Machinery
Multi-tasking Nexat brings new machinery concept to field
The German-made implement carrier handles all field duties without a conventional tractor
The German-made Nexat is an implement carrier designed to handle every field operation from seeding to harvesting and work in a controlled traffic plan to minimize soil compaction.
Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules
Suite alleges Deere violated U.S. antitrust laws by controlling too tightly where and how farmers could repair equipment
Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs, a U.S. judge has ruled.
Low-cost electric mini truck to debut in U.S.
A Bezos-backed startup has a new take on building electric vehicles
Slate is a new electric vehicle company from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The company is building only one model — but you can choose to make it either a small pickup or an SUV.
Video: Case IH aims to “get ahead of the change”
An executive discusses the company’s plans for new — and used — equipment
Case IH parent company CNH’s FieldOps equipment management system is now ”probably resonating the most with our customer base,” Kurt Coffey says.
Massey Ferguson 9S tractors begin arriving in Canada this spring
Agco begins initial deliveries to 9S Series tractor buyers
Introduction of the newest updated 9S models completes the move from the various model number designations tractors have held, into the more simply-designated S Series lines.
PTx Trimble rolling out new guidance controller
Improved and more capable NAV-960 replaces the NAV-900
The NAV-960 will be the base platform to handle features PTx Trimble expects to offer in the future, including implement applications.
New Holland previews IntelliSense VR and spot spray tech
The company’s IntelliSense baling automation system also picks up a new accolade
New Holland is set to introduce a system, comparable to sister company Case IH’s SenseApply, under the IntelliSense brand for its front-boom Guardian sprayers.
BKT’s 900 series tires come to market
New tire option aimed at high-horsepower tractors
“…this is the 900/65R46 and it is for very high-powered tractors… it is meant particularly for best floatability and best field protection.”
Deere tops second-quarter estimates, trims annual profit forecast
Shares up five per cent
Deere & Co cut the lower end of its annual profit forecast on Thursday but topped Wall Street expectations for second-quarter results aided by cost-saving measures and inventory management, sending its shares up five per cent.
Quickly search for outstanding vehicle recall notices
New online resources make checking for safety recalls on used vehicles easy
As of Jan. 1, auto manufacturers are required by federal legislation to make it easier for all vehicle owners to find information online about previous recalls on their various makes and models.