Those refreshed Case IH and New Holland machines will come with higher price tags, though — and as of May 1, CNH also increased prices on current model year machines not already sold.
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CNH to offer refreshed farm equipment lineup for 2026
Existing models and the updated line will see price increases due to U.S. tariffs
In Brief: Agco CEO sees good global demand for new equipment
In a webcast earnings report at the beginning of May, Agco CEO Eric Hansotia said the company has seen its net profits fall during the first quarter of 2024. Slower sales are a trend all brands have said they expect to see in 2024. “We focused on reducing production more than the industry decline and […] Read more
Geared-down expectations
What are other machinery manufacturers telling their shareholders to expect as they plow ahead into 2024? CNH (Case IH, New Holland) For its first quarter (Q1) ending March 31, CNH said sales volumes in North America were down two per cent for higher-horsepower (over 140 hp) tractors, and down 15 per cent for lower-horsepower tractors, […] Read more
Code clash limits header options
Digital lockouts by OEMs may begin forcing combine buyers to forgo shortline headers
For many farmers, pairing their favourite brand of combine with a header from a Prairie shortline manufacturer makes a preferred package. Recently, though, some OEMs have denied header manufacturers the command set code needed to link the header with some combine and swather models’ digital systems — which means buyers of those machines will have […] Read more
Understanding farmers’ equipment needs
As the pace picks up on advancements in technology, consulting customers for their feedback becomes more important
A few years ago, I was invited to attend an R&D facility to test-drive a prototype version of an MFWD tractor with a CVT transmission — then I was asked to give my impressions of what I liked or didn’t like. It was interesting to participate in the early evaluation of a new tractor. Prototype […] Read more
Supply chain chaos eases at parts counter
Shortages are now fewer on many, but not all, components
Glacier FarmMedia — Manufacturers of ag equipment and some agricultural dealers in Canada have changed their practices because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now stocking more parts and components on site because a lack of products caused major disruptions during the pandemic. “I know it can be a challenge for producers, dealers and manufacturers […] Read more
A new owner for Salford Group
Parts supplier Linamar looks to grow as an ag equipment manufacturer
Linamar Corp., a company best known for producing parts and components for the auto sector, is making moves to establish itself as a significant player in the ag equipment manufacturing business as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer). In April, it announced it had purchased the Salford Group, a well-known tillage and application equipment manufacturer first […] Read more
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