Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Empire Tractor Acquires Walldroff Farm Equipment →

New Holland and Kubota dealer Empire Tractor has signed an agreement to acquire Walldroff Farm Equipment in Watertown and Canton, N.Y. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to continue the legacy that the Walldroff family has built over the past 50 years," said Tim Cal, president of Empire Tractor. "The Walldroff family has been come to know as a dealer offering quality products at a fair price with excellent customer service. Click for more...

Hesston by Massey Ferguson Marks 75th Anniversary →

AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, celebrated the 75th anniversary of Hesston by Massey Ferguson in 2022. The equipment manufacturer began in 1947 when a farmer and manufacturer came together to solve harvesting inefficiencies. Since then, the company has kept producers at the heart of every user-friendly, highly productive product design it has produced. Click for more...

Yanmar Compact Equipment Offers Reliable Compact Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar Compact Equipment's line of compact wheel loaders, which includes the V4-7, V8, V10 and V12, are built for maximum efficiency and ease of operation. The machines include comfort features across the line, including a comfortable, spacious cab and dual doors for easy entry from each side. Their combination of power, comfort and compactness make them ideal for applications that require fast travel speeds, high lift capacity and a small turning radius, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

VIDEO: National Farm Machinery Show Wraps Up Successful Event →

After a year hiatus, the 56th National Farm Machinery Show wrapped up the largest indoor farm show in the country that included innovative seminars, product unveilings and show-stopping technology. More than 800 exhibiting companies filled 1.2 million sq. ft. of exhibit space showing off the latest in agricultural products. The show welcomed an estimated 255,000 attendees during the four-day event generating $20.5 million by filling local hotels and restaurants with attendees from across the country and from around the world. Click for more...

Deere Adds Seven Companies to Its 2022 Startup Collaborator Program →

Deere & Company has added seven companies to its 2022 Startup Collaborator program. John Deere launched the program in 2019 to enhance and deepen its interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value for customers. "The startup collaborator shows that part of our investment in technology is establishing a mechanism to help external ideas and knowledge collide with ours," said Julian Sanchez, director, emerging technology of John Deere. Click for more...

John Deere Presented With Eight 2022 AE50 Awards From ASABE →

John Deere was presented with eight 2022 AE50 Awards for outstanding innovations that improve production agriculture. Each year the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recognizes the 50 most innovative product-engineering designs in the food and agriculture industry with AE50 Awards, as chosen by international engineering experts. Winning products are recognized for their role in bringing advanced technology to the marketplace. Click for more...

Attendance Highlights Southern Farm Show in Raleigh →

The Southern Farm Show was held Feb. 2 to 4 at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. With the forced cancellation of the show in 2021, the 2022 show was a strong event with good attendance. Among the 400 exhibitors were a robust number of construction equipment dealers and manufacturers. JCB brought along the world's fastest backhoe for show visitors to enjoy. CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2022 Construction Equipment Guide. Click for more...

Hesston by Massey Ferguson Launches New Self-Propelled Windrower →

AGCO Corporation has introduced a new self-propelled windrower from Hesston by Massey Ferguson that provides hay farmers more uptime, more power, and more comfort. The new WR Series windrower debuted at the AGCO booth during World Ag Expo. The WR Series windrower offers a 10 percent increase over previous models in overall efficiency to provide the power and speed to maximize hay production and quality. Click for more...

Case IH Introduces Precision Disk 550 Series Air Drill →

Complete with greater tank capacity, a superior parallel-link row unit and new productivity-enhancing features, Case IH's Precision Disk 550 air drill is designed to boost yield potential in a variety of crops and tillage practices. Available to order for spring 2023, the new model will help producers get the most out of every seed, according to the manufacturer. "We continue to hear from growers — they need added capacity to get more seeding done in a day," said Trent Nowosad, Case IH marketing manager of seeding equipment. Click for more...

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