Bourgault in mid-January announced the release of three new products for its 2027 model year lineup: a new 50-foot drill, a new twin-shank opener and an upgraded BiC system.
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Bourgault rolls out new drill, opener and upgrades to BiC system
BiC will be able to function via a tablet, sans tractor monitor
Power requirements in the modern tractor cab
Charging ports off an aftermarket inverter draw about 20 watts per device
With modern technology comes modern problems. As more technology is integrated into seeding equipment, more devices require a power source — and in some operations, this may exceed the output of the 12-volt tractor system. The technology in modern seeding equipment has changed from the days of the on/off and up/down switch of early drills. […] Read more
Techs finding ways to repair ag electronics
Few in number, they’re a cross between mechanics and IT support
Two “right to repair” bills — Bill C-244 and Bill C-294 — that passed in Parliament and got royal assent last month will give Canadian farmers more latitude to fix electronics on their own equipment. Although the right to repair has been high on growers’ wish lists for several years now, it doesn’t mean all […] Read more
Bourgault introduces drills up to 100 feet for 2026
Drills, digital controller and other features debut at Phoenix event
At a customer event and product launch in Phoenix in early November, Bourgault had several new products to show — but the event’s centrepiece was clearly the new 100-foot 7-Plex 3545 Paralink Hoe Drill displayed just outside the event centre. All the products featured had been under development for some time, including the new drills. […] Read more
PTx Trimble introduces new drainage technology
WM-FieldForm allows for mapping and implement control
PTx Trimble, now a part of Agco, introduced a new digital system in mid-November for creating topographical field maps and drainage plans, with the software and hardware needed to control implements to carry out those plans. WM-FieldForm is capable of controlling a single scraper to shape field surfaces. It is the first water management system […] Read more
Tattle Systems monitors fuel levels
Remote software tracks fuel usage
Keeping track of on-farm fuel storage tank levels, especially during busy seasons, can be easy to forget. And nothing shuts down field operations or grain bin dryers faster than running out of fuel. An automated monitoring system can be a big help, ensuring tanks stay full. At the Ag in Motion farm show in Langham, […] Read more
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