Agricultural Equipment Articles

April 2021 Farm Tractor Sales Grow Over Already-Large 2020 Gains →

U.S. farm tractor unit sales continue double-digit growth rate in both United States and Canada, and inventories continue to fall, after a strong month of April according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 22.7 percent in April compared to 2020, which was the first month of the current sales growth trend, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales fell 3.2 percent. Click for more...

With Help From Michigan AgrAbility, Area Loggers Overcome Injuries →

For Duane Berg, owner and founder of Berg Logging in Gladstone, Mich., business was booming in 2010 — right up until he fell off a roof. "I got injured in November 2010. Besides [being] a logger, I was a construction worker, and I was helping one of my friends do a job," Berg said. Berg's T10 vertebra was severely injured in the fall, leaving him paralyzed from his waist down. This created a vicious circle: he was forced to run his business remotely, which led to production difficulties. Click for more...

Trimble, VayaVision Alliance Moves Toward More Automation →

When a company has been involved in a range of ag technology systems that have advanced guidance, control, and record-keeping — where next? For Trimble, it's a new alliance to help advance technology in machine perception. "One of the things that is quite important is awareness of what is happening around us when operating a machine," said Guillermo Perez-Iturbe, marketing director, agriculture, Trimble. Click for more...

Five Stand-On Skid Steer Attachments to Invest In →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Stand-on skid steers are some of the most versatile machines on the market. With the ability to easily switch out attachments, they can take on almost any task a job site throws at them and can even open the door for contractors to take on jobs in different industries. But what are the best attachments to help you get that most out of your machine? Here are the five attachments beyond a bucket and fork that will up the ROI of your stand-on skid steer. Click for more...

ASV Strengthens Lineup With Addition of MAX-Series Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. has expanded the new MAX-Series lineup with the addition of the vertical-lift VS-75 and radial-lift RS-75 skid steers. The MAX-Series line was first introduced with compact track loaders in mid-2020, giving operators a premium experience to match the machines' impressive performance capabilities. Like the tracked machines, the skid steers benefit from a new, next-generation cab available with industry-leading 360-degree visibility, a roomier operator area, a more comfortable seat, a new high-tech touch-screen display and more. Click for more...

Danuser Introduces Mini Skid Steer Mounted EP Auger System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Danuser has introduced a new mounting system to make its EP Auger compatible for mini skid steers. The auger features a planetary gear drive that is up to 42 percent stronger, with greater torque for drilling through hard-compacted surfaces, according to the manufacturer. "Models range from 6 to 35 gpm and from 1,500 to 3,500 psi, making this a very versatile tool for the construction and agricultural industries," said Glenn Danuser, company co-owner. Click for more...

Doosan to Showcase Next-Generation Wheel Loader at World of Concrete 2021 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America will showcase a new -7 Series wheel loader at World of Concrete 2021. A Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader will be in the exhibit, W1302, in the West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 8 to 10, 2021. "The updates in -7 Series wheel loaders are the result of more than a decade of customer feedback," said Aaron Kleingartner, dealer and product marketing manager. "We are eager to see the excitement the DL380-7 generates at World of Concrete. Click for more...

Terex Trucks to Expand Its Footprint in Canada →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After a quieter 2020, many sectors in Canada are preparing to ramp up operations. In Ontario, the country's second-largest province, several major construction and mining projects are on the horizon. As the demand for heavy machinery is expected to increase, articulated hauler manufacturer Terex Trucks plans to expand into the province and is looking for new dealers. Located in central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous area and largest economy. Click for more...

Creative Design Fuels Bauer Built's Future Plans →

When Vaughn Bauer began designing and manufacturing folding planters for local agriculture in Paton, Iowa, he was simply improving upon the design and utility of machinery used commonly by farmers in the area. Not only did he create and develop his own unique solutions, but he also helped others with his expertise, as well. Word caught on quickly and he became known for his innovations. What began as Paton Machine and Welding, a machine, weld and paint garage for custom jobs that opened in 1982, is now Bauer Built Manufacturing (BBM), an 80-staff strong operation housed in a 300,000-sq.-ft. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces Next-Generation Wheel Loaders in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC is launching its next-generation wheel loaders, the -7 Series, in the United States and Canada. All-new redesigned cabs with first-class comfort features, increased bucket capacities and new, fuel-saving technologies are highlights of this next generation of Doosan wheel loaders. Seven models of the new Doosan -7 Series wheel loaders, with standard bucket capacities between 3.7 and 7.6 cu. Click for more...

Bane-Welker Expands in Ohio With Its Acquisition of Evolution Ag Dealerships →

Bane-Welker Equipment (BWE), an agriculture equipment company representing Case IH and other complementary brands, announced its recent acquisition of Evolution Ag dealerships in Circleville, Utica and Plain City, Ohio, bringing its total to six dealerships in the state. The dealership is making every effort to meet the equipment needs and ensure continuity of service for its customer base in these locations. Click for more...

Case Advances Wheel Loader Performance, Connectivity, Intelligence, Uptime With Comprehensive G Series Wheel Loader Technology Enhancements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has introduced comprehensive enhancements to its entire line of G Series wheel loaders to improve performance and productivity, increase uptime and empower the operator with greater control and understanding of the machine and its work. "Wheel loaders — especially those in production and heavy working environments — achieve significant improvements in performance and profitability when you shorten cycle times, simplify operation and increase uptime," said Andrew Dargatz, product manager, Case. Click for more...

Cat 992 Wheel Loader Increases Productivity Up to 32 Percent →

Building on a more than half-century legacy, the new Cat 992 wheel loader sets a new standard by offering up to 32 percent greater productivity. This new large mining loader reduces maintenance costs by as much as 10 percent and offers up to 48 percent greater payload-per-fuel efficiency than the earlier model 992K, according to the manufacturer. Powered by the new Cat C32B engine with U.S. EPA Tier IV Final/EU Stage V and Tier II equivalent emission engine options, the new 992 meets the global industry's demand for high-production equipment with greater payloads. Click for more...

Talbert Announces 2020 Dealer Award Winners →

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for 2020. This award recognizes performance in trailer sales, service and parts on behalf of Talbert Manufacturing. This is Hale's 13th consecutive time in the top spot. The dealership also was recognized as the top parts seller for the year. Click for more...

Prinoth Updates M450s Mulching Head →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Prinoth is well-known for its crawler carriers but also manufactures a wide range of mulching equipment. Through its vegetation management division, Prinoth continuously invests in developing new products, including the latest updates of the M450s mulching head. Various Working Widths for All Skid Steers After the successful introduction of the 74.8-in.-wide M450s-1900 in the North American market, the head is now available in a smaller working width of 63 in. Click for more...

Case IH Seeding and Planting Lineup Boosts Efficiency, ROI →

Precision Disk™ 500T air drill is designed to help soybean producers add days to growing season while new air cart configurations and planter features add capacity, agronomic benefits Click for more...

Keestrack to Acquire Goldoni →

Keestrack, a major manufacturer in mining, recycling and construction equipment found a perfect fit with Goldoni, who specializes in agricultural machinery, to enter the agricultural market and to grow even more in the construction segment. "After decades of organic growth, we're glad to continue our growth by expanding our business into the agricultural segment" said Kees Hoogendoorn, president of the Keestrack group. Click for more...

Decision Time: Self-propelled Sprayer Ownership vs. Custom Applicators →

Using simple calculations, Case IH shares how to determine if sprayer ownership is the right move How do you know if your operation is in the sweet spot for owning a sprayer? Depending on a number of variables, sprayer ownership can be a net positive investment with as few as three applications per year.1 Case IH application experts can help guide your decision whether to purchase a sprayer by breaking down the following: How to determine if this investment is right for your operation How to calculate the cost difference between hiring custom applicators and spraying your own The agronomic benefits of owning a self-propelled sprayer 1. Click for more...

John Deere offers all-new lineup of Hagie Self-Propelled STS12, STS16, and STS20 Sprayers →

John Deere offers an all-new lineup of Hagie™ Self-Propelled Sprayers for model year 2022 to help farmers manage tight operating windows and challenging field conditions at various crop stages. Three models are being offered and include the STS12, STS16, and STS20. "Everything about these sprayers is new, except for the field-proven signature front spray boom," Joel Basinger, marketing manager for John Deere, said. Click for more...

John Deere offers industry's first factory-installed, integrated tractor and planter solution →

John Deere has updated its model year 2022 planters to appeal to farmers wanting to apply high rates of liquid fertilizer at planting while making as few of stops to fill and tender as possible. These redesigned planters are part of a factory- installed, integrated ExactRate™ solution from John Deere that eliminates the need for add-on tanks and custom plumbing solutions and multiple suppliers. Click for more...

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