Farm Vehicles

  Nicholas Hofstad of Montevideo, Minn., this year decided to trade his seven-year-old Dodge Ram pickup for a 2012 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4. The 365-hp pickup is getting a lot of play for its unique 3.5-liter, V6 twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine, which Hofstad says provides more horsepower and torque than his old V8 pickup, while getting up to 21 mpg. “I’ve heard nothing but good things,” says Hofstad, who brought home the truck for $39,900 — far less than its manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $47,585....More

The new Galaxy Muddy Buddy from Alliance introduces a super-deep-tread design to the Alliance lineup of skid steer tires.  The Muddy Buddy’s deep tread, shallow lug angle and sharp shoulders provide improved traction on slick or slushy surfaces and offer more high-durability rubber for longer service life. The lugs’ sharp shoulder angle provide a superior grip on soft and uneven surfaces, adds Seth Walters, vice president of marketing and supply chain for Alliance. ...More

John Deere has taken its line of utility vehicles up a big notch this year. The new Gator RSX850i is the first in the Gator line designed primarily for recreational purposes, with the power and agility to handle just about any terrain....More