Held on 5th November, the auction comprised 152 lots of agricultural and plant machinery and generated a total of more than £2 million.
Leading the sale was a 2009 John Deere 8530 with just 2,367 hours, which sold for £153,174. Originally purchased new for £90,000, the tractor is now regarded as a future classic. Bought by a farmer in Kent, it will be retained as a working investment.
Oliver Godfrey, Head of Machinery Sales at Cheffins, said: “The Gollins sale has reinforced the appeal of a new generation of future classics that are set to become increasingly collectable alternative investments. The John Deere 8530, in particular, has appreciated by approximately 63% per cent and attracted interest from collectors nationwide. These modern classics offer investors the opportunity to own an enjoyable, tangible asset with the potential for long-term capital growth. The John Deere 30 and 50 series are some of the most collectable modern classics, with prices rising year-on-year. The key with this particular example was that it had low hours and had been well maintained. The value of nostalgia in these sales can’t be underestimated; the majority of buyers who had taken an interest in it were in their forties and fifties and had fond memories of driving those models in years gone by.”
Another collectable modern tractor was a 2011 John Deere 6930, which sold for £75,024 to an Irish buyer.
The remainder of the auction featured modern machinery, with strong demand from practical farming buyers on the day. Other highlights included hammer prices for a 2027 John Deere F8 500 forage harvester, which sold for £207,000; a 2026 John Deere T6 700 combine, which achieved £202,000,000; and a 2024 JCB loader, which realised £81,000.
Oliver Godfrey added: “The success of the sale also reflected the considerable goodwill towards Peter Gollins. Having retired from contracting recently, Mr Gollins was well known for maintaining his machinery to an exceptional standard. That reputation, together with his popularity in the farming community, attracted a strong turnout both at the auction and online. Several lots were also sold overseas, with machinery headed for Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cyprus to name a few!”
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