When this picture of a machinery dealer’s lot was taken in 1976, the technology and operator comfort level on the two larger Versatile tractors shown was about as good as it got. The farmers who drove them home got what was then high horsepower and an early version of a comfortable and safe cab. This […] Read more
In this issue of Machinery and Shop we take a look at new tractors
AGCO expands its line of small square balers
The line of Hesston by Massey Ferguson small balers gets two new heavy-duty, high-density, three-twine models for 2013
Just the sight of a small square baler can still make some former farm boys break out in a cold sweat. Most of us spent more than a few hot summer days manhandling hundreds of small, square hay bales. It was hard work, and I’m sure we’re all pleased to see round balers now dominating […] Read more
Ten tips to get your air seeder ready for spring
Here is our guide to making sure air seeders are properly set up and ready to go to work
It’ll be spring before we know it, and air seeders will soon be hitting the fields. Now is the time for a last good look at them before their wheels start turning. Whether the machine is brand new or new-to-you, focusing on fine-tuning product delivery mechanisms will pay dividends through good, even germination and maturity. […] Read more
New Holland adds new power
Designed to appeal primarily to livestock and mixed-farm producers, the brand offers more choices in the utility tractor segment
Of all the airline flights I’ve been on, I’ve never had the chance to sit in business class. The closest I’ve come is a quick look as I made my way through to steerage class. But New Holland seems to think riding in one of its new T5 Series utility tractors is the equivalent of […] Read moreMF 5600 is designed for loader work
New 5600 Series tractors from MF replace the previous 5400s but keep the sloped hood design for impressive forward visibility
The new 5600 is new basically from the ground up,” says Randy Peterson, product marketing manager for 5600 Series Massey Ferguson tractors. “It’s overtaken the 5400. If you look at the hood, visibility is fantastic. You put a loader on that and it’s going to have the best visibility, best ride and best drive in […] Read moreWhy a company-owned equipment dealership?
According to a report in a reputable European magazine, Germany-based farm equipment manufacturer Claas is preparing to open a network of 14 company-owned dealerships in the northern part of its home country. The stores are said to open sometime in 2014. Apparently, the brand is discontinuing its relationship with the 19-outlet dealership chain that had […] Read more
GM redesigns the Silverado
As pickup truck sales dominate the North American automobile market, GM doesn’t intend to let the Silverado fall behind the pack when it comes to style and engineering. A major redesign gives the truck a new, sleeker styling, new power options and a host of other updates and options. “Creating the new Silverado while maintaining […] Read more
60-Plus years of truck improvements
After the Second World War, manufacturers began making pickups a little more comfortable. Today that comfort level hits new heights
When normal manufacturing resumed after the end of the Second World War, the Detroit Three automakers started paying attention to making half-ton pickup trucks not only comfortable, but much more capable as well. In the 67 years between then and now, that continuing effort has reached unprecedented levels and turned pickups into the biggest selling […] Read more
Reviewing John Deere’s 5101E Limited tractor
For our third and final look at one of the models in Deere’s new family of tractors this winter, we drop down the horsepower ladder into the utility segment
In the November issue of Grainews we published the results of our first tractor evaluation of this winter with a look at Fendt’s 714 Vario. Then, we turned our focus to John Deere’s mid-range 7R and 6R models in January. This time we finish our three-part look at Deere’s new family of tractors with a […] Read more
Harvest grain and corn with one header
Flexxifinger of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, introduced its Corn Harvest Pans, which allow Draper headers to cut corn
As new grain corn hybrids pop out of the ground in Western farm fields with increasing frequency, more producers are taking a look at the feasibility of incorporating that crop into their operations. For many, though, the added cost of new machinery investment has been a big impediment to making the leap. Flexxifinger of Assiniboia, Sask., […] Read more