Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

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...

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...

Ex-President, Chairman of CNH Industrial Capital Joins DCR Technologies →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Industry leader, Brett Davis, has joined DCR Technologies to help redefine commercial equipment sales, finance and insurance. Davis will be leading DCR's construction and agriculture vertical as division president Davis joins DCR from CNH Industrial where he held numerous leadership roles in his 25-year tenure, including president and chairman of CNH Industrial Capital, president of CNH Latin America Financial Services and vice president of New Holland North America. Click for more...

Case LIVE to Focus on Best Features, Options, Considerations for Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's next Case LIVE virtual event will focus on the best features, options and considerations for backhoes, and will be held on March 23 at 10 a.m. Central. The event will be hosted by George MacIntyre, product manager and other product experts. From trenching to loading, lifting to attachments — backhoes allow you to do so many things with a single machine. Case will look at all of the ways you can outfit your backhoe for optimal success, as well as features and options you may not always think of when considering a backhoe. 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...

Topcon Software Update Introduces Trials Plot Planting, Multiple Implement Control →

Topcon Agriculture has released an update to its Horizon precision farming and crop production software which, as well as a new feature which enables automatic section and variable rate control on multiple implements simultaneously, also makes it quick and simple to lay out and drill trials plots In addition to various enhancements to the Topcon user interface, such as improved implement diagnostics, video screen capture and a plug-and-play upgrade which enables Topcon's X-series of consoles to communicate seamlessly with Claas's OEM yield monitoring system (thereby eliminating the need for an external yield monitoring ECU), the software update — to Horizon version 5.02 — also introduces two brand new features: "multiple implement support" and "plot planter". Click for more...

John Deere Launches Innovation Hub in Austin, Texas →

Deere & Company is expanding its U.S. footprint and technology operations with a new office in Austin, Texas. The new location enables Deere to further strengthen its technology capabilities and attract talent interested in solving some of the world's most pressing challenges — including feeding a growing population. "Austin is a growing destination for some of the brightest minds in technology. Click for more...

Talented Team Leads Eagle Turf & Tractor in Southeast Pa. →

Longtime Case and Kubota construction dealer Eagle Power & Equipment made the bold decision in 2017 to enter the turf equipment market for the first time. This new division, named Eagle Power Turf & Tractor, has found much success over the past five years. It now covers Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties out of two branch locations. As a first step in April 2017, Eagle Power & Equipment, based in Montgomeryville, Pa., purchased Histand's Equipment in Doylestown, Pa. Click for more...

Deere Launches See & Spray Ultimate →

John Deere has introduced See & Spray Ultimate, a factory-installed system available for model year 2023 John Deere 410R, 412R, and 612R sprayers that enables targeted spraying of non-residual herbicide on weeds among corn, soybean and cotton plants. "We've been on a technology journey with our customers since broadcast spraying," said Franklin Peitz, marketing manager of John Deere. "We moved to a zone-focus with section control and then advanced to individual row control with ExactApply. Click for more...

Kinze to Introduce 3505 High-Speed Planter for 2023 →

Kinze Manufacturing will introduce its new 3505 True Speed high-speed planter for the 2023 season, providing advanced technology and improved productivity on smaller farms or small fields. "The 3505 pivot fold planter is the newest addition to Kinze's True Speed high-speed planter lineup," said Kinze President Susanne Veatch. "It is simple to operate, high-performing and offered with or without a split 8-row 30 in. Click for more...

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Donates to Ukraine Emergency Relief →

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) , a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, announced a $100,000 donation to the World Food Program USA (WFPUSA). The donation will support the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) emergency relief efforts to provide food assistance for families affected by the conflict inside Ukraine and neighboring countries. Click for more...

Netafim USA Launches New AlphaDisc Filter →

Netafim USA, a subsidiary of Netafim Ltd. – aglobal leader of precision irrigation solutions – announced the U.S. debut of its new AlphaDisc filter, which is designed to protect irrigation systems against clogging caused by organic contaminants. Netafim exhibited AlphaDisc and its suite of precision irrigation solutions at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif., in February. AlphaDisc, researched and developed in partnership with Amiad, a global leader in producing water treatment and filtration solutions, provides the ultimate in irrigation system protection. Click for more...

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