U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.
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Deere settles U.S. right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments
Soft North American farm machinery market hits Agco profits
Most markets remain relatively stable overall for the company, but the United States is a drag on profitability
North America was the weakest of Agco’s sales markets in the latest fiscal year for the farm equipment manufacturer, Scott Garvey reports.
Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices
U.S. President Donald Trump announced new measures on Friday to support U.S. farmers who are reeling from the administration’s trade policies and the Iran war and suggested farm equipment makers cut prices
Case IH’s newest Optum tractors make North American debut
CNH opted to launch the new models at Agritechnica in November before their debut here
Case IH is opting for higher horses in its Optum line of mid-horsepower farm tractors, with a new flagship model now hitting 435 hp.
Fendt reintroduces 800 Vario Series line of tractors
The company recently debuted the new Gen5 800, and an updated Gen4 500 Series, at a U.S. farm show
Agco’s Fendt arm has reintroduced a new and improved Gen5 800 Vario Series of tractors to the North American market.
OutRun tillage automation system released
System compatible with Fendt 900 Series
Agco’s OutRun automated tillage system, compatible with 900 Series Fendt tractors, is now commercially available; it will be compatible with 1000 Series tractors this fall.
Mahindra moving forward with new tractors, post-split
Mahindra Ag North America announces its transition away from the Mitsubishi Mahindra Agriculture joint venture
Despite the dissolution of a key joint venture, farm tractor manufacturer Mahindra Ag says a new product lineup will be rolling out over 2026 and 2027.
Ag tire manufacturer offers up a lifetime warranty
Chinese-made Tianli tires put in service after Jan. 1 covered against defects
An unlimited-time warranty will apply against any manufacturer or “raw material” defects on all Tianli-branded radial ag tires that enter service after Jan. 1, 2026.
TIM system offers improved performance for Hesston balers
Tractor and Implement Management (TIM) allows Massey Ferguson’s 8S and 9S tractors to pair digitally with Hesston LB balers
TIM, short for Tractor and Implement Management, allows a Hesston large square baler to control the speed of a Massey Ferguson 8S or 9S tractor for better baler output and bale quality.
New Holland concept tractor a nod to its Fiat brand heritage
The one-off “Il Trattore,” shown at Agritechnica, takes cues from the first production Fiat tractor ever to be built in Italy
New Holland’s exhibit at Agritechnica included this “concept” farm tractor with Fiat stylings that pay homage to the company’s Italian heritage.