Last October, Agco said it had taken what it called a “radical step towards carbon neutral engines” with the debut of its new Core diesel engine platform. The company claims this new engine will eventually be capable of running on a range of new fuel types. Proposed future environmental regulations in many countries threaten to […] Read more
Agco Power introduces the Core engine platform
New engine designed for compatibility with alternative fuels
Electric variable transmission for John Deere 8R tractors
Newly designed transmission debuts in 8R 410 models for 2023
Anyone who takes even a casual look around the automotive, heavy truck and machinery industries these days will notice driveline technology seems to be changing significantly — and rapidly. Electrification and alternative power systems are increasing in all sectors. The internal combustion engine is still king, but other pretenders to the throne are rapidly emerging. […] Read more
Deere introduces AutoTrac-ready Gators
The green brand brings auto steer to its UTVs
It goes without saying that GPS auto-steer capability on ag equipment is a pretty ordinary feature these days, but John Deere is now bringing that technology to a machine you might not have expected to find it on, the Gator UTV. “John Deere is enabling the productivity gains farmers have seen while using AutoTrac technology on […] Read more
Case IH debuts a fully autonomous Trident spreader
The brand says it’s the first of many market-ready autonomous machines to come
Six years ago, Case IH dazzled the crowd at the United States’ Farm Progress Show held in Boone, Iowa, with its concept fully autonomous, cabless Magnum tractor. That year, the Case IH exhibit attracted very large crowds on each day of the event, as everyone vied for a close-up look at the robotic Magnum. This […] Read more
New round balers from Case IH and New Holland
New high-capacity models and other baler updates introduced in August
Both Case IH and sister brand New Holland have been making similar new product introductions at the same time for the past few years. This year has been no exception. Among the new equipment introduced in 2022 by both brands are round balers. They were simultaneously introduced last August. The latest addition to the Case […] Read more
New ‘UFT’ category tire from Titan
All-new sprayer tire combines IF and VF technologies
At the U.S. Farm Progress show in Iowa in August, tire manufacturer Titan had something new to show farmers — its Ultimate Flex Technology (UFT) sprayer tire. Titan describes this latest offering from the brand as a technology that combines the elements of conventional, increased flexion (IF) and very high flexion (VF) tires, to create […] Read more
BKT offers ag tire line with aramid belt technology
Aramid high-density fibre stronger and lighter than steel belts
Ag tire technology has seen a lot of advances in the last decade or so. New tire designs like the IF (increased flexion) and VF (very high flexion) types have pushed tire performance to new highs. Now, new materials are also making tires more durable. In September, BKT announced it is now able to offer […] Read more
International Trucks introduces new powertrain
The S13 diesel and T14 transmission to offer low revs, high efficiency
All of the news in the automotive industry these days seems to revolve around electric drivetrain development, even in heavy trucks. But it’s clear when it comes to heavy equipment and trucks, diesel engines will still be with us for years to come. Equipment and heavy truck manufacturers are still working toward making internal combustion […] Read more
New Fendt 700 series models
Seventh-generation models push the range to 303 horsepower
In late August, AGCO held an international press conference livestreamed from Germany, which focused on its Fendt brand. Attending that event (virtually) meant setting the alarm clock to be ready for its 3:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time start in Manitoba. Typical of press conferences held in Germany, it was loaded with a lot of detailed […] Read more
New or used?
Should that next new-to-you heavy grain truck be brand new?
In the past, when it came to planning equipment purchases, grain growers generally budgeted for an older heavy truck in the farm fleet. And that made sense. Farm trucks have a history of not logging anywhere near the miles in a year long-haul, over-the-road trucks do. Therefore, farmers could usually tolerate the more frequent repairs […] Read more
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