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GM partnered with John Deere to hold a demonstration event in Iowa to prove the load and towing capabilities of the new Silverado HD pickups.
Machinery

Road testing the new Silverado HD

A new, safer generation of pickups offers drivers both brawn and brains

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Chevy recently partnered with John Deere at its world headquarters in Iowa to show off the newest versions of the Chevy HD Silverado pickup. The reason? A work-related backdrop is vital to understanding the needs of the HD truck owner, and frankly what looks better than some spanking new construction equipment towed by shiny 2018 […] Read more
Ford Raptor and Super Duty trucks can be ordered with a factory-installed set of auxiliary switches for aftermarket accessories.
Machinery

Ford offers optional switch packages

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Want to install an additional driving light on your new truck, or maybe a bunch of them? How about an electric winch? If you like to boost a truck’s abilities by adding electrical aftermarket accessories, then Ford’s Upfitter switch package is something you may want to consider adding to the options list if a new […] Read more
This F350 lariat diesel with a 160-inch wheelbase was equipped with a range of high-end options that made it a very comfortable truck to drive.
Machinery

PHOTOS: Farm testing the new F-350 Powerstroke

We spent a week putting Ford’s newest one-ton diesel pickup to work in an on-farm test

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In March Ford invited Grainews to put one of its newest F-350s equipped with a 6.7 litre Powerstroke diesel to an on-farm test. We gladly accepted the challenge and spent a full week evaluating the truck. In the process we added over 500 kilometres to the odometer reading. But we didn’t cover all that ground […] Read more
A ship at Brazil’s Port of Santos.(Portosdobrasil.gov.br via Flickr)
Crops, Reuters, Soybeans, Weather

Soy loadings delayed at Brazil northern ports

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Brasilia | Reuters — At least 11 ships are facing delays in loading soybeans at Brazil’s northern ports after rains washed out roads and disrupted the progress of trucks carrying beans from the centre-west region, Brazilian officials said on Thursday. Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi said some commodities traders could have problems fulfilling soy export contracts […] Read more
The 2018 F-150, which debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January, will be the first model year to include a 3.0 L diesel engine option.
Machinery

Ford puts a diesel in its 2018 F-150

Canada's most popular pickup gets new styling cues and engine options

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The 2018 F-150 lineup is new with even tougher looks,” proudly proclaimed Ford’s press release from the North American International Auto Show in January. “From XL to top-of-the-line Limited, all Ford F-150 models receive new grilles, headlamps and bumpers that create a visually wider and more planted stance and maximum differentiation between the series.” There’s […] Read more
All trucks were driven along the same predetermined route so judges could more accurately compare them.
Machinery

PHOTOS: The competitors: 2017 truck lineup

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The Canadian Truck King Challenge is an annual event where automotive journalists get together to evaluate the current pickup truck offerings from all brands. This year offered a field of 11 pickup trucks, falling into four classes: midsize, half ton, three-quarter ton and one-ton trucks.
We tested the trailer-towing ability of this Ford F150 , including the new Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature.
Machinery

Testing Ford’s Trailer Backup Assist

Does adding an auto-back up feature on to the package add value to this farm truck?

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Just about every producer is used to backing up towed machinery and trailers. It’s an everyday occurrence on the farm. But not everyone with a driver’s licence is capable of easily navigating a truck and trailer through the rear-view mirror. To help those directionally challenged drivers and anybody who would just like reversing a trailer […] Read more
Using your semi to haul in a profit
Crops, Features

Using your semi to haul in a profit

Now that you have a semi on the farm, is commercial grain hauling a viable money-maker?

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The next time you find yourself driving down any dirt road on the Prairies, take a look into the first (inhabited) farm yard you pass. And the next one. And the one after that. Chances are beyond the wind-whipped, tarp-covered shelter, the stock-piled ancient equipment and the friendly farm dog, you’ll notice a big rig. […] Read more
GM will offer a retrofit camera package for 2014 to 2016 Silverado trucks to make trailer towing easier and safer.
Machinery

GM offers retrofit trailering options

Rear view cameras and hitch packages available for 2014-2016 Silverado

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Farm pickups usually see their fair share of road miles with a trailer in tow, especially those owned by mixed farmers who almost always have a livestock trailer. This year the major pickup truck brands seem to be vying for attention from those who pull trailers by offering increasingly better option packages. When Ford introduced […] Read more

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