Agricultural Equipment Articles

John Deere Unveils New Cotton Pickers, Strippers to Boost Harvesting Capacity, Preserve Cotton Quality →

John Deere has introduced two new cotton harvesters — the CP770 cotton picker and CS770 stripper. These machines can help farmers harvest every pound of seed cotton possible while preserving cotton quality from the field to the gin floor. The CP770 and CS770 are the most productive cotton harvesters ever built by John Deere, the manufacturer said. "These cotton harvesters are mostly all-new from the ground-up and represent a strong platform John Deere should be able to utilize for many years," Christopher Murray, John Deere product marketing manager said. Click for more...

Ohio Ag Equipment Announces Rebranding →

Ohio Ag Equipment, a division of Ohio Machinery Co. , has launched an extensive rebranding effort in response to increased company growth. At the heart of this rebranding, Ohio Ag Equipment is introducing a refreshed logo design, a new and improved website, as well as a new tagline, "Better Equipped." Ohio Machinery Co. entered the ag industry in 2003, doing business as Ohio Cat, and established its agriculture equipment division in 2008. Click for more...

John Deere Acquires Bear Flag Robotics →

Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley-based startup develops autonomous driving technology compatible with existing machines. The deal accelerates the development and delivery of automation and autonomy on the farm and supports John Deere's long-term strategy to create smarter machines with advanced technology to support individual customer needs. Click for more...

Alamo Group Announces Prospective Change in Segment Reporting →

Alamo Group Inc. announced the following segment reporting change and executive leadership appointments: Realignment of the Agricultural Division and Industrial Division into the Vegetation Management Division and Industrial Equipment Division, to take effect at the beginning of the 4th auarter of 2021 Appointment of Rick Raborn as the executive vice president of the Vegetation Management Division Appointment of Michael Haberman as the executive vice president of the Industrial Equipment Division Dan Malone will transition from his position as the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer into the newly created executive vice president and chief sustainability officer role Appointment of Richard Wehrle as executive vice president and chief financial officer Beginning with the 4th quarter of 2021, Alamo Group will report business results in two new segments, namely, the Vegetation Management Division and the Industrial Equipment Division. Click for more...

USDA Grant Funds Monarch Tractor Deployment, Partnership With Hopville Farms, Oregon State University →

Monarch Tractor will deploy its fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor at Hopville Farms in Oregon. Funded through the USDA's Conservation Innovation Grant program, the tractor will be utilized to automate specific blueberry field maintenance tasks in an effort to reduce the use of diesel fuels while improving farming productivity. Additionally, in cooperation with Oregon State University, Hopville Farms and Monarch Tractor will work together to create a platform for field data collection that is expected to improve agronomy practices. Click for more...

AGCO Pilots Innovative Precision Ag Line Support Service for Farmers With AGCO, Mixed Fleet Operations →

AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the pilot of its Precision Ag Line (PAL) program, a tool designed to streamline support services for farming customers using AGCO solutions with mixed-fleet operations. PAL makes precision farming expertise available to farmers using products from widely-used AGCO brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner, Massey Ferguson and Precision Planting, even when those products are used in conjunction with equipment from other manufacturers. Click for more...

AGCO, Deutz Sign New Strategic Partnership →

AGCO and Deutz have agreed on a new, long-term strategic partnership that establishes supply security, predictability and reliability for both companies and their customers. The partnership includes a supply agreement for updated 6.1 and 4.1 L engines to be used in selected Fendt tractors. It also entails development cooperation on future technologies. In addition, AGCO and Deutz will explore closer cooperation on engines or engine installation components below 150 hp. Click for more...

Case IH Introduces New Planter Tech, Applicator Configurations →

Case IH is introducing new technology and configurations to help producers match planting and product application to the unique needs of their fields. For Model Year 2021 equipment, producers can enhance in-field productivity with these solutions: ISO Planter Control for 2000 series Early Riser planters allows producers to monitor row-by-row planter performance and visualize high-resolution as-applied planting data in real time. Click for more...

Case IH Updates Puma Series Tractor Lineup to Boost Productivity, Power →

Case IH is launching enhancements to its Puma series tractor lineup to provide operators with greater efficiency, convenience and operational flexibility. These updates include longer service intervals and new styling features for greater productivity and a more comfortable in-cab experience. Case IH announced updates to Puma models 185 to 240 in October 2020 — and now Puma models 150 and 165 incorporate these productivity-enhancing updates. Click for more...

Teran Introduces Next Gen of 36-Ton Excavator Buckets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Teran Industries has introduced the next generation of 36-ton excavator buckets, designed to meet the needs of new excavators that require greater performance standards and durability from attachments they use. Teran has designed an even stronger attachment class for the "DB Linkage" series that can withstand the demands of all different job types and earth types with which they are used, the company said. Click for more...

VIDEO: Could Boom in Ag Equipment Sales Be Just What Environment Ordered? →

"All indications are that the farm economy is going to continue to be strong into 2021 and perhaps for years to come," said Curt Blades, senior VP of Ag Services of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). "So the ag equipment sales numbers typically go hand-in-glove with the ag economy." But could that strength in ag equipment sales also lead to a similar boom in sustainable, more environmentally friendly agriculture overall? "One of the things that we certainly find is fuel efficiency does become a deciding factor. Click for more...

Vermeer Innovation Concepts Address Agricultural Labor Challenges →

Vermeer Corporation has introduced four concepts to help customers optimize their hay operations: an autonomous bale mover, onboard bearing temperature sensors, automated baling assistance technology and Forage Commander — a field data management app. These innovations are designed to help overcome the growing agricultural labor challenges and tight timelines producers continue to face. "Our team is dedicated to developing practical ways to help forage producers make the most of their available labor and get the most out of their time in the field," said Vermeer Research and Development Manager Kent Thompson. Click for more...

Kubota Awards $100,000 “Hometown Proud” Grant to Wayne County, Tenn. →

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced Wayne County Ag Center, in Collinwood, Tenn., as the winner of the Kubota "Hometown Proud" community revitalization grant program. Wayne County will receive a $100,000 grant and loaned equipment from Kubota to help develop the grounds for the county's first and only dedicated Agricultural Center (Ag Center). Kubota announced its first-ever community revitalization grant program, "Hometown Proud," on March 11, calling on cities, towns, municipalities and nonprofit organizations from across the United States to submit an application for consideration. Click for more...

VIDEO: Titan Introduces HK458 Hybrid Wheel Loader Tire →

Titan International Inc. — manufacturer of Titan Wheels and Titan Tires — has introduced the new Titan HK 458, a crossover wheel loader tire suited for the most extreme loader applications that require aggressive traction and excellent self-cleaning. The E-4/L-4 dual-rated bias tire combines the tread design of a forestry tire, a wheel loader tire and an ATV tire all in one — making it ideally suited for both muddy, challenging construction sites and agriculture applications, where the sludge and muck are endless. Click for more...

Bigdogz Crane & Tree Goes Compact With JCB Iron →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A few years ago, Scott Bilhardt had the itch to get out the office and trade his laptop for a piece of equipment and push and move some dirt, while building a company he could hand over to his son, Jeff, when he retires. That is how Bigdogz Crane & Tree LLC was founded in Jacksonville, Fla. Bilhardt started with rental equipment — his first purchase was a new JCB 1CXT compact backhoe loader and it was the first to be bought in the state of Florida and among the first to be purchased in the United States Bilhardt touted the fact that he purchased the smallest tracked backhoe loader in the world, which he added, helps him traverse the swampy Florida terrain. Click for more...

All States Ag Parts Acquires Rubbertrax and Pentom Supply Company →

All States Ag Parts (ASAP), an agricultural and heavy equipment aftermarket parts supplier in North America, announced the acquisition of Rubbertrax and Pentom Supply Company. Rubbertrax specializes in aftermarket rubber tracks and undercarriage for a wide variety of construction equipment. Rubbertrax headquarters is in Conyers, Ga. Also based in Conyers, its subsidiary, Pentom Supply Company supplies aftermarket undercarriage parts and rubber tracks for construction and landscaping machinery. Click for more...

May 2021 U.S. Farm Tractor Sales Show Small Blip →

A slowdown in the sales of sub-40 hp units pulls total U.S. total farm tractor sales negative, while all other segments and Canada continue strong growth according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 3.9 percent in May compared to 2020, marking the first overall negative result in a year, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales climbed a healthy 33.2 percent. Click for more...

Case Introduces Precision Grader Blade for Large-Frame Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's precision grader blade is a powerful new attachment for large-frame compact track loaders that delivers the grading performance of a motor grader in a more compact and agile footprint. The Case precision grader blade is compatible with 2D and 3D machine control solutions — including Case SiteControl grader solutions powered by Leica Geosystems — to deliver improved productivity, quality and efficiency in fine grading applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Rockland's Krypto Klaw Grapple Rake Helps Operators Get a Firm Grip →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Combine the versatility of the Krypto Klaw with the land clearing abilities of an excavator rake, and you have yourself a Krypto Klaw grapple rake. This new tool Rockland has added to its attachment arsenal allows operators to get a firm grip on large, bulky materials and debris using 100 percent of their excavator's reach. The dual cylinder clamp delivers more clamping force in all positions than any bucket thumb, making the Krypto Klaw Grapple Rake a much better alternative to a standard rake and thumb setup, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hutson Expands Network in Michigan →

Hutson Inc. , a John Deere dealership is expanding into Michigan with the acquisition of two multi-location dealerships: Bader and Sons Co. and D&G Equipment. Both dealerships will be rebranded as Hutson Inc. effective immediately. "We are excited about the additional economies of scale and overall value created by combining these dealerships," Josh Waggener, president and chief executive officer of Hutson Inc., said. Click for more...

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