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John Deere tractor on the auction block at Barber Auction Company
From row-crop tractors to hand tools — if it works on a farm, we auction it.

Farm Machinery and Equipment We Bring to Auction

Barber Auction Company auctions a wide range of agricultural machinery and equipment. Our farm sales regularly feature everything from late-model tractors to vintage implements, drawing buyers who range from working farmers to collectors seeking classic iron.

  • Tractors

    Utility, row-crop, compact, and specialty tractors. Recent sales: John Deere 4640, 6400, 3130, 4430.

  • Combines and Harvesting

    Combines, grain headers, corn heads, and forage harvesters from farmers upgrading or retiring.

  • Tillage Equipment

    Plows, discs, cultivators, chisel plows, and field cultivators at a fraction of dealer pricing.

  • Planting Equipment

    Planters, seed drills, and air seeders in both live and online sales.

  • Trailers and Transport

    Flatbed trailers, grain carts, livestock trailers, and equipment haulers.

  • Tools and Shop Equipment

    Hand tools, power tools, welders, compressors, and shop equipment.

  • Attachments and Implements

    Loaders, buckets, bale spears, mowers, brush cutters, and three-point hitch implements.

A straightforward process whether you are buying your next tractor or selling a barn full of equipment.

How It Works — The Auction Process

1
Contact Us

Call 1-740-777-8816 or email. We handle individual pieces, full farm lines, and estate liquidations.

2
Appraisal and Cataloging

We evaluate equipment, prepare detailed listings with descriptions, photos, and condition notes.

3
Marketing and Promotion

Equipment promoted through catalogs, website, email, social media, and our buyer network.

4
Auction Day

Equipment goes to the highest bidder — live, live virtual, or online-only. Sellers get prompt payment.

Faster results, competitive pricing, and zero hassle.

Why Auction Is the Smartest Way to Sell Farm Equipment

Selling privately means fielding calls, negotiating with tire-kickers, and hoping the right buyer shows up. Selling through Barber Auction Company puts your machinery in front of motivated, ready-to-buy bidders — and we handle everything.

  • Competitive Bidding Drives Fair Value

    Multiple buyers competing means the price reflects what the market will actually pay.

  • Speed and Certainty

    Auction sales happen on a set date. You know when equipment sells and when you get paid.

  • Maximum Exposure

    We market across website, email, social media, and buyer network across central Ohio and beyond.

  • No Cost Until It Sells

    No upfront fees. We earn a commission when your equipment sells.

  • Professional Handling

    Appraisal, photography, catalog descriptions, and sale-day logistics — all managed by our team.

  • Works for Any Scale

    From a single tractor to a full farm liquidation with hundreds of lots.

One call gets the process started

Ready to Sell Your Equipment?

Phone: 1-740-777-8816. Email: BarberAuctionCompany@gmail.com. Thurston, Ohio 43157.

Common questions about buying and selling farm equipment at auction

Farm Equipment Auction FAQ

We auction tractors, combines, tillage equipment, planters, seed drills, trailers, grain carts, tools, shop equipment, and all types of attachments and implements. If it is used in farming, we can auction it.

Call us at 1-740-777-8816 or email BarberAuctionCompany@gmail.com. We will discuss your equipment, schedule an appraisal if needed, and place your items in an upcoming sale.

Yes. We offer live virtual sales where you can bid remotely during a live auction, as well as online-only sales where all bidding happens through our platform.

We are based in Thurston, Ohio, and serve sellers and buyers across Fairfield County, Lancaster, Columbus, and surrounding central Ohio communities.

The final sale amount is determined by competitive bidding among buyers. This open-market approach typically achieves fair market value or better.

Our consignment model means no upfront listing fees. We earn a commission when your equipment sells. Contact us for specific terms.

Yes. We handle everything from single-item online sales to full farm liquidation events with hundreds of lots. No minimum required.

Recent online sales have featured a 1982 John Deere 4640, 1994 John Deere 6400, 1975 John Deere 3130, and 1973 John Deere 4430.