Tractors

Autonomy Startup Sabanto Expands Business →

Autonomy startup Sabanto brought its unique approach to agriculture by performing field operations for farmers as a service. That's changing with the availability of a retrofit kit for the Kubota M5 tractor. Craig Rupp, founder and CEO of Sabanto, said the idea of bringing autonomous tractors to farmers to do fieldwork in those early days had a purpose. "The onus was on us to get it to work," he said. Click for more...

New Flagship Model in New Holland T7 Long Wheelbase Range Delivers More Power, Comfort, Choices →

A new power-to-weight ratio and performance standard is being set by New Holland Agriculture with the North America introduction of the T7.300 Long Wheelbase (LWB) tractor with PLM Intelligence. As the most powerful and compact tractor in its power bracket, it delivers more power while maintaining the dimensions and maneuverability of other T7 models, the manufacturer said. Complementing this performance, the new model utilizes the superior operator environment of the Horizon Ultra cab and a range of inter-cab technology and features to maximize productivity, efficiency and uptime. Click for more...

New Holland Offers Upgrades to T4 F/N/V, TK4 Series Tractors →

New Holland Agriculture is introducing the VisionView cab on the T4 F/N/V Series tractor and a new, more powerful engine and compact hood on the TK4 Series. This series has already started to earn international praise, as the T4.120F won Best Specialized Tractor at the Tractor of the Year 2023 Awards. The coveted title, assigned by a jury of independent journalists specializing in agricultural mechanization, recognizes the best tractor in the market. Click for more...

New Holland Wins Good Design Award With Straddle Tractor Concept →

New Holland's Straddle Tractor Concept and T4K Tractor are winners in the Good Design Award in the Industrial 2022 category. The Good Design Award is presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd. and each year it honors the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product and graphic designs produced around the world. The Straddle Tractor Concept was revealed at SITEVI (salon international des équipements et savoir-faire pour les productions vigne-vin, olive et fruits-légumes) 2021 and is a co-production of New Holland Agriculture and Pininfarina, the internationally recognized design house. Click for more...

Yanmar America Dealer Modifies YT3 Tractor for Wheelchair Access →

Tractor Bob's, a dealer of Yanmar America Corporation, has designed and fabricated a tractor conversion for a handicapped customer in a wheelchair. The Yanmar YT3 chair lift is the first chair lift on a compact Yanmar tractor and allows a person in a wheelchair access the tractor and operate it by hand. The further addition of a Jiffy Hitch allows the user to easily change tractor implements. According to USDA figures, approximately 19 percent of U.S. Click for more...

AGCO's Fendt Launches 700 Vario Series to North America →

AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is bringing the seventh generation of Fendt 700 Vario series tractors to North America. This version introduces a new design, engine and technical innovations to its best-selling range, which will debut at the 2022 Farm Progress Show and be available for order through Fendt dealerships for delivery in 2023. Click for more...

Fecon Appoints Power Equipment Company as Distributor in Arkansas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon announced the addition of Power Equipment Company as a new stocking distributor of the full lineup of Fecon mulching tractors, forestry mulchers and attachments in the state Arkansas. Power has locations in Knoxville, Nashville, Kingsport, Chattanooga and Memphis, Tenn., Tupelo, Mississippi, and Little Rock and Springdale, Ark. In addition to new machinery sales, Power Equipment also provides rentals and has extensive parts and service capabilities in each location. Click for more...

JCB Fastrac iCON Tractor Uses Hexagon | NovAtel SMART7 GNSS Receiver →

JCB's Fastrac iCON tractor features the Hexagon | NovAtel's SMART7 GNSS receiver and optional TerraStar Correction Services driving the iCONNECT precision technology package and offering operators an easy-to-use customizable experience. "The iCON tractor is designed around the farmer. We wanted a GNSS solution farmers can rely on that stands up to harsh agriculture environments while providing the accuracy to support our precision technology," said Greg Fitton, general manager of Fastrac sales at JCB. Click for more...

CLAAS Expands Combine Tractor Offering With TRION 740, AXION 900 Terra Trac →

CLAAS of America announced the launch of two machines designed specifically for farm business operators who are looking for superior performance and excellent return on investment. The all-new TRION 740 combine, a Class 7 machine, was designed with an eye toward corn and soybean producers and is a competitive offering for small to mid-sized farming operations. The updated AXION 900 TERRA TRAC (TT) tractor adds a half-track design with marked advantages in comfort, efficiency and traction in many farming applications. Click for more...

Yanmar Launches New SA Series Utility Tractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar America Corporation has released the new edition of its SA series of multi-purpose compact tractors. With input from its tractor owners, Yanmar has delivered significant performance upgrades to this rugged and reliable tractor series. "The SA series of tractors is designed for those who share our passion for the land and believe in working that land the right way," said Jon Richardson, director of Yanmar America's Rural Lifestyle Division. Click for more...

John Deere 5 Series Utility Tractors Offer More Options, Ease of Operation →

John Deere announced updates to its 5 Series Utility Tractors, which include more options to make it easier for rural property owners, farmers, ranchers and fleet owners to match the right tractor to the many jobs they need that tractor to do day after day. "Across the entire 5 Series lineup, customers now have more choices to find a tractor that meets their needs and budget, and to customize configurations to match the jobs they need to finish. Click for more...

John Deere Offers New Electric Variable Transmission for Select 8 Series Tractors, New JD14X Engine for 9 Series →

John Deere has made updates to its 8 and 9 Series tractors for model year 2023 by adding new technology and power. For the largest models of 8 Series tractors, John Deere is offering a new stepless electric variable transmission (EVT) that enables precise speed control and enhanced drivability. For 9 Series tractors, the largest models will be powered by the new JD14X (13.6L) diesel engine. For customers who prefer stepless transmissions for infinite speed control and ease of drivability, the new EVT will be available for all 410-hp 8 Series tractors including 8R, 8RT and 8RX models. Click for more...

Case IH Upgrades Maxxum, Puma Series Tractors →

Upgrades to model year 2022 Maxxum tractors equipped with MultiControl armrests and Puma 150/165 tractors will put operator comfort and convenience front and center for even greater flexibility. Updates include a low-mount wiper, new steps, new monitor bars and rearview mirrors, enhanced safety lighting and more. "When it comes to getting the most out of every moment in the field, operator comfort is second to none," said J.E. Click for more...

Kubota Introduces Next Generation Tractor Models to its Legacy L Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced two new models to its legacy Standard L Series compact tractor line with the addition of the L3302 and the L3902. Kubota's L Series was the first tractor that enabled Kubota to put down roots in the United States, helping to power and empower the American dream for the past 50 years. Kubota celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and the "do-it-yourself" lifestyle that the L Series compact tractor has helped Americans build, shape and grow. Click for more...

What Will the Tractors of the Future Look Like? →

Tractors of the future will be a mix of different fuel types and innovative technology with two key drivers: reducing emissions and precision farming. The Low Carbon Agriculture Show will give European farmers and dealers a view of the future with a steep rise in autonomous tractors and robots on farms, and more variation in machinery designed for specific purposes. The machines will be fueled by a mix of renewable electricity (batteries), hydrogen and biomethane, according to Mike Woollacott of Greenwatt Technology. Click for more...

John Deere Reveals Fully Autonomous Tractor at CES 2022 →

During a press conference at CES 2022, John Deere revealed a fully autonomous tractor that's ready for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere's 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system and new advanced technologies. The autonomous tractor will be available to farmers later this year. The autonomous tractor serves a specific purpose: feeding the world. The global population is expected to grow from about 8 billion to nearly 10 billion people by 2050, increasing the global food demand by 50 percent. Click for more...

Kärcher Municipal Offers Its New Product Portfolio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The acquisition of Max-Holder, a world leader in cleaning equipment, has resulted in Embrun, Ontario-based Kärcher Municipal North America now offering a comprehensive suite of winter maintenance products with powerful vehicles for snow clearing, blowing, sweeping, loading and salt/brine spreading. Kärcher Municipal North America is the official, exclusive, North American importer and distributor of Holder brand tractors and Kärcher brand sweepers produced by the German-based Kärcher Municipal GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of articulated tractors and municipal sweepers in the world. Click for more...

Kioti Tractor Introduces New Grapple Line, CX Series Cab Tractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., expanded its product offering with its new line of grapples and new CX2510 HST Cab model. Joining Kioti's expansive selection of implements, the new line of grapples includes three compact and three standard-duty grapple rake models. With widths ranging from 48- to 72-in. and jaw openings between 30- and 41-in., there are models to fit a variety of operator needs. Click for more...

Case IH Updates Puma Series Tractor Lineup to Boost Productivity, Power →

Case IH is launching enhancements to its Puma series tractor lineup to provide operators with greater efficiency, convenience and operational flexibility. These updates include longer service intervals and new styling features for greater productivity and a more comfortable in-cab experience. Case IH announced updates to Puma models 185 to 240 in October 2020 — and now Puma models 150 and 165 incorporate these productivity-enhancing updates. Click for more...

John Deere offers industry's first factory-installed, integrated tractor and planter solution →

John Deere has updated its model year 2022 planters to appeal to farmers wanting to apply high rates of liquid fertilizer at planting while making as few of stops to fill and tender as possible. These redesigned planters are part of a factory- installed, integrated ExactRate™ solution from John Deere that eliminates the need for add-on tanks and custom plumbing solutions and multiple suppliers. Click for more...

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