The Tractor Market Crash No One Saw Coming

0:00 A countdown of seven tractor models ranked by their loss in auction value from their peak. 1:53 John Deere 8R 410 5:38 John Deere 4020 8:00 John Deere 4955 10:56 John Deere 8370R 13:52 John Deere 5045E 16:19 John Deere 8335R 19:42 John Deere 9620RX Seven John Deere tractors lost far more value than most owners realized—and I’m ranking them from the smallest drop to the biggest. I break down real auction results for models including the 8R 410, 4020, 4955, 8370R, 5045E, 8335R, and 9620RX. I compare peak prices with current values and explain how interest rates, farm income, taxes, aging buyers, supply, and repair costs are reshaping the used tractor market. I also share what I look for in a used tractor, from service records and fluid samples to worn transmissions, hydraulics, hour meters, and hidden frame damage. These numbers are a warning to buy condition—not just the story behind the paint.