Agricultural Equipment Articles

Finding Your Comfort Zone: Navigating Modern Compact Track Loader, Skid Steer Comfort Features →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Comfort while operating equipment used to be more of an afterthought. That all seems to be changing. Based on a recent survey from a top manufacturer, comfort is the number one factor customers look at today when considering which configuration of a compact track loader or skid steer to purchase. And it doesn't take much contemplation to see why. Manufacturers across the board continue to up the ante with modern comfort features, meaning operators have become accustomed to a certain level of luxury, especially in the last few years. Click for more...

Lifelong Farmer Finds New Gear in Semi-Retirement →

From Construction Equipment Guide... America, 1898: The city of Greater, N.Y., was created; the World's Fair opened in Omaha; the Spanish-American war was fought and finished; and the Bjork Family Farm was established near Dunbar Township, N.D. Four generations later, Brian Bjork carries out his family legacy on that same farmstead. "I never changed my address until we built a new house a few years ago," Brian said. "Even then, our mailbox only moved about a foot." Bjork built a new house across the street, and his daughter and her family moved into his childhood home. Click for more...

Next Generation Cat 906, 907, 908 Compact Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building on the success of the Cat M-Series compact wheel loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907 and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator's station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator experience and provide larger wheel loader model comfort on a smaller platform. Featuring the new Cat C2.8 engine, the upgraded drive and powertrain deliver faster roading speeds and drive train performance. Click for more...

4Rivers Equipment to Specialize in Construction, Ag Side Merges With 21st Century →

Effective June 12, 4Rivers Equipment's Ag division will merge with 21st Century Equipment. While 4Rivers Equipment will maintain an excellent working relationship with the Ag group, its Construction and Forestry division will grow and excel as it provides laser-focused support and service. The decision to merge was made after careful consideration and with the ultimate goal of enhancing customer support. Click for more...

John Deere Forms Joint Venture With GUSS Automation →

Deere & Company has formed a joint venture with GUSS Automation LLC, in Kingsburg, Calif. GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System) is a pioneer in semi-autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayers. High-value crops (HVCs), such as orchards and vineyards, generate significantly higher value per acre than grains or oilseeds. The three primary high-value crop categories include bedded crops (vegetables and melons), vineyards (grapes and other berries) and orchard crops (almonds, citrus, olives, apples, etc.). Click for more...

Titan Machinery Inc. Announces CFO Transition Plan →

Titan Machinery Inc. , a network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, announced that Chief Financial Officer Mark Kalvoda has provided his notice of resignation effective Jan. 15, 2023, to pursue other interests. Kalvoda will remain in his current role as CFO to ensure a smooth and constructive transition to his successor. The company will initiate a search process to identify a suitable finance executive to replace him. Click for more...

Bobcat Introduces TL723, TL923 Telehandlers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A go-to favorite for agriculture, construction, landscaping, snow removal and many other applications, the all new TL723 and TL923 telehandlers from Bobcat give operators the flexibility to accomplish a variety of demanding tasks with superior precision and performance. These newest models, in addition to the TL619 launched in 2021, round out the R-Series telehandler lineup. Featuring redesigned comfort cabs, turbo-charged Tier IV engines and easy-to-access service points, the machines combine power and nimbleness to create a lifting, stacking, backfilling and reaching machine matched for the toughest jobs. Click for more...

ASV Smooth CTL Turf Tracks Outperform Treaded Tracks in Certain Conditions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, offers smooth turf tracks for minimized damage to soft, delicate surfaces. With a combination of greater ground surface area and the benefits of ASV's Posi-Track undercarriage, the turf tracks can achieve equal or better traction than treaded tracks on dry surfaces. ASV turf tracks can be trusted to minimize damage to topsoil and root systems, allowing for faster job completion in landscape, hardscape and golf course applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Far West Equipment Dealers Association Partners With Inaugural FIRA USA Ag Robotic Event →

Far West Equipment Dealers Association (FWEDA) is partnering with World FIRA, the leading event in Ag Robotics, for FIRA USA in Fresno, Calif. Oct. 18 to 20, 2022. Jointly organized between the French association GOFAR, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Western Growers Association and the Fresno-Merced Future of Food (F3) Initiative, FIRA USA 2022 will bring together specialty crop growers, robot manufacturers, industrials, academics, technologists, startups and investors for three days of problem-solving, decision making and planning. Click for more...

Stotz Equipment Celebrates 75 Years →

Stotz Equipment, a family-owned and operated John Deere dealership, is celebrating 75 years in business. The company's roots with John Deere extend through four generations with more than 100 years in the John Deere business. Stotz Equipment attributes its long-term success to holding true to its founding values: Quality, Integrity, Loyalty, Caring and Community. They have made it their purpose to create a better life for their families, communities and those connected to the land. Click for more...

Volvo Expands Load Assist Features for Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment has launched new functions on its wheel loader productivity software, Load Assist. The updates include new modes within the on-board weighing app, the operator coaching advanced app and quick tips. "These enhancements will help operators get even more from their Volvo wheel loader, and they add to the existing core functionality of Load Assist, which 10,000 operators have benefitted from to date," said Eric Yeomans, product manager, wheel loaders at Volvo CE. Click for more...

Acme Tools Acquires Fargo Tractor Assets From Titan Machinery →

Acme Tools has closed on an asset purchase agreement with West Fargo, N.D.-based Titan Machinery Inc. to acquire the new assets for Kubota, Cub Cadet, Grasshopper and Woods products from Fargo Tractor. Acme Equipment, a division of Acme Tools focusing on equipment brands, has been approved by Kubota Tractor Corporation as the new Kubota dealer of the Fargo/Moorhead region in North Dakota and Minnesota. Click for more...

CNH Industrial invests in Advanced Engineering Center in Arizona →

CNH Industrial has opened a new engineering center in Scottsdale, Ariz. This facility will support the rapid growth of the company's Raven precision agriculture technology business as it develops cutting-edge customer solutions. "Our industries are undergoing a significant tech transformation and CNH Industrial wants to attract a growing talent pool of engineers and digitally-focused professionals that will shape this future," said Kevin Barr, chief human resources officer, CNH Industrial. Click for more...

John Deere Enters Joint Venture With SurePoint Ag Systems →

Deere & Company has entered into a joint venture with SureFire Ag Systems and its subsidiary, SureFire Electronics, a leader in planter fertilizer and sprayer mixing systems based in Atwood, Kan. The joint venture will operate under the brand names SurePoint Ag Systems and SurePoint Electronics. SurePoint designs and manufactures liquid fertilizer application and spray tendering systems, and anhydrous and irrigation injection equipment. Click for more...

Three Stand-on Skid Steer Attachments Helping Boost Jobsite Efficiency Amid Labor Shortage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hardscape, landscape and tree care professionals are feeling the heat, and it is not because of the warmer months approaching. The increased demand for work, tighter deadlines and the industry's ongoing labor shortage are issues many contractors face. In fact, according to the 2021 Green Industry Benchmark Report, attracting and retaining employees is the most frequently cited issue for landscapers with 70 percent of respondents reporting difficulties in finding workers. Click for more...

Doosan Expands -7 Series Wheel Loader Line With Three New 200 Size Class Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America is introducing three additional models of its next-generation -7 Series wheel loaders in the United States and Canada. These new 200 size class machines include many of the same features as the larger models and are now available at Doosan dealerships. Similar to the -7 Series wheel loaders that were launched in spring 2021, this next generation of Doosan wheel loaders offer all-new redesigned cabs with first-class comfort features, increased bucket capacities and new fuel-saving technologies, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Five Preventative Maintenance Tips for Skid Steer Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... If you want more uptime, lower overall operating costs, greater resale value and a longer life for your skid steer, preventive maintenance (PM) is key. Experts from ConExpo-Con/AGG staples Caterpillar, Case and Wacker Neuson have all the PM maintenance tips you need for skid steers. Make it a Habit to Check These Things Every Day Operators should start each workday with a daily walk-around inspection in which they: Check fluid levels (hydraulic fluid, fuel, coolant, engine oil) to make sure they are in the operating range specified in the owner's manual. Click for more...

John Deere Showcases New 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader With Additional Technology Advancements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is bolstering its wheel loader lineup with the 904 P-Tier wheel loader. Available later in 2022, the new 904 P-Tier is a two-pass loader solution that provides the durability and reliability to take on processed aggregate stockpiles and more efficiently load trucks or rail cars all day long, according to the manufacturer. Based on proven components and designs, the new 904 P-Tier offers obstacle intelligence features, such as the advanced vision system. Click for more...

Farm Progress Announces Extension to Farm Progress Show Site →

Farm Progress has extended its contract with Brush College LLC, confirming Farm Progress Show's biennial location in Progress City USA at Richland Community College in Decatur, Ill. The contract enables Farm Progress to continue carrying out its mission to provide world-class ag experiences in both Illinois and Iowa for decades to come. "Since being selected in 2005 as the first permanent site to host the Farm Progress Show, the relationship between Richland Community College, owner of Brush College LLC, and Farm Progress has grown into a great partnership opening tremendous opportunities for the Decatur region and the companies participating in the show. Click for more...

Industry Debates Higher-Capacity Forage Tools →

Do we need more horsepower for a forage harvester? The John Deere 9900i, a 956-hp behemoth, is the largest model of self-propelled forage harvesters it offers. But more horsepower for a forage harvester? That remains a question, writes Chris Torres in the American Agriculturist. If a recent meeting at New York Farm Show was any indication, it's an open question. "I think the one thing is that the higher-horsepower question is still open for a lot of people, which means that they want a little bit more capacity," said Tim Meister, John Deere's marketing manager of self-propelled forages and heads. Click for more...

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