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Associated Press
23-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Get a Front Row View of Rare Vintage Tractors Up for Bid at the BigIron and Sullivan Auctioneers Farm Progress Auction Benefitting Farm Rescue Auction Preview and Media Day August 14
ST. EDWARD, Neb. and HAMILTON, Ill., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BigIron, the industry's largest agricultural and real estate auction marketplace, and Sullivan Auctioneers, one of the largest real estate and farm machinery auctioneers in the nation, are excited to bring a vintage truck and tractor auction to life at this year's Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL, Aug. 27. The auction will feature nearly 50 lots of vintage, rare equipment you can't find anywhere else. The public is invited to attend the auction preview and media day for this auction on Thursday, August 14 at the Sullivan Auctioneers headquarters in Hamilton, IL. Three exceptional tractors have been donated to the auction with proceeds from these lots benefiting Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that aids farm and ranch families who have experienced unexpected crises. These tractors will be auctioned off during the Farm Progress Show 2025 Auction on Aug. 27, with 100% of proceeds going directly to Farm Rescue's mission of supporting farm families across rural America. 'We are deeply grateful to Sullivan Auctioneers, BigIron, and the generous individuals who donated these vintage tractors in support of Farm Rescue,' said Terry Johnston, Manager of Industry Engagement at Farm Rescue. 'The proceeds from this auction will directly support our mission to assist farm and ranch families during times of unexpected hardship, ensuring they receive the operational help they need to keep going.' Other rare items up for bid in this auction include: 'We are proud to offer these rare items up for bid to support Farm Rescue and all they do to assist farmers and ranchers across the heartland,' said Cody Holst, General Manager, Equipment, at Sullivan Auctioneers. 'Whether you're bidding on the donated items, or participating in the general auction, there's something for everyone who appreciates vintage trucks and tractors.' Interested bidders are invited to attend the auction preview and media day taking place Thursday, August 14 from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Central at Sullivan Auctioneers' Headquarters, 1066 US Hwy 136, Hamilton, IL 62341. The auction will take place August 27 during the Farm Progress Show. For more information about this auction, to bid, or to become a consignor, please visit BigIron Social 'Like' us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Sullivan Auctioneers Social 'Like' us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: About BigIron Since 1984, BigIron has been the trusted choice for auctions. From its humble beginnings in rural America, BigIron has grown to one of the largest auction companies in North America, helping millions buy, list, and sell their farm, construction, industrial, and transportation equipment, along with real estate, livestock, and collector cars. BigIron continues to lead the market with its unwavering commitment to quality and service, which is why BigIron boasts the largest customer base in the industry. To learn more about BigIron, visit or our About Us page. About Sullivan Auctioneers Headquartered in Hamilton, Illinois, Sullivan Auctioneers is one of the largest real estate and farm machinery auctioneers in the nation. For more than 45 years, Sullivan Auctioneers has conducted professional, fast-paced, auctions, connecting its sellers with thousands of interested buyers around the world. For more information about Sullivan Auctioneers, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BigIron
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Moment Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper comes to rescue after farm machinery crash closes road near Diddly Squat
CLARKSON'S Farm's Kaleb Cooper came to the rescue after an oil spill from a farm machinery crash closed a road near Diddly Squat. A hedge cutter fell off the back of a flatbed trailer and smashed into the A3400 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. 7 7 7 The snapped tank cap slathered the rural road in hydraulic fluid and sent cars with slippery tyres skidding around 9am on Friday. Prime Video star Kaleb, 26, was pictured busily making calls from his Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck to try to help resolve the incident. Swimming pool engineer Paul Lowe, 53, from nearby Abingdon, told The Sun: 'I spotted him instantly and was a little bit starstruck as I'm a big fan of the show. 'The hedge cutter was on the back of a trailer pulled by a 4x4. I think it came round the corner and flew off. 'Hydraulic fluid was pumping out down the road and cars were skidding after driving through it. It was chaos and pretty dangerous. 'Kaleb was parked on the corner speaking with the driver and looked a bit worried. 'He probably had a lot of other jobs to get done and this only added to his hectic morning. It was just like watching the show live.' Famous farmhand Kaleb, beloved by fans for helping Clarkson on Diddly Squat, spotted the oil leak on his way to a nearby bailing job. The dad-of-two helped lift the busted hedge cutter off the road and called the police to alert them to the dangerous oil spill. A source said: 'Kaleb was on the way to a baling job nearby, came round the corner and realised the oil had just leaked all over the road. Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper suffers painful injury as he updates fans from A&E 'He acted quickly to avoid the spill causing a serious accident, by calling one of his team at his agricultural contracting business to come and help him lift the machine off the road. 'They contacted the police to come and make the road safe for other drivers." Thames Valley Police declined to comment. This comes after Kaleb earlier this month revealed he was in A&E after suffering a painful injury. The 26-year-old, who is Jeremy Clarkson's handy-man on the hit Amazon Prime series, was rushed to hospital following a game of football. Kaleb shared a video of his swollen ankle on his Instagram page, before revealing he had suffered a fracture. The farming contractor then showcased his leg clad in a black protective boot following an X-Ray, and simply commented: "Not good." Yet a video uploaded shortly afterwards offered more hope for Clarkson's Farm fans, showing the Diddly Squat Farm employee hobbling around in a checked shirt. Kaleb told the camera: 'I may be hobbling around as I've fractured my ankle, but I'll still be at the 3 Counties Show on the Sunday, setting up on the Thursday. "I'll be doing talks throughout the day, and Hawkestone Cider will be there. So, do pop along and say hello. I'm looking forward to it.' "Even though I may be hobbling around I'll be there - don't you worry! I'll be there." He then proved it was back to work as normal as he captured some hens in their coop. Kaleb rocketed to fame following the release of the show in 2021. And, the hit Prime Video series took home the entertainment gong at the latest TRIC Awards — right from under the noses of telly's biggest shows. The Sun columnist didn't pick up his award, but sent a video from Diddly Squat and said: 'I hope that the team have a fantastic night cos all of you deserve it.' His show beat Gavin & Stacey's finale — which was watched by 18million viewers — Ant and Dec's I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Claudia Winkleman's The Traitors. Fans of the series, which has just dropped its fourth instalment, were left concerned Kaleb had been "replaced." It came after The Sun were the first to reveal the identity of the mystery blonde, new farmhand Harriet Cowan, after she appeared in the trailer. Harriet, 24, was selected by Jezza to take over the work of Kaleb after he was seemingly replaced on the show. Jeremy was left having to deal with all the goings-on at Diddly Squat Farm after Kaleb left him to head out on tour and pursue his media career. But fans were relieved to see Kaleb did return after a few episodes. and wouldn't be disappearing quite yet. Who is Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper? By Conor O'Brien Hailing from Chipping Norton, farmer Kaleb Cooper shot to fame by appearing in Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm. The hit show follows Jeremy Clarkson in his journey managing Diddly Squat Farm - which he'd owned since 2008. Born and bred in the area, Kaleb has become Jeremy's right-hand man and sort of farming mentor. Viewers have watched the pair light-heartedly 'clash' - with Kaleb usually ridiculing Jeremy's efforts. Three series have aired - with a fourth on the way - significantly raising Kaleb's public profile. Away from the screen, the farmer is also a father to two young children 7 7 7 7
CTV News
12-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Province highlighting safety as spring seeding continues
The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding the public to be cautious when approaching farm machinery on provincial roadways – as warm conditions have allowed producers to get in the field earlier. According to the first annual crop report, seeding across the province is already 18 per cent complete, with those in the southwest flying far ahead with 43 per cent of crops in the ground. Minimal precipitation this spring has also assisted the early jump on seeding. Progress in the field also means a more visible presence on highways and grid roads across Saskatchewan. The province is encouraging patience when it comes to encountering producers. 'Producers have wasted no time getting into the field and making a lot of progress in the past few weeks, and we should keep in mind that this work will only ramp up in the days ahead,' Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison said in a statement. -More to come…
