AN as-new boomspray topped a clearing sale in the Mallee on Friday last week, making $58,000 for the Thomas family, Moorlands.
The Thomas' have sold a big percentage of their property, but will retain the family business - Moorlands Tyre and Machinery.
Conducted by Elders, the sale attracted 182 registered buyers.
The top priced item was a Goldacres Prairie 6000-litre boomspray with a 33-metre boom.
The second highest money maker was an aluminium Hamelex tri-axle tipper, hitting $40,000.
A New Holland TR86 header made $24,000, while a 1986 Kenworth prime mover went for $19,000.
* Full report in Stock Journal, October 29 issue.
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