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Nov. 1, 2011

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How the 40 most fuel-efficient tractors are rated

Ever since tractor makers announced how they will meet the EPA’s latest round of clean air standards, claims by the Big 3 — John Deere, CNH, and AGCO — have been flying about whose tractor will be best on fuel....More
Oct. 31, 2011

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Top 40 most fuel-efficient tractors: Ratings for tractors #29 through #20

Farm Industry News compiled results from the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab over the last ten years to identify the top 40 most fuel-efficient tractors based on the the PTO test at rated engine speed. Here are numbers 29-20.
Sep. 29, 2011

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Machinery extravaganza at Farm Progress Show

Among the new equipment and technology introduced at the recent Farm Progress Show were products from Case IH, Claas, New Holland, AGCO White, Meridian and Blu-Jet. The show was held in Decatur, IL.
Sep. 26, 2011

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Agritechnica preview: Fendt unveils three new 700 Vario tractors

Get a sneak preview of the three new models in AGCO's Fendt 700 Vario series, which the company will introduce at Agritechnica 2011....More
Sep. 26, 2011

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Fendt/AGCO offers new tractors up to 360 hp

AGCO's new Fendt 900 Series tractors feature improved fuel efficiency, reversing operator station, refrigerated and heated storage accessories, and a single, touch-screen monitor for tractor controls.
Sep. 19, 2011

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New John Deere 4WD tractor series pushes 560 hp

Among the vehicles John Deere launched last week for 2012 was its new 9 Series 4WD tractors engineered for large producers. The new series, made up of five models with wheels and three with tracks, extends Deere’s horsepower reach up to 560 hp with its largest model, the 9560RT....More
Sep. 19, 2011

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Ride in new John Deere 7R Series row-crop tractor

Jarrod McGinnis, division marketing manager for John Deere, takes viewers for a ride in the new John Deere 7R Series row-crop tractors to demonstrate the new electronic-style shifting called CommandQuad. Viewers also are taken over a bump track to experience the benefits of front-axle and cab suspension....More
Sep. 19, 2011

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Ride in new John Deere 9R/9RT Series tractor

Brandon Smith, product engineer for John Deere, takes viewers for a ride in the new John Deere 9R Series tractors and demonstrates how the new Efficiency Manager feature integrates elements of an IVT into a powershift transmission to boost fuel efficiency....More
Sep. 15, 2011

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Case IH announces strategy to meet 2014 clean air standards

Case IH just announced how it will meet EPA’s stringent engine emissions limits being imposed in 2014. The limits, called Tier 4, call for a 90% reduction in particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx) over the Tier 3 requirements that went into effect a decade ago....More
Sep. 13, 2011

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Walk-around tour of the John Deere 9R/9RT Series tractors, new for Model Year 2012

Jerry Griffith, division marketing manager for the John Deere 9R/9RT Series tractors, points out the key enhancements made to the new 9R/9RT Series high-hp, 4WD and track tractors compared to the 9030 Series they replace....More
Sep. 12, 2011

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Walk-around tour of new John Deere 6R, 7R, 7R and 9R/RT tractors

Which John Deere tractor series is right for you? Don Worner, product line marketing manager for John Deere large tractors, gives a walk-around tour of the new John Deere series large tractors and identifies the market segments each one serves....More
Sep. 9, 2011

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Deere launches four new series of tractors

John Deere released four new series of tractors covering the full range of horsepower classes: the 9R/9RT Series high-horsepower 4-wd and track tractors, the 6R Series row-crop tractors and the 5 Series utility and specialty tractors. These series join the 7R Series row-crop tractors launched in July of this year....More
Aug. 31, 2011

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Team FIN Report: Daryl Bridenbaugh travels Ohio to report on seed farms, wind farms, and new Tier 4i-compliant tractors 1

Team FIN product tester Daryl Bridenbaugh of Pandora, OH, sent us this report for the week of August 28, 2011:...More
Jul. 26, 2011

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TractorLife.com's new blog covers farm equipment maintenance

TractorLife.com adds a blog covering tractor maintenance, new products, implements, Tier 4 engines, safety issues, fuel efficiency, and buying and selling tractors. It also includes a forum where growers can ask questions and exchange information....More
Jul. 20, 2011

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U.S. tractor market ripe for replacement sales

Industry report shows only 11% of tractors used on U.S. farms have been replaced since 2007....More
Jul. 14, 2011

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Dealers report mixed reactions to new Tier 4i engines in 2011 farm vehicles

New study measures customer perception of new engine emissions technology....More
Jun. 30, 2011

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Utility tractors from South Korean manufacturer TYM 1

A new series of tractors called the T series is available from TYM, with models providing from 30 to 50 engine hp....More
Jun. 24, 2011

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John Deere launches new row-crop tractors

Five new models combine the features of a utility tractor with the power of a row-crop tractor....More
Jun. 13, 2011

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Subcompact John Deere tractors for utility work

New subcompact utility tractors from John Deere are designed to handle all the utility work around the farm yard and home. The tractors will operate with a wide selection of attachments and implements.
Jun. 2, 2011

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Highlights from the 2011 Agricultural Machinery Conference

Jim Evans, general chair of the 26th annual Agricultural Machinery Conference, details the highlights of the Agricultural Machinery Conference in Waterloo, IA. Hot topics include new on-board fire suppression technologies, machine automation, CANbus vehicle and implement control systems, crop sensors and Tier 4 engine emissions technology....More
Jun. 1, 2011

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Leica Geosystems adds SteerDirect hydraulic kits, antenna bracket

Leica Geosystems has added four tractor series to the list of tractors supported by SteerDirect hydraulic kits. It also introduced a new bracket to simplify installation of navigation system antennas....More
Jun. 1, 2011

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John Deere tractor gets high marks in horsepower and fuel tests

John Deere’s 8335R high-horsepower row-crop tractor officially breaks the 300-PTO hp barrier while delivering 28% higher fuel economy than its predecessor....More
May 26, 2011

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From manual to full automation in farm equipment

Control of farm equipment has grown from strictly manual control to the possibility of remote control of farming. Don Bruns, Raven Industries, discusses automation in today's machinery....More
May 20, 2011

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Cold Fire quickly extinguishes fires started on farm machinery

RDR Technologies claims its fire suppressant Cold Fire is so safe that a person with it sprayed on can withstand fire. Doug Stafford with RDR Technologies proves it in this video as he uses a blow torch on his arm....More
May 18, 2011

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Unique cab filter from Sy-Klone solves dust problem

A new fresh air filter system from Sy-Klone will pre-clean the air for a farm cab before the air goes to the filter, meaning longer times between filter changes....More