AGCO’s Challenger brand is bringing something entirely new to the field. The Challenger 1000 Series tractors offer lower cost of ownership per acre, advanced connectivity and world-class performance. The new series is available in four models ranging from 396 to 517. Farmers can get their first look at the new offerings at the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa … Read More
Small Tractors Still Leading the Way Says AEM
It won’t surprise the ag community to learn that under 40HP tractors are still the driving force for tractor sales. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the sale of small tractors was up 9.4 percent in May, and up 15.5 percent from January. Sales were up slightly for 2WD tractors 40-100HP, but 2WD tractors over 100HP declined. Combines … Read More
High-Capacity Nutrient Applicator New from John Deere
John Deere is excited to introduce their customers to the new F4365 High Capacity Nutrient Applicator. This new machine gives larges-scale growers and ag service providers a greater capacity for applying fertilizer and lime, meaning more acres covered each day. This new machine offers increased capacity with a 330 cubic foot New Leader dry spinner spreader that can apply fertilizer … Read More
US Equipment Exports Continue to Decline
Exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment for first quarter 2016 are down 8 percent overall compared to first quarter 2015, with a total of $1.7 billion shipped to global markets. Europe and Central America each recorded double-digit gains, and the other world regions saw double-digit declines, led by Africa and South America, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which … Read More
Ag Electronics Challenges Tackled at AEF Plugfest
Despite the current downturn in many segments of the agricultural equipment industry, the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) Spring Plugfest event attracted a sizable audience this year, reinforcing that interest in finding solutions to ag electronics challenges remains strong. The Spring Plugfest is hosted by the National Tractor Test Laboratory in Lincoln, Nebraska, and this year’s event attracted 83 participants … Read More
ANSEMAT Joins Agrievolution Alliance
The Agrievolution Alliance is a global network of agricultural equipment manufacturers made up of more than 6,000 member companies. The group has now announced the newest addition to their ranks, the National Association for Agricultural, Forestry and Landscaping Machinery (ANSEMAT) of Spain. ANSEMAT represents 63 agriculture equipment manufacturing companies and 124 total companies. This brings Alliance’s total to 14 equipment … Read More
CNH Invites You to Explore the World with Apps
CNH Industrial is inviting anyone to experience the power of what their machines can accomplish in a day, regardless of where you might be in the world. Thanks to the innovation of the smartphone, users of “The World of CNH Industrial” can witness a machine saving lives in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, or harvesting enough grapes to fill 20,000 … Read More
Used Equipment Value Calculator Released
Iron Solutions has announced a new online product. The company that created IRON Guides®, IRON HQ® and a full suite of equipment data and software products has now launched the IRON Guides Residual Value Calculator® for Used Equipment. This new offering will be sold separetly from their current lineup of products. With historically high levels of used agricultural equipment being … Read More
Camso, Agro Maquinas Bring Conversion Track to Brazil
Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, and Agro Maquinas are partnering to manufacture Camso’s Conversion Track Systems (CTS) for the Brazilian market. Brazil is an important market for Camso, a world leader in off-road tires, wheels, rubber tracks and undercarriage systems. The nation is the 5th largest exporter in the world with a sizable population of large horsepower equipment. “This is a next … Read More
Mitas Recognized by John Deere
Mitas has earned Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating with Partner-level status. The John Deere Achieving Excellence Program recognizes companies that are dedicated to providing products and services of outstanding quality and show commitment to continuous improvement. A ceremony was held in Germany to honor company employees. Mitas is a Prague based company which sells radial agricultural tires to John Deere operations in … Read More