Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hitachi Introduces ZW100-6 Wheel Loader in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) continues to expand its ZW-6 wheel loaders in North America with the upgrade of its popular compact model, the ZW100-6. Developed for use in a wide variety of applications — including landscaping; heavy construction; excavation work; water, sewer and pipeline construction; highway and road construction; and agricultural work — the small, yet powerful ZW100-6 wheel loader features an operating weight of 17,042 lbs. Click for more...

AgJunction Enters into Arrangement Agreement to be Acquired by Kubota Corporation →

AgJunction Inc. , a global provider of advanced guidance, autosteering and autonomy solutions for precision agriculture applications, announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by Kubota Corporation in an all-cash transaction with a total equity value, on a fully diluted basis, of approximately CAD $91 million. The board of directors of AgJunction, based on the unanimous recommendation of its special committee of independent directors, receipt of the Fairness Opinion (as defined below) and after consultation in its evaluation of the Transaction with legal and financial advisors, has: (i) unanimously approved the Arrangement Agreement, (ii) unanimously determined that the Transaction is fair to AgJunction shareholders and is in the best interests of AgJunction, and (iii) unanimously recommends that AgJunction shareholders vote in favor of the Transaction. Click for more...

Case, Werk-Brau Clearing the Way for New Homes in Raleigh, N.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For 18 years, Williams Land Clearing has been clearing the way for residential and commercial development across North Carolina. From logging to stumping, from clearing to hauling, Williams is the first team on site, and handles it all with the right combination of skilled operators and rugged equipment. Recently, Williams took on the James Grove subdivision project just outside of Raleigh, N.C. It was a 25-acre lot covered in mature pine, poplar and oak trees. Click for more...

Case IH VT-Flex 435 Vertical Tillage Tool Offers Soil Management Flexibility →

The VT-Flex 435 vertical tillage tool from Case IH offers simple, variable gang angle adjustments, allowing producers to meet the soil management needs of any field with greater flexibility and precision. With adjustments that can be performed on the go and a rugged, durable design built to withstand tough conditions, this vertical tillage tool is ideal for mixed farms and small to midsize grain operations. Click for more...

Komatsu WA480-8 Yard Loader Offers Versatility Across Multiple Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loading and moving materials in as few passes and cycles as possible can help increase productivity and reduce costly wear and tear on machines. Designed to be a three-pass match for loading aggregate and other processed materials onto highway trucks, the 299 hp (223kW) Komatsu WA480-8 yard loader also can be adapted for use in infrastructure, forestry and non-residential construction applications. Click for more...

Case IH Announces Senior Management Changes →

Case IH announced Scott Harris, current vice president of North America, will lead the brand as Case IH global president. Harris replaces Brad Crews, who will serve as president of North America for CNH Industrial. Kurt Coffey, current global brand marketing manager and marketing communications leader for North America, will lead the brand as Case IH vice president of North America, effective immediately. Click for more...

John Deere X9 Combine Wins International Design Awards →

John Deere's X9 Combine has the beauty to match its brawn. Every panel, every angular form and every cab feature seamlessly integrates style and substance. For the design teams who spent countless hours defining and refining the X9's design language with BMW Designworks, the combine reflects their hard work, collaboration and innovative spirit. "Two key industry groups have recently honored the X9 for its design," explained Nick Howerton, product marketing manager, Combines and FEE. Click for more...

Sally Johnson Appointed as Vice President of New Holland Agriculture North America →

CNH Industrial announced the immediate appointment of Sally Johnson to the role of vice president of New Holland Agriculture North America. "Sally has brought strong leadership to each role she has held with CNH Industrial and in her most recent role as sales director for New Holland," said Brad Crews, president of CNH Industrial North America. "We believe in Sally's proven ability and see a great opportunity for continued growth with our dealers and customers." Johnson's 16 years of experience with CNH Industrial brings a multi-faceted perspective to the brand's top leadership position. Click for more...

Volvo CE Powers Sustainable Future With Largest Range of Electric Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With three new electric compact machines — the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric — now being introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its commitment to build the world we want to live in by offering the industry's largest range of electric machines. In total customers now have five models to choose from. The three new models are available to reserve online for delivery in 2022. Click for more...

Jenner Ag Inducted Into Great Game of Business Hall of Fame →

The Great Game of Business Inc. inducted Jenner Ag into the Hall of Fame at its annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Each year, the Great Game community honors and celebrates the achievements of companies from around the globe that have fully embraced the principles of open-book management and demonstrated outstanding results. The Hall of Fame honors organizations that have operated using the principles of open-book management for more than a decade with lasting, proven results and have demonstrated a willingness to spread the word on open-book management in order to help others succeed. Click for more...

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