I am not a tractor technician. But even someone like me can learn a lot from the trainers at New Holland. During Operation Blue Force our agricultural media group got a lesson in measuring tractor performance and validating Tier 4B. This was part of our training that focused on New Holland’s Hi-eSCR solution. In the lesson which you can watch … Read More
New Tractor Toolbox from Deere
Finding room in a tractor cab for tools, parts, and other items needed while in the field, has always been an issue with operators. Small toolboxes have been supplied and located on different areas of the tractor, but the storage space has been limited. Now, John Deere has found a convenient solution with a new Tractor Utility Box. “We’ve increased … Read More
New Holland’s Tier 4B Solution
Tier 4B. We’ve all heard about it but how many of you understand it? If you watch this presentation that was done by New Holland’s David Kohuth during Operation Blue Force you’ll have a much better understanding. It’s the best explanation I’ve heard so far. New Holland has settled on ECOBlue™ Hi-eSCR technology as their final solution and David walked … Read More
New Holland Ground Speed/Headland Management
The next lesson I got with Operation Blue Force from New Holland put me back into the cab. This time it was all about Ground Speed Management and Headland Management. Our classroom teacher was Vic Constable. After the lesson I got into a T9 4-wheel drive tractor with track units pulling a massive field “Optimizer” to put that lesson in … Read More
New Holland Auto Command Transmission Lesson
My first lesson during the New Holland Operation Blue Force field training event I attended last week in California focused on the New Holland Auto Command CVT transmission. Before I got into a tractor in the field I got a lesson from Nick Graham. The Auto Command™ Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) makes it easy to find the perfect speed for … Read More
New Holland Compact Tractors
The New Holland Boomer Tractors may look small next to their big brothers but they are not a toy. These machines can handle a lot of work from hauling dirt and mulch to removing snow. They also have all the implements available you could possibly need. At the National Farm Machinery Show I walked around with New Holland’s Dan Valen … Read More
A Tradition of Healthy Competition at NFMS
During this year’s National Farm Machinery Show crowds gathered from across the country to watch the Championship Tractor Pull. The best tractors from across the United States competed in the coveted 2014 event and Chuck chatted with one of the announcers Butch Krieger. “This is my 35th year here in Louisville. It just gets better every year. The competition is … Read More
Championship Tractor Pull Brings in Best in Business
Mike Wilhite was a contestant in the recent Championship Tractor Pull during the 2014 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. He drives Blue Blazes and visited with Chuck prior to the event. Mike worked for Ford for 30 years. The the tradition didn’t start with him, his dad also worked for the company along with his two brothers. So, … Read More
New Holland Program Helps Military Families
In grateful recognition of the courage, service and sacrifices which members of our Armed Forces, Police Officers, Firefighters and their families make every day, New Holland is proud to kickoff of this year’s True Blue Salute program on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to all who serve,” says Abe Hughes, … Read More
Time for John Deere Product Launch
John Deere is preparing for next season this week with the big product launch in Columbus, Ohio. “We’re launching a lot of our new products for 2014 at the Columbus Convention Center,” said Deere’s Barry Nelson. “We’re bringing in about 45 of the ag media … and the final wave of all the dealers that come in to learn about … Read More