In September, Claas announced updates to its North American offering of both round and square balers, the Variant 500 series round baler and the Quadrant 5300 Evolution series square baler. “Each of these machines is designed to provide maximum performance, easy maintenance and the reliability you expect from Claas,” says product manager Matt Jaynes. “By […] Read more
Updated balers from Claas
Round and large square baler lines get upgrades to improve bale density and more
Why fluids have no place in the drive tires on your tractor
Filling tractor tires with liquid to improve traction is no longer a good idea
Like every other aspect of agricultural equipment design, ag tires have evolved significantly from the days when bias-ply technology was about the only choice for most tractors. The introduction of modern radials means tires are now much more capable of turning engine horsepower into usable traction than bias-ply tires ever were. The way bias-ply tires […] Read more
RcFarmArm allows for some remotely controlled tractor functions
Farmers see the benefits of keeping both feet on the ground with bolt-on attachment for tractor
Repeatedly climbing in and out of an auger tractor to start it and engage the PTO can get tiring after a long day of hauling grain in from the combine. And it can even be a bit difficult for those whose mobility isn’t what it used to be, such as older farmers. But there is […] Read more
Claas updates its 8000 series Lexion combines
New cab, wider header and other improvements for 2023 model year
Claas has decided to update its 8000 series combines. In November, the brand announced 2023 model year machines will see a number of improvements to ramp up both operator comfort and machine efficiency. “The Lexion has built a reputation for delivering a mix of efficiency, precision and convenience,” says Greg Frenzel, Claas combine product manager. […] Read more
Agco Power introduces the Core engine platform
New engine designed for compatibility with alternative fuels
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
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
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