They came from the country, the back blocks and even the city. All wanting to get the right price to pay for that vital piece of machinery they need.
Yesterday saw hundreds flock to the Kauri Saleyards, north of Whangārei, for the 51st annual PGG Wrightson Machinery Sale.
![Former Top Dressing pilot, Geoff McCall, Otaika, with beef farmer Brian Rosser from Riverhead.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CYD2BIAGQQ3V62KUWRI7E2PXII.jpg?auth=161cbc46a3a6c8f3f5be7c4471cf7c50b84daebafb68193a92750e6690abd259&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Organiser and PGG Wrightson Whangārei stock agent Ian Munro said the event was a chance for farmers to sell any old farm equipment and buy some second hand gear they may need.
![Beef farmers Gary Rolston, Okaihau, left and Paul Morrison from Kaihu, wait for the action to start.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/JVJ5T25BMJEJWAZIQEOQWJQ3HI.jpg?auth=ec6e5433068d9d9c654ab99db257eed3d429b110ecf67c1c23bfc5dea882f440&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)