The impressive fleet of machinery will go under the hammer following RC Baker’s decision to retire from agricultural contracting work after 47 years.
The auction will be overseen by Cheffins, who operate the largest monthly agricultural machinery and plant auction in Europe, as well as on site farm dispersal sales throughout the UK.
RC Baker said that, after 47 years, the time had come to retire from agricultural contracting work and ‘get some time back with their families’.
“Growing and developing the business for nearly half a century has been an amazing journey,” they stated.
“Over those years, we have had some truly fantastic staff, suppliers and customers, many of whom we are lucky to now call good friends.
“As we are sure you will appreciate, this has been an extremely difficult decision to make but, as a family, we feel the time has come.
“Agriculture has been in the blood for many years and the work we have done has been a passion, not just a job.
“We have put in, and loved, the hard work, the long hours, the buzz we get from the work we do and the impressive fleet of modern machinery that we have built up and utilised but we now need to get some time back with our families.”
They continued: “This is the end of an era, but it has been a great one and, when we get the chance, we will certainly be taking some time to take a good look through the archive of photos.
“Thank you so much to all of our supporters who have taken so many fantastic shots of the team at work over the years.
“We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for their past business and support.”
The auction will get underway at 10am on Thursday 16 December at RC Baker Ltd. Agricultural Contracts, Spring Hill Farm, Banbury, Oxfordshire.
You can also register to bid online at www.cheffins.co.uk ahead of the auction.
The catalogue is available online at https://bit.ly/3DZpMMB
For further information, visit www.cheffins.co.uk or call the auction team on 01353 777767 (select option two).
RC Baker said that, after 47 years, the time had come to retire from agricultural contracting work and ‘get some time back with their families’.
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Lots #160, #161, #162 2018 Abbey 4500T 4,500gal 20cu/m tandem axle vacuum tanker with loading arm, 13,500ltr vacuum pump, sprung drawbar, load sensing, air brakes, rear loading funnel and passive steering axle on 650/55R26.5 wheels and tyres. View these lots online at www.cheffins.co.uk
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Lot #210 2020 JOHN DEERE 7R330 AutoPower 50kph 4wd TRACTOR Fitted with front linkage and PTO, front suspension, hydraulic top link, Integral dome that is SF3 and RTK ready, rear wheel weights and Signature Edition on 710/70R42 Trelleborg TM1000 rear and 600/70R30 TM1000 front wheels and tyres. One of a number of tractors available to view online at www.cheffins.co.uk
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Lot #271 2017 VREDO VT7028-3 50kph 6wheel drive SELF-PROPELLED SLURRY TANKER Fitted with 2018 Vogelsang SwingMax 4 36m hydraulic folding (36, 32, 30, 24m) boom dribble bar, central tyre inflation, auto lube, 32cu/m tank, 12cu/m per min pump, 6wheel drive, stepless transmission, reverse fan, front telescopic loading arm, AutoTrac ready with activation, Harvest Lab ready, 698hp engine, reconditioned transmission c.900 hours ago, reconditioned engine c.2,000 hours ago and major service July 2021 on 900/60R42 Mitas wheels and tyres. View this lot online at www.cheffins.co.uk