Hennessy Auctioneers held its monthly machinery auction on Saturday, when over 700 lots went under the hammer.
While it drew a smaller crowd than usual, trade was still lively, with a 80% clearance rate of 700 items on the day. Some larger lots are still under negotiation.
Auctioneer John Hennessy told the Irish Farmers Journal: "Trade at secondhand machinery auctions this year to date has been strong but there are fears that the volatile beef industry will push a lot of farmers out of business.
"This will have a knock-on effect on second hand machinery sales."
Various machinery was on offer, including tractors, trailers, cultivation implements, toppers, fertiliser and manure spreaders.
All lots were sold subject to 5% commission, up to a maximum amount of €500 per item.
The next machinery auction is due to take place on Saturday 21 September, with entries now being accepted.
This Tuffmac 26ft cattle trailer gathered plenty of attention, being sold for €9,000.
The hammer fell at €700 for this three-point linkage log splitter.
This Polaris P1000 ranger with a fully enlcosed cab didn't sell at €7,500 but negotiations are ongoing.
One bidder purchased this Ifor Williams 10x6 drop side trailer for €2,350.
This 2.5m Kverneland stublle grubber went unsold at €3,000 but negotiations are also ongoing.
One bidder at the auction picked up this Massey Ferguson 135, a timeless classic, for €2,000.
A 8ft land roller sold for €750 on the day.
This 15ft Ronnie ridgeway cattle trailer was knocked down for €2,150.
This 1998 Valmet 8150 with around 10,000hrs failed to sell at €11,500 but is price is still under negotiation.
Bidders were intersted in this 1,300gal Abbey slurry tanker, which was purchased for €2,000.
This 8x5 Ifor Williams one cow cattle trailer, ideal for small farmers, sold for €1,650.
Hennessy Auctioneers held its monthly machinery auction on Saturday, when over 700 lots went under the hammer.
While it drew a smaller crowd than usual, trade was still lively, with a 80% clearance rate of 700 items on the day. Some larger lots are still under negotiation.
Auctioneer John Hennessy told the Irish Farmers Journal: "Trade at secondhand machinery auctions this year to date has been strong but there are fears that the volatile beef industry will push a lot of farmers out of business.
"This will have a knock-on effect on second hand machinery sales."
Various machinery was on offer, including tractors, trailers, cultivation implements, toppers, fertiliser and manure spreaders.
All lots were sold subject to 5% commission, up to a maximum amount of €500 per item.
The next machinery auction is due to take place on Saturday 21 September, with entries now being accepted.
This Tuffmac 26ft cattle trailer gathered plenty of attention, being sold for €9,000.
The hammer fell at €700 for this three-point linkage log splitter.
This Polaris P1000 ranger with a fully enlcosed cab didn't sell at €7,500 but negotiations are ongoing.
One bidder purchased this Ifor Williams 10x6 drop side trailer for €2,350.
This 2.5m Kverneland stublle grubber went unsold at €3,000 but negotiations are also ongoing.
One bidder at the auction picked up this Massey Ferguson 135, a timeless classic, for €2,000.
A 8ft land roller sold for €750 on the day.
This 15ft Ronnie ridgeway cattle trailer was knocked down for €2,150.
This 1998 Valmet 8150 with around 10,000hrs failed to sell at €11,500 but is price is still under negotiation.
Bidders were intersted in this 1,300gal Abbey slurry tanker, which was purchased for €2,000.
This 8x5 Ifor Williams one cow cattle trailer, ideal for small farmers, sold for €1,650.
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