Agricultural Equipment Articles

FWEDA Selects Tim Robinson as Its 2021 Presidents Award Recipient →

The Far West Equipment Dealers Association (FWEDA) selected Tim Robinson, director of Agriculture for Arizona Caterpillar dealer Empire Southwest, as the 2021 Presidents Award recipient during its annual conference, Nov. 10-12 in Monterey, Calif. FWEDA also celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1946. Robinson, who with wife Sandy also own Iron City Polaris with locations in Casa Grande and Phoenix, has more than 40 years of experience in the agricultural equipment industry. Click for more...

VIDEO: Monarch Tractor Secures $61M in Series B Funding to Accelerate Production and Deployment of Smart, Driver-Optional, Electric Tractor →

Monarch Tractor, maker of the world's first fully electric, driver-optional tractor, announced the successful completion of a $61M Series B funding round led by Astanor Ventures, one of the world's leading sustainable food venture firms, with additional individual and independent contributions from CNH Industrial, At One Ventures and Trimble Ventures. With this most recent round of financing, Monarch Tractor will be scaling its sales, service and manufacturing footprint; expanding its product offerings; and launching international pilot test programs for regional market validation. Click for more...

Wheel Loader Prices Up 13% in the U.S. According to Ritchie Bros. November Market Trends Report →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ritchie Bros. ' November Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with medium earthmoving equipment prices up 36 percent in the United States, while truck tractors and vocational trucks are up 45 percent and 34 percent respectively (for the three months ending Oct. 31, 2021). With this report, Ritchie Bros. has included a special focus on earthmoving equipment sales in the United States and Canada. Click for more...

Simple-to-Use Technologies Boost Productivity of Next Gen Cat Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bringing a host of standard technologies to the 8- to 10-ton wheel loader line, the updated Cat 966 and 972 wheel loader series boost operator efficiency. The 966 and 972 models deliver consistently high bucket fill factors to increase productivity by up to 10 percent, according to the manufacturer. Their next generation design extends fluid and filter change intervals to lower maintenance costs up to 20 percent when compared to the previous models. Click for more...

Toro Launches Dingo TX1300 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Toro Dingo TX 1300 brings a new combination of power, reach and convenient control to the Toro Dingo lineup. The Dingo TX 1300 is ideal for landscape, hardscape and tree care jobs, though its versatility allows it to be used for much more. Dingo compact utility loaders are an extremely functional class of machinery. The Dingo TX 1300 features an INTELLISCOPE loader arm with SmartLoad technology, giving the operator an additional 26 in. Click for more...

Buck Commander, Kubota Partner Up to Give Back to Veterans →

In observance of Veterans Day, Kubota Tractor Corporation announced all five of its 2021 "Geared to Give" farmer veteran tractor recipients in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) from Buck Commander's E3 Ranch in Fort Scott, Kan. While all five program recipients are being honored and recognized for their past U.S. military service and their continued service to their communities through farming, currently serving North Dakota Army National Guard 1st Lt. Click for more...

VIDEO: AgriVision Equipment Group, PrairieLand Partners to Enter Joint Venture →

With the future needs and expectations of its customers and employees top of mind, AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners are entering into a joint venture effective Jan. 3, 2022, pending Deere & Company approval. "By joining forces, we combine the resources of two innovative organizations with complementary cultures, goals and a shared vision for the future," the companies said in a statement. Click for more...

Toro Unleashes Dingo TX 700 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Toro has added the Dingo TX 700 to its already extensive Dingo line-up. Due to the Dingo TX 700's small size and powerful punch, it's the ideal machine for both homeowners and contractors working within the confines of tight spaces. It packs 700 pounds of rated operating capacity into its small footprint, bringing Toro-level power to everything it touches, according to the company. "The compact size and flexibility of the Dingo TX 700 is bound to be a game-changer for operators," said Kyle Cartwright, marketing manager at Toro. Click for more...

JCB North America Hires Shain Wells as Vice President of Operations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB North America, headquartered in Pooler, Ga., recently announced hiring Shain Wells as vice president of operations. Wells will be responsible for the production of JCB machines for the agriculture, construction, industrial and military divisions, including skid steer loaders, compact tracked loaders, telehandlers and backhoe loaders. In this role, he will oversee design & development, purchasing & logistics, manufacturing operations and quality. Click for more...

GIE+Expo Returns to Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville for 2021 Show →

The Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo) was back in full force this year at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 20 to 22. The event, sponsored by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Inc. (OPEI) and Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) is co-located with Hardscape North America, an Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) event. Click for more...

Cecil's Tractor in Virginia Becomes Merlo Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cecil's Tractors Inc. , an agricultural and commercial dealership located in Warrenton, Va., has added Merlo telehandlers to its fleet of outdoor power equipment. "We currently sell and service Mahindra, Ventrac, Exmark, Husqvarna, Stihl, American Landmaster and Sure-Trac equipment that range from tractors, power equipment, trailers and UTV's," said Eric Webber, equipment sales and marketing strategist. Click for more...

J. Brian Knotts Joins Koenig Equipment as Chief Operating Officer, VP of Ag Productions →

Koenig Equipment welcomes the addition of J. Brian Knotts as chief operating officer and vice president of Ag production, effective Nov. 1, 2021. Knotts brings more than 25 years of Ag, Lawn & Garden and Construction equipment experience to Koenig. After developing a passion for agriculture while spending summers at his grandparent's farm in Indiana, Knotts dedicated 23 years of his career as an executive with John Deere Company. Click for more...

CNH Industrial Unveils New Organizational Structure for its Off-Highway Future →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CNH Industrial has announced a new strategic structure as an integral part of the company's transition into an organization that will lead in the agriculture and construction sectors following the spin-off of Iveco Group. This organization aims to accomplish key strategic objectives, all fulfilling CNH Industrial's vision: Sustainably advancing the noble work of global agricultural and construction workers. Click for more...

JLG Names Rainer Director of Channel Development, Agriculture →

JLG Industries Inc. announced that Cody Rainer has been named as director of channel development to lead the company's expanding initiatives within the agricultural sector. Rainer has been with JLG for more than 10 years in a variety of sales-related roles, most recently serving as a district sales manager in the south-central region. Prior, he was part of the aftermarket sales team in the Great Plains states, where he focused on parts and service support. Click for more...

Stoltz Sales & Service, Hub International Merge to Form Equipment Ontario →

Case IH equipment dealers Stoltz Sales & Service and Hub International will be merging their two organizations to form Equipment Ontario effective Dec. 1, 2021. Together they will service a total of more than 16 counties with dealership locations in Elmira, Lindsay, Listowel, Mildmay and Port Perry, Ont., and a future location in Simcoe County to be determined. Both Hub and Stoltz have been leaders in their respective markets, and by merging they are creating a new stronger, progressive organization that will follow the Hub and Stoltz philosophy of "We are Small Enough to Care, but Large Enough to Service," the company said. Click for more...

Titan Machinery Inc. Announces Acquisition of Jaycox Implement →

Titan Machinery Inc. , a network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Jaycox Implement Inc. , which consists of three full-line Case IH agriculture dealerships located in Worthington, Minn., Luverne, Minn., and Lake Park, Iowa. In the trailing 12-month period ended June 30, 2021, Jaycox generated revenue of approximately $91 million. Click for more...

Kubota, Topcon Sign Collaborative Research Agreement for Smart Agriculture →

Kubota Corporation, Topcon Corporation and Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. , have entered into a collaborative research agreement in the field of smart agriculture. These companies will work together to innovate for future commercialization through mutual research in the field of smart agriculture, bringing together the technologies and know-how developed by each company. Background, Objectives While global food demand continues to increase and labor shortages at production sites also remains a concern, there also are increasing expectations for smart agriculture that aims to improve work efficiency and productivity. Click for more...

Exhibitors Top 1,000 as Sunbelt Ag Expo Returns to Georgia →

After a year off due to COVID-19, the 43rd annual Sunbelt Ag Expo — "North America's Premier Farm Show" — took place on Oct. 19 to 21 at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. The Expo, which consistently attracts more than 100,000 visitors every year, was once again a memorable show with well over 1,000 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. CEG Click for more...

Kärcher Municipal Offers Its New Product Portfolio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The acquisition of Max-Holder, a world leader in cleaning equipment, has resulted in Embrun, Ontario-based Kärcher Municipal North America now offering a comprehensive suite of winter maintenance products with powerful vehicles for snow clearing, blowing, sweeping, loading and salt/brine spreading. Kärcher Municipal North America is the official, exclusive, North American importer and distributor of Holder brand tractors and Kärcher brand sweepers produced by the German-based Kärcher Municipal GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of articulated tractors and municipal sweepers in the world. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Introduces B75D Economy Class Loader Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loader backhoes have been an efficient tool in every operation bringing maximum force and surgical precision from either end of the machine. New Holland Construction's B75D loader backhoe, its economy class solution, is ready to tackle a wide range of projects with 74 gross hp, over 18 ft. of maximum digging depth and standard 4WD. "Adding the economy level B75D loader backhoe is the new solution for diverse operations," said Ryan Anderson, construction product marketing manager, New Holland North America. Click for more...

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