Auction Information
Polk Tractor Auction Ring 2 - Middlebury, IN
Bright Star Auctions
Vintage, Collector & Working Tractors!
Date: September 5, 2026, 9 AM ET - Live, Onsite auction!
Location: Second Mile Center of Michiana - 11751 CR 12, Middlebury, IN, 46540
Explore an outstanding lineup of tractors, garden tractors, and stationary engines representing some of the most recognized names in agricultural history. The collection is especially strong in John Deere equipment, with models spanning multiple generations, along with tractors from International Harvester, Farmall, Allis-Chalmers, Minneapolis-Moline, J.I. Case, Fordson, and Wheel Horse.
Current highlights include a 1928 John Deere Model D, 1934 John Deere General Purpose, 1957 John Deere 320-S Southern Special, John Deere 70, 80, 730, 820, and 4010 tractors, an International Farmall 1466 Turbo, an International 1586, a Minneapolis-Moline G1355, and a rare Allis-Chalmers D-19 High Crop. The catalog also includes compact, utility, lawn, and garden tractors, along with Waterloo Boy and Economy stationary engines.
Special Charity Tractor Auction
The auction will also include a special benefit section immediately before the drive-thru tractor auction. This portion of the event will feature donated tractors benefiting St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and other charitable causes. All proceeds from the benefit lots will directly support these important efforts. Interested in donating a tractor to the charity auction? Please contact us for additional details.
Sellers: Various Consignors - This is an absolute auction, meaning there are no minimums, no reserves, and no seller bidding. The highest bidder will be the new owner!
You may drop off your items at the yard Monday thru Friday 12 P.M. - 4 P.M. or by appointment.
Equipment Specialists:
- Zak Bontrager - (260) 221-2628 / zakb@brightstarauctions.com
- Myron Miller - Yard Manager - (574) 536-6306 / mm@brightstarauctions.com
Bright Star is excited to provide a consignment auction to serve your area. Our goal is to provide sellers with an easy option to turn their heavy equipment into cash. We provide cutting-edge marketing to earn sellers top dollar for their equipment. Buyers can be expected to be treated fairly and with absolute transparency and integrity. We look forward to handling all the details for you!
Terms - 7% IN sales tax applies. There is a 10% onsite and a 13% online buyers premium in effect for all purchases. All items must be paid for before removal. All payments are due upon receipt of the invoice. All items sell WHERE IS AS IS with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. The buyer is responsible for inspecting all merchandise prior to placing bids.
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