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In July AGCO introduced the 296 to 415 hp 900 Series row-crop Fendt tractors designed for the North American market.
Equipment, Machinery

Fendt introduces the 900 Series tractor

AGCO looks to dominate the premium high-horsepower tractor market

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In late June Grainews joined a group of machinery writers that was given a preview look at Fendt’s newest tractors, the 900 Series Gen 6, which offers five models between 296 and 415 engine horsepower. To put it plainly, they are smaller versions of the unique 1000 Series tractors introduced a couple of years ago. […] Read more
MachineSync allows for synchronized operation of tractor and combine operation during in-field combine unloading.
Machinery

New software updates from John Deere

Deere’s Gen 4 displays and Machine 
Sync get improvements

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In February, John Deere released its 19-1 software update, which it says will “Further enhance the automation, documentation, functionality and security of its Generation 4, 4600 CommandCenter and 4640 Universal Displays.” “It also enables Gen 4 Display compatibility with more John Deere equipment,” said John Mishler, marketing manager for precision ag technologies, in a press […] Read more
The features available in John Deere’s model year 2019 5R Series tractors put them on par with the brand’s larger models when it comes to high-end options.
Machinery

John Deere 5R tractors get upgrades for 2019

Green utility segment tractors continue to see more high-end options

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Since John Deere introduced the 5 Series family of tractors several years ago, the number of available models has grown substantially, along with their options range and available level of sophistication. That’s no surprise. This horsepower class is the biggest seller in North America for most brands, and Deere has populated its line with tractors […] Read more
VIDEO: Antique tractors ‘trek’ for charity
Machinery, News

VIDEO: Antique tractors ‘trek’ for charity

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Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey talks with Earl Reimer of the Eden Foundation about its collaboration with Mennonite Heritage Village for Tractor Trek, an event involving over 40 antique tractors that hit the road on June 8 to raise money for charity. [VIDEO] eQuipTV: Manitoba Tractor Trek 2019 [VIDEO] equipTV: Tractor trekking ingenuity Video editing […] Read more
This tractor had the honour of letting people know there was an event in progress. Drivers may have been slowed down a bit, but we're sure once they saw what was going on ahead of this tractor it brought a smile to their face.
Machinery

PHOTOS: Tagging along on Tractor Trek 2019

A wide variety of classic tractors took part in this year’s event

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The vintage tractor-collecting hobby may not be as strong as it used to be. A look at the selling prices of older restored machines indicates that demand for them is down from its high over a decade ago. That has been attributed to a hobby dominated by an aging demographic. But an event in southern […] Read more
Arriving on the farm with about 4,300 engine hours on the clock, the 6588 was mechanically sound, but it need a cosmetic refurbishment.
Machinery

PHOTOS: Second life for a 2+2 tractor

A 6588 IH tractor gets an on-farm refurbishment

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For most of us who grew up on a farm, there is a favourite tractor model that holds some sentimental value. Maybe it was the first tractor you ever rode on with Grandpa or one the family had while you were a boy (or girl). For whatever the reason, that kind of sentiment has fuelled […] Read more
We’re taking a new look at an old idea. Refurbish a tractor that is still a capable machine rather than buying new.
Machinery

New paint, new power

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There was a time when farmers were more than a little thrifty when it came to investing in their machinery. John Deere used to promote the fact its tractors could run on “inexpensive” distillate, rather than regular gasoline to prove to potential buyers their machines offered value. Take a look at the operators’ stations on […] Read more
The MTZ/Kirovets K-744 was attracting crowds at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon in January.
Equipment, Machinery

A close look at the MTZ-Kirovets K-744 tractor

The lower-cost four-wheel drive comes back to the Prairies

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Making its first appearance at the Manitoba Ag Days event in Brandon in January was the MTZ-Kirovets K-744. And it had to rank as one of the most popular attractions on the show floor. “They’ve been pretty busy,” commented a staff member at a neighbouring display when Grainews stopped by. We went there to meet […] Read more
John Deere upgrades its 6R Series tractors
Machinery

John Deere upgrades its 6R Series tractors

Range offers models that span the 110 to 250 horsepower range

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Last August John Deere updated its 2019 line of 110- to 215-horsepower 6R Series tractors, giving them a host of new features. The updated models include the 6110R, 6120R, 6130R, 6145R, 6155R, 6175R, 6195R and 6215R in both two- and four-wheel drive configurations with cabs. First and foremost, among the new optional features is the […] Read more

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