Warranty issues and an ill-fated move to more environmentally acceptable Tier 3 engines in Brazil challenge finances
Tough times in agriculture across the globe have put some farm machinery makers into financial difficulties. Agco, the world’s third-largest full-line manufacturer, saw lower earnings and higher expenses than expected, but it will be able to share with equity holders and maintain research and expansion, says its chief executive officer. Martin Richenhagen told the investment […] Read moreMachinery — page 70
Cordless drill turns ratchet binders into power binders
BRANDON — Conventional over-centre lever boomers are falling out of favour because of safety issues, along with the fact they loosen with vibration. For those reasons, most people today prefer ratchet-style boomers. Over-centre boomers never pulled up tight enough to begin with, which contributed to the problem of loosening. They are not allowed in many […] Read more
Bike makes the path from the field fast and green
Saskatchewan equipment builder creates electric ride with farm utility, from checking crops to shuttling
Strapping a bike onto farm equipment to ride home from the field used to be commonplace, before farms spanned multiple townships and towing an all-terrain vehicle to do the same job made more sense. But if Kramble Industries is successful with its new product line, bikes will again commonly be used to ferry farmers to […] Read more
Magnetic wireless trailer lights offer solution
Eliminating wires means eliminating electrical shorts, and that means you and your trailer get on the road faster
BRANDON — If you’ve trailered much, you know that lights are a hassle. Seems there’s always a trailer light problem just as you’re ready to pull your fishing boat or camper trailer. This revelation is followed by two hours tracking the short, thus getting the fishing trip off to a grouchy start. Here comes wireless technology […] Read more
Protecting tires from tough plants
BRANDON — It looks something like a mud flap that fell off a semi-trailer, but it’s a mighty helpful piece of heavy duty rubber if you grow corn. Corn stalks destroy tires. The list of devices designed to protect tires from corn stalks just gained a new member, the May Wes G4 Stalk Stomper, from […] Read more
Is the future in steel weed management?
I love a good farm show. Heck, I’d love a bad farm show, but I can’t say I’ve ever been to one. My enthusiasm for farm shows began when I was a kid growing up on the farm. It was always a good day to miss a little school and go learn more about something […] Read more
Saskatchewan investment funds invest in Degelman Industries
Two local investment funds have invested in Regina-based Degelman Industries. Golden Opportunities Fund Inc., in syndication with Westcap MBO II Investment LP, announced the investment Jan. 16 but didn’t immediately release any financial details. Westcap Mgt. Ltd. of Saskatoon manages both funds. Degelman has been in business since 1962 and markets extensively around the world. […] Read more
Six-wheel-steering trailer gets around
The new Duo Lift drives rings around conventional trailers where the turning gets tough and the yard tight
Combine heads are getting bigger and bigger. As a result, the problem of transporting them and gracefully getting them from the road into the field is becoming bigger and bigger. A solution can be found in trailer technology. Wide heads require long trailers. But the problem compounds itself. Longer trailers create bigger problems getting in […] Read more
When the seeding iron wears out, give it new life
Rebuilding a disc drill can be a substantial undertaking, both in time and money. One popular line, the John Deere 1890-1895 units, can handle a lot of acres before their discs and hubs are done, but after that their future is often forfeit. Saskatchewan seeding equipment builder Kim Hartman liked the Deere 1890-1895 units and […] Read more
Sask. investment funds invest in Degelman Industries
Two local investment funds have invested in Regina-based Degelman Industries. Golden Opportunities Fund Inc., in syndication with Westcap MBO II Investment LP, announced the investment Jan. 16 but didn’t immediately release any financial details. Westcap Mgt. Ltd. of Saskatoon manages both funds. Degelman has been in business since 1962 and markets extensively around the world. […] Read more
