Terms & Conditions

By accepting the terms and conditions of this auction you acknowledge you are entering into a legal and binding contract. You agree to abide by all terms and conditions and you acknowledge receipt of all explanations and information made available by Steffes Group, Inc., also referred to as Steffes Group or Company. 

Payment

When paying within the stated time and with our acceptable payment methods: 

• A 10% buyer’s premium with a maximum charge of $1,000 per item applies to items purchased on Timed Online Auctions.
• A 2% buyer’s premium with a maximum charge of $1,000 per item applies to items purchased on Live Webcast Auctions.

You agree to make payment for all online purchases in U.S. funds within 2 business days of receipt of invoice by one of the acceptable forms of payment unless approval of financing arrangements is made with Steffes Group. To issue a check by fax, simply write a check as you normally would and fax a copy to us. All NSF checks will be charged a $30 fee. Checks by mail are not an accepted form of payment. Any other form of payment, other than the listed acceptable payment methods are subject to an additional 3% buyer's fee on the full amount of the purchase. No items will be released until full payment clears our office.

Acceptable forms of payment:

• Bank Wire Transfer; please call for wire instructions to be emailed to you.
• Check delivered to our office that held the auction
• Check By Phone

West Fargo, Sioux Falls, Grand Forks 701-237-9173

Litchfield 320-693-9371

Mt. Pleasant, Ames 319-385-2000

• Check By Fax

West Fargo, Sioux Falls, Grand Forks 701-237-0976

Litchfield 320-693-9373

Mt. Pleasant, Ames 319-385-4709

Sales Tax

All appropriate state sales tax laws will apply per the location and type of seller of the piece of equipment.

Please note that Minnesota does not consider regularly-scheduled consignment auctions as "auctions" but rather "consignment auctions," requiring sales tax to be charged unless the buyer provides an exemption form for qualifying items.

For purchases in South Dakota you are not exempt from any sales tax unless a 3^rd party transports your items and you take possession outside of the State of South Dakota. In that case, the state laws where you take possession are effective. There are exceptions for dealers (retailers).

Click on the following for a tax exempt form: Minnesota Tax Link    North Dakota Tax Link    Iowa Tax Link 

ND Dakota titled vehicles

Per North Dakota vehicle and sales tax laws, upon registration and licensing of any titled vehicle or trailer, any buyer’s premium paid is considered to be part of the sales price. Sales tax will be charged by the State of North Dakota on the entire sales price (including buyer’s premium) for any vehicle registered in North Dakota. 

If you have any questions concerning sales tax on a piece of equipment, please contact the appropriate state government agency at the location of the item on auction. 

ND Sales Tax Terms for Canadian Customers

 Used Farm Equipment

The sale, at auction, of used farm machinery to a Canadian farmer for agricultural use is exempt from sales tax the same as a North Dakota Farmer.

The purchase, at auction, of used farm machinery by a Canadian farm equipment dealer (retailer) would be sales taxable unless:

• You complete an exemption certificate with a ND sales tax permit number
• The purchased goods are shipped by a 3rd party to you in Canada - in this case a delivery receipt must be provided to Steffes Group.

 New Farm Equipment

The sale, at auction, of new farm machinery to a Canadian farmer for agricultural use, or a Canadian farm equipment dealer (retailer) is taxable at the current state rate of 3% plus any local sales tax if applicable.  The law also provides that Canadians may apply for a refund of the tax paid when meeting certain requirements.  This form and conditions of use are available online at http://www.nd.gov/tax/salesand%20use/canrefund/. 

Agents for Sellers
Steffes Group, Inc. and its Employees act merely as agents for sellers. All auctions are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. Auctions are with undisclosed reserves unless advertised otherwise as "Absolute."  Auctioneers, at their discretion, may place a reserve bid on behalf of the seller. All final bids are subject to the seller's confirmation. Only the top bidder will be contacted as to the status of his/her bid. While the information we provide on item(s) is deemed correct, no warranties are expressed or implied as to any items being sold, and you agree to purchase and accept the item in an as-is condition. Information on items is obtained by us from the sellers and you hereby agree to hold harmless Steffes Group and our Employees for any errors or omissions regarding the item(s) being sold. This information includes but is not limited to year, model, machine or engine hours, physical condition, options, features and other data pertinent to the value of the item. All items are sold As-Is-Where-Is unless specific factory or seller issued warranties are listed in the item description.

Inspection

You acknowledge that you have the right and responsibility to inspect the item(s) personally, or to have a third party representative inspect the item(s) for you. That by bidding on an item you have agreed to accept that item in its present condition at its present location and with the description provided whether accurate or not. 

Auction Close

Timed-online auctions will begin to close on the date and time listed. Lots will remain open until no bids have been placed within the last 4 minutes. Timed-online auctions normally close at a rate of 3 lots every 2 minutes.  

Please note that some lots can be tied together and will be set to close simultaneously.  This will be indicated in those lots by a paper clip symbol.  Please hover your mouse over the symbol to see what lots are tied together. The paper clip symbol means that each lot tied will stay in extension until there are no more bids on any of the lots that are tied.

         Steffes Group reserves the right to close multiple lots per minute at its discretion. Upon your accepted bid of an item, that item shall immediately become your responsibility and be at your risk (whether you have paid for that item or not). You agree that Steffes Group, its employees, and its sellers are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items and will not reimburse or discount items for any type of loss. Buyers are responsible for any costs incurred to prepare your item(s) for transport and/or shipping. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the cost of any rigging, dis-assembly, special loading requirements, transport, packaging, insurance, and all other costs related to physical transfer of your item(s). You agree to remit payment and remove from the auction property any purchases within the stated time for the auction being conducted. You further understand and agree that failure to remove items in the stated time for the auction will subject you to moving and storage fees unless arrangements have been made with the seller. 

Buyer Default

When using our online auction services you are making a firm commitment to purchase said item(s) and are entering into a legal and binding contract. Bids may not be cancelled or retracted for any reason. 

Non-paying bidders or fraudulent bidding will subject you to legal recourse and possible criminal charges including any fraud and/or interstate commerce violations. 

Internet Risk

You acknowledge that the internet may be an unreliable and error-prone network. Steffes Group will not guarantee that bids placed online will always be transmitted to or received by the auctioneer in a timely fashion. You agree to hold Steffes Group, Inc. and its employees harmless for any interruptions in online bidding. At the sole discretion of the Company, the auction may be suspended, postponed, or cancelled if internet service is unstable or disrupts the online portion of any event that is simulcast as an Internet Auction. 

Further, the auctioneer has the sole discretion to accept or refuse any bid. Steffes Group retains the right, at our sole discretion, to add, delete, or change some or all of our online services and the terms and conditions governing their online auctions at any time without notice. 

Abandonment Policy

Steffes Group provides this Abandonment Policy to inform you of our policies and procedures regarding any purchased item(s)/property that has not been removed by a buyer in a timely manner. Upon winning the bid for an item(s), after paying for item(s) purchased, a buyer is obligated to remove the item(s) from the auction site within a timely manner. 

Steffes Group may deem a buyer's failure to claim and remove equipment within 60 days following the close of an auction as evidence of buyer's intention to abandon the property. In these instances, the Company may take action that is adverse to buyer's interest in the property, including, but not limited to steps to dispose of the property. 

Disposition of property may include a variety of approaches based upon the buyer's purchase price of the property as follows: 

1) For those items with a final selling price of $5,000 or less, the Company will determine the appropriate disposition approach which may include:

• Removing and disposing as the Company sees fit.
• Allowing seller to retain or scrap.
• Sell the item(s), whereby the Company will remit the sales proceeds to the buyer, less selling and advertising expenses, storage costs, plus 20% administrative fee. 

2) For those items with a final selling price of greater than $5,000, Steffes Group may remove the item from the selling location and resolve as follows:

• The Company may reimburse the seller on the buyer's behalf for storage fees of $25 per day, with the total amount not to exceed $1,500.
• Sell the item(s), whereby the Company will remit the sales proceeds to the buyer, less selling and advertising expenses and storage costs, plus 20% administrative fee. 

If a buyer with the winning bid has not removed the purchased item(s) from selling location within 10 business days after the close of the auction, the buyer will be responsible for directly paying the seller any and all storage fees if levied by the seller. If levied by the seller, storage fees will be $25 per day beginning the 10th day after the close of the auction/winning bid.

LIVE! - Farm Retirement Auction

Fairfield, Iowa

Auction to be held onsite at 2335 Salina Road, Fairfield, IA 52556

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 AT 11AM

Auctioneer’s Note:  Gary has farmed all his life in Jefferson County, Iowa and was a premier Pioneer seed dealer for many years.  Gary was known for being a top producer with his fields producing high yields year after year.  You won’t find a more meticulous, well maintained line of equipment this year.  Make plans now for this Steffes Group Live Auction Event.  Feel free to give Gary a call with questions you may have about his equipment. A Steffes loader will be on site the day of the auction to assist in loading.

ONLINE BIDDING ON MAJOR ITEMS

4WD TRACTOR

2011 John Deere 9430, 2,130 hrs., 4WD, 18 spd. powershift, deluxe cab, 4 hyd., BB, diff. lock, deceleration pedal, guidance ready, less receiver, less display, (20) suitcase weights on rear, (2) 1,375 lb. front & rear inner wheel weights, Michelin 710/70R42 duals, (Unit purchased new fall of 2012), S/N 1RW9430PLBP025272

MFWD TRACTORS

2012 John Deere 8260R, 2,298 hrs., MFWD, 16 spd. powershift, cab, active ride seat, 5 hyd., power beyond, 3 pt., quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, instructional seat, guidance ready, less receiver, less display, GS3 7-1/2" display, diff. lock, front fenders, fender extensions, HID lighting, beacon light, (12) front weights, (4) 450 lb. rear wheel weights, Michelin 480/80R46 duals, Michelin 380/85R34 fronts, S/N 1RW8260RKCP063115

2012 John Deere 5075M, 891 hrs., MFWD, 16 spd. PowrReverser, CAH, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540 PTO w/E range, foot throttle, joystick, w/JD H260 loader w/7' quick tach bucket, grill guard, radio, mid-mount couplers, front weight bracket, (4) 105 lb. rear wheel weights, beet juice in rear tires, 16.9x30 rears, 11.2x24 fronts, S/N 1LV5075MHBJ347417

Frontier, pallet forks, 48", fits JD H260 loader, quick tach, adjustable, w/back fence, S/N 1XFAP12GCD0004812

2WD TRACTOR

1978 John Deere 4640, shows 1,877 hrs., 2WD, powershift, cab, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, front weight brackets, 480/80R42 duals,18.4x16.31 fronts, (1,877 hrs. on 4650 series re-manufactured engine, approx. 10,000 hrs. on tractor), S/N 4640P002266R

COMBINES

2016 John Deere S680, 1,102 sep./1,535 eng. hrs., 2WD, premium cab, Contour-Master, guidance ready, less receiver, less display, Harvest monitor, GS3 touch screen 7" color display, Y&M, Pro drive transmission w/Harvest Smart, Command Tech multi spd. drive dual tilt F/A, air suspension seat, HID light & extremity, premium radio package w/XM radio, round bar concave, general purpose shoe, Tri-stream extended wear rotor, Maurer hopper extensions, PowerCast powered tailboard, coolant heater, side hill performance package, full grain tank sensor, updated moisture sensors, 26' unload auger, unload, hopper & backup cameras, 1250/50-32 fronts, 750/65R26 rears, through John Deere shop with $11,119 spent in March 2020, see website for work order, S/N 1H0S680SKG0785800

2012 John Deere S660,1,086 sep./1,680 eng. hrs., PRWD, premium cab, Contour-Master, air suspension seat, guidance ready, less receiver, less display, Harvest monitor, GS3 touch screen 7" color display, Y&M, 3 spd. elec. shift transmission, HD high torque variable spd. feeder house, round bar concave, Tri-stream rotor, clean grain auger & fan bottom protection, HID lights & extremity, Mud Hog package, chopper, Maurer hopper extensions, 22-1/2' unload auger, hopper & backup camera, heated & electric mirrors, coolant heater, side hill performance package, (3) beacon lights, single pt. hookup, rock trap, Lincoln auto lube system, 520-85R42 fronts duals, 28L-26 rear, through John Deere shop with $1,616 spent in March 2020, see website for work order, S/N 1HS5660SAC0747407

DRAPER HEAD

2018 Geringhoff TruFlex Razor, flex draper head, 35', single pt. hookups, stubble lights, integrated air system, poly fingers, 40" wide belt, alum. reel brackets, work lights, 23 degree flex, (all updates complete), S/N 29118006835

CORN HEAD

2008 John Deere 612C, corn head, 12x30", single pt. hookups, hyd. adj. deck plates, knife rolls, stubble lights, RowSense, head height sensors, new chains and sprockets, S/N HO612CX730102

HEAD TRAILERS

Unverferth AWS-36, single axle, 36' all-wheel steer, taillights, 11L-15 tires, S/N A60160226

Unverferth Roadrunner 630, tandem axle, 30', tricycle front, front poly fenders, brakes, lights, 225/75D15 tires, S/N A50970158

MINI EXCAVATOR

2005 Kubota Super Series KX121-3, mini excavator, 4,173 hrs., diesel, 2 spd., CAH, 24" digging bucket, 3' smooth bucket, hyd. thumb, 67” backfill blade, 14" rubber tracks, S/N 30963

LIFT

Genie GS-3268 RT, scissor lift, 1,761 hrs., 4WD, 32' height, 20 hp. diesel, 4' wide platform extendable to 13' long, 26x12D380 NHS tires, (owner state approx. 100 hrs. on new engine)

PLANTERS

2008 John Deere 1770NT, CCS planter, 24x30", 2 pt., front fold, Yetter shark tooth row cleaners, Ag Leader Sure Force hyd. down pressure, rubber closing wheels, seed firmers, Ag Leader electric drives w/single row shut-offs, folding markers w/slotted disc, S/N AO1770E725259

John Deere 7000, planter, 4x30", 3 pt., ground-driven, insecticide boxes, NT coulters, spring down pressure, Dickey John monitor

TILLAGE

2013 Kuhn Krause 4850 Dominator, disc ripper, 18', 11-shank, 18" spacing, Yield 360 bullet chisel points 14", hyd. adj. gangs, fluted closing discs, spring reset, walking tandems on main, singles on wings, rolling basket, 14x17.5 NHS foam filled tires, S/N 4854-18-4111

2012 Krause Excelerator 8000-30, vertical tillage, 30' tandems across, single pt. depth control, hyd. adjust disc gangs, fluted coulters, star wheels, rolling basket, S/N 8000-30-1247

2012 John Deere 2310, field finisher, 33'9", 9" spacing, 10" sweeps, hyd. leveler, hyd. adj. disc gangs, walking tandems across, 6-bar spike harrow, 11L-15 tires, S/N 1N02310XEB0745271

2012 John Deere 637 Wheatland, disc, 29'3", 24" blades, 9" spacing, scrapers, hyd. level, depth gauge wheels, walking tandems across, taillights, 12.5L-15 tires, S/N N00637X014193

1988 Brillion,cultimulcher, 14', pull-type, hyd. lift, front crow feet roller, tandems inside the frame

1985 M&W 1930, rotary hoe, 30', 3 pt., flat fold, gauge wheels, quick hitch ready, S/N 294

Sukup 9400 High Residue, row crop cultivator, 12x30", 3 pt., 20" sweeps, S/N 03051

AcuraTrak Model 3NE, 3 pt. guidance hitch, implement steering hitch w/monitor (S/N 4326), S/N G41631231H

SEMI TRUCKS

2007 Freightliner Columbia Heritage Edition, 429,553 miles, day cab, Caterpillar 12.5L, 410 hp., Eaton Fuller, 10 speed, 100 gal. fuel tank, diff. lock, air slide 5th wheel, air ride cab, Jake brake, 22.5 tires on alum. wheels, VIN 1FUJF0DE_7DY46509

2006 Freightliner Columbia 120, 570,067 miles, day cab, Caterpillar 14.6L, Eaton Fuller, 10 speed, dual alum. fuel tanks, air ride cab, air slide 5th wheel, Jake brake, 22.5 tires on alum. wheels, VIN 1FUBA5AV16LU81549

HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS

2016 Wilson DWH-500 Pacesetter, hopper bottom, 43'Lx66"H, aluminum, ag hopper, air ride, Shur-Co 4500 electric roll tarp, SS back, 11R22.5 duals, alum. wheels, VIN 4WW4412A767711910

2010 Wilson DWH-500 Pacesetter, hopper bottom, 43'Lx66"H, aluminum, ag hopper, air ride, roll tarp, SS back, 50R22.5 super singles, alum. wheels, VIN 4WWMAF1A7A3615278

GRAIN CART

2013 J&M 1000-20 Grain Storm, grain cart, 1,000 bu., 20" left corner auger, roll tarp, lights, hyd. spout, spout light, camera on rear & auger, 1250/45-32 tires, S/N 2762 (new augers)

WAGONS

2009 J&M 680/760, gravity flow, 760 bu., roll tarp, lights, LH unload, inspection windows, unload light, 4-wheel surge brakes, rear hitch, spring assist ext. tongue, 10-bolt wheels, 425/65R22.5 tires, S/N 2452

DMI big-little, gravity flow, 350 bu., LH unload, rear brakes, taillights, front ladder, ext. tongue, 385/65R22.5 tires

AUGER & CONVEYOR

Westfield MK 130-81 Plus, swing hopper, 13"x81', 540 PTO, power hopper walker, hyd. lift

Batco 1335TD, belt conveyor, 35', 13" belt, 220V, single phase electric drive, hopper, manual raise/lower, top drive, 225/70R15 tires, S/N 12945

MOWER

John Deere HX15, rotary mower, 15', Lg. 1000 PTO, front & rear chains, stump jumpers, laminate tires

FUEL TRAILER & FUEL STATION

2017 Thunder Creek EV500, fuel trailer, 500 gal. fuel tank, tandem axle, diamond plate toolbox, 25 GPM, GPI pump, 6-bolt wheels, 235/80R16 tires, S/N TCE 30731, (ag use only)

4,000 Gal. Fuel Station, w/containment tank, electric pump, (digital metering system sells separate), steel containment system, 220V pump, single phase

Piusi MC, electric fuel meter, w/electronic ID

SEED SHUTTLE

Seed Shuttle, 4-box on J&M running gear, 11 hp. Honda GX 340, electric start, spring assist ext. tongue, hyd. drive belt conveyor, hyd. drive poly auger, wired control, 12.5L-15 tires

NURSE TRAILER

2016 Enduraplas Nurse Trailer, 1,200 gal. nurse tank, black poly tank on trailer, tandem axle, 11 hp. Honda GX motor, electric start, 3" recirculating pump, bumper hitch, 2-5/16” ball, lights, brakes on both axles, 235/80R16 tires, 8-bolt wheels, VIN 1E9E1TG59GN532172

DUMP TRAILER

2018 PJ Trailer, dump trailer, 87-1/2"x24"x16', bumper hitch, tandem axle, steel floor, steel sides, 14,000 lb. GVWR, electric over hyd. dump, hyd. jack, chain tray, solar battery maintainer, steel ramps, combination spread/swing gate, 235/85R16, alum. wheels, VIN 4PGDJ1622J1287369

EQUIPMENT

John Deere 115, blade, 6', 3 pt., manual adjust

Alemite, bulk oil system, (2) bulk tanks, 250 gal. each, (2) Alemite reel system, Alemite metered nozzles

TIRES

(2) John Deere, combine rear rims, 28" diameter, 25" wide, 8-bolt, 6" center

(2) Michelin, 445/50R22.5 Tires

TECHNOLOGY

John Deere 2630, 2,599 hrs., display, RTK, AutoTrac, RowSense, S/N PCGU2UA341482

John Deere 2600, display, SF1, 3,859 hrs., S/N PCGU26H196775

John Deere Starfire 6000, SFI, S/N PCS161B223472

John Deere Starfire 3000, S/N PCSR09C541773

AgLeader display, AutoSwath, SteerCommand, part # 4004300-1, S/N 2420020843

AgLeader display, control box part # 40000400, S/N 1210012023 

AgLeader Steer Command, part #112-00016-01 Rev. Q, S/N 1918223608  

AgLeader receiver     

Two way radio system, with base/repeater

NH3 TOOL BAR

2013 Hagie NTB 16, NH3 tool bar for Hagie sprayer, can be adjusted to 12 row by taking end units off.

Owner: Gary Adam - 641.919.7731

For information contact Terry Hoenig at Steffes Group 319.385.2000 or 319.470.7120.