Any long-time reader of Grainews has almost certainly read about what we’ve seen when walking the aisles at Agritechnica, the world’s largest and arguably most important ag equipment show. It’s held every second November in Hannover, Germany. And Grainews has been there regularly since the 2009 event. The next show was scheduled for this upcoming […] Read more
Agritechnica postponed until early 2022
Major international show delays November event
More, stronger, better: how Ford describes the 2021 F-150
Ford offers V8 to hybrid drivetrain options, boosts pickup performance
The news coming from major machinery brands in recent months has centred around more power and better connectivity. Taking a look at what Ford has to say about its 2021 F150, the news is almost exactly the same — more power (from several engine options), higher tow ratings (up to 14,000 pounds or 6,350 kilograms) […] Read more
Ford F-150 hybrid field test
The automaker exposes the PowerBoost powerplant to extreme conditions
Ford’s new 3.5-litre PowerBoost F-150 made its debut this model year, marking the first time a gas-electric hybrid powertrain has ever been available in the F-150. The PowerBoost drivetrain delivers an impressive 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque, which is the highest torque rating ever for an F-150. But like all components that appear […] Read more
Want really cool or functional? Kenworth trucks offer both
The classic W900L and newer T880 Class 8 trucks offer producers a choice
Just as modern farm tractors all seem to incorporate similar styling and design cues in their general appearances, the same is true for modern heavy trucks. Aerodynamics figure prominently in modern truck design due to the fuel savings to be had when racking up thousands of kilometres every month. Manufacturers have been influenced in how […] Read more
Case IH updates AFS Connect Farm
The brand's digital platform gets more features
As the major equipment brands continue to compete for dominance in ag machinery’s digital realm, Case IH announced recently that it has released the first major update for 2021 to its AFS Connect Farm desktop platform and mobile app, which is intended to give producers even more data access and management flexibility. The latest update […] Read more
Deere’s 8 series updates for the 2022 model year
Central tire inflation is among the new tech for 8 series tractors
As part of the updates to its 2022 model year product line, John Deere has thrown a few more features and options at its high-horsepower 8 series. With three different model types, the wheeled 8R, four-tracked 8RX and two-tracked 8RT, the 8 series is the rigid-framed little brother to the articulated 9 series, but offers […] Read more
Case IH expands air cart line and updates planter options
Case IH has decided to expand its 5 series air cart line with the addition of two new wide-body, tow-between models. The new Precision Air 3725, which has a 725-bushel capacity, and the Precision Air 4765, which carries 760 bushels, are now the largest of the tow-between models offered by the brand. Both new carts […] Read more
Book details International Harvester’s Canadian history
Former employees relate stories about their time at the brand
Here at Grainews, we like to profile books that offer interesting looks behind the scenes at machinery brands when we find them. Now, a book that came to our attention a few years ago called A History and Memories of International Harvester Canada, 1903-1985 is available for sale online, which makes it much easier to […] Read more
John Deere refreshes its 9 tractor series
More power and a heavier chassis for Deere’s flagship line
More power, more weight, more cab space and more technology. That about sums up what John Deere has in store for model year 2022, 9 series tractors. And the more power part now pushes the largest articulated 9R and 9RX models to the pole position in the industry’s horsepower race. The model numbering format for […] Read more
What’s happening outside ag?
The state of autonomous development in other sectors
We’ve all heard a lot about the development of autonomous farm equipment, but what, exactly, is going on in other sectors? The answer is, quite a lot. A number of presenters at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in January revealed what their companies are doing as they advance the technology. Here’s a sampling of what […] Read more