Michael Doyle Auctioneers recently hosted a retirement machinery dispersal auction on Wednesday, 11 October.
The sale was held on behalf of Gorey, Wexford-based fruit and vegetable producer, The Berry Farm Limited.
With over 60 tidy lots up for grabs, the auction took place online and secured a clearance rate of 100% on the evening, while a total of 1,100 people registered to bid.
With exceptionally tidy equipment up for grabs on the day, many of the lots were purchased as new by the firm over the years, and the prices secured reflected the condition of the machinery.
Top price on the evening went to an immaculate 2021 Massey Ferguson 7720S with just 354 hours, which sold for €105,000.
This was followed by a 2020 Massey Ferguson 6715S with 1,075 hours, which sold for €76,500; a 2021 Manitou 630 with 821 hours, selling for €70,500; and a 2019 Manitou 625 with 1,091 hours, selling for €54,000.
All lots in the sale were subject to VAT, while commission was charged at a rate of 3% plus VAT (23%) for all items, with commission capped at €2,000 plus VAT per item.