Euro Auctions
predicts unprecedented interest in the upcoming sale of construction and agricultural machinery from WH Bond, which will include over 1,200 lots of well-maintained machines, including models from predominantly 2019, 2018, and 2017
Euro Auctions is pleased to announce their appointment as valuer and auctioneers to manage the disposal of machinery and equipment on behalf of Cornwall based WH Bond and Sons Ltd. This family run business is one the leaders in the field in the West Country and has an exceptional inventory of stock that will go under the hammer on the 3rd and 4th October.
Due to market conditions, coupled with the uncertainty of how Brexit will affect the plant and machinery sectors, WH Bond has made the decision to retire the plant hire and agricultural machinery sales division of the business with immediate effect.
David Betts, Euro Auctions ‘Territory Manager’ for the UK and manager of this sale comments, “With over 1,200 lots of quality equipment up for sale, this is one of the most eagerly awaited off-site sales of 2019. With predominantly 2019 to 2016 machines in the catalogue, that are in ‘like new’ condition, this sale will draw much attention from the buyers. The care and attention bestowed on each item for sale by WH Bond is evident and will ensure the line-up on sale day will be more than impressive. The newer, large ticket, items in the 1,200-machine line up puts estimates of the value of this two-day sale at £15 million.”
What to Look Out For
The sale will be conducted over two days and there will be something for everyone.
Excavators
Over 130 lots, including 35t, 20t, 13t, 8t, and Mini, with notable brands including Volvo, CAT, Takeuchi and Kobelco
Dumpers
Over 80 lots, including 10t, 9t, 6t, and 3t, predominantly Thwaites, ranging from 2015 to 2019
Telehandlers
The most comprehensive collection of over 260 pieces including a good collection of first class attachments, with ranges, mainly JCB and Manitou, from 2018 to 2019
Tractors & Agri Equipment
Over 200 lots including Deuz-Fahr, New Holland, John Deere, Fendt, Vicon, K-Two, Maschio, Horsch, Redrock & LucasG
Other stock
Including: Rollers, backhoes, dump trucks, dozers, breakers, bowsers, cabins, trailers, mixers, buckets, general attachments, and small tools
Vehicles
Various site vehicles and a good selection of 4×4’s
David Betts concludes “As well as the ‘big ticket’ items the general inventory includes the type of machinery, equipment and tools one would expect from a modern well-run plant and machinery hire and sales specialist in the construction and agricultural markets. In my opinion, after the regular Leeds sale, this is the one to attend in 2019.”
Update, 9th September
Classic tractor and classic construction machinery enthusiasts will be excited to see a number of ‘late additions’ to the WH Bond retirement sale on the 3rd and 4th October, at the company’s Bake Farm depot in Saltash, Cornwall.
At the upcoming WH Bond sale, staged by Euro Auctions, the leading auctioneers of construction and agricultural machinery in Europe, a selection of cherished and much-loved tractors and construction machines will go under the hammer at this hotly awaited sale.
In the 60 years that WH Bond has been trading its owners have inevitably kept machines that were significant, or acquired machines that were iconic and special. At the next sale, a number of those machines will go under the hammer, with bidders contesting to take one, or more of these fine examples home with them.
1948 Caterpillar D7 3T model 4-cylinder diesel crawler
Bought from a private collection, this Caterpillar D7 3T underwent a total ‘nut & bolt’ restoration and comes with a copy of the buyers’ original hand-written purchase invoice from 1948. Introduced in 1944, the 3T was a successor to the famous wartime Caterpillar D7 7M series, extensively used by both the US and British Military. The 7M & 3T were identical mechanically with 4-cylinder engines started with a two-cylinder four stroke petrol engine and offers five forward and four reverse speeds. Supplied new on 8th September 1948 by George Thurlow & Sons Ltd to a Suffolk contractor, complete with a copy of the hand-written invoice, in addition to hand written service records from 1957 – 1991 showing it has clocked up over 42,000 hours. Paperwork records also include: V5, working photographs, details of the restoration, operation and maintenance manual, plus the parts catalogue.
Porsche AP22 Vineyard tractor – circa 1955
2-cylinder Porsche Diesel air cooled engine. 2WD 9.5 – 24 rear tyres / 5.00 – 15 front tyres
Allgaier AP17 tractor
2-cylinder Porsche Diesel air cooled engine. 2WD 9.5-24 rear tyres / 5.50 – 16 front tyres c/w rear winch
1989 Ford 7810 Series II – 1,700 hours
6-cylinder diesel tractor. 4WD. This low hours tractor is in its ‘original condition’, and is standing on its original Goodyear radial tyres. Super Q cab, PUH, Air Con, V5 available, and showing just 1,700 hours
1978 Ford 8700 – 4WD
In original condition, a really smart looking tractor. 6-cylinder diesel tractor. Fitted with dual power, rear linkage, drawbar, PAVT rear rims, Q cab & ZF front axle on Goodyear 18.4-38 rear tyres and Goodyear 16.5/85-24 front tyres. V5 available. Showing just 5,058 hours.
Reg No: BWS 744S. Serial No: A903013.
1978 Ford 8100 – 4WD
6-cylinder diesel tractor. Fitted with rear linkage, PUH, Dual Power, Load Monitor and Schindler Front Axle on 16.9 – 38 rear tyres and 12.4/11-28 front tyres. V5 available. Showing just 4,451 hours.
Reg No: FYA 301T. Serial No: 996969.
Oliver 1850 Tractor Puller
Powered by Detroit 4 – 71 4 cylinder diesel, fitted with turbo and supercharged engine kicking out approximately 200 HP, sat on 23.1 – 30 rear tyres, including tow bar and rear PTO. Showing 3,557 hours.
Ford TW25 4wd
6 cylinder diesel engine. Dual power, rear linkage, Super Q cab. Front under slung weights. Rear tyres 18.4 R38 Front tyres 14.9 R28. PUH. AC. Showing 6,797 hours.
Ford 5000
4wd. Under slung exhaust. Tow bar, PTO, and rear linkage. Rear tyres Kleber 16.9/14-30. Front tyres Kleber 9.5 R24
