LEONARD BAU FARM MACHINERY AUCTION
SALE DATE: JULY 11, 2026
Sale Time: Live (In Person) items start at 10:00 AM CST.
Live (In Person) with Online Bidding at 10:30 AM.
Location: 39905 176th Street, Frankfort, SD
Directions: From Frankfort, SD corner – go 4 miles East (Hwy 212), 4 miles South (Hwy 37) & 3/4 mile West (176 Street).
From Huron, SD – go 31 miles North (Hwy 37) & 3/4 mile West (176 Street). Watch for signs!
Leonard is selling his farm & livestock equipment but will be keeping his haying equipment. He will be offering his items for sale at Live Public (In Person) Auction with Simultaneous Online Bidding (on select items)!
All of his equipment has been kept outside. Plan to attend!
This is a LIVE PUBLIC (In Person) Public Auction with Simultaneous Online Bidding!
Pre-bidding Available Now!
LIVESTOCK PANELS – GATES – TANKS (Live Bidding Only)
Many of the Gates and Panels are either Good or Very Good!
- Danuser 3 pt. Post Hole Digger w/9″ & 11″ Bits
- Hydraulic Wire Winder (bought used / never used after buying it)
- 15) Vern’s 10′ Portable Panels
- 8) Vern’s 8′ Portable Panels
- 2) HW Walk Thru Portable Gate Panels
- 1) Vern’s Walk Thru Portable Gate Panels
- 2) Vern’s 12′ Portable Panels (1 Walk thru)
- 2) HW 10′ Portable Panels
- 6) HW 12′ Portable Panels
- Homemade Portable Panel Cart (needs a tire)
- 1) 18′ Tubular Gate
- 4) 4′ Tubular Gates
- 4) 6′ Tubular Gates
- 2) 8′ Tubular Gates
- 2) 10′ Tubular Gates
- 5) 12′ Tubular Gates
- 8) 14′ Tubular Gates
- 3) 16′ Tubular Gates
- 3) 16′ Portable Panels
- 6′ Scraper Tire Water Tank
- 9 1/2′ Scraper Tire Water Tank
- 45) New Stockade Panels (Never Used)
- Used Stockade Panels
- 60) New 5″ Dia. Green Treated Wood Posts (Never Used / Still Bundled)
- Used Wood Posts
- 6′ (+/-) Rocket Brand Poly Water Tank
- PTO Wire Winder
- Blitzer 10 mile Solar Fence Charger
- 55) Brand New 6′ Steel T Posts
- 70) Used 6′ Steel T Posts
- 66) Brand New 5 1/2′ Steel T Posts
- 155 Used 5 1/2′ Steel T Posts
- 2) 3 pt. Bale Forks
TRACTORS – COMBINE – HEADS (Live & Online Bidding)
- JD 4620 Diesel Tractor w/PS, 3 pt, PTO, 3 Hydr, 20.8-38 Tires, 148 Loader, Bucket & 4 Tine Grapple, Tach reads 4611 hrs., SN 16715 (’72) – Bought Used
- JD 4020 Diesel Tractor w/PS, 3 pt, PTO, 1 Hydr, 18.4-34 Tires, Koyker K5 Loader, Bucket, Grapple, SN 141351 (’66) – Note: It runs but needs a new starter.
- Farmall 706 Diesel Tractor w/T/A, Larsen Cab (Heat/AC), 3 pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 Hydr, 18.4-34 Rear Tires, 15″ Front Tires, Tach reads 1625 hours (has more than that / how much is unknown), SN 41040 (’67) – Note: Leonard just bought it 18 months ago. Has never tried the heat / AC to see if it works. Nice clean unit!
- JD 4010 Diesel Tractor w/Syncro Range, 3 pt, PTO, 2 Hydr, Fenders, Hours Unknown, New Batteries – Runs!
- JD 9500 RWA Combine w/Contour Master, 480/80R42 Tires/Duals, 18.4-26 Rear Tires, Hopper Extension, .4463 Eng/3443 Sep Hrs., Cab slightly mousy. Note: Spent $30K on it in ‘25 (New Batteries, New Vertical Auger, New Hopper Floor, 2) New Orbit Spring Motors, Gear Cases Rebuilt (passenger & driver side), Some New Belts. Unloading Auger rebuilt in 2024 – Service all oil changed in ’25. ** We reserve the right to load heads with combine after the auction **
- JD 630F 30’ Flex Head w/Head Sight, Some New Hoses
- J&M 4 Whl Header Cart (Flex Head)
- JD 643 Corn Head w/Tin Snouts, Deck Plates & Gathering Chains changed 4 years ago (only combines 100 acres of corn each year).
- YMS 2 Whl Header Cart
- JD Dummy Head w/388 Pickup – bought used / has never used it.
- MDS Pallet Fork (600,700, 800 Series JD Tractors) ** NO ONLINE BIDDING ON THIS UNIT **
- MDS Pallet Fork Frame (JD 740 Loader) ** NO ONLINE BIDDING ON THIS ITEM **
PLANTER – TILLAGE (Live / Online Bidding)
- JD 1760 12R30 Planter w/New Blades (’19), Poly Tanks, 4 New Lift Cyl’s, Manual Fold – bought used (’15) & never used Liq. Fert. Only plants 100 acres yearly!
- CIH 4800 24’ Vibra Shank w/Spikes, 3 bar Mulchers, Shanks fairly tight, Single Wheels on Wings
- Ford 24’ Tandem Disk w/Notched Front Blades (measure 19.5″), Single Wheels on Wings
- JD 100 14’ Pull Type Chisel Plow
- Melroe 9 Section Harrow
- Rugby 30’ Multi Weeder
- Donahue 30’ Trailer
- Lorenz 8′ mounted Snow Blower w/Double Auger
- 2) Ideal 8′ mounted Snow Blowers (need work / might be able to make one working unit out of the two). ** NO ONLINE BIDDING ON THIS ITEM **
VEHICLES – AUGERS – 5th WHEEL CAMPER (Live Bidding Only / No Online Bidding)
- ’76 Chevy C65 Tandem Truck w/366 Motor (uses oil), 5 Speed Trans, Lift Tag (doesn’t lift), 20′ St. Box (wood floor), Drill Fill (welded on to box), Twin Post Hoist, 10:00-20 Tires, Newer Roll Tarp, Odometer reads 30,564 miles, Vin CCEC76V108288 – Titled. Note: Cab is mousy.
- ’00 GMC Z71 4×4 Pickup w/Extended Cab, 5.3 Liter, 6 1/2′ Box, 5th Wheel Ball, 235,006 miles – It runs but is Mousy!
- ’00 Ford Expedition w/5.4 Liter, Eddie Bauer Package, Triton V8, LT265/70R17 Tires, 169,716 miles – Titled
- ’98 Chevy Blazer LS w/206,077 miles. Starts/Runs/Drives/Titled. Note: Needs an Alternator.
- ’91 GMC 1500 SLE Sierra 4×4 Pickup w/5.7 Liter, Grill Guard, Running Boards, 8′ Box, 148,081 miles – It runs but is Mousy!
- ’94 Jayco RK305 Tandem Axle 5th Wheel Camper w/Slide Out, Awning – Titled. Note: Really poor condition. Recently bought to convert into a trailer.
- Old Highway Dept. V-Plow
- Old Highway Dept. 10′ Blade w/Wing
- Pull Between Fert. Tank w/Fiberglass Tank
- Westfield J208-36 PTO Auger
- Feterl 10×61 Auger w/Swing Hopper (double auger)
- Westfield 10×61 Auger w/Swing Hopper (single auger)
- 4 Wheel Running Gear
- 4 Wheel Running Gear w/Telephone Poles (Hay Bales)
- Flatbed Trailer w/4 Wheel Running Gear
- JD LT166 Riding Mower w/46″ Deck, 16 HP V-Twin Motor
- Lawn General pull type Lawn Sprayer (Brand New / Never Used)
- Campbell Hausfeld 6 hp / 60 gal. Upright Air Compressor
- Cherry Picker
- 2) Miter Chop Saws
- Pressure Washer
- Iron Welding Table w/Vise
- Reese 5th Wheel Hitch
- IH Cream Separator
- Enterprise Model 1156 Commercial Meat Grinder (Belt Driven)
- Edwards 10.3 Shear
- Century 230 Amp Stick Welder
- Acetylene Torch
- Large Anvil
- Used Truck Tires
- Old Homemade Trailers
- Bin Fans
- Old J. Baum Combination Safe
SEMI’s – TRAILERS (Live / Online Bidding)
- ’92 Freightliner Semi w/Cat Motor, 13 Spd, Steerable 3rd Axle (doesn’t lift), Alum Rims, Twin Screw, Almost New 11R24.5 Tires (300 miles), Odometer reads 857,335 miles, Vin 1FUYDXYB9NP518153 – Titled. Note: A little Mousy.
- ’87 IH Eagle Semi w/Cat Motor, 13 Spd., Power Divider, 5th Wheel Slide, Twin Screw, Driver Door Latch broken, Odometer reads 182499 miles (has much more than that / miles unknown), Vin 2HSFBX4R4HC086995 – Titled. Note: A little Mousy.
- ’01 Cornhusker 41’ Alum / Steel Hopper Trailer w/78” Sides, Roll Tarp (Not Ag Hoppers), Put new tarp on it when he bought it years ago.
- ’98 Merritt 42’ Alum/Steel Hopper Trailer w/78” Sides, Roll Tarp, Not Ag Hoppers
- ’05 Load Max 8×34 Flatbed Trailer w/Tandem Axles, Dual Wheels, LT245/75R16 Tires, 8 Bolt Rims, 29′ Deck / 6′ Beaver Tail, Flip Ramps, Stake Sides, Wood Floor (few holes) – Titled.
- Road Boss 18′ Tandem Axle Car Trailer w/Ramps, Fenders beat up.
FEATHERLITE TRAILER – BALER (Live / Online Bidding)
- ’00 Featherlite 8120 7×20 Alum Stock Trailer w/Center Gate, Walk Thru Side Door, Rear Swinging Door w/Sliding Panel (Door Opening 76″W x 74 1/4″H)
- JD 566 Rd Baler w/Twine Tie, Newer Belts, Pickup was gone through a short while ago (driver side Pickup Cam bearings replaced) made 22,000 bales (+/-).
TERMS:
- Pre-bidding rolls into the Live Public (In Person) Auction w/Simultaneous Online Bidding on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Live Auction begins at 10:00 AM. Live Auction w/Online Bidding begins at 10:30 AM.
Starting with Lot #2, items will auctioned in catalog order. A “MAX BID” may be placed on any item and the computer will bid on your behalf. This feature eliminates the need to continuously watch your bids.
- INSPECTION: Viewing is encouraged prior to bidding. The Auction Company will do their best to try to answer questions but urge you to inspect all items prior to bidding and form your own opinions.
- CONTACT INFO: Leonard Bau (605) 450-1813.
- BUYER’S PREMIUM: 2 1/2% plus tax.
- PAYMENT OPTIONS: USD Currency. Cash, Local Bankable Check or Wire Transfer.
- SALES TAX: 4.2 % Federal & State Sales Tax charged on all applicable items unless you have a South Dakota Certificate of Exemption on file with our clerks prior to check out. Exemption Certificate Tax forms available at www.state.sd.us/drr or by calling 1-800-829-9188. No refunds for tax collected if Certificate of Exemption Form is received after the scheduled settlement. Please plan accordingly.
- SALES TAX ON BUYER’s PREMIUM: 6.2% State Sales Tax Charged on BUYER’S PREMIUM.
- SETTLEMENT & TRANSFER OF PROPERTY: All payments are made to Jark/Worlie Auction Service, LLC. In person Purchases need to be settled on day of sale. Online Purchases to be settled for by Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 4:00 PM CST to Jark/Worlie Auction Service, LLC, 221 S. 1st Street, Aberdeen, SD. All personal property becomes the buyers responsibility and risk when declared “SOLD”. NOTHING TO BE REMOVED UNTIL SETTLED FOR!
- CHECKOUT & PICK UP: Items can be removed once payment has been received.
- PICK UP IS BY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT ONLY. All property MUST be removed and Buyer must take possession of items no later than 4:00 PM CST, July 25, 2026 unless special arrangements are made. Any items not removed by the Buyer by the final day of removal will revert back to Auctioneer/Seller and may be resold at auction or disposed of in any manner seems to be suitable. Buyer(s) are responsible for making their own load out arrangements and/or assistance.
- REGISTRATION: Bidder must be 18 years of age or older and are required to register for the auction.
- Everything to be paid for before pick up
SELLER: LEONARD BAU – Phone (605) 450-1813
Sale conducted by Jark/Worlie Auction Service, LLC, Aberdeen, SD
Val W. Jark (605) 380-2244
Derek R. Jark (605) 290-6255
David Beckler (605) 228-0393