--- title: "BigIron Buzz Blog : Articles, News and More from BigIron Auctions" description: Agricultural, Construction, Transportation and Recreational articles, news and more from BigIron Auctions. Join us for an in-depth conversation about the world of equipment. image: https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/BigIron-Buzz-Blog-Home.jpg --- [BigIron Auctions](https://www.bigiron.com/?var1=bigiron&var2=hubspot&var3=home&var4=bloghome) is North America's #1 unreserved online agricultural, construction and transportation equipment auction site. [![BigIron Auctions Logo](https://blog.bigiron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=150&height=63&name=download.png) ![BigIron Auctions Logo](https://blog.bigiron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=150&height=63&name=download.png)](https://www.bigiron.com) [![BigIron Auctions Logo](https://blog.bigiron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=150&height=63&name=download.png)](https://www.bigiron.com) - [Agriculture](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/agriculture) - [Construction](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/construction) - [Transportation](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/transportation) - More - [Auction Info](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/online-auctions) - [Buyer & Seller Info](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/buyers-and-sellers) - [Recreational](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/recreational) - [Agriculture](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/agriculture) - [Construction](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/construction) - [Transportation](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/transportation) - More - [Auction Info](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/online-auctions) - [Buyer & Seller Info](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/buyers-and-sellers) - [Recreational](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/recreational) [**View Equipment For Sale**](https://www.bigiron.com/?var1=bigiron&var2=hubspot&var3=viewequipment&var4=bloghome) [The BigIron Buzz](https://blog.bigiron.com) View Article Topics **All Topics** - [Buyers and Sellers](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/buyers-and-sellers) - [Online Auctions](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/online-auctions) - [Agriculture](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/agriculture) - [Real Estate](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/real-estate) - [Community](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/community) - [Construction](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/construction) - [Harvest](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/harvest) - [BigIron Auctions](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/bigiron-auctions) - [Transportation](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/transportation) - [Collector Cars](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/collector-cars) - [Partnership](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/partnership) - [Contests & Giveaways](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/contests-giveaways) - [Cybersecurity](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/cybersecurity) - [East Region](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/east-region) - [FFA](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/ffa) - [Industrial](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/industrial) - [Livestock](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/livestock) - [Recreational](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/recreational) - [Share Your Legacy](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/share-your-legacy) - [tractor](https://blog.bigiron.com/tag/tractor) ## [A Seller’s Experience: Why They Chose BigIron](https://blog.bigiron.com/a-sellers-experience-why-they-chose-bigiron) My name i s Evan Miles, owner o f Bluestem Farms LLC. I have been farming in Queen Anne's County, Maryland for over 40 years, starting i n business for myself i n 2003 after working a t the same farm ... [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/a-sellers-experience-why-they-chose-bigiron) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/2017%20Dodge%20Demon%20Demonic%20-%20Blog%2010-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/2017-dodge-demon-demonic) October 17, 2025 ## [2017 Dodge Demon Demonic](https://blog.bigiron.com/2017-dodge-demon-demonic) [Demonic: A Reimagined Dodge Demon Crosses the Block at Sullivan Auctioneers Collector Car Auction When it comes to collector cars, few names stir excitement quite like Dodge Demon — and even fewer ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/2017-dodge-demon-demonic) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/2017-dodge-demon-demonic) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/When%20It%E2%80%99s%20Time%20to%20Retire%20-%20Blog%20-%2010-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/when-its-time-to-retire) October 17, 2025 ## [When It's Time to Retire](https://blog.bigiron.com/when-its-time-to-retire) [When It’s Time to Retire: Navigating the Transition with BigIron and Sullivan Auctioneers For most farmers, the place they work is more than just a business — it’s their life’s work. Every acre ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/when-its-time-to-retire) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/when-its-time-to-retire) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Frank%20Kornelsen%20-%20Blog%20-%2010-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/honoring-the-legacy-of-frank-kornelsen-estate-auction-october-28-2025) October 15, 2025 ## [Honoring the Legacy of Frank Kornelsen: Estate Auction October 28, 2025](https://blog.bigiron.com/honoring-the-legacy-of-frank-kornelsen-estate-auction-october-28-2025) [On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, BigIron will host the Frank Kornelsen Estate Auction, featuring an impressive lineup of farm equipment, construction equipment, trucks, and trailers. This auction is ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/honoring-the-legacy-of-frank-kornelsen-estate-auction-october-28-2025) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/honoring-the-legacy-of-frank-kornelsen-estate-auction-october-28-2025) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Construction%20Equip%20Blog%209-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/your-partner-in-buying-and-selling-construction-equipment) September 22, 2025 ## [Your Partner in Buying and Selling Construction Equipment](https://blog.bigiron.com/your-partner-in-buying-and-selling-construction-equipment) [At BigIron and Sullivan Auctioneers, we’ve built our reputation as leaders in agricultural auctions — but we’re also a powerful partner in the construction equipment market. From heavy dozers and ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/your-partner-in-buying-and-selling-construction-equipment) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/your-partner-in-buying-and-selling-construction-equipment) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Used%20Truck%20%26%20Trailer%20Market%20-%20Blog%20-%208-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/used-truck-trailer) September 16, 2025 ## [Used Truck & Trailer](https://blog.bigiron.com/used-truck-trailer) [The Road Ahead: Why the Used Truck & Trailer Market is Built for Auctions If you’ve been watching the transportation industry, you know the used truck and trailer market is shifting fast. High ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/used-truck-trailer) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/used-truck-trailer) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Selling%20Land%20at%20Auction%20%20-%20Blog%208-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/benefits-of-selling-land-at-auction) September 02, 2025 ## [Benefits of Selling Land at Auction](https://blog.bigiron.com/benefits-of-selling-land-at-auction) [Top Benefits of Selling Land at Auction vs. Traditional Listings When it’s time to sell farmland, pasture ground, or rural property, one of the biggest choices you’ll face is how to market your land. ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/benefits-of-selling-land-at-auction) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/benefits-of-selling-land-at-auction) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Husker%20Harvest%20Days%20-%20Blog%20-%207-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/husker-harvest-days) August 26, 2025 ## [Husker Harvest Days](https://blog.bigiron.com/husker-harvest-days) [BigIron at Husker Harvest Days 2025: Supporting Nebraska’s Ag Community, One Legacy at a Time Husker Harvest Days 2025 returns to Grand Island, Nebraska, from September 9–11, and BigIron Auctions is ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/husker-harvest-days) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/husker-harvest-days) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/John%20Deere%208560%20-%20Blog%208-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/john-deere-8560) August 25, 2025 ## [John Deere 8560](https://blog.bigiron.com/john-deere-8560) [John Deere 8560: From Farm Fields to the U.S. Navy When most people think of the John Deere 8560, they picture it working long days across wide Midwestern fields. Built in Waterloo, Iowa, from 1989 ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/john-deere-8560) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/john-deere-8560) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Custom%20Harvesters%20-%20Blog%207-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/custom-harvesting) August 12, 2025 ## [Custom Harvesting: A Legacy of Service and the Equipment to Power It](https://blog.bigiron.com/custom-harvesting) [Custom harvesting is more than a farming service — it’s a lifestyle and legacy rooted in American agriculture. Dating back to World War II, custom harvesters have helped farmers bring in crops ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/custom-harvesting) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/custom-harvesting) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Used%20MH%20Equip%20-%20Blog%207-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-buying-used-access-and-material-handling-equipment-makes-sense) August 05, 2025 ## [Why Buying Used Access and Material Handling Equipment Makes Sense](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-buying-used-access-and-material-handling-equipment-makes-sense) [Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts, Telehandlers & Forklifts: Smarter Investments for Smart Operators If you’re in the market for access equipment or material handling equipment — like scissor lifts, boom ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-buying-used-access-and-material-handling-equipment-makes-sense) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-buying-used-access-and-material-handling-equipment-makes-sense) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Farm%20Rescue-Farm%20Progress%20Auction-Blog%207-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/legendary-tractors-legendary-cause) August 05, 2025 ## [Legendary Tractors, Legendary Cause: Supporting Farm Families Through Auction and Action](https://blog.bigiron.com/legendary-tractors-legendary-cause) [This summer, BigIron and Sullivan Auctioneers are joining forces for a one-of-a-kind event that blends iconic farm equipment, industry leadership, and heartfelt giving. At the heart of this ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/legendary-tractors-legendary-cause) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/legendary-tractors-legendary-cause) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Gearing%20Up%20for%20Harvest%20-%20Blog%20-%207-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/gearing-up-for-harvest-in-the-midwest) July 29, 2025 ## [Gearing Up for Harvest in the Midwest: Find the Heavy Equipment You Need with BigIron & Sullivan Auctioneers](https://blog.bigiron.com/gearing-up-for-harvest-in-the-midwest) [As summer rolls into late July and August, Midwest farmers know what’s on the horizon — harvest. And with harvest comes the urgent need to be ready. From checking bins to fine-tuning grain handling ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/gearing-up-for-harvest-in-the-midwest) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/gearing-up-for-harvest-in-the-midwest) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/1969%20Ford%20Thunderbird%20Landau-Blog%207-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/50-year-collector-car-chance-encounter) July 17, 2025 ## [A 50-Year Search Ends at Sullivan Auctioneers: One Man Reunites with His Childhood Car](https://blog.bigiron.com/50-year-collector-car-chance-encounter) [Every collector car has a story — but few are as extraordinary as the one that unfolded at a recent Sullivan Auctioneers event in Carthage, Illinois. On June 11, 2025, Dan Starnes walked into our ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/50-year-collector-car-chance-encounter) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/50-year-collector-car-chance-encounter) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Collector%20Car%20Blog%207-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/collector-car-auction-july-14-15-2025) July 11, 2025 ## [Collector Car Auction: July 14–15, 2025](https://blog.bigiron.com/collector-car-auction-july-14-15-2025) [Explore the Market. Discover Hidden Gems. Bid with Confidence. The collector car market is shifting — and for enthusiasts, that means opportunity. Whether you're looking to start a collection, expand ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/collector-car-auction-july-14-15-2025) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/collector-car-auction-july-14-15-2025) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Online%20Cattle%20Auctions%20-%20Blog%206-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/online-livestock-auctions-are-the-future) June 03, 2025 ## [Why Online Cattle Auctions Are the Future of Livestock Marketing](https://blog.bigiron.com/online-livestock-auctions-are-the-future) [The cattle industry is evolving, and forward-thinking producers are turning to online cattle auctions to stay ahead. With BigIron’s trusted platform, selling and buying livestock is easier, more ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/online-livestock-auctions-are-the-future) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/online-livestock-auctions-are-the-future) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Summer%20%26%20Fall%202025%20Outlook-Blog%205-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/summer-fall-equipment-outlook-2025) May 20, 2025 ## [Summer & Fall 2025 Outlook: Why Used Equipment Auctions Remain a Smart Choice for Farmers](https://blog.bigiron.com/summer-fall-equipment-outlook-2025) [As the agriculture industry heads into the heart of the 2025 growing season, uncertainty around new equipment availability and pricing continues to shape the machinery market. According to the ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/summer-fall-equipment-outlook-2025) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/summer-fall-equipment-outlook-2025) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Inspection%20Services%20-%20Blog%205-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-inspections-matter) May 13, 2025 ## [Clarity Before the Commitment: Why BigIron and Sullivan Auctioneers Inspections Matter](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-inspections-matter) [When it comes to buying or selling equipment, uncertainty can cost you. Whether you're eyeing a used combine, preparing to list a skid steer, or trading in a fleet of trucks, knowing the true ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-inspections-matter) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/why-inspections-matter) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Construction%20Safety%20Week-Blog%20.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/construction-safety-week-2025) May 05, 2025 ## [Standing Together for Safety: BigIron Supports Construction Safety Week 2025](https://blog.bigiron.com/construction-safety-week-2025) [At BigIron, we’re proud to stand with the construction industry during Construction Safety Week 2025, taking place May 5–9. This annual event is more than just a moment on the calendar — it’s a ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/construction-safety-week-2025) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/construction-safety-week-2025) [![](https://blog.bigiron.com/hubfs/Buying%20a%20Truck%20at%20Auction%20-%20Blog%204-25.png)](https://blog.bigiron.com/buying-a-truck-tractor-at-auction) April 29, 2025 ## [What to Know When Buying a Truck Tractor at Auction](https://blog.bigiron.com/buying-a-truck-tractor-at-auction) [On a farm, a truck tractor is more than just a vehicle — it’s an essential workhorse that keeps operations running smoothly. Whether it’s hauling grain from the field to storage, transporting ...](https://blog.bigiron.com/buying-a-truck-tractor-at-auction) [Read More](https://blog.bigiron.com/buying-a-truck-tractor-at-auction) [All posts](https://blog.bigiron.com/all) [Next](https://blog.bigiron.com/page/2) ![logo-white-yellow](https://blog.bigiron.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-white-yellow.png?width=150&height=59&name=logo-white-yellow.png) ©2026 BigIron.com Inc. - All rights reserved. - - - - -