More than 920 lots were forward for a live online sale of plant equipment, machinery and commercial vehicles through Thainstone Specialist Auctions.

The event, which took place at Thainstone Centre also featured a timed auction of 370 lots of builders equipment which was held over three days.

Top price was £25,400 paid for a 2015 John Deere 5090M c/w loader, followed by a CAT 325c tracked excavator which made £23,000.

Light commercial and 4x4 vehicles were topped by a 2015 Land Rover 110 H/T Defender selling for £14,000 while a Dando 2000 cable percussion drilling rig went for £9000 within the small plant equipment.

Trailers sold to £3200 for an Ifor Williams TA510 livestock trailer and a Triffitt 11t Mono trailer went for £7000.

Heavy commercial vehicles peaked at £17,000 for a 2013 Scania R560 6x2 TA6.

Mark Barrack, head of Thainstone Specialist Auctions, said: “We conducted another successful online only sale, with buyers from across the United Kingdom registered to take part.

“Throughout the sale, bidders were enthusiastic meaning that strong prices were achieved all round. There is a strong demand for good quality, ready to use and in season farm equipment, also light commercial vehicles are strongly bid for by both private and trade buyers," added Mr Barrack.

LEADING prices

Tractors, telehandlers and plant equipment – 2015 John Deere 5090M c/w loader, £25,400; CAT 325c tracked excavator £23,000; 2006 JCB 524-50 telescopic handler, £16,400; 2005 JCB 535-140 telescopic handler £16,200; 2008 JCB TM3105 Pivot telescopic handler, £15,000.

Small plant equipment – Dando 2000 cable percussion drilling rig, £9400; Dando Terrier tracked access drilling rig, £6200; Manitou Compact electric cherry picker, £2500; Toro Workman HD utility greens vehicle £2200.

Implements and machinery – Triffitt 11t mono trailer, £7100; Kverneland ES100 5f rev plough, £6200; McCauleys 19t plant low loader, £4700; mobile sheep dipper, £4600.

Light commercials and 4x4s – 2015 Land Rover 110 H/T Defender, £14,000; Fiat Motorhome, £11,000; 2017 Ford Transit 290 panel van, £10,800; 2016 Ford Transit 290 custom van, £9400.

Heavy commercial – 2013 Scania R560 6x2 TA6, £17,000; 2012 DAF CF85-360 6x4 D/S tipper, £13,500; 2006 Volvo FL 4x2 hookloader, £9000; 2009 Volvo HX2 water carrier, £3500.

Trailers and containers – IW TA510 livestock trailer, £3200; Groundhog welfare unit , £3100; IW triaxle flat bed trailer, £2200.