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GSI expands Z Series Flexwave grain bin sizes
Machinery

GSI expands Z Series Flexwave grain bin sizes

Self-cleaning bins now available in 30-foot diameters

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Last fall AGCO’s GSI division introduced its Z Series grain bin with a 24-foot diameter base. These bins have the brand’s Flexwave system that uses large liners, which alternately inflate and deflate to gently remove the remaining grain pile left after gravity stops feeding the auger. The company claims Flexwave is capable of cleaning out […] Read more
AGCO introduces two new RB Series silage balers to 
North America. They are based on a Lely design.
Machinery

PHOTOS: AGCO introduces the RB Series round baler

Lely-influenced round balers join 
the MF family in North America

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European expatriates will certainly be familiar with the Lely brand of equipment. The brand has had a presence here in North America for several years as well, and long-time Canadian dairy operators will be well aware of their barn systems. But the brand has had a strong presence in the hay and forage sector overseas […] Read more
AGCO measured the impact of the precision planting features on its White Planter line on corn yields over a three-year trial.
Corn, Machinery

AGCO proves precision features add value

On-farm trials show yield gains in the U.S. when new technology is added

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Three years ago, AGCO decided to prove to its customers — and potential customers — that outfitting one of its White Planters with precision planting technology would offer them a payback in higher yields. The company organized a series of field trials across the Midwest and measured the impact of improving seed placement, and depth on yields. The trials involved […] Read more
The new Massey Ferguson 1700M Series compact tractors are new for the 2019 model year.
Machinery

AGCO introduces the new MF 1700M Series tractors

36- to 60-horsepower tractors for those smaller jobs

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Using the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, as the venue, AGCO introduced the Massey Ferguson 1700M Series compact tractors, which is made up of two models offering 36 and 60 horsepower. The larger tractor can be ordered with either a 12×12 power shuttle or electronically controlled three-range hydrostatic transmission. The smaller tractor is available […] Read more
AGCO’s 9255 flex Draper header is capable of changing from small grains to soybeans with minimal in-cab adjustments.
Machinery

AGCO sees Draper headers top demand

Company says better performance results in customer preference for Draper heads

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AGCO launched its 9250 flexible Draper header back in 2010. It was compatible with all the company’s Gleaner, Massey Ferguson and Challenger branded combines. Since then, though, engineers have made a few tweaks to its design, and a version of the current design remains in use across all three combine brands. “We’ve had quite a […] Read more
AGCO revealed its newest combine design, the IDEAL, for the first time in North America in Regina, at the Farm Progress Show.
Machinery

A combine surprise comes to Regina

AGCO brings a Fendt combine to North America’s Farm Progress Show

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Standing in front of what everyone knew was a completely covered example of AGCO’s newest combine design, the IDEAL, Richard Kohnen, director of tactical marketing for AGCO, discussed the evolution of the combine design and the brand’s intent to create a combine platform capable of playing in a global market. Given that the company had […] Read more
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General, Machinery

Michelin to buy ag track maker Camso

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The Michelin Man is set to take on much more field work with a US$1.45 billion deal for Quebec off-the-road track and tire manufacturer Camso. The deal, pending regulatory approval, calls for France’s Michelin to combine its off-the-road (OTR) business with Camso in a new division. “By joining forces with Camso, Michelin will create the […] Read more
AGCO-Amity unveils new air drill shank design.
Machinery

New “Concord Legacy Edition” opener

AGCO-Amity’s new air drill draws on features from original Concord design

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In 2011 North Dakota-based Amity Technology partnered with AGCO on the development of dry-land seeding projects, creating the AGCO-Amity Company. Its most recent introduction, the PSD (Precision Shank Drill), was unveiled in October and is the latest product to hit the market as a result of that joint effort. “Agronomic design, residue flow, field finish, […] Read more
The Nordic Tractor chronicles the evolution of tractor 
production in the Nordic countries and follows the creation 
and changes of three of the region’s major brands.
Machinery

A book for farm equipment enthusiasts

The Nordic Tractor looks at tractor history in an unfamiliar country

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Last fall I had a chance to sit down with British ag equipment journalist and author Justin Roberts. We had chance to discuss his new book The Nordic Tractor. If you’re like me, you’ve read any number of detailed histories of North American-based ag equipment brands, which chronicle the evolution of their tractor designs over […] Read more

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