There was a strong trade at Saturday’s machinery auction in Portlaoise, according to Hennessy Auctioneers.
A total of 685 lots were up for grabs,with the sale kicking off at 11.30am in the old mart premises. There was a good attendance despite tough weather conditions, with buyers present from across the country.
A spokesperson for Hennessy Auctioneers told the Irish Farmers Journal that trade on the day was very strong, with a clearance rate of over 85%. A number of lots remain under negotiation.
All prices listed are subject to buyers’ fees of 5%, with a maximum fee of €500 per item. Prices below do not include VAT, unless otherwise stated.
The next auction hosted by Hennessy in Portlaoise takes place on Saturday 22 March.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443952-529049.jpg)
This 2007 New Holland TM120 was bid to €22,500 plus VAT and remains under negotiation.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443953-529049.jpg)
This 1984 Ford 6610 sold for €7,000.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443954-529049.jpg)
This 26ft tandem axle Dooley livestock trailer sold for €9,600.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443955-529049.jpg)
This Ifor Williams 10ftx6ft plant trailer sold for €2,725.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443956-529049.jpg)
This single-axle 21ft bale trailer sold for €2,200.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443957-529049.jpg)
This 2005 Case MXU 110 was bid to €23,000 and is currently under negotiation.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443958-529049.jpg)
This Abbey 2090 dung spreader sold for €1,800.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443959-529049.jpg)
This Maschio 5.2m folding rotavator was bid to €10,000 including VAT and remains under negotiation.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443960-529049.jpg)
This Jansen Verge mower sold for €3,100.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443961-529049.jpg)
This Kuhn HR3004 power harrow sold for €4,100.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443962-529049.jpg)
This 12ftx6ft tipping trailer sold for €2,900.
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In pictures: 700 machines to go under the hammer in Portlaoise
There was a strong trade at Saturday’s machinery auction in Portlaoise, according to Hennessy Auctioneers.
A total of 685 lots were up for grabs,with the sale kicking off at 11.30am in the old mart premises. There was a good attendance despite tough weather conditions, with buyers present from across the country.
A spokesperson for Hennessy Auctioneers told the Irish Farmers Journal that trade on the day was very strong, with a clearance rate of over 85%. A number of lots remain under negotiation.
All prices listed are subject to buyers’ fees of 5%, with a maximum fee of €500 per item. Prices below do not include VAT, unless otherwise stated.
The next auction hosted by Hennessy in Portlaoise takes place on Saturday 22 March.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443952-529049.jpg)
This 2007 New Holland TM120 was bid to €22,500 plus VAT and remains under negotiation.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443953-529049.jpg)
This 1984 Ford 6610 sold for €7,000.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443954-529049.jpg)
This 26ft tandem axle Dooley livestock trailer sold for €9,600.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443955-529049.jpg)
This Ifor Williams 10ftx6ft plant trailer sold for €2,725.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443956-529049.jpg)
This single-axle 21ft bale trailer sold for €2,200.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443957-529049.jpg)
This 2005 Case MXU 110 was bid to €23,000 and is currently under negotiation.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443958-529049.jpg)
This Abbey 2090 dung spreader sold for €1,800.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443959-529049.jpg)
This Maschio 5.2m folding rotavator was bid to €10,000 including VAT and remains under negotiation.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443960-529049.jpg)
This Jansen Verge mower sold for €3,100.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443961-529049.jpg)
This Kuhn HR3004 power harrow sold for €4,100.
![](https://www.farmersjournal.ie/WEBFILES/000/529/049/1443962-529049.jpg)
This 12ftx6ft tipping trailer sold for €2,900.
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In pictures: 700 machines to go under the hammer in Portlaoise
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