Agricultural Equipment Articles

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Preventive maintenance "is a very broad term," said George MacIntyre, product manager at ConExpo-Con/AGG exhibitor Case Construction Equipment. "It can be as formal as the critical practice of performing regular service, as prescribed by the manufacturer of the machine, throughout the machine's life. Or it can be as simple as the daily walkaround you do of the machine at the beginning and end of each day to identify any potential issues that may impede safe and efficient operation." Preventive maintenance is routine/scheduled maintenance of machines done "to keep them running reliably to prevent premature costly unplanned downtime," David Young, product application specialist, Caterpillar, added. Click for more...

VIDEO: Hydrograss Technologies Inc. Hydroseeds Challenging Job Sites With Ease Using Terramac RT9 Crawler Carriers →

Growing up, Robert Arello Jr. spent countless hours learning the commercial landscaping industry from his father. After graduating from Utah State University with a degree in soil science and amassing over 13 years of knowledge in the business, he founded his own company that specializes in hydraulic soil stabilization and storm water management — Hydrograss Technologies Inc. — in North Oxford, Mass., in 1993. Click for more...

Fairbanks Scales to Showcase Weighing Innovations at Farm Progress Show 2022 →

Fairbanks Scales Inc. , the oldest scale company in the United States and a world leader in weighing equipment, announced it will be showcasing several industrial scales at the Farm Progress Show, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2022, in Boone, Iowa. On display in booth # 444 will be Fairbanks' Aegis Floor Scales, the FB1200 Instrument, the 1605 Remote Display and the Perten 5200 Farm Grain Moisture Meter. The low profile Aegis floor scales, featuring the latest advancements in weighing technology, will be promoted at the show. Click for more...

New First-of-Its-Kind Machine Works On Lake Restoration →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Reasoner Grading of Creighton, Mo., takes on a variety of commercial, residential and utility grading projects, but one area the company has started to carve a niche for itself is in the development/restoration of small lakes and ponds — both for recreational and public works purposes. A local municipality recently purchased a small lake to add to its park system, and Reasoner Grading was contracted to help return what was a neglected patch of land into something that would both be functional and appealing to residents. Click for more...

Technology for Loading Sprayers Infiltrating Ag Industry →

Sprayer operators everywhere know the frustrations with slow pumps, dumping jugs and inaccurate flowmeters that kill the productivity of their sprayer. When an operator is in the field, they may be covering 3 acres per minute. But when they're sitting at the edge of the field loading, zero acres are being covered. Fortunately, technology that automates the mixing and loading of sprayer batches has been developed and brought to the industry. Click for more...

John Deere Invests in Hello Tractor →

Deere & Company has made a minority investment in Hello Tractor, an ag-tech company based in Nairobi, Kenya. Hello Tractor connects tractor owners with smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia through a farm-equipment-sharing app, which allows farmers to track and manage their fleet, book customers and access financing options. Hello Tractor was among the first group of companies to participate in John Deere's Startup Collaborator program, launched in 2019 to enhance and deepen Deere's interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value for customers. Click for more...

Case Launches Minotaur DL550 Compact Dozer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching an all-new, industry-first equipment category with the introduction of the Case Minotaur DL550 compact dozer loader. Weighing in at more than 18,000 lbs. and working with 114 hp, the new first-of-its-kind machine delivers true dozing and grading performance, as well as powerful site loading capabilities and compatibility with hundreds of attachments, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Holland Equipment Services to Its Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced July 28 a dealership agreement with HES — Holland Equipment Services, Holland, Mich., under which HES will sell and service Hyundai wheel loaders and excavators in western Michigan. Aric Geurink, president of HES, said the agreement with Hyundai represents a major growth opportunity for the dealership, which has built a large presence in southwest Michigan as a supplier of used equipment, attachments, parts, service and rentals. Click for more...

Fecon Appoints Power Equipment Company as Distributor in Arkansas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon announced the addition of Power Equipment Company as a new stocking distributor of the full lineup of Fecon mulching tractors, forestry mulchers and attachments in the state Arkansas. Power has locations in Knoxville, Nashville, Kingsport, Chattanooga and Memphis, Tenn., Tupelo, Mississippi, and Little Rock and Springdale, Ark. In addition to new machinery sales, Power Equipment also provides rentals and has extensive parts and service capabilities in each location. Click for more...

JCB Fastrac iCON Tractor Uses Hexagon | NovAtel SMART7 GNSS Receiver →

JCB's Fastrac iCON tractor features the Hexagon | NovAtel's SMART7 GNSS receiver and optional TerraStar Correction Services driving the iCONNECT precision technology package and offering operators an easy-to-use customizable experience. "The iCON tractor is designed around the farmer. We wanted a GNSS solution farmers can rely on that stands up to harsh agriculture environments while providing the accuracy to support our precision technology," said Greg Fitton, general manager of Fastrac sales at JCB. Click for more...

VIDEO: ASV Introduces New Yanmar-Powered RT-50 Featuring More Power, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, introduces a new generation of the company's RT-50 Posi-Track loader, now powered by a Yanmar engine. The new machine boasts 53.8 hp, up a full 8 percent from the previous model. The repowered RT-50 also offers improved serviceability, allowing owners to have the Yanmar engine serviced at ASV dealers. Click for more...

Wilbur-Ellis Partners with Guardian Agriculture to Bring Autonomous Aerial Application to Growers Across America →

Guardian Agriculture, a leading innovator and developer of the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft system, secured a multi-million-dollar partnership with Wilbur-Ellis, a leading marketer, distributor and manufacturer of agriculture products, specialty chemicals, and animal feed. The partnership will give Wilbur-Ellis customers an opportunity to access this new technology before anyone else. Click for more...

Farm Progress Show Returns to Iowa →

The Farm Progress Show hasn't been in Iowa since 2018. "We're excited to be back, but it's been a while for us," said Matt Jungmann, events manager of Farm Progress. "We've had to scrape the rust off a bit to get ready." "It's great to be back in central Iowa, showcasing the latest and greatest in agriculture. We are overdue, not being here since 2018," added Don Tourte, senior vice president of sales. Click for more...

United Ag & Turf Opens All-New Facility in Greenwich, N.Y. →

United Ag & Turf announced the opening of its new facility, a 25,200-sq.-ft. building located at 217 State Route 29 in Greenwich, N.Y. The facility, which sits directly next to the Washington County Fairgrounds, replaces the Schaghticoke building that served as a John Deere dealership for more than 40 years. It is a full-service store featuring an 11,500 sq. ft. service department, with 6,000 sq. Click for more...

Bottom Line Solutions Merges With Linco-Precision →

Morton, Ill.-based Bottom Line Solutions will join forces with Linco-Precision, based in El Paso, Ill. The combination of these two companies will form one of the largest precision farming sales and services companies in the midwest. This venture will provide both companies, as well as clients, the ability to source a wider array and higher quantity of products. Linco-Precision has more than 30 years serving the ag community in the sales and service of equipment and precision farming technology. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Extends Log-Handling Abilities With L200H High Lift Wheel Loader →

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the new L200H High Lift wheel loader in North America, featuring a 27 percent increase in lifting capacity and a 13 percent larger grapple than the L180H model it replaces. This, combined with a stronger base unit, means the L200H High Lift can handle more timber per hour, upping productivity and driving down operating costs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

CLAAS Expands Combine Tractor Offering With TRION 740, AXION 900 Terra Trac →

CLAAS of America announced the launch of two machines designed specifically for farm business operators who are looking for superior performance and excellent return on investment. The all-new TRION 740 combine, a Class 7 machine, was designed with an eye toward corn and soybean producers and is a competitive offering for small to mid-sized farming operations. The updated AXION 900 TERRA TRAC (TT) tractor adds a half-track design with marked advantages in comfort, efficiency and traction in many farming applications. Click for more...

OEMs Explore, Acquire Electric Farm Power →

Recent startup "pure-players" in the all-electric tractor and implement business — companies that are solely devoted to the use of EV technology — are open about their products and vision for the industry, but legacy tractor manufacturers as a whole are tight-lipped about R&D budgets devoted to electrification of their products. Most say they're in the development stage or are testing prototypes, but they are reluctant to divulge hard figures or potential timelines for product introductions. Click for more...

Massey Ferguson Produces One-Millionth Tractor →

AGCO Corporation celebrated the production of the one-millionth tractor at its Massey Ferguson Beauvais plant. This significant milestone coincides with the company's 175th anniversary. Massey Ferguson has been manufacturing tractors in Beauvais, France, since Nov. 20, 1960. "2022 is a year of milestone celebrations for Massey Ferguson," said Darren Parker, vice president of Massey Ferguson, North America. Click for more...

Yanmar Launches New SA Series Utility Tractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar America Corporation has released the new edition of its SA series of multi-purpose compact tractors. With input from its tractor owners, Yanmar has delivered significant performance upgrades to this rugged and reliable tractor series. "The SA series of tractors is designed for those who share our passion for the land and believe in working that land the right way," said Jon Richardson, director of Yanmar America's Rural Lifestyle Division. Click for more...

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