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We field-test a pair of Kubota M7 tractors, putting them to work cutting and baling hay in our test field.
Machinery

Reviewing the M7 Kubota

Our observations after 
getting up close and personal 
with two M7 tractors

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A couple of years ago Kubota introduced its flagship M7 line of tractors, which pushed the available horsepower in its tractor line to 168. Since then the orange brand has been pushing to become a much bigger player in the ag equipment market, with a stated intention of eventually becoming a full-line manufacturer. But there’s […] Read more
John Deere’s new R4044 sprayer has a 1,200-gallon tank but is nine percent lighter than the current R4045 model.
Machinery

John Deere adds a “light weight” sprayer

R4044 joins the Green 
brand’s 4 Series sprayer line

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In May John Deere announced the introduction of the R4044 sprayer. Although it offers a 1,200 gallon (4,542 litre) product tank and sports a 325 horsepower, nine-litre diesel under the hood, it still weighs in nine per cent lighter than the R4045. Deere’s marketing staff say this machine fills a niche for those who are […] Read more
Steve Kastning showed his Duck Foot header reel tine at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina in June.
Machinery

Duck Foot improves header performance

These plastic after-market parts 
fit over existing header tines

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Showing off his invention at the Innovations Show Place at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina last June, Steve Kastning described how he and his wife came up with the design of the Duck Foot header finger, which was designed to solve a problem on their own farm. “I found in lentils, it was stripping […] Read more
Stripper headers have a rearward-rotating rotor fitted in front of the header.
Machinery

Stripper headers an alternative for dry regions

Headers offer improved combine performance and soil moisture retention

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While there are many options when it comes time to harvest a crop, for some farmers, stripper headers are the only choice. Designed with rotating teeth that lift grain into the combine and leave straw in the field, stripper headers are perfect for harvesting cereals, grass seed and rice, according to Adam Whitaker, product specialist at the U.K.-based […] Read more
John Deere S Series combines will see some updates for the 2019 model year.
Machinery

More updates for Deere’s S Series

Track suspension, header and tech improvements for 2019-model year combines

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At the beginning of May, John Deere announced it was making some improvements to its S Series line of combines. The brand says for 2019 model year machines customers can get an improved track suspension module as a factory-installed option, which will be available with 30- or 36-inch (76.2 or 91.4 cm) belt widths. The […] 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
New Holland’s CR combines earned an AE50 award for their Opti-Spread Plus residue management system.
Machinery

NH and Deere snag engineering awards

New combine technology from both brands 
net a pair of AE50 awards

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Every year the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recognizes 50 of the year’s best engineering achievements in market-ready farm equipment. This year both John Deere and New Holland each earned one for the engineering built into their newest combines. New Holland’s Opti-Spread Plus residue management system for CR combines won the engineering […] 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

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