Michael Doyle Auctioneers held an online machinery auction on 12 May with 28 entries, all of which were from three farmers/contractors. A 93% clearance rate was achieved.

Bidding took place via the Marteye app. Doyle said there were over 220 registered bidders, with a further 2,000 onlookers keeping an eye on proceedings.

This 2020 Kuhn FBP3135 Intelliwrap combi baler wrapper unit with 10,000 bales sold for €55,000 plus VAT and commission.

This 2001 John Deere 6850 self propelled harvester sold for €26,900 plus VAT and commission.

This 2008 John Deere 7530 with 15,800 hours, front links and PTO sold for €29,400 plus VAT and commission.

This 2017 Broughan 20-foot silage trailer with a hydraulic tail board and air brakes sold for €21,000 plus VAT and commission.

This 2017 John Deere 6195R with 7,500 hours, front links and PTO was bid to €65,000, but failed to sell.

This 2019 Kuhn six rotor tedder (GF 7802) sold for €8,500 plus VAT and commission.

This 9ft R&M three tonne high tip bucket sold for €6,600 plus VAT and commission.

Standout lots included a tidy 2020 Kuhn FBP3135 Intelliwrap combi baler wrapper unit with 10,000 bales which sold for €55,000 plus VAT and commission. Three immaculate Broughan 20ft silage trailers with hydraulic tail boards and air brakes were offered, all built in 2017 and 2018. They sold from €20,000 to €21,000 plus VAT and commission. A 2008 John Deere 7530 with 15,800 hours, front links and PTO sold for €29,400 plus VAT and commission, while a 2001 John Deere 6850 self-propelled harvester sold for €26,900 plus VAT and commission.

A 9ft R&M 3t high-tip bucket sold for €6,600 plus VAT and commission, a 2019 Kuhn six-rotor tedder (GF 7802) sold for €8,500 plus VAT and commission. A 2017 John Deere 6195R with 7,500 hours, front links and PTO was bid to €65,000, but failed to sell. Commission was charged at 10% for items sold up to €1,000 and 5% for those above €1,001. Doyle’s next auction takes place on 19 May.