Most of the new vehicle introductions in this country have typically taken place at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. But Ford didn’t choose to use that venue to unveil its 2017 line of Super Duty trucks. Instead, the brand picked the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina last November to show potential buyers what […] Read more
Ford unveils the 2017 Super Duty
Trailer towing capability is a priority for the brand’s new Super Duty trucks
Are today’s mammoths headed for early extinction?
The dynamics in the ag machinery industry in recent years have been pretty interesting. Until this year, new, very high capacity machines sold in record numbers. Traditionally, new machines have eventually trickled down to that group of farmers who rely primarily on used equipment. But the size of some new machines on the market now […] Read more
A new face for the Silverado 1500
GM gives its Silverado truck a facelift and some digital updates for 2016
The 2016 Silverado that GM sent to the Canadian Truck King Challenge in October was a preproduction model, so the event judges were among the first Canadians to get behind the wheel of one. Unfortunately because it was a preproduction model, it will soon be crushed; it can’t be sold. That’s a real shame, because […] Read more
Rebuilding Big Roy
When restored, the prototype tractor will help Versatile celebrate its golden anniversary
In 1966 Versatile began producing tractors with the G100 and D100 models. That was 50 years ago, so 2016 is the year this brand gets to celebrate a golden anniversary. And it isn’t going to let that milestone pass unnoticed. As part of the celebrations, Versatile has arranged to bring home the most recognizable tractor […] Read more
PHOTOS: Getting “Big Roy” ready for restoration
As you’d expect, completely restoring a tractor on the scale of “Big Roy” is no small job. Versatile’s crew working on it will expend a few thousand man hours of work to get the job done.
A Ford F150 sync’d to your UAV?
Ford issues a new “Drone-to-vehicle developer challenge” to software engineers
James Bond has his special Aston Martin car complete with ejection seat and all kinds of high-tech gizmos. If Ford has its way, farmers may soon have an F150 pickup at their disposal that would make Q, Bond’s car creator, proud. Ford has been working with drone developer DJI and the two companies have launched […] Read more
New 15W-30 oil may offer benefits in ag applications
Chevron introduces a “severe duty” oil for diesel engines
Most of the farm machines at work this summer likely have 15W-40 oil sloshing around in their engine crankcases. That’s been the standard summer oil for some time. But in April Chevron introduced a new lighter-weight, conventional oil that can replace 15W-40 in many applications. And according to Harry Hazen, North American marketing manager for […] Read more
Is synthetic engine oil worth the extra cost?
Most Prairie retailers say they see a surge in demand for synthetic engine oils in the fall, at a time when producers are preparing tractors and equipment for cold weather operation through the winter. “That is a very smart thing to do in a cold environment,” says Harry Hazen, North American marketing manager for Chevron. […] Read more
New headers from Deere and AGCO
New swather and combine headers for small grains producers
Purchasers of a John Deere W235 or W260 self-propelled windrower can now choose to mate their machine with a new line of Draper headers for small grains crops. The green brand just introduced the 500D Series header line, which includes three sizes: 25, 30 and 36 feet. The 500D headers use a quick-change system that […] Read more
Horsch offers 2nd Maestro toolbar
The brand adds a smaller 40-foot version along with software updates for 2016
Horsch has been selling its 60-foot Maestro planter for a while now. However, the company says it noticed there was significant demand from producers for a smaller version. So, this fall it introduced a second Maestro with a 40-foot working width. “When we introduced the planter, we introduced it with a 60-foot toolbar, a 24-row, […] Read more