Kubota tractor

Kubota launches the M7 Series

An entirely new line of tractors raises the orange brand’s horsepower limit to 170

More than a few head of Prairie cattle look forward every winter to seeing one of Kubota’s the orange machines bringing them out feed bales each day. But with a top horsepower rating on the brand’s most powerful model at the start of 2014 that kept it in the utility segment, the range of duties […] Read more

lamborghini crawler 1962 advertisement

The slowest Lamborghini ever

The Lamborghini 1C crawler may have been the most interesting “classic” farm machine on display at the German farm show, Agritechnica

Typically, Germany’s Agritechnica machinery show concentrates on looking toward the future rather than the past when it comes to technology, so it doesn’t devote a lot of space to displays of historic farm equipment. But 2013 was the 100th anniversary of the diesel engine in agriculture, according to DLG’s (The German Agricultural Society’s) research, and […] Read more



tractors in a muddy yard

Older machines holding or gaining value

If it's in top-notch condition, that 10- to 30-year-old tractor in your shed may be worth more than you think

“Tractors 10 to 30 years old have increased slightly (in value), if they’re in good condition,” said Greg Peterson, also known as Machinery Pete, during a presentation at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Peterson, who has spent years tracking the value of used farm equipment, said he’s seen a new trend where […] Read more


Case IH Magnum tractor

New tracks for row crop growers

Case IH puts tracks on the back of its Magnum tractor to help row 
crop growers get to the fields sooner with less compaction

It’s been 18 years since Case IH launched its Quadtrac tractor. In 2012, Case IH introduced the Steiger Rowtrac. Now Case IH is giving row crop growers access to track technology with its new Magnum Rowtrac, a machine that joins a oscillating rear-track system to a wide variety of front tire options. Zach Hetterick, Case […] Read more

used combines on an equipment lot

Large inventory, lower values

Overheated new machinery sales in the past few years have generated a large stock of used equipment all across Canada and the U.S.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which represents all the major ag equipment brands, recently published a less than optimistic prediction for the used ag equipment market over the coming months. “While some sources are indicating record prices for used equipment due to the low amount of hours logged, in general, higher inventory of used […] Read more


John Deere tractor in the snow

End-of-season storage tips from AGCO

The “FARMS” acronym summarizes AGCO’s recommendations for winter equipment storage procedures

To help farmers ensure all the bases are covered when winterizing their equipment, AGCO recently introduced its “FARMS” concept, which includes five primary steps designed to protect equipment during storage and ensure it’s ready to go next spring. “Without taking time this fall to care for their tractors and other implements, farmers are risking a […] Read more

John Deere 9RX four track prototype

Prototype John Deere 9RX four track hits the limelight

Management still mum on tractor's release date to dealers

Up until now, John Deere’s prototype, four-track, articulated tractor designated the 9RX (at least for the time being) has had a lot in common with the infamous bigfoot. A lot of people believe it exists. A few even swear they’ve seen one. And the Internet is full of grainy pictures showing what might be it […] Read more


Claas Xerion tractor

Claas Xerion tractor’s turning cab turns heads

Farmers at the Farm Progress Show in Iowa gathered to watch Claas 
show off the spinning cab on its Xerion tractor

While many Canadians have only recently seen Claas’ Xerion tractor for the first time, Drew Fletcher, Claas’ product manager, tractors, says it’s not a new machine. Claas has been manufacturing Xerion tractors at its headquarters at Harsewinkel, Germany for quite a while. “We’ve had it about 10 years in a full-line manufacturing system.” In the […] Read more

John Deere’s line of wheeled 9R tractors grows by one to a total of six for 2015, and all models get a variety of updates and an all-new options list.

John Deere 9R tractors get new features

Active Command Steering and HydraCushion Suspension 
among new options for Deere’s articulated tractors

In August, John Deere revealed its full 2015 model lineup to dealers and the media at a convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. And in true Deere fashion, the official introduction show was a spectacle to behold. The company had a lot to show off. There was a long parade of new machines to see, but what […] Read more