In advance of the Paris International Farm Show (SIMA) in France John Deere has unveiled what it says is the “First fully battery-electric high-hp tractor.” This photo is from the SIMA new products website page. Here is information from the company news release about the SIMA award winning product. Citation Award: SESAM: the first all-electric tractor With its SESAM Tractor … Read More
SIMA Honors Concept Autonomous Tractors
The autonomous tractor concepts revealed this year from CNH Industrial brands Case IH and New Holland Agriculture are receiving Silver Innovation medals from the SIMA Organization which hosts the bi-annual international farm machinery exhibition to be held February 2017 in Paris, France. These awards recognize new developments which “demonstrate design and innovative features that have the potential to offer significant … Read More
AEM: Small Tractor Sales Continue to Lead
The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Ag Tractor and Combine Report shows that, while U.S. retail sales of tractors under 40HP and 40-100HP continued to lead the way in September and larger tractor sales rebounded from last month, year-to-date tractor sales are still down. The report also noted that September U.S. retail sales for 2WD tractors … Read More
AgNerds Unite on this week’s ZimmCast
A self driving tractor generated a lot of buzz during the Farm Progress Show. New Holland, a sponsor of our event coverage, had their brand new autonomous concept tractor displayed in the center of their show lot and it was getting a lot of attention. In this week’s program Chuck Zimmerman spoke with New Holland’s Dan Halliday to get a … Read More
Two Tractors In One- New Holland Concept
Designed for maximum flexibility, New Holland’s concept tractor is actually two tractors in one. The NHDrive concept tractor was announced at the Farm Progress Show, where operators could view a machine that has the capability to be driven with the attached cab just like a normal tractor or run driverless and be controlled by a portable device or computer. Chuck Zimmerman spoke with Bret … Read More
Kubota Honors Iowa Farmer, Midwest Veteran
Aaron White is now the owner of an L-Series compact Kubota tractor, thanks to the “Geared to Give” program. White was given the keys during a ceremony at the Farm Progress Show last week in honor of his years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and his dedication to farming. “Geared to Give” is a partnership between Kubota and … Read More
New Composite Fuel Tank for @JohnDeere 9R Tractors
Last week’s Farm Progress Show was the site of many new reveals, including the newly redesigned composite fuel tank for the 2017 9R Series Wheeled and Scraper Special Tractors. The fuel tank has been reworked to offer users better rear visibility from the driver’s seat and improves the overall aesthetics as well. The composite fuel tanks also offer more efficiency for … Read More
John Deere Expands Compact Utility Tractor Family
John Deere knows every farm and every budget is different. That’s why they’ve expanded their 3E and 2R Series Compact Utility Tractor lineup. The 3025E features an easy-to-use, two-range hydrostatic transmission and Twin Touch foot controls for an automatic-like experience. This 25 horsepower options also provides color-coded controls that are ergonomic and intuitive and comes with a comfortable, contoured seat. … Read More
When Will Autonomous Tractors be on the Market?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important is immigration/farm labor to election?” This is really a pretty easy one to guess the results to. Somewhat to Very Important got about 84% of the votes. It certainly is an issue for debate in our upcoming Presidential election. Our new ZimmPoll is live and asks the question, How long until we … Read More
Big Reveals from Case IH at #FarmProgressShow
Case IH is looking in a new direction, focusing on cutting edge innovations with a new tag line- “Rethink Productivity.” To show they’re serious about rethinking things, Case has also used this opportunity at the Farm Progress Show to unveiled a sleek, new concept vehicle, the autonomous tractor. “We’re officially adopting ‘Rethink Productivity’ as our North American brand tagline because … Read More