In 1948, the first Lamborghini tractor hit the market in Italy. After debuting in 1962, the 1C remained in production until 1966.
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PHOTOS: Lamborghini 1C crawler tractor
In 1962, Lamborghini introduced the narrow 1C crawler
Sask. backs new northeastern shortline
A Canadian National Railway (CN) spur line in northeastern Saskatchewan, set to become the province’s 14th shortline this spring, has picked up provincial financing. The provincial government on Wednesday announced an interest-free loan worth about $550,000 for Kinistino-based Northern Lights Railroad to buy 59 km of track from Melfort west to Birch Hills on CN’s […] Read more
JCB uses single loader boom
U.K.-based JCB has taken its own path with skid steer loaders
On first glance a JCB skid steer loader looks like any other, but it soon becomes apparent there are major differences between that brand’s design and the configuration that has become standard in the industry. Most notably, JCB uses only a single loader boom on the right side of the chassis. That allows the cab […] Read more
Bobcat expands its M Series
Bobcat’s new compact S450 skid steer is designed to fit into tight spaces
The new S450 has just joined 10 other models in Bobcat’s M Series line of skid steer loaders. This compact version is less than five feet wide, designed to work in tight spaces. With a 1.8 litre, 49 horsepower engine the S450 replaces the previous K Series S130. And it gets an emissions compliant engine […] Read more
Rail problems continue as Prairie ag groups tackle CTA review
CNS Canada — Better data, equitable service regardless of where you live and service contracts with teeth are just some of the ideas being tossed around by Prairie farm leaders taking part in the Canadian Transportation Act review. “Producers want to see equitable service for everyone,” said Norm Hall, chairman of the Agricultural Producers Association […] Read more
Spring load limits to slow grain movement on Prairie roads
CNS Canada — Spring road bans are starting to be put into place across Western Canada as temperatures warm up in the Prairie provinces. The annual restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads in an effort to reduce the damage heavier loads can cause during the spring thaw period. Grain and […] Read more
Case IH, New Holland launch pre-owned certification
CNH’s Case IH and New Holland farm equipment divisions have launched their own Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs, allowing farmers in Canada and the U.S. to buy eligible used late-model combines and tractors with warranty coverage. For Case IH, the CPO program announced Friday will provide buyers with warranties and financing on pre-owned late-model Steiger and […] Read more
We paint our restoration project
Finally, we’re nearly finished with Project CJ3A. Now it’s time for a splash of colour as we move the Jeep’s body into the paint shop for its fifth new colour
No stage of a restoration project seems to provide more satisfaction than seeing it painted for the first time — other, maybe, than driving the finished machine out the workshop door. And our project Jeep’s body has at last hit the paint stage. All those hours of sheet metal work, filling and sanding should now […] Read more
Terex introduces Gen2 skid steers
Terex says its newest skid steers offer more than 100 improvements
In September, Terex introduced its re-engineered “Gen2” line of skid steer loaders. The brand claims the more than 100 improvements incorporated into the new design were the direct result of customer feedback. Some examples of those improvements include an improved quick-attach pin profile, a cylinder seal package that includes three additional sealing surfaces to eliminate potential leakage, […] Read more
ADM cuts biodiesel output as industry hit by weak margins
Winnipeg/New York | Reuters — Archer Daniels Midland , one of the world’s top biofuels producers, has slowed North American biodiesel output, the latest sign the industry is battling uncertainty over U.S. renewable fuel policy while the oil rout curbs demand. The Chicago-based agri business has “temporarily” shifted production at its Velva, N.D. oilseeds processing […] Read more
