Adrian Johnson Farm Dispersal Sale Report

Following his decision to retire from farming and travel the world with his wife, Adrian Johnson kindly instructed Howkins & Harrison to hold a complete farm dispersal sale on his behalf at Retreat Farm, Thornton.

On Saturday 26th September, the Howkins & Harrison team conducted the sale, which attracted large crowds and over 110 buying accounts on the day, including online bidders.

Bidders from across the Midlands, Cumbria, Cornwall and Wiltshire took part, with almost 500 lots on offer. The prices achieved reflected the quality of the items.

Strong clearance across the sale

The main vendor offered 153 lots, achieving a clearance rate of 99% on the day.

In addition, 343 outside lots were included from 22 different vendors, with over 86% sold.

Main vendor highlights

• 2024 Merlo TF33.7-115 telescopic handler — £55,000
• 2020 John Deere 6120M 4WD tractor with John Deere 623M loader — £52,000
• 1997 John Deere 6200 4WD tractor with John Deere 640A loader — £9,200
• 2007 Caterpillar 308C CR tracked excavator — £7,600
• 2013 Teagle Tomahawk 8500 single-axle straw chopper — £4,800

Outside vendor highlights

• Case International 885XL — £8,000
• 2015 Isuzu Blade pick-up — £8,500
• Case International 685XL with Quicke 2300E loader — £5,750
• Terex 9-tonne front-tip dumper — £4,450
• Kuhn Twin Rota Rake GA8521 — £4,000

Overall, this was an excellent and very enjoyable sale, with strong attendance and almost everything sold — a credit to our vendors.

Special thanks go to the wider team for their hard work in setting up the sale and helping it run smoothly on the day.

Join us at our next sale

We look forward to seeing you at the Andrew Baughan Collective on Saturday 3rd October 2026 at Oak Farm, Upper Boddington.

If you would like to discuss farm dispersal sales, please contact James Butlin on 07570 692076.