Manitoba farmer Craig Rubeniuk has one of the most unique farm equipment collections around. A fan of the former White Farm Equipment brand, Rubeniuk currently has 28 working tractors and an impressive collection of dealership and memorabilia of the brand. Recently, he took machinery editor Scott Garvey on a tour to take a look at […] Read more
VIDEO: White Farm Equipment collection a nod to Manitoba farmer’s roots
VIDEO: An up-close look at K-Hart’s Spyder drill
K-Hart’s Spyder air drill is the latest instalment in our video series that looks at the types of seed opener designs and new seeding equipment introductions that were on display at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. Scott Ousdahl, CEO and sales manager of K-Hart industries, explains the features of its award-winning Spyder […] Read more
Claas debuts new flagship combine model
Capacity of the Lexion 8900 Terra Trac hits Class 10-plus territory
With a unique graphic on its flanks, Claas’ new Lexion 8900 Terra Trac made its North American debut on the grounds of the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask., in July. The brand celebrated a milestone in its combine production at the same time as it released the largest model it has yet […] Read more
VIDEO: Merlo Multifarmer offers broad range of on-farm uses
Merlo has added a few new cab improvements to the Multifarmer series of telehandlers. Troy Johnson, a Saskatoon Merlo dealer, explains those and other features of the Multifarmer line at the Ag in Motion farm show in July.
VIDEO: SeedMaster serves up prototype seed opener
This video, taking a look at SeedMaster’s new opener, is part of a series that looks at the types of seed opener designs on display at this summer’s Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask. This series also looks at the other new introductions those seeding equipment manufacturers were introducing at their booths.
JCB building new Texas factory
U.K.-based JCB, which produces light construction equipment, the Fastrac ag tractor and Loadall telehandlers, broke ground in early June on a new 720,000-square foot factory on a 400-acre site at San Antonio, Texas. The project will cost US$500 million. It will be the company’s largest North American manufacturing plant, second only in size to its […] Read more
Volvo, Westport team up on alternate-fuel engine tech
Volvo and Westport Fuel Systems announced a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization of Westport’s HPDI (high-pressure direct injection) technology for alternative fuels such as LNG and hydrogen for heavy truck and off-road applications. “We are confident that, we can bring sustainable solutions forward, using the internal combustion engine, running on renewable fuels now and […] Read more
Agco to sell grain bin firm GSI
Agco has completed a deal to sell the majority of its Grain and Protein business division, including its grain bin and handling equipment arm GSI, to American Industrial Partners for a reported US$700 million. ”The divestiture of Grain and Protein supports Agco’s strategic transformation, recently accelerated by the PTx Trimble joint venture, which closed in […] Read more
VIDEO: Bourgault openers designed to fit your operation
This is the first video in a series that looks at the types of seed opener designs on display at this summer’s Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Saskatchewan. This series will also look at the other new introductions those seeding equipment manufacturers were introducing at their booths. In this video, machinery editor Scott […] Read more
VIDEO: John Deere 9RX tractor goes big at AIM
John Deere’s new very-high horsepower 9RX tractors made their first Canadian public appearance at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. John Deere’s go-to-market manager for large tractors, Michael Porter, explains the design features built into these new models. RELATED: Check out the full specifications and see more photos of the John Deere 9RX […] Read more
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