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The new HD7 and HD5 Outlander Pro models from Can-Am are designed to be workhorses.

New mid-cc ATV models from Can-Am

Updated ATV lineup with models designed for work or play

By Scott Garvey May 15, 2023

Quebec-based BRP says it has developed a whole new line of mid-cc (medium engine displacement) Can-Am Outlander ATV recreational and utility models, which are designed to better meet the needs of both recreational riders and those, like farmers, who use their machines for work. According to the brand, the new Outlanders offer more performance, comfort […] Read more

This Sustainable Gator, which was built from a variety of renewable and recycled materials, was a joint effort
between John Deere and Ford.

Equipment, Machinery

Deere builds a ‘green’ Gator

Concept machine built to investigate the use of renewable materials

By Scott Garvey October 13, 2022

On its website, the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) reports a growing number of companies are looking toward “sustainable” manufacturing practices, and it suggests there is a valid business case to be made for pursuing that goal. Among the potential advantages is the ability to meet any future — and probably stricter — environmental regulations […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Before you head out on your ATV this spring, read this

By Kari Belanger March 14, 2022

Beginning March 13-19, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association kicks off Ag Safety Week. It’s a great time to review with your family your farm’s safety plans and farm safety in general. One document related to safety that came across my desk recently was statistics on ATV-related deaths in Canada — and the numbers are staggering. […] Read more

Rubber track manufacturer Camso has been supplying rubber belt tracks to the ag industry for years. Now, they are supplying track systems for recreational off-road vehicles too.

Machinery

Turning to tracks on your ATV

ATV and UTV track conversions add new abilities

By Scott Garvey June 6, 2017

Not too long ago I spoke to my neighbour who told me he just bought a track conversion for his ATV. “I can go where the snowmobiles were getting stuck,” he said proudly. A couple of days later I saw some of his tracks across snow-covered terrain that no wheeled ATV could ever get through. […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery

Farm, ranch work still exempt from Alberta helmet rule

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 3, 2017

Farm and/or ranch work remain exempt in the final version of Alberta’s new law requiring off-highway vehicle users to wear helmets while riding on public land. Provincial Bill 36, which passed in December, takes effect May 15, requiring an approved helmet for anyone “driving, operating, riding in or on, or being towed by” an off-highway […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery

Textron to buy Arctic Cat

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 31, 2017

A U.S. firm with multiple brands in the utility vehicle market is set to add Minneapolis-based ATV and snowmobile maker Arctic Cat to its roster. Providence, R.I.-based Textron Inc. announced Wednesday it has signed an all-cash merger deal to buy NASDAQ-traded Arctic Cat for $18.50 a share, or about $247 million (all figures US$). Arctic […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery

Farming work exempt from proposed Alberta helmet law

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News November 28, 2016

Farmers and ranchers at work would be exempt from a proposed new law requiring off-highway vehicle (OHV) users to wear helmets while operating on public land in Alberta. Provincial Transportation Minister Brian Mason on Monday announced proposed amendments to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act that would require recreational users of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, motorcycles, amphibious […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery, Weather

Alberta lifts off-roading ban

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 21, 2016

Citing an outbreak of “wet and cool weather” across parts of the province, reducing the overall fire hazard, the Alberta government has lifted most of its restrictions on off-highway vehicle (OHV) use. The province lifted its OHV ban for “much of the province” except for its forest areas around Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray, […] Read more

Livestock, Machinery, Weather

Farming uses exempt from Alberta off-roading ban

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 7, 2016

Alberta’s new provincewide ban on recreational use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in provincial parks and on other public lands won’t apply to their use in farm work. The provincial government announced the temporary OHV ban Friday as “another tool… to help prevent the spread of wildfires,” on top of Thursday’s provincewide fire ban and its […] Read more

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

GFM Network News

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Tag Archives ATV

New mid-cc ATV models from Can-Am

Deere builds a ‘green’ Gator

Editor’s Column: Before you head out on your ATV this spring, read this

Turning to tracks on your ATV

Farm, ranch work still exempt from Alberta helmet rule

Textron to buy Arctic Cat

Farming work exempt from proposed Alberta helmet law

Alberta lifts off-roading ban

Farming uses exempt from Alberta off-roading ban

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