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    Cheffins to host RC Baker Ltd sale

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltDecember 3, 20213 Mins Read
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    Cheffins has announced that it will host a major machinery auction on behalf of the agricultural contracting business, RC Baker Ltd. Taking place on Thursday 16th of December, the sale will include over 150 lots, including a fleet of John Deere tractors, two large tankers and various other machinery items and implements.

    Highlights of the sale include seven John Deere tractors, none of which are more than four years old and include 6215R, 6250R and 7R330 series, with estimates ranging from £80,000 to £180,000.

    There is also a 2020 Claas Xerion 5000 slurry tanker and Gooseneck Kaweco combination which is set to sell for in excess of £550,000 and a 2017 Vredo 7028/3 self-propelled spreader estimated at £450,000. There is also a broad range of umbilical spreading equipment including transfer pumps, stirrer, reelers, pipe and 30m umbilical booms.

    In addition, there is a John Deere 9700i forager, estimated to sell for £290,000; a Claas Lexion 780 combine, with an estimate of £140,000 and a Volvo L70 loader which has an estimate of £80,000. These are offered alongside a collection of implements, with a range of drills, cultivators, trailers, trailed tanks and muck spreaders.

    Managing director of RC Baker Ltd, Charles Baker said: “The time has come to spend more time with the family. Growing and developing the business for nearly half a century has been an amazing journey. Over those years we have had some truly fantastic staff, suppliers and customers, many of whom we are lucky to now call good friends.”

    Mr Baker, who started contacting in 1974, has an inspiring track record in the industry. Starting out with his Ford 4000 he grew the business significantly over the years to have an extensive fleet of modern machines. Mr Baker is a well-known figure in the farming world, having built up a strong and well-respected business.

    He has in the past chaired the well-respected NAAC (National Association of Agricultural Contractors), been a guest speaker at a number of farming events, including the Oxford Farming Conference, and won the prestigious Farmers Weekly award for Contractor of the Year.

    Oliver Godfrey, director, Cheffins commented: “RC Baker Ltd is one of the most admired agricultural contracting companies in the business and at Cheffins we are proud to have been instructed to sell this extensive fleet on their behalf. The Baker’s catalogue sees an impressive collection of lots, with a massive selection of modern machines on offer. This large-scale auction is set to be of significant interest for both UK-based farmers and contractors, as well as exporters and buyers from overseas.”

    The sale will take place on Thursday 16th December at the RC Baker Ltd premises at Spring Hill Farm near Banbury, Oxfordshire, with a viewing day on Wednesday 15th December.

    To view the catalogue go to www.cheffins.co.uk

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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