It’s been suggested by industry insiders that 2019 could be called the year of the tractor, because there were so many new introductions of them. That means even more choices for producers looking to re-power their farm fleet.
Kubota, which has been gradually working its way into the mainstream agriculture sector with a steady stream of new product introductions through the last several years, can now be officially considered a serious player in the mid-horsepower tractor segment. The introduction of its M8 Series now brings the orange brand’s available tractor horsepower above the 200 mark.
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John Deere broke out of the conventional tractor moulds with its introduction of the 8RX four-track, rigid-frame models, which means it now offers three different versions of the 8R design. And it updated the design and engineering in all 8R models as well as the 7R Series
Winnipeg-based Versatile added the Nemesis line of MFWD tractors to the lower end of its horsepower range.
And at Agritechnica, the world’s largest most prestigious farm machinery show, brands, including John Deere, gave attendees a look at some autonomous and technologically advanced tractors that may soon be available on the market. All of that means its been another exciting year for those following trends in the farm machinery sector.
