Agricultural Equipment Articles

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Holland Equipment Services to Its Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced July 28 a dealership agreement with HES — Holland Equipment Services, Holland, Mich., under which HES will sell and service Hyundai wheel loaders and excavators in western Michigan. Aric Geurink, president of HES, said the agreement with Hyundai represents a major growth opportunity for the dealership, which has built a large presence in southwest Michigan as a supplier of used equipment, attachments, parts, service and rentals. 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...

VIDEO: ASV Introduces New Yanmar-Powered RT-50 Featuring More Power, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, introduces a new generation of the company's RT-50 Posi-Track loader, now powered by a Yanmar engine. The new machine boasts 53.8 hp, up a full 8 percent from the previous model. The repowered RT-50 also offers improved serviceability, allowing owners to have the Yanmar engine serviced at ASV dealers. Click for more...

United Ag & Turf Opens All-New Facility in Greenwich, N.Y. →

United Ag & Turf announced the opening of its new facility, a 25,200-sq.-ft. building located at 217 State Route 29 in Greenwich, N.Y. The facility, which sits directly next to the Washington County Fairgrounds, replaces the Schaghticoke building that served as a John Deere dealership for more than 40 years. It is a full-service store featuring an 11,500 sq. ft. service department, with 6,000 sq. Click for more...

Farm Progress Show Returns to Iowa →

The Farm Progress Show hasn't been in Iowa since 2018. "We're excited to be back, but it's been a while for us," said Matt Jungmann, events manager of Farm Progress. "We've had to scrape the rust off a bit to get ready." "It's great to be back in central Iowa, showcasing the latest and greatest in agriculture. We are overdue, not being here since 2018," added Don Tourte, senior vice president of sales. Click for more...

Wilbur-Ellis Partners with Guardian Agriculture to Bring Autonomous Aerial Application to Growers Across America →

Guardian Agriculture, a leading innovator and developer of the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft system, secured a multi-million-dollar partnership with Wilbur-Ellis, a leading marketer, distributor and manufacturer of agriculture products, specialty chemicals, and animal feed. The partnership will give Wilbur-Ellis customers an opportunity to access this new technology before anyone else. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Extends Log-Handling Abilities With L200H High Lift Wheel Loader →

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the new L200H High Lift wheel loader in North America, featuring a 27 percent increase in lifting capacity and a 13 percent larger grapple than the L180H model it replaces. This, combined with a stronger base unit, means the L200H High Lift can handle more timber per hour, upping productivity and driving down operating costs, according to the manufacturer. 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...

Bottom Line Solutions Merges With Linco-Precision →

Morton, Ill.-based Bottom Line Solutions will join forces with Linco-Precision, based in El Paso, Ill. The combination of these two companies will form one of the largest precision farming sales and services companies in the midwest. This venture will provide both companies, as well as clients, the ability to source a wider array and higher quantity of products. Linco-Precision has more than 30 years serving the ag community in the sales and service of equipment and precision farming technology. Click for more...

OEMs Explore, Acquire Electric Farm Power →

Recent startup "pure-players" in the all-electric tractor and implement business — companies that are solely devoted to the use of EV technology — are open about their products and vision for the industry, but legacy tractor manufacturers as a whole are tight-lipped about R&D budgets devoted to electrification of their products. Most say they're in the development stage or are testing prototypes, but they are reluctant to divulge hard figures or potential timelines for product introductions. 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...

Massey Ferguson Produces One-Millionth Tractor →

AGCO Corporation celebrated the production of the one-millionth tractor at its Massey Ferguson Beauvais plant. This significant milestone coincides with the company's 175th anniversary. Massey Ferguson has been manufacturing tractors in Beauvais, France, since Nov. 20, 1960. "2022 is a year of milestone celebrations for Massey Ferguson," said Darren Parker, vice president of Massey Ferguson, North America. 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...

AGCO Announces Chief Financial Officer Succession →

AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, infrastructure and precision ag technology, announced that its board of directors has appointed Damon Audia to succeed Andy Beck as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) effective July 1, 2022. Audia joins AGCO from Kennametal Inc., an industrial technology leader specializing in tooling and wear-resistant solutions, where he served as the CFO since August 2018. Click for more...

John Deere Chairman, CEO Named Keynote Speaker of CES 2023 →

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the first keynote speaker for CES 2023. John Deere Chairman and CEO John May will join other John Deere executives to share how purpose-driven sustainability and advancements in technology are addressing one of the world's greatest challenges — feeding a growing global population. This will be the first time in CES history that an agriculture technology company executive will take the mainstage for a keynote at the show. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. Welcomes Hills Machinery →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hills Machinery and Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA) recently established a partnership to market the Hitachi excavator and wheel loader equipment lines. The alliance will allow Hills Machinery and HCMA to grow the lineup of world-renowned Hitachi equipment across the North Carolina and South Carolina regions, and enable HCMA to introduce the broader lineup of Hitachi-branded equipment to the Carolina marketplace. Click for more...

Hyundai to Take Its Latest Wheel Loader, Outfitted for Snow Removal, to SIMA →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas will display its HL930A wheel loader at Booth 1021 at this year's SIMA (Snow & Ice Management Association) tradeshow June 23 and 24 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The Hyundai 130 net hp (97 kW), 2.5 cu. yd. HL930A wheel loader will be displayed with an M700 MD Teamco Snowblast snowblower, a popular attachment. Part of Hyundai's advanced A series lineup of wheel loaders, the HL930A is powered by a Cummins B4.5 Performance Series Tier IV Final/Stage 5 emissions-compliant diesel engine. Click for more...

Werk-Brau Introduces 6-Yard Bucket for Production Class Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau has created and shipped its first 6-yard bucket for production class excavators. Designed from the ground up by Werk-Brau engineers, these new buckets feature T1 and AR400 steel in critical wear areas for maximum strength and durability, with weight saving features incorporated where appropriate. With 20 percent more capacity than a standard 5-yard bucket, which is common for this class, the new heavy-duty high-capacity bucket can load a 30-yard haul truck in just 5 passes, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to 88 Iowa, Nebraska Students →

The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) has awarded $80,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year to students in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota pursuing career opportunities in the equipment industry. The Andrew Goodman Scholarship Program was created to address the shortage of dealership personnel and to attract and nurture homegrown talent. This dealer-driven scholarship program helps dealers financially support and train those aspiring toward management, technical, sales or administrative positions within the dealership. Click for more...

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