In pictures: every collector's dream at Cheffins

Cheffins auctions are well known for their classic and vintage sales. Last Saturday saw a bumper selection of tractors for every level of buyer at most price points - from traction engines with big price tags to nice tidy smaller tractors to start a collection or to put to work. There was something for everyone. Usually there is a strong contingent of Irish buyers at these sales and this one proved to be no different, with many of the lots making their way back across the Irish Sea.

The 1907 Davey Paxman 7hp traction engine No 13073 above is a fine example of a classic William Fletcher design traction engine left the Colchester works on 31 July 1907 and was delivered to its first owner, AT Oliver & Sons, Wandon End, Herts. After a few years it went to another local owner, Mrs Ruth Holinden of Flamsteadbury. Passing through the hands of A.G. Evans of Tring and Palmers of East Dereham (both of whom had many engines), it sold for £94,000

This John Deere Model B 2cylinder petrol tractor was a well presented example on good tyres and showing a suppliers plate George White & Sons Co, London and Ontario with 6 speed gearbox. Seemed to be a bargain at £2800

This John Deere Model B two-cylinder petrol tractor was a well-presented example on good tyres and showing a suppliers plate, George White & Sons Co, London and Ontario. It seemed a bargain at £2,800

This very well preserved 1966 DOE-130 ws one of the stars of the show. Producing a hefty 130hp the Doe-130 form its double engine articulated layout thes tractors are much sought after in the traxctor collecting world. It made a whopping £69500 a the fall of the hammer

This very well preserved 1966 DOE-130 ws one of the stars of the show. It made a whopping £69,500 at the fall of the hammer.

This rare 1966 Nuffield Bray 10/60 4cylinder diesel tractor. It was restored to a high standard a few years ago which has stood the test of time and is still a great looking tractor. It made £23000

This rare 1966 Nuffield Bray 10/60 four-cylinder diesel tractor was restored to a high standard a few years ago. It made £23,000.

This beutiful 1969 DAVID BROWN 990 Selectamatic diesel TRACTOR Fitted with LiveDrive6, rear linkage, drawbar, roll bar and toplink on good 12.4-36 rear and 6.00-16 front wheels and tyres. was from a well known english collectors stable. It failed to make its reserve

This beautiful 1969 David Brown 990 Selectamatic diesel tractor fitted with LiveDrive6, rear linkage, drawbar, roll bar and toplink on good 12.4-36 rear and 6.00-16 front wheels and tyres failed to make its reserve.

This spotless Leyland 262 diesel tractor had been fully refurbished with an engine rebuild, new big end shells, piston rings, head rebuilt with 2no. copper insert injectors overhauled, full gaskets, new oils throughout, new oil seals and bearings, rear wheels, new tyres all round, new battery, alternator and starter motor. This well restored tractor made £4200

This Leyland 262 diesel tractor had been fully refurbished with an engine rebuild, new rear wheels and new tyres all round, new battery, alternator and starter motor. This well-restored tractor made £4,200

This american stylr 1982 CASE 2290 2wd TRACTOR Fitted with an 8.3litre turbocharged engine, hydraulic steering and cab. Was running and driving. Made £2450

This 1982 Case 2290 2wd TRACTOR Fitted with an 8.3litre turbocharged engine, hydraulic steering and cab made £2,450

This fresh but not immaculate County 1174 made good money with the hammer falling at £16800

This fresh but not immaculate County 1174 made good money with the hammer falling at £16,800