A large following of buyers were in attendance at Messrs Smith's dispersal of farm machinery and equipment at Remus Equestrian Centre, Cardenden, where trade peaked at £2600 for a 1978 John Deere 3130 tractor.

The sale, which was conducted by Caledonian Marts also saw a 1977 Ford 4600 complete with Quickie loader, sell for £1720.

OTHERLEADING prices:

Tractors and plant machinery – Fordson Dexta tractor, £700 and £580; Kubota digger, £950.

Machinery and equipment – wood chipper, £1450; Thrift post chapper, £1350; Twose hedge cutter, £1000; Vicon CM168 mower, £580; Grays roller; £450; New Holland 835 round baler; £400; Vintage french horse cart; £350