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VIDEO: How much truck for your money? – Part 1

By Scott Garvey December 10, 2018

Thinking of buying a large truck for your farm anytime soon? Depending on how much use the truck will likely get, your budget and a host of other factors, there’s a lot of trucks on the market to choose from. In part one of his five-part series, Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey takes a look […] Read more

The Sportz Camo Truck Tent from Napier retails for US$329.99 and can be purchased through a variety of Canadian retailers.

Machinery, News

Truck tent an economical camping option

Sportz Camo truck tent quickly  converts a pickup to a camper

By Scott Garvey November 9, 2018

There’s no doubt all those camper trailers that fill RV dealers’ lots offer some impressive accommodations. But they don’t exactly come cheap. And if you want to spend time in the great outdoors, do you really need a satellite receiver and a big screen TV? If getting an enjoyable weekend nature experience is really what […] Read more

Ford will soon introduce a small utility vehicle, but as yet it hasn't been given a name.

Machinery, News

Ford heads into the hills

The brand sees its future as a builder of mainly pickups and SUVs

By Scott Garvey November 2, 2018

In 1966 Ford was the first of the Detroit Three automakers to realize the Jeep brand was onto something. At the time, Kaiser, which bought Willys and therefore ownership of the Jeep brand, had turned the spunky little four-wheel drive into a growing line of Jeep-branded vehicles designed for weekend warriors who wanted to hit […] Read more

Machinery, Reuters

CNH Industrial improves guidance after strong Q2, shares up 10 pct

By GFM Network News July 30, 2018

Milan | Reuters (July 26, 2018) – Truck and tractor maker CNH Industrial raised its full-year guidance on Tuesday after better-than-expected quarterly earnings, sparking a more than 10 percent rally in its shares. Milan-listed shares closed 10.6 percent higher at 9.93 euros, making it the best performer on the city’s blue-chip index, which ended the session […] Read more

Operators of some air brake equipped farm trucks don't need class 3 drivers' licences or air brake endorsements to drive them. But are you and your employees properly trained in their operation?

Machinery

Driving a loaded grain truck

Are you really ready to safely operate your fully loaded farm truck?

By Scott Garvey June 20, 2018

The horrific traffic collision that involved the Humboldt Broncos hockey team this spring has, among other things, sparked a debate around the safe operation of heavy trucks and the training of drivers. The truck involved in that incident belonged to a commercial carrier, not a farm. But across the Prairie provinces farmers enjoy some major […] Read more

GM’s medium-duty trucks hoods will have GM’s recent diesel engine introduction, the 350 horsepower Duramax 6.6 litre, under the hood.

Machinery

New Class 4, 5 and 6 trucks from GM

GM debuts its all-new line of medium-duty Silverado pickup trucks

By Scott Garvey May 17, 2018

Ever since Chevrolet dubbed its pickup truck line the Silverado, that name has not appeared on a medium-duty model — until this year. In March GM introduced its all-new line of Silverado Class 4, 5 and 6 trucks. They get designated the 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD models. “Chevrolet’s return to the conventional cab medium duty […] Read more

Machinery

Western Star trucks, then and now

By Scott Garvey May 10, 2018

As a brand, Western Star began in 1967 as a specialty, heavy-duty model for the logging and oilfield industries. Now, the brand, along with Freightliner, is owned by Daimler Trucks North America, and the company says Western Star is currently positioned in the market as a premium marquee, with individuals, small and medium fleets as […] Read more

GM updates the Silverado for 2019 and introduces the new Custom Trailboss version.

Machinery

New Silverado and Sierra models for 2019

“All new” pickups from GM offer new engineering and a new diesel engine

By Scott Garvey May 7, 2018

GM is introducing an “all new” line of Chevrolet Silverado pickups for the 2019 model year. And not to forget, its cousin, the GMC brand, is also introducing “next generation” Sierras. While both versions get some overall exterior and interior design changes along with some specific options unique to each brand, the basic truck and […] Read more

This 1958 Fargo truck tractor is part of Sterling Hornoi’s personal collection and makes regular appearances at Canada’s Farm Progress Show.

Machinery

The face behind CFPS’s classic trucks

Long-time show participant has a passion for heavy trucks

By Scott Garvey March 22, 2018

Regular visitors to Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina have likely seen the daily parade of classic trucks and farm machines go past them several times. And each year the parade of machines that make the trip around the show grounds includes some of the same equipment. Many owners of those vintage machines have been […] Read more

Ford has begun production of F-150 pickups with a 3.0 litre Power Stroke diesel under the hood.

Machinery

A diesel F-150 pickup for 2018

The F-150 begins production with a new 3.0 litre diesel engine option

By Scott Garvey March 14, 2018

This year Ford joins the ranks of automakers that are offering a diesel engine option in half-ton pickups. The 2018 F-150 will be available with a total of six different engine choices, and for the first time a 3.0 litre V-6, turbocharged diesel capable of 30 m.p.g. (7.84 l/100 km) is one of them. The […] Read more

GFM Network News

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices up in most areas

Beijing lifts some tariffs on U.S. farm goods but soybeans stay costly

Bunge beats profit estimates on strong processing margins, Viterra boost

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VIDEO: How much truck for your money? – Part 1

Truck tent an economical camping option

Ford heads into the hills

CNH Industrial improves guidance after strong Q2, shares up 10 pct

Driving a loaded grain truck

New Class 4, 5 and 6 trucks from GM

Western Star trucks, then and now

New Silverado and Sierra models for 2019

The face behind CFPS’s classic trucks

A diesel F-150 pickup for 2018

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