Following the decision to increase its collaboration with local contractors RG Abrey Farms, the Euston Estate has called in Cheffins to hold a timed machinery sale.
More than 70 lots will be available from the 3rd to the 10th of September.
The Duke of Grafton said: “Building on a successful collaboration spanning 15 years, Euston Farms and RG Abrey Farms have agreed a new ten-year arrangement that expands our collaboration beyond root vegetables to include cereal farming.
“This agreement reflects the strength of our long-standing working relationship and our shared commitment to the long-term success and sustainability of farming at Euston. As a result, much of our agricultural machinery which was used for cereals and arable crops is now surplus to requirements, hence our auction with Cheffins.”
Included in the sale will be a 2024 JCB Fastrac 4220, a 2019 Fendt 718 and 2016 Fendt 716, and a 2020 Amazone Pantera and 2018 Sands Horizon 5500 self-propelled sprayer.
Oliver Godfrey, head of machinery at Cheffins commented: “The Euston Estate has an unrivalled reputation as one of the most important and significant large-scale farms in the region. Every item of machinery in the sale has been carefully maintained as part of a highly professional farming operation, where reliability and regular servicing are fundamental to day-to-day management.
“This auction presents an excellent opportunity for farmers and contractors to invest in high-quality machinery following harvest, helping to strengthen and future-proof their businesses. We anticipate strong interest from farmers, contractors and machinery dealers from across the UK.”
Three staff members from the Estate will transfer to Abreys; others will remain with the business to focus on wider estate priorities.