Tractors

Farm machinery sales reach five-year high

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:22:00 +0000

U.S. sales of farm tractors and combines continued to climb in May, reaching a five-year high in units sold, according to a report released today by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

A total of 24,171 farm tractors were sold in May, up from 19,842 units sold the same month last year, a jump of 21.8%. Year to date, 83,561 farm tractors have been sold compared to 74,201 in 2012, an increase of 12.6%.

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Agricultural Engineers at Work

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:34:00 +0000

ASABE competition gives engineering students from across North American a chance to turn book learning to real-world results.

The farm tech we take for granted?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:15:00 +0000

Advancements that have come fast and furious have us pretty satisfied, for now.

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FIRST LOOK: Return of the Genesis

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:17:00 +0000

New Holland reaches back to legacy name to launch new machine. Genesis T8 brings range of new features to market. New AutoCommand CVT features four mechanical-only positions in key operating speeds.

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab gives overview on how the lab tests new tractor models

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:46:00 +0000

Source: Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment shows an in-depth look at how the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab conducts its tests on new tractor models. View the original video here.

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AGCO announces $42 million expansion of Jackson, Minn. facility

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:42:00 +0000

The three-year expansion allows AGCO to meet the demand for tractors and application equipment being produced at the Jackson site.

Hybrid tractor engines close to market

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:41:00 +0000

Hybrid tractors that use electricity to supplement diesel engine power were a hot point of discussion at the 2013 Agricultural Machinery Conference held this week in Waterloo, IA. Agricultural engineers continue their work on machines that rely less on diesel fuel to help farmer-customers reduce fuel costs on the farm.

John Deere Expands Final Tier 4/Stage IV Offering with No-DPF 4.5L Engine

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:49:00 +0000

Source: John Deere Power Systems

John Deere Power Systems recently introduced the PowerTech PWL 4.5L engine, which will meet Final Tier 4/Stage IV emissions regulations without a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

FIRST LOOK: Versatile tractor on tracks?

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:49:00 +0000

Farm Industry News received an anonymous tip last month that Versatile would be coming out with a high-horsepower tractor on tracks. Well, now we have some proof that such a tractor exists.

You Tube clips shot two weeks ago at the 2013 Versatile Dealer Meeting in Palm Springs, Calif., showed a Versatile tractor on tracks, an unprecedented move made by the Canadian company Buhler Industries, Versatile’s parent company.

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Zetor re-launches utility tractor series in North America

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:53:00 +0000

Source: Zetor

Zetor North America today announced the re-launch of its Major Series of value-priced utility tractors in the U.S. and Canada. Initially, the new Major will be available in an 80-hp, 4-wd version, with 60 hp, 70-hp, 2-wd and cabriolet (open station) models to be added later.