Machinery

260 to 310 horsepower models are the largest MFWD tractors ever to roll out the door at Versatile’s Clarence Avenue assembly plant

The time has come for a revolution,” reads the press release from Versatile announcing the introduction of three all-new, MFWD, row crop tractors. Versatile’s current MFWD tractor line can trace its lineage back to the origin of the Genesis models, which were first introduced in September of 1993 wearing Ford-New Holland blue. And although Genesis tractors have seen […] Read more

When North Ameri-can Massey Ferg-uson dealers gathered for a convention in Kansas City in January, they were given their first look at the brand’s newest tractor line, the 4600 Series. A month later these models made their public debut at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The smaller of two completely new, utility-class […] Read more

When this picture of a machinery dealer’s lot was taken in 1976, the technology and operator comfort level on the two larger Versatile tractors shown was about as good as it got. The farmers who drove them home got what was then high horsepower and an early version of a comfortable and safe cab. This […] Read more

The line of Hesston by Massey Ferguson small balers gets two 
new heavy-duty, high-density, three-twine models for 2013

Just the sight of a small square baler can still make some former farm boys break out in a cold sweat. Most of us spent more than a few hot summer days manhandling hundreds of small, square hay bales. It was hard work, and I’m sure we’re all pleased to see round balers now dominating […] Read more

Designed to appeal primarily to livestock and mixed-farm producers, 
the brand offers more choices in the utility tractor segment

Of all the airline flights I’ve been on, I’ve never had the chance to sit in business class. The closest I’ve come is a quick look as I made my way through to steerage class. But New Holland seems to think riding in one of its new T5 Series utility tractors is the equivalent of […] Read more