A New Holland unit on display at the Yugagro exhibition in Krasnodar, Russia in 2021. (Media.cnhindustrial.com)

CNH sheds Russian business

New Holland, Case IH maker had suspended shipments last year

The maker of Case IH and New Holland tractors and combines is selling its business activities in Russia for about US$60 million. CNH Industrial, which employs about 200 people in Russia, announced the divestment in a release Wednesday without naming the buyer. CNH in March last year suspended all shipments and supplies to Russia and […] Read more

In February, Case IH introduced its new six-model line of Steiger tractors. The largest now pushes rated engine horsepower to 645.

All-new Steiger tractor line debuts

Six new models push horsepower to a new high of 645

The latest news from Case IH reveals they don’t think the horsepower race is quite over yet. In February, the company unveiled the six new tractors that will make up the Steiger four-wheel-drive line, and the flagship model now tops out at 645 engine horsepower. Its peak horsepower rating hits an impressive 699. Because of […] Read more


Gerrit van der Scheer, CEO of Mechan’s parent firm Zweegers Equipment Group, with Toromont senior advisor Larry Moffatt (l-r). (Photo courtesy Mechan International)

Toromont to sell Manitoba Agco, Claas dealer chain

Dutch firm to buy AgWest

Canada’s Caterpillar equipment distributor for Manitoba and points east is set to sell a major Manitoba dealer of Agco’s farm equipment brands as well as the province’s exclusive dealer for Claas combines. Toromont Industries announced Monday it will sell its AgWest Ltd. arm to Dutch equipment distributor Mechan International, effective May 1. Neither company would […] Read more

Claas introduces its “next-generation” Xerion tractors for model year 2023.

‘Next-generation’ Xerion tractors from Claas

The unique four-wheel-drive tractors get a performance upgrade

As the National Farm Machinery show approached, held annually in February in Louisville, Ky., ag equipment manufacturers began pulling the wraps off of some of the year’s newest machine introductions that would be displayed there for the first time. Among those brands with something new to bring to the show floor and to talk about […] Read more


Agco brings the popular small-frame utility tractor to North America.

The Fendt 200 Vario has arrived

Agco brings the popular small-frame utility tractor to North America

While Agco has been busy expanding the global reach of its Fendt brand over the past decade, it has been adding more machines to the Fendt product line too, with the stated intention of making it a full-line brand. It has also been steadily making more of the tractor models it offers to European farmers […] Read more

Case IH is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Farmall brand.

Case IH celebrates 100 years of the Farmall tractor

Heritage brand name celebrates a major anniversary with planned events

For anyone who grew up on a farm, or spent summers at a grandparents’ or uncle’s farm, there is probably a fond memory of a particular tractor brand that sticks with them to this day. Tapping into those fond memories can be a useful marketing tool for manufacturers. That has led nearly all manufacturers to […] Read more


S.H. Dayton sponsorship signage at a 2018 motocross event. (S.H. Dayton Ltd. via Twitter)

Manitoba Deere dealer expands westward reach

Enns Bros. to buy Shoal Lake's S.H. Dayton

A major dealer of John Deere equipment in Manitoba is extending its catchment in the province’s west to include a long-established Deere shop. Winnipeg-based Enns Bros. announced Friday it has a deal in place to buy the assets of S.H. Dayton Ltd., a Deere equipment dealership at Shoal Lake, about 100 km northwest of Brandon. […] Read more

Agritechnica has resumed its normal show schedule, with the next event to be held this coming November in Hannover, Germany.

Agritechnica to focus on ‘green productivity’

Show theme is advancing yields with environmentally friendly technologies

With the resumption of its normal schedule after COVID-19 forced a delay and finally cancellation of its last event, Agritechnica, the world’s premiere ag equipment exhibition, will hold its next event this coming November in Hannover, Germany — assuming there are no further global disruptions. The German Agricultural Society, known as DLG, stages the show, […] Read more



New Holland releases the T6.180 Methane tractor, which can run on methane or CNG.

NH’s methane-powered T6 tractor hits the market

Several years in development, the tractor can run on methane or CNG

It’s hard not to notice the importance major brands in the auto and machinery sectors are putting on developing alternative fuel engines. While battery electric is seen as a contender in the passenger car and low-horsepower-equipment segment, other fuels will be needed to replace gasoline and diesel for large vehicles and equipment. And some brands, […] Read more