Owners of CNH tractors looking for a replacement part can take a photo of the part and upload that photo to a website, which will then identify it and find the necessary replacement.
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CNH launches photo feature to identify parts
Equipment owners can take a photo of a part and use an AI-based feature to find a replacement online
Deere expects steady farm equipment production
Equipment will remain available to farmers but will likely increase in price, a John Deere VP warns
The current trade dispute won’t interfere with Canadian farmers’ ability to get the John Deere machine they want, but will likely make that machine more expensive, a Deere vice-president warns.
Remember risks as well as rewards in new equipment
Investing in a new model means you’re among the first to discover its hiccups
Bringing new equipment onto a farm can be an exciting and productive change to the way the farm operates. Having the latest in horsepower, capacity and technology can make the farm more efficient and easier to run. If one has the luxury to pay for it, it can be an obvious choice to order the […] Read more
‘Tis the season to reduce costs on regular maintenance, repair
Wintertime sees service programs and parts discounts from OEMs
After a hectic harvest season, there may be a temptation to park machines in the shed, close the door and forget about them until next spring. But that’s not a good idea. Performing regular maintenance of equipment now can help cut costs. Dealerships looking to keep their mechanics busy in the off season typically offer […] Read more
Farmers refresh a Roto Thresh
West-central Saskatchewan farmers find and restore a rare classic combine
It isn’t often I get to follow up on a machinery article more than a decade later. But in the case of Mervin Lloyd’s Roto Thresh combines, that’s exactly what happened. Back in 2011 I spoke to Mervin Lloyd of Fiske in west-central Saskatchewan about his thoughts on the unique Roto Thresh combines he owned […] Read more
Is your John Deere drill working to peak efficiency?
Thunderstruck Ag offers upgraded parts and free advice from a service specialist
Like all farm equipment these days, seed drills offer a much higher level of precision in the field than older machines. But that enhanced performance comes from significantly more complex systems, which aren’t always easy to understand or maintain correctly. “That’s where I come into the scene, with 16 years of accumulated knowledge at Aricks,” […] Read more
Deere expands customer repair capabilities northward
Customer Service Advisor and mobile app now available to Canadian owners
As “right-to-repair” advocates have increased pressure on major manufacturers in all industry sectors, some U.S. states have now introduced laws to mandate it. Those regulations, however, differ by state. For example, ag equipment manufactured after a certain date is included in Colorado’s law, while specifically excluded in Oregon’s. Aside from the push by legislators, the […] 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
Farming behind the lines in Ukraine
A Ukrainian agriculture journalist chronicles the challenges of sowing a crop during wartime
Ukrainians will farm their land, even in the face of war. In the Kherson area of southern Ukraine, where war rages and the city of Kherson is seen by the Russian invaders as strategic, a column set out on Monday. This was a column of tractors, under the flag of Ukraine. In it were farmers […] Read more
Pandemic border protests strand cattle and car parts
Ottawa | Reuters — Protests in Canada against vaccine mandates have disrupted two key U.S. border crossings, and are snarling hundreds of millions of dollars daily of trade, ranging from cattle to car parts. Demonstrations who at first demanded an end to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border truck drivers began Jan. 28 in the […] Read more
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