Agricultural Equipment Articles

Operator comfort, application quality, and machine uptime are focus of new John Deere 400, 600 Series Sprayers →

To meet the application needs of today's farmers who demand operator comfort, high-quality application and the most machine uptime possible, John Deere has introduced new 400 and 600 Series Sprayers. The lineup of 400 Series Sprayers includes the 408R, 410R, and 412R, while the 600 Series includes the 612R and 616R. "Each sprayer features a new, larger cab with your choice of three comfort and convenience packages available to fit a variety of needs," Joel Basinger, marketing manager for John Deere said. Click for more...

John Deere 8 Series Tractor MY22 updates give farmers more options for planting, tillage, and transport →

Today's farmers are adopting new practices to gain every production advantage possible. To help address these needs, John Deere has updated its 8 Series Tractors for model year 2022 by building on a strong foundation of existing technology and offering new solutions with single-dealer support of specialized options. The 8 Series includes wheel 8R, two-track 8RT and four-track 8RX models. New specialized options for 8R Tractors include the Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) and for 8RX Tractors, ExactRate™ Tractor Tanks. Click for more...

John Deere launches See & Spray Select for 400 and 600 Series Sprayers →

Olathe, Kansas (March 2, 2021) — John Deere has introduced See & Spray™ Select, the first commercially available John Deere machine factory-equipped with this advanced spraying technology. Farmers can use See & Spray Select, installed on a John Deere Sprayer, to minimize input costs and only spray weeds when they are detected. This technology makes it possible for farmers to use more expensive and complex tank mixes more efficiently than what they can broadcast, reducing their costs, improving their ability to control herbicide-resistant weeds at a lower cost. Click for more...

Case Delivers Electric Backhoe Loaders to Utilities in New York →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The construction industry's first designed and commercially developed electric backhoe loaders — two Case 580 EV backhoes from Case Construction Equipment — have been delivered and are currently working with utilities in New York. New York State Gas & Electric (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), AVANGRID Inc. subsidiaries debuted the electric backhoe at a special event in New York, and National Grid took delivery of its first electric backhoe earlier this year. Click for more...

ASV Recognizes Duffy's Sales & Rental as 2020 Dealer of the Year, CLM Equipment as 2020 Rookie of the Year →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, announced Duffy's Sales & Rental as the 2020 Dealer of the Year and CLM Equipment as the 2020 Rookie of the Year. "Duffy's Sales & Rental and CLM equipment went above and beyond representing the ASV brand and showing a passion for the equipment that is hard to miss," said Jeff Pate, director of sales of the ASV brand. Click for more...

VIDEO: Werk-Brau Introduces Extreme Duty Excavator Buckets →

New Werk-Brau extreme duty excavator buckets feature an aggressive dig angle, rugged construction of abrasion resistant AR400 through AR500 steel, and horizontal wear strips, to effectively excavate in the toughest conditions. Designed for durability and effectiveness, even in brutal conditions, they are made in the USA with industry leading lead times. Standard sizes available from 3/8 to 10 cu. Click for more...

Kubota Updates Wheel Loader Lineup With R540, R640 Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation announced an update to its wheel loader lineup with the launch of the new R540 and R640 models. The next-generation wheel loaders are available in both canopy and cab models and feature improved visibility, enhanced operator comfort and increased performance over the previous R30 Series models. Designed with landscape, residential and commercial construction operators in mind, the new R540 and R640 wheel loaders will be available at dealerships beginning in March 2021. Click for more...

John Deere Rolls Out Performance Tiering Strategy Starting With Utility Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Developed in response to evolving customer needs and expectations, John Deere launched its Performance Tiering Strategy, delivering a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience. Available first on the wheel loader lineup, the Performance Tiering Strategy supports customers by providing machine solutions built for various applications and jobs to enhance profitability and efficiency. Click for more...

Wirtgen Group, John Deere Lay Foundation for Industrial Site →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Soil stabilizing is a particularly cost-effective and resource-friendly method for achieving the proper bearing capacity and quality of the soil and preparing it for civil engineering or building construction projects. In order to permanently improve the soil's properties, a series of machines are usually required. Depending on the application, this can include a binding agent spreader, a soil or tractor-towed stabilizer, a grader and soil compactors. Click for more...

Case Wins Good Design Award for Design of 'Project Zeus' →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has earned a 2020 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press for "Project Zeus": the Case 580 EV (electric vehicle) backhoe loader — the world's first electric backhoe. The award recognizes "the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world." This is the third Case design to win in four years. Click for more...

John Deere Joint Tests Its First Electric-Powered Backhoe With National Grid →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere, a manufacturer of construction equipment, and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout the Northeast, will joint test an electric backhoe concept. The John Deere developed, battery-powered, electric vehicle design — referred to as E-Power — will target the ease of operation and performance level of the diesel-powered, 100 hp 310L backhoe. Click for more...

RoadHog Introduces Heavy Duty Generation 5 Cold Planer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... RoadHog Inc. , a 30 year manufacturer of asphalt milling attachments, introduced the latest series of heavy duty cold planers for skid steers. Featuring a Fairfield 7HBX planetary, coupled to a Sauer M44 piston motor, these units feature a 0 to 8 in. cutting depth; ¾ in. chassis and housing plate; 1.5 in. walled cutting drum; 5 in. tooth clearance for reduced drag; and a durable front steel debris guard. Click for more...

Skid Steer Loader or Compact Track Loader — How to Choose →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It's the most popular piece of equipment on construction jobsites. It has been and remains a consistent, high-selling machine in the construction industry. And it has been around for six decades. The skid steer loader is a must-have in virtually every construction fleet, from general builders to landscapers, and even those offering snow and ice management services. This small yet mighty machine proved to offer numerous benefits on various jobsites and gave way to inspire a new take on it: the compact track loader (CTL). Click for more...

VIDEO: Volvo Compact Wheel Loaders Help Deliver Cape Cod Cranberries →

From Construction Equipment Guide... During late September through October, as the temperature begins to lower and the leaves change into brilliant New England fall colors, the culmination of a year's work begins with the annual Cape Cod cranberry harvest. Each year, the region harvests more than 14,000 acres of the ruby red berries, known as America's first fruit. Today's cranberry growers are third and fourth generations to farm the bogs. Click for more...

Hitachi ZW30 T4F Compact Loader Makes Its Debut →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) announced the debut of the ZW30 T4F compact wheel loader recently. The ZW30 features an even half cubic yard bucket, making it ideal for landscape supply operations, nurseries and other applications calling for precise measurements. However, like its larger Hitachi loader counterparts, the ZW30 handles snow and clean-up operations equally as well. Click for more...

John Deere Improves Performance, Reliability With L-Series Backhoe Upgrades →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere upgraded its L-Series backhoe loaders, unveiling significant machine improvements designed to boost productivity, maximize uptime and reduce operating costs. Ranging across the L-Series Backhoe lineup, the updates, which include engine upgrades, new pressure-compensated load-sensing (PCLS) hydraulics on the 310SL model and machine control improvements, enhance operation and machine performance. Click for more...

Vermeer RTX1250 Answers Call for WLE →

When WLE (Water, Land, Environment) won the bid for a major irrigation project in Austin, Texas, it needed to add to its equipment fleet — without draining its budget. Ashlar Development, an Irving, Texas-based company specializing in upscale residential neighborhoods, sought to reclaim the effluent water produced in its Belterra neighborhood, west of Austin, and reuse it to irrigate the community's common areas. Click for more...

VIDEO: R-Series T62, S62 Loader Models Feature Bobcat Inline Engine, Cast-Steel Lift Arm Sections →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has added products to its lineup to meet customers' changing needs. The newest product offering is the 60-frame size loader models — and first radius-lift-path loaders — to the R-Series lineup: the Bobcat R-Series T62 compact track loader and S62 skid-steer loader. These new models join the current R-Series lineup, including: 70 frame-size loaders — T76 compact track loader and S76 skid-steer loader — as well as the four other 60-frame loaders — T64 and S64 loaders and the T66 and S66 loaders. Click for more...

John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Reaches 1 Million Field Hours →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A testament to the durability and performance of the John Deere machines, the 944K Hybrid wheel loader has logged 1 million operating hours in the field. "Whenever we develop a machine, customer needs, such as durability, productivity, profitability and low operating costs, are always at the forefront of our designs. By reaching the 1 million-hour mark on our 944K loaders, we are affirming that electrically driven machines offer proven durability and performance advantages for our customers," said Grant Van Tine, solutions marketing manager, John Deere. Click for more...

Ag-Pro Hosts Two 'Day-In-The-Dirt' Demo Events in Ohio →

Ag-Pro held two Day-In-The-Dirt sessions just north of Columbus, at Liberty Park in Powell, Ohio, on Sept. 11 and 12. The day-long events offered an opportunity for contractors and landscapers to try out the dealership's line of John Deere skid steer loaders, John Deere mini-excavators and the dealership's line of Boxer mini-skid steers. A full staff of Ag-Pro personnel were on hand to supervise the demonstration area and answer questions regarding the wide variety of equipment on display and available for a trial run. Click for more...

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