The used farm equipment market is showing surprising strength as farmers navigate tight margins, rising equipment costs and uncertainty heading into 2027. On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete Greg Peterson break down the latest market trends, including strong auction prices for low-hour combines and sprayers, shrinking supplies of late-model used equipment, and what those dynamics could mean for buyers and sellers heading into the end of the year.
The conversation also explores how farmers can make smarter equipment decisions, from evaluating auction values and dealer inventory to weighing leasing versus buying, managing maintenance costs and deciding when to upgrade technology. With year-end tax considerations, potential financial assistance for farmers and continued uncertainty around commodity markets, the hosts share practical advice for finding deals without letting emotion or tax deadlines drive the decision.
Plus, Machinery Pete shares insights on why auction prices could continue climbing into November and December, where buyers might find opportunities, and a surprising story about a mysterious object discovered in a Minnesota field during harvest.
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