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
New Holland’s New Speedrower Line
New Holland Agriculture’s Speedrower Self-Propelled Windrowers was another stop during their First in the Field Media Event. The Speedrower allows for producers to travel faster and increase efficiency. Yet still provides the industry-leading power, control, comfort and performance New Holland customers expect. Integrated IntelliSteer auto-guidance eliminates pass-to-pass overlap. Improved steering control gives for smooth, responsive handling. Hydrostatic transmission allows for … Read More
BigBalers for Big Jobs
Now here is a new toy for all those commercial hay operations, straw contractors and owner-operators shipping world-wide. New Holland Agriculture’s Next Generation BigBaler 330 produces 3’x3′ bales and the BigBaler 340 produces 3’x4′ bales. Provides up to 20% more capacity with up to 5% more density with patented “C” Shaped Shuttle design. Increased baling speeds of 110 bales per … Read More
True Blue Tractor Luxury
The two tractors highlighted during New Holland Agriculture’s First in the Field Media Event included the T5 and T6 series tractors. The new T5 has redefined utility tractor standards for mixed farmers with diversified livestock and crop operations. And the T6 has been further enriched by the addition of Auto Command. T5 Series: – 3.4L F5D Tier 4A emission complaint … Read More
Center-Pivot Discbine Mower-Conditioners
One of the six checkpoints we traveled through during New Holland Agriculture’s First in the Field Media Event was on their new discbines. New Holland has taken discbines to a whole new level with even more durability and functionality with their two new center-pivot models. Discbine 313 and 316 are designed for cleaner cutting, more efficient crop flow and smoother, … Read More
Nation’s Largest Outdoor Farm Show Expands
The nation’s largest outdoor farm event, Farm Progress Show, has once again exceeded the initial projections for exhibit space. But don’t worry they are introducing an expanded show site for the event to be held in Decatur, IL. August 27-29. A new street has been added as well as an annex. “When the Farm Progress Show sites were built in … Read More
New John Deere Mower Runs on E85
John Deere has introduced a brand new riding mower that can run on up to 85% percent ethanol blended fuel. The mower is a new Flex Fuel model of John Deere’s popular line of ZTrak mowers. The new, industry exclusive, Z925M Flex Fuel gives landscape contractors and customers with large acreage to mow a new alternative fuel option for their … Read More
Calling all Tractor Boys
Veteran radio and television farm broadcaster and vintage tractor lover Max Armstrong has produced a new music video sure to become the latest ag internet sensation. It’s called “Tractor Boy” and was produced with Martinez Creative Group (aka Tractor Girl Records), which is also working with Max on the launch of a new smartphone/iPad app – Max Armstrong’s Tractor App, … Read More
AGCO Launching RG700
AGCO Application Equipment is introducing the newest addition to its RoGator lineup – the RG700 – a 700-gallon machine built with the same attention to detail and durability as its bigger RoGator brothers. Launching in fall 2013, the RG700 self-propelled sprayer combines RoGator professional-grade quality and dependability with flexibility to meet spraying requirements well suited for a smaller tank size. … Read More
IRON Solutions Redesigns Popular IRONSearch.com
IRON Solutions launched its enhanced and redesigned IRONSearch.com site, with streamlined features that allow buyers and sellers of agricultural and industrial equipment to connect and close deals faster than ever before. The design of the new IRONSearch.com increases the visibility of equipment for sale, enabling buyers to perform highly targeted searches and assuring that dealers get more views for their … Read More