It’s become a rare thing these days to see used tractors more than a decade or two old sitting on a dealer’s lot. But Little Morden Service at Morden, Man., has one very notable exception to that trend. Sitting in its showroom is a freshly restored 1968 Versatile 145 tractor. LMS has been a Versatile […] Read more
Restoring a 145 Versatile tractor
A Canadian-made classic now lives in a southern Manitoba dealership showroom
Kinze cranks up convenience on new 5670 Series planters
New models -- and a new digital agreement with John Deere for data integration
In January Iowa-based Kinze manufacturing announced the debut of its new model 5670 line of pivot-fold, split-row planters, which it says offers more convenience and easy serviceability. The planters are available in 12/23-row and 16/31-row configurations that will work on both 15- and 30-inch row spacings. The pivot fold gives them a narrow width for […] Read more
Code clash limits header options
Digital lockouts by OEMs may begin forcing combine buyers to forgo shortline headers
For many farmers, pairing their favourite brand of combine with a header from a Prairie shortline manufacturer makes a preferred package. Recently, though, some OEMs have denied header manufacturers the command set code needed to link the header with some combine and swather models’ digital systems — which means buyers of those machines will have […] Read more
‘Mobile skills lab’ to promote careers in ag
Saskatchewan equipment manufacturers receive government funding aimed at finding more workers
A new high-tech “Careers in Ag Mobile Skills Lab” will begin a summer tour of Saskatchewan at Ag in Motion July 16 to 18 to help develop a “talent pipeline” for ag and ag equipment manufacturing.
Tips for setting up a farm workshop
Create a more efficient and safer workshop environment
Anyone who’s spent time working in a commercial mechanical shop will almost certainly have walked over to the first aid kit a few times to bandage a cut — or worse. And more than a few will have even made a trip to the emergency ward on occasion. A farm workshop is no exception. In […] Read more
Agco introduces FarmerCore dealer program
A retail-level development initiative aims to improve the company's overall service to farmers
When it comes time to buy equipment, the quality of the local dealer, or lack of one, has typically played a big part in many producers’ decisions. A good local dealer is a big advantage for farmers and helps drive sales. It’s a factor of which major brands are well aware. Since its inception in […] Read more
Shop in ‘grey market’ at your own risk
Importing machines built for sale outside North America not advisable, Farmers’ Advocate says
Several years ago, my neighbour sold his farm to a Dutch farmer who wanted to move his operation to Canada. That immigrating farmer brought much of his European equipment with him when he arrived. It was a kind of novelty to see an unfamiliar tractor design working in a Canadian field. However, despite the fact […] Read more
Deere sees farm fit for newest boom loader
The 326 P-Tier telescopic loader offers 16 feet of reach
North American farmers are apparently getting hooked on the capabilities of a compact wheel loader when it comes to moving loads around the farm. This year John Deere is offering a new model of loader it believes will appeal to producers, and giving that machine an additional feature to make it even more versatile: an […] Read more
Heading for a fully autonomous fleet by 2030
John Deere intends to offer a full suite of autonomous equipment in five years
As John Deere unveiled its 2025 model year product line in late February, it brought the company one year closer to a significant date: 2030. That’s when the brand has promised to be able to offer a complete fleet of autonomous equipment, able to handle a full farming season from seeding to harvest with self-driving […] Read more
Understanding farmers’ equipment needs
As the pace picks up on advancements in technology, consulting customers for their feedback becomes more important
A few years ago, I was invited to attend an R&D facility to test-drive a prototype version of an MFWD tractor with a CVT transmission — then I was asked to give my impressions of what I liked or didn’t like. It was interesting to participate in the early evaluation of a new tractor. Prototype […] Read more
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