Michael Doyle Auctions recently held an online machinery auction which consisted of 190 entries, the majority of which were from local farmers. An 85% clearance rate was achieved on the evening.

Bidding took place online via the Marteye app. Doyle explained that the auction saw over 500 registered bidders, with a further 2,500 onlookers tuning in to watch online.

Similar to his last number of online auctions, Doyle scheduled the auction to kick off in the evening (7pm).

Lots of offer

The lots on offer included a selection of tractors, farm machinery, tools, plant and livestock equipment.

Commission was charged at a rate of 10% for items sold below €1,000 and 5% for items sold above €1,000.

Some standout lots included a tidy example of a Massey Ferguson 390T with just 4,800 hours which scooped €26,900 plus commission (no VAT), a 2011 Valtra T151 with 10,000 hours which had a recently fitted Quickie Q66 front end loader sold for €33,500 plus commission and VAT, and a 2000 JCB TM 270 which sold for €18,000 plus commission (no VAT).

This tidy example of a Massey Ferguson 390T with just 4,800 hours scooped €26,900 plus commission (no VAT).

This 2000 JCB TM 270 sold for €18,000 plus commission (no VAT).

This 2011 Valtra T151 with 10,000 hours had a recently fitted Quickie Q66 front end loader and sold for €33,500 plus commission and VAT.

This 12t Ktwo dung spreader was sold for €14,900 plus commission and VAT.

This Kverneland 3m front mounted conditioner mower sold for €8,250 plus commission and VAT.

This Claas Rolant 46 4x4 round baler sold for €5,300 plus commission (no VAT).

This Fermec backhoe loader sold for €12,450 plus commission (no VAT).