Latest News
Bagshaws 2026 Machinery Sale Season Opens with Two Strong Results
Bagshaws LLP has launched its 2026 machinery sale season in impressive fashion, with two well-supported February sales delivering excellent results despite challenging weather conditions.
The opening sale took place on Saturday 7th February at Manor House Farm, Sheldon, near Bakewell. In spite of persistent rain on the morning, there was a remarkable turnout, with well over 170 vehicles filling the car park and a large crowd of active bidders in attendance.
The lots were presented in pristine condition around the yard and met with strong demand. The headline item, a New Holland T4-65S tractor complete with MX Power Loader (69 plate), achieved an excellent £23,500. The virtually unused loader bucket realised £420, while the Soft Hands bale squeezing grab sold for £780.
There was also significant interest in smaller machinery. A John Deere 885D diesel Gator (13 plate) attracted competitive bidding before selling at £9,100. Meanwhile, a John Deere X127 petrol ride-on mower, showing just 80 hours, achieved £2,760, rounding off what was described as a cracking start to the season.
Momentum continued on Friday 27th February at Fields Farm, Sutton on the Hill, where a genuine machinery and produce dispersal was conducted on behalf of Mr Charles Buckston. Despite further unsettled weather, the sale drew wide interest from surrounding counties and as far afield as North Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Northern Ireland and North Wales.
With more than 500 lots on offer, bidding remained spirited throughout, including strong telephone competition from Ireland and the North of England. Massey Ferguson tractors led the principal machinery, with the 5475 selling for £27,800, the 4707 achieving £22,000 and the 7614, complete with front linkage and PTO, reaching £27,400. A Massey Ferguson 5455 with loader realised £26,900.
Other notable results included a Honda TRX 520 quad at £5,000, a JCB 532-60 Agri telehandler with under 1,800 hours selling to a strong £55,500 to a North Yorkshire buyer, and a Manitou MLT 735 PSCRC telehandler achieving £18,700. Trailers and equipment were keenly contested, including a West 12-ton mono-body silage trailer at £10,050 and an IAE Centurion galvanised cattle crush at £3,680.
A tremendously genuine sale, setting the tone for what promises to be a busy and successful 2026 season.
For more information on upcoming sales, or if you are considering a machinery or dispersal sale and would like friendly, confidential advice, please contact Mark Elliott on 07973 673092. Early discussions are welcomed and handled with complete discretion.