The new powered farm machines parked on dealership lots in the coming decade are going to look a little different than they do now — at least under the hoods. That’s according to information released recently by two of the major manufacturers, John Deere and CNH Industrial, parent company to Case IH and New Holland. […] Read more
What the biggest players plan for powered equipment
Deere and CNH commit to more tech, electric and hybrid drives
Creating the Combuggy
How a farmer modified an 8820 combine into a self-propelled grain cart
There have been some pretty interesting machines built in farm workshops over the years. While only the odd one goes on to be marketed commercially, most usually meet a need on the farm. For Mike Belan and his family’s farming operation about 40 minutes southeast of Sarnia, Ont., a workshop creation dubbed the Combuggy has […] Read more
B.C. company to offer hybrid conversions for farm trucks
Edison Motors pioneers the retrofit market for vocational heavy and light trucks
There’s an old saying that everything old is new again. When it comes to automotive and machinery design today, that seems to be true in spades. Diesel-electric equipment has been in use for decades, but until recently, that system had largely fallen out of favour with many equipment manufacturers, including heavy truck builders. “It’s weird,” […] Read more
New tracks from Unverferth
New undercarriage designs win AE50 award and offer more options
Earlier this month Unverferth announced it had won an AE50 design award for its tracked Equalizer SP undercarriage, which is available on some grain cart models. The AE50 design awards is an annual event sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). It recognizes 50 product innovations in the areas of agricultural, […] Read more
New Bobcat L95 wheel loader offers more horsepower, capacity
Wheel loaders offer some advantages over skid steers on the farm
Is that skid steer loader on the farm proving to be not exactly the best machine for the conditions it has to operate in? Skid steers with limited ground clearance can often get hung up in soft ground in a barnyard, especially in muddy corrals in the spring. And they are slow, with top speeds […] Read more
How to repair a power tool
Bringing a $5 grinder back to life
On a recent trip to my local Princess Auto to buy an angle grinder, the store just happened to have a temporary scratch and dent stand set up in the parking lot by the front door, clearing out some not-quite-good-as-new merchandise. An angle grinder sitting on a table in that display caught my eye. Just […] Read more
Multi-process welder provides arc, MIG and TIG functions
Reviewing Miller Electric's Multimatic 220 AC/DC
Are you thinking about buying a new welder for the farm shop? If so, there’s a lot out there to choose from. Do you need an arc, MIG or TIG type to handle typical repairs and on-farm workshop projects? It’s likely an average farm will need all three at one time or another. The good […] Read more
Deere offers new performance upgrades
Some of the newest features can be retrofitted to late-model machines
Every year, the updated machinery offerings from manufacturers make much of their newest equipment just that little bit more efficient — and sometimes significantly more so. But it isn’t always economically feasible to buy a brand new machine just to get a few new features, even if they could enhance the farm’s bottom line. This […] Read more
Titan rolls out more tire size choices
The brand expands its AgraEDGE R-1W product line
Tire manufacturer Titan announced it has significantly expanded its newest line of R-1W tires, called the AgraEDGE. It will now produce sizes ranging from 320/85R24 for tractors all the way up to 800/70R38 for flotation applications. The company says the AgraEDGE line now covers the majority of the most in-demand sizes for MFWD tractors, as […] Read more
The horsepower race is back on again
Recent tractor models boast increased power ratings at most brands
When the maximum horsepower ratings of production tractors hit 500 several years ago, I recall seeing a magazine editor ask the question, “Will we ever see 600?” For several seasons there’s been a kind of yellow flag in the race as brands just lap the track holding their positions — but all of that seems […] Read more
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