John Deere brought its prototype electric tractor lineup to a vineyard in California in February, providing media an opportunity to see and operate the three prototype machines and find out more about Deere’s entire electrification project.
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A first look at John Deere’s electric tractors
John Deere unveils its prototype electric tractors and support infrastructure
Buhler going private
Farm equipment maker Buhler Industries has made a deal with its majority owner that will take the Winnipeg company private, delisting it from the TSX.
Tractor, combine sales face downward trend
Sales of farm tractors and combines have declined over the last year in North America
Sales of combines are a handy gauge for farmer optimism. This winter, farmers weren’t feeling it.
IrriCup wheels improve traction on pivots
CupWheel airless tires from Galileo Wheel reduce risk of pivots getting stuck
The design uses a unique concave sidewall that allows for a flatter, track-like contact with the ground, which manufacturer Galileo Wheel says offers a 30 per cent increase in traction over regular tires.
Adjusting for inflation key to get most out of new tires
Bridgestone’s VT Tractor tires are designed not only for fields but increased road travel
Weighing tractor axles will help growers determine what their optimum tire inflation pressures should be for road and field work.
CNH’s AI Tech Assistant speeds access to repair information
The pilot program provides a one-stop digital portal for technicians
CNH’s new online database, AI Tech Assistant, uses artificial intelligence to help dealership technicians find accurate repair procedure information quickly.
CNH brands introduce new utility tractors
Updates to the Farmall C and PowerStar lines come from Case IH and New Holland
At the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, the two CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland, were each displaying a single example of the updated line of utility tractors they intend to offer farmers this year.
Special-edition Cats
At the end of January, in honour of its 100th anniversary, Caterpillar announced the availability of limited-edition machines through select Cat dealers around the world, including here in Canada. The limited edition models feature a custom “Centennial Grey” paint scheme to recognize the original colour of Caterpillar’s first products. The models will also include special […] Read more
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
Fendt ErgoSteer brings joystick steering control to tractors
A retrofit option offers a second type of steering input for operators
A few years ago, Agco’s Fendt brand replaced the steering wheel on its Ideal combines with a joystick control. In 2024 it introduced a retrofit kit that can bring joystick steering control to Fendt tractors, too. That system just won Agco an AE50 award for its design. “It’s 100 per cent retrofittable,” says Daniel Smith, […] Read more
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