Yo-yoing U.S. tariff rates will end up costing farmers more for new machinery and parts — and not just farmers in the U.S. either.
Tractors
Trump tariffs mean fewer machinery purchases, higher costs for Canadian farmers
Agco plans to spread tariff costs across its full product line, not just the most affected units
Multi-tasking Nexat brings new machinery concept to field
The German-made implement carrier handles all field duties without a conventional tractor
The German-made Nexat is an implement carrier designed to handle every field operation from seeding to harvesting and work in a controlled traffic plan to minimize soil compaction.
Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules
Suite alleges Deere violated U.S. antitrust laws by controlling too tightly where and how farmers could repair equipment
Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs, a U.S. judge has ruled.
Video: Case IH aims to “get ahead of the change”
An executive discusses the company’s plans for new — and used — equipment
Case IH parent company CNH’s FieldOps equipment management system is now ”probably resonating the most with our customer base,” Kurt Coffey says.
Massey Ferguson 9S tractors begin arriving in Canada this spring
Agco begins initial deliveries to 9S Series tractor buyers
Introduction of the newest updated 9S models completes the move from the various model number designations tractors have held, into the more simply-designated S Series lines.
New Holland previews IntelliSense VR and spot spray tech
The company’s IntelliSense baling automation system also picks up a new accolade
New Holland is set to introduce a system, comparable to sister company Case IH’s SenseApply, under the IntelliSense brand for its front-boom Guardian sprayers.
Kioti introduces new features for loaders, tractors
Korean brand looks to add value to machines with improved systems
Kioti has introduced the Flow+ high-flow option for its SL750 skid steer and TL750 compact track loader, to meet demand from buyers for improved hydraulic capacity on those larger units.
Massey Ferguson rolls out new compact utility tractors
2025 1M Series tractor lineup offers premium comforts, versatility
Massey Ferguson’s new 1M Series 25, and its 35 and 40 higher-horsepower brethren, are compact tractors Agco plans to market to people who may just be getting into farming.
CNH Industrial lowers annual profit forecast on softening equipment demand
Farm and construction equipment maker CNH Industrial on Thursday slashed its annual profit forecast, hurt by subdued demand for its machines amid economic uncertainty triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
An innovative flop: Remembering the Ford 6000 tractor
How the cutting-edge tractor and its failure-prone transmission became a marketing nightmare for the brand
The tractors were available with either a 223-cubic inch gasoline or a 242-cubic inch diesel engine — but a groundbreaking innovation for its time, the Select-O-Speed powershift transmission behind those engines, turned out to be the tractors’ early downfall.