Fendt’s 600 Series can handle a variety of farm tasks with the help of its new generation of VarioDrive CVT transmission
Fendt, Agco’s premium tractor brand, was given a new addition in late August with the introduction of the all-new mid-horsepower 600 Series. The new model line, which was first shown to the world during the Agritechnica show in Germany last November, has now come to North American shores. The four tractors in the 600 Series […] Read moreMachinery — page 13
Two new Gators from John Deere
John Deere’s Gator line of utility vehicles is popular with everyone from farmers to football stadium staff. To add to that popularity, this summer the green brand added two more “full-size” models to the Gator family: the 53 horsepower, 812 cc gasoline-powered XUV 845 and 23 h.p. XUV 875 with an 854 cc diesel engine. […] Read more
Pillar debuts prototype air cart design
Saskatchewan company set to expand its range of seeding equipment offerings beyond openers and toolbars
The Ag in Motion farm show offered a perfect opportunity to look at the variety of different seed drill openers on the market in Western Canada. This is one article in a series that looks at what choices producers have on how to place their seed and fertilizer. We examine the different opener designs manufacturers […] Read more
New compact track loaders available this year
New mid-frame models from ASV include VT65, VT75 and the VT80, which have a higher lift capacity compared to previous versions
Three new models of compact track loaders have been introduced by ASV this year. Headquartered in Minnesota and now owned by Japanese industrial giant Yanmar, the company is offering updated models in the mid-size frame range. In early August, ASV unveiled its latest model, the VT75, which has a 127-inch (3.17 metre) lift height combined […] Read more
Czech ag attache sees trade possibilities at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Glacier FarmMedia – The Czech Republic is dipping its toes into the waters of Canadian agriculture with a visit to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show at Woodstock. Filip Lameš, agricultural attache to the embassy of the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, was at the show today to explore potential new markets for agriculture manufacturers in […] Read more
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show kicks off 2024 event
Glacier FarmMedia — The 2024 edition of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) kicked off near Woodstock this morning, with a celebration of agriculture. Rob O’Connor, COFS show director, said the show’s dynamic nature is on display this year. Related stories: The Latest News and Stories from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show “There’s nothing ‘always the same’ […] Read more
Cart offers variable rate by metering section
The Ag in Motion farm show offered an opportunity to see the variety of seed drill openers on the market in Western Canada. In this series, we look at the choices for seed and fertilizer placement, different opener designs and other new equipment features introduced for the next growing season. With many systems, altering input […] Read more
Case IH introduces new technology for implements
Every year in August, equipment manufacturers debut some of their new products at the U.S. Farm Progress show. This year the CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland, will showcase new implement features. Case IH announced it is expanding its Soil Command system, which allows operators to make adjustments to the brand’s tillage equipment right […] Read more
MacDon unveils 61-foot draper header
Header is designed to provide significant cutting width for the latest generation of big combines now hitting the market
Glacier FarmMedia – All the major farm equipment brands have Class 10-plus combines on the market, and those machines have big appetites. Winnipeg-based MacDon has introduced a massive header that can feed those machines fast and keep their hunger satisfied. The 61-foot wide FD261 FlexDraper header will be available in limited quantities for the 2025 […] Read more
Deere beats profit targets
REUTERS — Deere & Co. has beat analysts’ expectations for third-quarter profit as stronger pricing and cost control measures protected its margins from sluggish demand for its farm equipment. U.S. machinery makers have succeeded in maintaining the price increases they implemented two years ago, a move that was prompted by supply chain complications and a […] Read more
