Thomas Meisenbach Estate Online Only Equipment Auction

Thomas Meisenbach Estate Online Only Equipment Auction

Bidding begins to close on Wednesday, September 16^th

371 38th Road - Minden, NE

NOTICE: Certain lots may have been revised or removed to comply with policies. See auction site for full listings.

The Thomas Meisenbach Estate auction brings together an extensive selection of vehicles, farm equipment, tools, livestock supplies and household items—all selling online across two separate auction platforms.

The Ruhter Auction Online catalog features a Case 1840 skid loader, 2000 Cadillac STS, 1998 Jeep Wrangler, John Deere Gator 825i, trailers, tillage equipment, livestock equipment, shop tools, household furnishings and much more. Meanwhile, major agricultural equipment—including John Deere tractors, a 2011 Freightliner Columbia semi and a J&M 525 grain cart—will sell through AuctionTime on September 16.

Be sure to review both online catalogs, as the estate has been divided between the Ruhter Auction Online platform and AuctionTime.

One Estate—Two Online Auction Catalogs

The Thomas Meisenbach Estate is being offered through two separate online catalogs. Items will not all appear on the same bidding platform, so buyers should review both catalogs before auction day.

Ruhter Auction Online Catalog

The Ruhter Auction Online portion includes nearly 200 lots of vehicles, farm and livestock equipment, shop tools, lawn and garden items, appliances, furniture and household goods. This catalog begins closing Monday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m., with staggered closing times and time extensions.

Featured items include:

• Case 1840 skid loader with 2,263.8 hours
• 2000 Cadillac STS with 83,776 miles
• 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4×4
• John Deere Gator 825i with enclosed cab and power-lift dump bed
• John Deere Z655 zero-turn mower
• Iron Star utility trailer
• Tandem-axle gooseneck car trailer
• Farm, tillage and livestock equipment
• Skid loader attachments
• Shop tools, supplies and equipment
• Appliances, furniture and household items

AuctionTime Catalog

Major farm equipment from the Thomas Meisenbach Estate will sell separately through AuctionTime on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

AuctionTime highlights include:

• John Deere tractors
• 2011 Freightliner Columbia semi
• J&M 525 grain cart
• Additional agricultural equipment

Lot #: 2907

2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120 Day Cab Truck

Mileage:697,855 mi

Engine Manufacturer: DETROIT

Transmission: Manual

Number of Speeds: 10 Spd

From the Tom Meisenbach Estate. 2011 Freightliner Columbia 120 day cab semi truck, 697,855 miles, all new tires, 10 speed transmission, Detroit 60 series engin, air ride, engine brake, cruise, diff. lock, heat, A/C, air seat. Does have some minor damage on the passenger side. Located south of Norman, NE (Minden).

Auctioneer Location: Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Location: Minden, Nebraska 68959

Lot #: 3096

J&M 525 Grain Cart

Size: 500 bu

Unloading Auger Position: Corner

Serial Number: UNKNOWN

Condition: Used

For the Tom Meisenbach Estate of rural Norman, NE (Minden) J&M 525-14 grain cart, adj. axle, front fold auger, front ladder, small 1K PTO, augers look good. Set on 36" rows. Buyer responsible for any costs associated with moving tires.

Auctioneer Location: Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Location: Minden, Nebraska 68959

Lot #: 3100

JOHN DEERE 1700 Planter

Number of Rows: 6

Row Spacing: 36 in

Planter Type: 3 pt

Monitor: Yes

For the Tom Meisenbach Estate of rural Norman, NE (Minden) John Deere 1700 planter, 6R36. Yetter openers, markers, MaxEmerge plus units, 1.6 hoppers, insecticide, ground drive, Duo-Rate, JD 250 monitor. Always stored inside, has not been used for a few years. 

Auctioneer Location: Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Location: Minden, Nebraska 68959

Lot #: 2917

1991 JOHN DEERE 2955 40 HP to 99 HP Tractor

Hours: 9,147

Rear Remote Hydraulics: 2

Rear PTO: Yes

Transmission Type: Synchro

For the Tom Meisenbach Estate. 1991 John Deere 2955 w/265 loader/grapple, MFWD, Partial Synchro transmission, joystick, 540/1,000 PTO, blk heater, 3ptl, pair of outside wheel weights. Mid mount hydraulics. Located south of Norman, NE (Minden)

Auctioneer Location: Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Location: Minden, Nebraska 68959

Lot #: 2908

1976 JOHN DEERE 4430 100 HP to 174 HP Tractor

Hours: 2,773

Rear Remote Hydraulics: 2

Transmission Type: Powershift

Drive: 2WD

From the Tom Meisenbach Estate. 1976 John Deere 4430 tractor, Powershift, 540/1000PTO, dual hubs, 2 hyd., heat, A/C, block heater, 3 point. Hour meter is probably 2,773 + 10,000. Located south of Norman, NE or Minden.

Auctioneer Location: Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Location: Minden, Nebraska 68959

Lot #: 3092

1983 JOHN DEERE 4650 175 HP to 299 HP Tractor

Hours: 10,734

Rear Remote Hydraulics: 3

Rear PTO: Yes

Transmission Type: Powershift

From the Tom Meisenbach Estate of rural Norman, NE. 1983 John Deere 4650 tractor, power shift, 42" duals, 3pt, small 1K PTO, 10,734 hours, 20 front weights. Solid running tractor. 

Auctioneer Location: Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Location: Minden, Nebraska 68959

Lot #: 3108

2000 VERMEER BP7000 Tub Grinder/Bale Processor

Serial Number: 1VRV151F2Y1000347

Condition: Used

Stock Number: TM-7

For the Tom Meisenbach Estate of rural Norman, NE (Minden). Vermeer BP7000 bale processor, small 1K PTO, LH side discharge, Always stored inside, lightly used. Has not been used for a few years.

Auctioneer Location: Hastings, Nebraska 68901

Location: Minden, Nebraska 68959

AuctionTime Terms

 All property is sold AS IS, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Bidders understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as thoroughly as they could in person. It is the bidder’s responsibility to determine the condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor concerning an item.

Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. will endeavor to describe each item and provide pertinent information in detail. However, Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. will not be responsible for errors or omissions in merchandise descriptions unless the description constitutes a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself.

Hour-meter and odometer readings reflect what was displayed at the time of consignment. Neither Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. nor the seller guarantees that the reported hours or mileage are accurate.

The bidder agrees that everything sells AS IS and that purchased items may not be returned.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

All AuctionTime purchases must be paid for by wire transfer within 24 hours of the auction.

Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. will email wire-transfer instructions and an invoice to each winning bidder after the item sells.

Credit card payments will be accepted for purchases of less than $1,000.

A 5% administrative fee will be added to all credit card payments.

TITLE FEES

A $25 title-processing fee will be charged to the buyer for each titled item.

Titles will be mailed by certified mail. Please allow up to 30 days for titles to be mailed. Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. is not responsible for titles lost in the mail.

EQUIPMENT REMOVAL

The designated removal time for the Thomas Meisenbach Estate auction is Wednesday, September 16 from noon–6:00 p.m.

Before removing any item, the buyer must receive authorization from Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. All items must be removed from the seller’s location within 30 days of the auction.

A $25-per-day storage fee will be charged on items that have not been removed within 30 days. NO EXCEPTIONS.

If the buyer does not remove an item within 60 days, the item may be placed for sale in the next available AuctionTime auction. All storage fees, handling costs and sales commissions associated with removing and reselling the item will be deducted from the final sale price. Any remaining proceeds will be returned to the abandoning buyer.

RISK OF LOSS

Ownership transfers to the buyer upon payment. After ownership transfers, the buyer assumes full responsibility for theft, vandalism, fire, inadequate security, accidental loss, weather-related damage and all acts of God.

It is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange for and complete removal within 30 days of purchase.

Items located at the Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. equipment yard at 5142 US-6 west of Hastings, Nebraska, become the property and responsibility of the new buyer upon payment.

LOADING

Loading dates and times must be agreed upon by the buyer and seller. Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. will act only as a liaison between the buyer and seller. The auction company is not responsible for loading fees that may be charged by the seller.

For items located at the Ruhter Auction Equipment Yard at 5142 US-6, loading hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. An appointment is required.