Jay Leno's tractor expected to raise money for charity

Posted by IronPlanet on Jan 16, 2012 8:04:00 AM

A tractor with ties to two famous personalities is going up for auction in Arizona this month to help raise funds for a military charity.

The tractor is owned by late night talk show host Jay Leno, who is no stranger to auctions. The comedian famously owns hundreds of vintage cars, and supposedly uses his tractor to tow them around his estate when he needs to, reports USA Today.

Oddly enough, the tractor is also signed by former President George W. Bush, making it even more valuable to collectors. The piece of equipment, named "Lil' Tug," is expected to fetch at least $500,000 when it goes up for auction later this month.

Even better, proceeds from the auction will go toward the Fisher House Foundation, which provides a home for families of patients at military and veteran hospitals.

If you're in the market for a tractor but don't have half-a-million to spend, you'll likely appreciate the low prices and convenience of IronPlanet. This online auction site allows drivers to browse through hundreds of tractors and other used farm equipment. The vehicles are backed by the IronClad Assurance plan, which provides a full inspection report for bidders to peruse before they buy.

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