Agricultural Equipment Articles

Attendance Highlights Southern Farm Show in Raleigh →

The Southern Farm Show was held Feb. 2 to 4 at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. With the forced cancellation of the show in 2021, the 2022 show was a strong event with good attendance. Among the 400 exhibitors were a robust number of construction equipment dealers and manufacturers. JCB brought along the world's fastest backhoe for show visitors to enjoy. CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2022 Construction Equipment Guide. Click for more...

Hesston by Massey Ferguson Launches New Self-Propelled Windrower →

AGCO Corporation has introduced a new self-propelled windrower from Hesston by Massey Ferguson that provides hay farmers more uptime, more power, and more comfort. The new WR Series windrower debuted at the AGCO booth during World Ag Expo. The WR Series windrower offers a 10 percent increase over previous models in overall efficiency to provide the power and speed to maximize hay production and quality. Click for more...

Case IH Introduces Precision Disk 550 Series Air Drill →

Complete with greater tank capacity, a superior parallel-link row unit and new productivity-enhancing features, Case IH's Precision Disk 550 air drill is designed to boost yield potential in a variety of crops and tillage practices. Available to order for spring 2023, the new model will help producers get the most out of every seed, according to the manufacturer. "We continue to hear from growers — they need added capacity to get more seeding done in a day," said Trent Nowosad, Case IH marketing manager of seeding equipment. Click for more...

Case IH Adds 2150S Early Riser Model to Planter Portfolio →

With the 2150S Early Riser front-fold trailing planter, Case IH brings a productivity-boosting, split-row configuration to its lineup of 2000 series Early Riser planters. A 525-gal. fertilizer tank capacity — along with more seed capacity — enables operators to cover more acres between fills and make the most of their time in the field. Built on Agronomic Design principles, Case IH 2000 series Early Riser planters are known to deliver exceptional results in tight planting windows and a range of field conditions. Click for more...

What Will the Tractors of the Future Look Like? →

Tractors of the future will be a mix of different fuel types and innovative technology with two key drivers: reducing emissions and precision farming. The Low Carbon Agriculture Show will give European farmers and dealers a view of the future with a steep rise in autonomous tractors and robots on farms, and more variation in machinery designed for specific purposes. The machines will be fueled by a mix of renewable electricity (batteries), hydrogen and biomethane, according to Mike Woollacott of Greenwatt Technology. Click for more...

Kubota Introduces Next Generation Tractor Models to its Legacy L Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced two new models to its legacy Standard L Series compact tractor line with the addition of the L3302 and the L3902. Kubota's L Series was the first tractor that enabled Kubota to put down roots in the United States, helping to power and empower the American dream for the past 50 years. Kubota celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and the "do-it-yourself" lifestyle that the L Series compact tractor has helped Americans build, shape and grow. Click for more...

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Donates to Kentucky Agriculture Disaster Relief Program →

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, announced a $50,000 donation to the Kentucky Agriculture Disaster Relief Program, a joint effort of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation, and the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD). Click for more...

AHW LLC Announces Addition Of Four New Northern Illinois Stores →

AHW LLC announced the addition of four new northern Illinois locations that will become part of the AHW family in mid February. Chad Braden of AHW LLC said that the purchase of Buck Bros. Inc. John Deere stores in Hampshire, Harvard, Libertyville and Wauconda, Ill., recently had been finalized. "The addition of the Buck Bros. Inc. stores into the AHW family will bring an additional opportunity to serve customers in the northern Illinois and surrounding areas," said Braden. Click for more...

Sonsray Machinery Division Launches Online Renting, Mobile App →

Sonsray Rentals Division, a large Case Construction and Agriculture dealership on the west coast, has partnered with Quipli to deliver online renting capabilities and a Sonsray Rentals mobile app for its end customers. "Our goal is to make Sonsray Rentals easier to do business with so I am thrilled to leverage Quipli's technology in leading Sonsray into a tech oriented future," said Matt Moses, vice president of Sonsray Rentals. Click for more...

VIDEO: Carbon Robotics Autonomous Weeder Unveiled →

Carbon Robotics, an agricultural robotics company, unveiled its 2022 LaserWeeder implement, an autonomous, laserweeding pull-behind robot that seamlessly attaches to the back of tractors. The new LaserWeeder is a precise, organic and cost-effective weed control solution for large-scale specialty row crops, according to the manufacturer. In addition to an updated build, the 2022 LaserWeeder features 30 industrial CO2 lasers, more than 3X the lasers in Carbon Robotics' self-driving Autonomous LaserWeeder, creating an average weeding capacity of two acres per hour. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Launches F50C Rough Terrain Forklift →

New Holland has introduced the F50C rough terrain forklift, marking the addition of an all-new product to its lineup of light construction equipment. The F50C has been designed for use in specialty crop operations such as vineyards, orchards and other fruit and vegetable applications, and features unique specifications, including an automatic load control system and integrated bin clamp. "With the introduction of the F50C, we're growing our portfolio with a relevant product that is designed for the specialty applications for which New Holland is known," said Tyler Mills, director of New Holland Construction. Click for more...

David Webster Joins Salford as Director of Commercial Application →

Salford Group welcomed David Webster as its new director of commercial application. This new director level position will execute a strategic vision for continued growth in the commercial application sector by focusing teams within Salford's engineering, sales, marketing, operations and finance departments, with the goal of providing new solutions and more value for commercial application businesses. Click for more...

New Holland Introduces Methane-Powered Tractor to U.S. Market →

New Holland Agriculture North America announced the U.S. launch of the T6 methane power tractor. The launch is a culmination of a multiyear development project to create and bring to market a tractor lineup that furthers the use of more sustainable fuel sources in U.S. agriculture. "The T6.180 methane power is the result of New Holland's pioneering work on the use of alternative fuels through our Clean Energy Leader strategy. Click for more...

Caterpillar Expands Cat Command for Loading to Skid Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announced the expansion of Cat Command for Loading to its D3-series skid steer and compact track loader line. Removing the operator from the machine, Command provides joystick-controlled remote operation of the skid steer and compact track loader models to increase safety and productivity when operating in challenging and potentially hazardous environments. Cat Command for Loading for skid steer and compact track loaders will be available in two configurations — line-of-sight operation via a lightweight console and non-line-of-sight operation via a remote Command station. Click for more...

Smart Creep for Cat D3 Series Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders Maximizes Work Tool Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar will soon launch a new smart creep feature for the full range of Cat D3 skid steer loaders (SSL) and compact track loaders (CTL) for operating Cat cold planer and wheel saw attachments. Smart creep senses the load on the attachment and automatically adjusts the drive command to keep the cold planer or wheel saw running at the most productive speed. A combination of attachment sensors and proprietary software optimally balances attachment load and machine speed to maximize productivity. Click for more...

Case Announces Approval of B20 Biodiesel for All G Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FPT Industrial announced at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo that it has approved B20 biodiesel for use in its NEF4, NEF 6 and CURSOR Tier IV Final diesel engines. This announcement makes all Case Construction Equipment G Series wheel loaders approved for use with B20 biodiesel directly from the factory. Wheel loaders in these size classes are used extensively in construction, public works, road and bridge construction, concrete and asphalt production, aggregates and agriculture. Click for more...

Cummins Equipment Now Authorized Kubota Dealer →

Hammonton, N.J., farmers will once again not have to travel far for Kubota equipment. Cummins Equipment Co. Inc. , located at 717 White Horse Pike, is the area's only authorized Kubota dealer. "Our areas are Atlantic County, half of Camden County, half of Burlington County and some of Gloucester County. We have a pretty good area of responsibility with Kubota. We reach out to a pretty big area," said Ed Bober, the general manager of Cummins Equipment Co. Click for more...

GreenMark Equipment Appoints Jeffrey Oldham as CEO →

GreenMark Equipment announced the appointment of Jeffrey Oldham as chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan. 3, 2022. Oldham is an experienced leader in the agriculture industry with experience in the retail dealer business model, and most recently served as president of Arrow Truck Sales, a division of Volvo Trucks. In this role, he oversaw all operations for a captive finance company, as well as managing Arrow's 18 retail outlets located across the United States and Canada. Click for more...

U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales Continue Growth →

Growth in both ag tractors and combine harvesters continues in the United States, while a slowdown in harvesters in Canada brings overall unit sales slightly below 2020 north of the border, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S. total farm tractor sales climbed a healthy 8.7 percent in November compared to 2020, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales saw a gain of 37.8 percent, the fourth month in a row of growth near or above 20 percent for harvesters. Click for more...

Focus On Service Propels Sonsray →

Transportation equipment and heavy equipment are, at first glance, about as similar as apples and oranges. But one entrepreneur that sells both says that perception could not be further from the truth. "Selling and servicing excavators requires nearly the same business model as refrigerated trailers," said Matt Hoelscher, owner of Sonsray, who added you might as well throw combines into the equation as well. Click for more...

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