Agricultural Equipment Articles

Koenig Equipment Adds Salford, BBI Spreader Lines →

Koenig Equipment, a 15-store John Deere dealership in Indiana and Ohio, announced it is now a partner and dealer of Salford Group products, including BBI spreaders and Valmar chassis mounted air booms. Salford Group is a global leader in the manufacturing of tillage and precision application equipment, with facilities in Iowa, Georgia, Ontario, Manitoba, and Russia. The company dedicates its ongoing innovation efforts to precision, durability and versatility in the field, while improving the economics of farming for producers worldwide, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Eric Raby Becomes CLAAS Senior Vice President of Americas Region →

CLAAS announced that Eric Raby has succeeded Leif Magnusson as senior vice president of the Americas Region effective Oct. 1, 2021. Magnusson joined CLAAS in 2008 and has led the Americas Region during a time of significant growth and development. He will continue with the CLAAS Group in an advisory capacity. "We would like to thank Leif for his many years of dedication, positive business results and personal commitment. Click for more...

VIDEO: Caterpillar Designs Epic Playground With Life-Sized Hot Wheels →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Remember the hours you spent as a kid playing with Hot Wheels? Maybe it was all those adventures in the sandbox. Or maybe it was the time you spent creating the most challenging track setups you could imagine. How cool it would be in real life? With Caterpillar, you don't have to imagine it — Cat Trial 11: Hot Wheels has created an epic playground with the Next Generation Cat wheel loaders and other Cat gear, incorporating life-sized versions of the cars you grew up with. Click for more...

OSU Hosts 2021 Farm Science Review in London, Ohio →

The Farm Science Review returned to the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, after a hiatus last year due to COVID-19-related health concerns. Sponsored by the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the review was scheduled to run Sept. 21 to 23. It went off without a hitch on day one, however heavy rains caused the show to be postponed on day two, a first in the event's 59-year history. Click for more...

New Compact Wheel Loaders from Bobcat Deliver Performance and ROI →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a high bucket capacity, swift travel speeds and maneuverability, the L65 and L85 compact wheel loaders from Bobcat deliver the performance to power through tough jobs with versatility that helps owners get more use from their machine, according to the manufacturer. "Compact wheel loaders are an essential machine on many different job sites and are remarkably nimble in tight spaces where power shouldn't be sacrificed for maneuverability," said Kelly Humble, senior marketing manager, product planning of Doosan Bobcat North America. Click for more...

New Bill Expands Farmers' Access to Precision Agriculture Equipment →

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), members of the Senate Agriculture committee, introduced the Precision Agriculture Loan (PAL) Act. The bipartisan legislation would create a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide loan financing to farmers and ranchers interested in purchasing precision agriculture equipment. Precision agriculture is a wide range of new technologies in farming and ranching that can allow producers to reduce their environmental footprint, lower costs and improve productivity. Click for more...

CNH Industrial Joins 5G Open Innovation Lab →

CNH Industrial N.V. announced that it has joined the 5G Open Innovation Lab (5GOILab), a global applied innovation ecosystem for corporations, academia and government institutions working on developing 5G technologies, as corporate partner. "We are incredibly excited to join the 5G Open Innovation Lab as their first industry partner for precision agriculture. This unique platform enables us to collaborate with innovative startups and engage with bright minds working on transformative 5G technologies in the agricultural space," said Scott Wine, chief executive officer, CNH Industrial. Click for more...

John Deere Introduces 800R Floater With Air Boom, Updated Dry Spinner-Spreader →

For model year 2022, John Deere has introduced the new 800R Floater for ag-service providers and customers, which can be equipped with air boom, updated dry spinner-spreader and liquid systems. Compared to the previous John Deere F4365, the 800R helps operators cover more acres per day with less fatigue and improves serviceability by reducing attachment changeover times, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Briggs JCB Showcases Its Products at FNGLA →

Briggs JCB had a big presence at the landscape show held by the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) on Aug. 25 to 27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. In addition to an exhibit area filled with the newest products available to the landscape and nursery industries, including the new JCB Zero Emissions Electric mini excavator, valued customers and prospects were invited to a Briggs JCB VIP Reception after show hours on Aug. Click for more...

Komatsu WE-Series Wheel Loader With Generation 3 Hybrid Tech Offers Strength, Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For mine operators with a focus on sustainable operation, Komatsu's new WE1850-3 wheel loader, part of the new Generation 3 series, is a versatile loading tool that can be used for main line production and shovel backup as well as cleanup and ramp building. Komatsu is rebranding all of its hybrid wheel loader products, as part of its ongoing process to integrate its legacy brands into One Komatsu. Click for more...

Kinze to Introduce Harvest Commander Grain Carts With Enhanced Features, New Look →

Kinze Manufacturing is expanding and enhancing its family of dual auger grain carts for the 2022 harvest season and giving its entire grain cart lineup a sleek, new makeover. The enhancements and a new grain cart model were unveiled at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. New for next season will be the dual auger Harvest Commander 1121 model that can hold 1,100 bushels, the most desired capacity size among farmers. Click for more...

Massey Ferguson Matches Growers' Ambitions With 8S Tractor →

AGCO Corporation announced a new era of farmer-focused technology and straightforward dependability with the North American availability of the Massey Ferguson 8S tractor. The 8S, available in 205 to 265 hp, debuted at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., and is available for order through Massey Ferguson dealerships for delivery in early 2022. The MF 8S Series begins a new era for the storied tractor brand. Click for more...

PowerPro Equipment Is New Merlo Dealer →

PowerPro Equipment, located in New Holland, Pa., has added Merlo telehandlers to its lineup of equipment. Established in 1969, PowerPro Equipment has curated a reputation for offering a broad selection of high quality, light and heavy equipment for sale and rent to homeowners, lawn care professionals and construction companies. PowerPro's seven locations serve Pennsylvania and New Jersey with direct sales, rentals and service. Click for more...

Danuser Introduces New Post Driver, Stump Auger →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Danuser, a manufacturer of attachments for agricultural and construction equipment, is launching a new post driver and stump auger. Danuser Hornet Post Driver The Hornet is a quick and powerful post driver. The jack hammer style power cell offers a controlled, high-speed driving performance. With Danuser's one-man grapple option, it is an all-in-one driving solution. Two models are available: T7 Drives T-posts up to a 7 in. Click for more...

Landscape Show Returns to Orlando for Big 2021 Show →

After a year off, The Landscape Show 2021 was back at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., on Aug. 25 through 27. The show is produced by the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), which is the nation's largest and oldest state nursery and landscape associations. This year's theme was "Together Again – 2021" and there was a tremendous energy surrounding the show after a year of absence. Click for more...

Butler Ag Equipment Announces Expansion →

Butler Machinery Company President Twylah Blotsky announced the company's plans for aggressive growth through spring 2022 with the purchase of existing buildings in both Watertown, S.D., and Sidney, Mont. — a brand new territory for Butler — and a new building in Kearney, Neb. With these expansion plans come many job opportunities at these locations, and throughout the company, as the need to add team members is a top priority to support the growth strategy. Click for more...

Case to Host Live Virtual Event on Construction Equipment in Agriculture →

Case Construction Equipment has announced that the next CASE LIVE virtual event will focus on construction equipment in agriculture, and will be held on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Central. Case experts will look at equipment used extensively in agricultural applications — such as skid steers, compact track loaders and wheel loaders (compact and full-sized) — and discuss the factors, options and features that affect machine selection and performance. Click for more...

Skid Steer Prices Up 30 Percent in U.S. According to Ritchie Bros. August Market Trends Report →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ritchie Bros. ' August Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with truck tractor prices up 31 percent in the United States, while medium earthmoving and vocational trucks are up 27 percent and 26 percent respectively (for the three months ending July 31, 2021). With this month's report, Ritchie Bros. takes a closer look at skid steer and multi terrain loader sales in the United States and Canada. Click for more...

AEM Elects AgriSync's Casey Niemann to Ag Sector Board →

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Casey Niemann, president and CEO of West Des Moines, Iowa-based AgriSync, to its Ag Sector Board as its newest member. "Casey will bring a great perspective of experience from both the ag technology and startup business community to the AEM Ag Sector Board," said AEM President Dennis Slater. "We are excited to have him be a part of the important conversations about the intersection of technology, agriculture and equipment manufacturers." Niemann founded AgriSync, a software-as-a-service provider for customer communication management, in 2014. Click for more...

Kioti Tractor Introduces New Grapple Line, CX Series Cab Tractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kioti Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA Inc., expanded its product offering with its new line of grapples and new CX2510 HST Cab model. Joining Kioti's expansive selection of implements, the new line of grapples includes three compact and three standard-duty grapple rake models. With widths ranging from 48- to 72-in. and jaw openings between 30- and 41-in., there are models to fit a variety of operator needs. Click for more...

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