Producers have become pretty used to seeing ag equipment brands introduce consistently larger machines over the past few years. In February, however, John Deere announced a new, smaller and “nimble” self-propelled sprayer. The new R4023 fits in at the low end of the brand’s redesigned 4 Series models, and it replaces the older 4623. This […] Read more
John Deere’s “nimble” sprayer
A new, smaller model joins the green brand’s 4 Series sprayer family
AGCO’s new pre-owned program
AGCO offers a warranty on selected used equipment from participating dealers
With a large volume of late-model, used equipment on the Canadian and U.S. market right now, some manufacturers have begun backing incentive programs to help dealers sell machines before they grow roots in dealership lots. AGCO has just announced it has taken its limited Certified Pre-owned Program to a national level, as well as expanding […] Read more
Used equipment primer
In about two weeks the spring auction sale season on the prairie will kick into high gear. Farm sales really take off as soon as April hits. And I can recall an auction company manager telling me it’s those early sales in late March and the beginning of April that really seem to set the […] Read more
Used Versatile tractor selling prices
What's it worth? Here's a look at 2014 auction sale results for a couple of popular, older Versatile models, the 835 and 875
If you’re in the market for some older, lower-cost horsepower, one of these Versatile tractors may fit the bill. The 835 offers 230 engine horsepower, and the 875 was rated at 280. Even though these models haven’t been in production for three decades, they were popular tractors in their day, and there were still quite […] Read more
Engineers!
I’ve always considered engineers to be the rock stars of the machinery world. They’re the ones who take the concepts discovered by Newton, Tesla and others and actually turn them into useable technology. Some, or maybe most, of that technology today is beyond impressive. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of meeting and talking […] Read more
How to install an overhead garage door
Installing an overhead garage door may not be the easiest project you’ll ever tackle, but doing it yourself can save a hefty installation fee. Here’s a hands-on account
There’s more to it than you’d think,” commented a friend who used to be a contractor and building supplies retailer. We were discussing what’s involved when installing an overhead garage door in farm workshop. After just finishing my own installation, I had to wholeheartedly agree with him. But getting a quality overhead door installed may […] Read more
PHOTOS: Installing an overhead garage door
Installing an overhead garage door may not be the easiest project you’ll ever tackle, but doing it yourself can save a hefty installation fee. Having a friend give you a hand will definitely help.
Kubota launches the M7 Series
An entirely new line of tractors raises the orange brand’s horsepower limit to 170
More than a few head of Prairie cattle look forward every winter to seeing one of Kubota’s the orange machines bringing them out feed bales each day. But with a top horsepower rating on the brand’s most powerful model at the start of 2014 that kept it in the utility segment, the range of duties […] Read more
New grain storage products from GSI
A new high-capacity bin and belt conveyor are the latest from AGCO’s GSI brand
AGCO’s grain storage and handling brand GSI had a couple of new products to introduce at the U.S. Farm Progress Show in Iowa last August. It added a new 40-Series, four-inch corrugated high-capacity grain bin and VersaLoop round tube chain conveyor to its list of products. GSI carried forward some of the features of the […] Read more
Recalibrating
As I and a handful of other journalists had a casual conversation with some senior executives from one of the international machinery brands recently, it was interesting to hear about the intricacies of managing production facilities in a variety of countries around the world. Their firm has plants in the UK, the U.S., India, China […] Read more
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