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May 17, 2011

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Massey Ferguson 5450 loader tractor

The distinctive slope of the new Massey Ferguson 5450 tractor hood makes it clear that this model is all about loader work....More
May 17, 2011

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AGCO opens high-tech training center for dealers, employees

AGCO's state-of-the-art training center will help educate and train dealers and employees on the increasingly sophisticated farm equipment that encompasses precision farming, guidance and other new technology....More
May 16, 2011

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Farm Industry News editor lost in Tier 4 farm engine acronyms

Tier 4 engine jargon includes a number of acronyms spoken by Cummins engine expert Jim Branner, Jr., to Farm Industry News Senior Editor Jodie Wehrspann during the 2011 Agricultural Machinery Conference....More
May 13, 2011

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Cummins discloses final Tier 4 solution for farm engines

Cummins is the first engine manufacturer to announce its solution for meeting the final Tier 4 engine emission standards in agricultural equipment. Jim Branner, Jr., from the company explains the solution....More
May 12, 2011

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Top tractor-buying trends

U.S. sales of high-horsepower tractors continue to climb in 2011. Automated steering, increased horsepower, and high-flow hydraulics top the list of must-have features....More
May 10, 2011

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Next-generation Tier 4 engines for tractors

At the 2011 Agricultural Machinery Conference, Eric Cullen from Cummins talks with Farm Industry News' Jodie Wehrspann about the highlights of the Tier 4 engine solutions session, including electronics, tractor control of implements and cab ergonomics....More
May 4, 2011

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PRESS RELEASE: TractorLife.com Helps Farmers Select Tractor Fluids That Improve Performance and Protect Equipment

TractorLife.com, a website powered by Penton Media’s agricultural brands, is offering a video and a checklist that addresses the differences between high-quality tractor hydraulic fluids and budget-priced fluids....More
May 2, 2011

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Mid-range utility tractors from Same Deutz-Fahr

Same Deutz-Fahr introduces the new Agrotron M 650 tractor with 192 engine hp and the Agroplus 410 with 87 engine hp....More
May 2, 2011

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Powerful chore tractor from Cub Cadet Yanmar

Cub Cadet Yanmar's new Lx series compact utility tractors are designed for chore work on the farm....More
May 2, 2011

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Branson introduces new utility and compact tractors

Branson Tractors is offering new tractors from 24 to 66 hp....More
May 2, 2011

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PowerStar utility tractors from New Holland

New Holland introduces a line of utility tractors called the PowerStar series that ranges from 63 to 82 PTO hp and 74 to 94 gross engine hp....More
Apr. 27, 2011

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JCB's new Fastrac Xtra row-crop tractor

JCB introduced its new 3230 Faxtrac Xtra tractor to North America at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY....More
Apr. 27, 2011

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Farmall C utility tractors from Case IH

Case IH introduces the Farmall C series with three models ranging from 65 to 85 PTO hp to handle utility work on the farm....More
Apr. 26, 2011

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John Deere subcompact mowing tractor

John Deere’s new 1 series subcompact utility tractors are designed for mowing but are packaged with features seen on larger tractors....More
Apr. 26, 2011

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Heavy-duty utility tractors from LS Tractor

LS Tractor introduces a new line of heavy-duty utility tractors, geared for midsized farms, called the P-Series....More
Apr. 21, 2011

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New red and yellow row-crop tractors

This month AGCO added a 290 PTO horsepower model to its 2011 Massey Ferguson 8600 Series and Challenger MT600D Series high-horsepower row crop tractors. The new MF8690 and Challenger 685D are now the largest of both series, which range from 205 to 275 PTO....More
Mar. 24, 2011

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Tractor cab makeover 101

Doug Haas of Haas Equipment replaces the interior of a John Deere cab....More
Mar. 21, 2011

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Double-duty 4-wd tractors

Larger planters and other row-crop implements are driving up demand for 4-wd tractors that can run between the crop rows....More
Mar. 11, 2011

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John Deere's FarmSight enables wireless engine monitoring, control

John Deere will introduce new products as part of its FarmSight suite of technologies. The new products will include technologies like telematics for remote monitoring of equipment and machine-to-machine communication that allows one vehicle to take control of another. It also will enble an operator to view from a mobile device or home computer what is on a tractor or vehicle display....More
Mar. 9, 2011

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Lamborghini R6.190 tractor

If you’ve always wanted to drive a Lamborghini sports car, here’s the next best thing: the Lamborghini R6.190 tractor with a continuously variable transmission....More
Mar. 3, 2011

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New Fendt 800 series tractors from AGCO

AGCO’s new Fendt 800 series, which won a tractor of the year award in Europe, is coming to America this spring....More
Feb. 21, 2011

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From SIMA in Paris: More automation from Case IH and John Deere

Automation and precision farming took a new turn at the large Paris farm show called SIMA. Both Case IH and John Deere displayed technology that shows a tractor relinquishing control. For Case IH, tractor control is turned over to a combine while John Deere relinquishes control to an implement. ...More
Feb. 20, 2011

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NFMS: AGCO introduces Model 5450 Massey Ferguson with high-visibility contour hood

The high-visibility hood on the new Massey Ferguson 5450 loader tractor provides a clear view of the bucket for efficient loader work. Dyna-4 transmission eliminates need for clutch pedal to change speed or range....More
Feb. 20, 2011

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NFMS: AGCO has first showing of Massey Ferguson 8680 Tier 4i field tractor at NFMS

AGCO displays the Massey Ferguson 8680 row-crop tractor featuring SCR engine technology to meet Tier 4i emission regulations....More
Feb. 20, 2011

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NFMS: Case IH displays high-horsepower Steiger Quadtrac tractor

The new Steiger 600 Quadtrac is rated at 660 peak engine horsepower, the highest in the industry. The tracked tractor is one of six next-generation Steiger models for 2011....More