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

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).

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  • Apr. 22, 2013
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    John Deere Expands Final Tier 4/Stage IV Offering with No-DPF 4.5L Engine

    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)....More
  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article

    Manufacturers respond to tractor fuel tests

    In our November 2012 cover story, we looked at the fuel efficiency of the new Tier 4i-compliant row-crop tractors over 150 hp. For this latest round of testing, the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab (NTTL), the official testing lab, had to revise its testing procedures to account for the extra fuel and fluids needed to meet the mandated 90% reduction of particulate matter also known as soot, and a 50% drop in oxides of nitrogen, which forms smog....More
  • Nov. 5, 2012
    Article

    Fuel efficiency ratings: Interim Tier 4, high-horsepower row crop tractors

    Download the fuel efficiency ratings from the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab here (PDF). Tractor makers have spent the last few years designing engines that will meet the EPA strict round of emissions standards called Interim Tier 4, which went into effect January 2011. Now we are getting a clearer picture of just how fuel efficient these tractors are....More
  • Sep. 17, 2012
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    New tracked Challenger MT700D tractor improves ride, traction

    The mobile track system on the new Challenger MT700D features oscillating mid wheels that provide a smooth ride and improved traction. Conor Bergin, AGCO senior marketing specialist, explains the engineering behind the track system....More
  • Sep. 10, 2012
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    Challenger MT700D tractor offers more power, lower fuel consumption

    AGCO introduced its new Challenger MT700D Series track tractors in August at the Farm Progress Show. The new line boasts more horsepower and torque with reduced fuel consumption than previous similar models, according to Conor Bergin, AGCO senior marketing specialist....More
  • Aug. 29, 2012
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    Case IH and New Holland announce final approach to fight emissions

    And they say it couldn’t be done. Ever since the EPA came out with its latest emission guidelines, called Tier 4, most engine experts purported that it would take two engine technologies to meet the required reductions in soot and smog. For more: Reinventing the Engine...More
  • Jul. 11, 2012
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    AGCO announces final Tier 4 engine strategy for ag equipment

    AGCO just announced its strategy to meet final Tier 4 engine emission requirements. The company plans to use a small amount of cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (cEGR) in its AGCO Power engines to ensure emissions compliance....More
  • May 16, 2012
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    Ride in Kubota's most powerful new tractor in Grand-X series

    Kubota Tractor Corporation, headquartered in Torrance, Calif., recently announced the release of a new line of M-Series tractors, including the M100GX, M110GX, M126GX and the M135GX. Farm Industry News editor Kathy Huting took a ride in the largest and most powerful of the models, the M135GX, with Paul Williams, product manager for Kubota, on May 15. The highlight of the ride was looking out of what Kubota says is the largest cab in the tractor's mid-size class. For more information, visit www.kubota.com....More
  • Feb. 7, 2012
    Article

    Emergency tire repair with Tire Plugger 1

    The Tire Plugger from Stop & Go will handle an emergency repair on a tubeless tire when a repair from the inside of the tire is not possible. Tire Plugger will quickly seal the tire puncture on the inside of the tire....More
  • Dec. 22, 2011
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    Nebraska Tractor Tests can aid in tractor-buying decisions

    Congress has provided additional incentives for farmers and other small businessmen to purchase tractors and other equipment in 2011 and 2012. While the rules change at the stroke of midnight a week from Saturday (Dec. 31), farmers can still use the new tax provisions to offset income. Iowa State University’s Mark Hanna says the Nebraska Tractor Tests can assist growers in making buying decisions....More
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