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How to design a tractor, part 3

By Scott Garvey December 1, 2020

In past instalments of this series (see 'Related Articles' links below), we explained why the Versatile Nemesis tractor project came to be, how the design parameters were set and how the components were chosen for it. All of those things are pretty consistent when it comes to developing new tractor lines for any brand. But[...]

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How to design a tractor, part 1

By Scott Garvey September 30, 2020

Last year, in the pages of Grainews, we informed you about the 2019 launch of Versatile’s new Nemesis tractor line, which are also built as the Kubota M8s. And you probably saw similar announcements of the tractors’ introductions in other publications, but what no one else has done is given you a behind-the-scenes look at[...]

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Big tractor, big tires on world's largest tractor

By Scott Garvey January 13, 2021

If you are a consumer of ag-related social media, you’ve likely seen online video of one of the most memorable events involving classic North American farm machinery. The one-off Big Bud 747, which had been stored at the small-town Heartland Museum in Clarion, Iowa, was brought out into the sunlight for a very special event[...]

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John Deere introduces 8RX line of tracked tractors

By Scott Garvey October 28, 2019

[UPDATED Nov. 4, 2019] Today John Deere officially unveiled its new line of 8RX tractors, which are — wait for it — rigid-frame four-tracked models. Anyone who has walked the aisles at Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery show in Germany, will have noticed four-tracked rigid-frame tractors on display. But those are the result of[...]

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A close look at the MTZ-Kirovets K-744 tractor

By Scott Garvey April 26, 2019

Making its first appearance at the Manitoba Ag Days event in Brandon in January was the MTZ-Kirovets K-744. And it had to rank as one of the most popular attractions on the show floor. “They’ve been pretty busy,” commented a staff member at a neighbouring display when Grainews stopped by. We went there to meet[...]

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Major machinery brands win engineer awards at Agritechnica

By Scott Garvey September 20, 2019

Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery show, is held every two years in Hannover, Germany, and part of the event includes a competition that allows manufacturers to vie for some prestigious engineering awards. Gold and silver medals are awarded for new advancements in equipment design that are truly significant. How significant is what determines whether[...]

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Behind the wheel of the Fendt 942 tractor

By Scott Garvey September 17, 2019

When we got behind the wheel of the flagship 942 model at the AGCO facility in Jackson, Minnesota, we ran it down a rural road at 50 km/h. That was a bit of a new experience, at least for someone who has never roaded a tractor at that speed before. Optional cab suspension along with the suspended front[...]

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Fendt introduces the 900 Series tractor

By Scott Garvey September 12, 2019

In late June Grainews joined a group of machinery writers that was given a preview look at Fendt’s newest tractors, the 900 Series Gen 6, which offers five models between 296 and 415 engine horsepower. To put it plainly, they are smaller versions of the unique 1000 Series tractors introduced a couple of years ago.[...]

Equipment, Machinery & Shop

Running a classic tractor fleet

By Scott Garvey January 22, 2019

I often hear people discussing when they should replace their farm equipment with new or updated machines. But that level of investment might not be the most sensible plan for all farms. Keeping an older equipment fleet operating might be the best strategy for some. That’s what brothers Les and Larry Rodgers, who farm near[...]

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New subcompact tractors from New Holland

By Scott Garvey April 20, 2018

New Holland has strengthened its product offerings in the sub-compact tractor segment. In February the brand announced the addition of the Workmaster 25 and smaller 25S models. The 25 gets a three-cylinder 24.7 horsepower diesel engine mated to either a 12 X 12 gear transmission or a three-range hydrostat. It is capable of delivering 7.9[...]

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How to design a tractor, part 3

How to design a tractor, part 1

Big tractor, big tires on world's largest tractor

John Deere introduces 8RX line of tracked tractors

A close look at the MTZ-Kirovets K-744 tractor

Major machinery brands win engineer awards at Agritechnica

Behind the wheel of the Fendt 942 tractor

Fendt introduces the 900 Series tractor

Running a classic tractor fleet

New subcompact tractors from New Holland

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