Farmers seeking a smaller, simpler, lower-priced utility vehicle for quick trips to the field or around the farmyard get a new option in Polaris’ Ranger 500 side-by-side UTV, Scott Garvey reports.
Trucks and UTVs
Polaris’ new Ranger 500 aims for simple, affordable
The company’s latest side-by-side delivers practicality, reliability and an entry-level price tag
More compact implements from Kioti
Kioti dealers will begin offering a wider range of attachments
By popular demand, Kioti says it will expand its line of branded implements designed to work with its utility and compact utility tractors, including farm-facing tools such as rotary mowers, bale forks and snow plows.
Can-Am rolls out 2026 upgrades
New Defender HD11 joins the lineup alongside an all-electric Outlander
Ranchers and other ATV and UTV users can expect to see updates to Quebec-based BRP’s Can-Am line for 2026, including a new Defender side-by-side UTV and a battery-electric version of the Outlander ATV.
U.S. bill could keep out Canadian truckers
Member of Congress tables bill that could prevent Canadian drivers from operating commercial trucks in U.S.
The Protecting America’s Roads Act, which was tabled in the U.S. House of Representatives at the beginning of October, would “rid the country of illegal immigrant commercial truck drivers and ineligible foreign nationals.”
Aluminum grain trailers offer best of both worlds
The customizable design based on pneumatic trailer configurations provides light weight but high capacity
Aluminum grain trailers were turning farmers’ heads at the recent Ag in Motion farm show, touting customizable design based on pneumatic trailer configurations, as well as high capacity but also lighter weight for fuel efficiency.
Trump administration set to abolish emissions rule for engines
Comment period on EPA proposal open until Sept. 21
Donald Trump’s administration announced late last month that it intends to remove all greenhouse gas emissions regulations on light, medium and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles.
Lawsuit filed against Ford over F-150 transmission
Claims of failure involving the 10-speed 10R80 are now the subject of a class action lawsuit
In April a Canadian class action suit was filed in Vancouver against Ford over claims of transmission failures involving the 10R80 10-speed system in F-150s made since the 2017 production year.
Silverado EV, F-150 Lightning take a cold comparison
CAA evaluated the two EV pickups as part of a winter road test
The object of CAA’s test was to determine the actual cold-weather driving range for each of the vehicles involved, and compare that to their manufacturers’ published claims.
Kenworth discontinues the classic W900 after 62 years in production
End of an era for the truck manufacturer’s Class 8 classic
If ever you’ve seen the movie Smokey and the Bandit (1977), or watched any of the Movin’ On TV series (1974-76), you’ll be very familiar with the trucks we’re talking about here.
CPIC can confirm if a machine or vehicle is stolen
When looking to make a deal, there is an online tool to help avoid being tricked into buying stolen property
Buying a used vehicle or piece of farm equipment privately from a seller usually involves having a bit of trust. Is the machine all the seller says it is? Does a bank hold a lien on it? And, perhaps most importantly, is the seller the actual owner? When dealing with an unfamiliar seller on a […] Read more
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