Glacier FarmMedia – Anyone who grew up on a farm or spent summers at a grandparents’ or uncle’s farm likely has a fond memory of a particular tractor brand. Tapping into those fond memories can be a useful marketing tool for manufacturers. That has led nearly all of them to occasionally resurrect a brand name or […] Read more
Case IH celebrates 100 years of the Farmall tractor
Heritage brand name celebrates a major anniversary with planned events
NH’s methane-powered T6 tractor hits the market
Several years in development, the tractor can run on methane or CNG
Major brands in the auto and machinery sectors are putting emphasis on development of alternative fuel engines. While battery electric is seen as a contender in the passenger car and low-horsepower-equipment segment, other fuels will be needed to replace gasoline and diesel for large vehicles and equipment. And some brands, such as Toyota, are looking […] Read more
Off-season checklist for grain cart inspections
What not to overlook during a winter checkup
Growers have a little more time in winter to pull machines into the shop for maintenance. It’s the perfect opportunity to give the whole farm fleet a thorough inspection to identify potential problems before they lead to a breakdown that will almost certainly occur when time is at a premium. Kinze Manufacturing recently reminded producers […] Read more
New Holland updates the Discbine
Cutter bar updates improve cutting efficiency
Glacier FarmMedia – New Holland updated its line of Discbine mower conditioners by introducing the Discbine Plus series. “The Discbine Plus models have bold, new styling and yellow accents to signify commercial-grade performance,” said Jordan Milewski, conventional hay tools marketing manager for New Holland Agriculture North America. “We’ve focused on enhanced cutting and swath controls […] Read more
CNH introduces the T4 Electric Power
Electric and autonomous utility tractor about to hit the market
Glacier FarmMedia – Last fall, CNH Industrial, parent company of Case IH and New Holland, announced the pending introduction of the agricultural equipment industry’s first battery-electric, fully autonomous tractor. A prototype version of it was on display for the first time at a media day in Phoenix, Ariz., in early December. It wore New Holland […] Read more
Precision ag technologies can help meet climate targets
AGCO focuses on making precision tech available for the retrofit market
Glacier FarmMedia – While Canada has set an ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from synthetic fertilizer by 30 per cent, it’s much lower than the mandated 55 per cent reduction European farmers are facing. “The government is focused on meeting this emissions reduction target through a range of policy measures and approaches, […] Read more
RcFarmArm allows for some remotely controlled tractor functions
Farmers see the benefits of keeping both feet on the ground with bolt-on attachment for tractor
Glacier FarmMedia – Repeatedly climbing in and out of an auger tractor to start it and engage the PTO can get tiring after a long day of hauling grain in from the combine. And it can even be a bit difficult for those whose mobility isn’t what it used to be, such as older farmers. […] Read more
Case IH debuts a fully autonomous Trident spreader
The brand says it’s the first of many market-ready autonomous machines to come
Glacier FarmMedia – Six years ago, Case IH dazzled the crowd at the United States’ Farm Progress Show held in Boone, Iowa, with its concept fully autonomous, cab-less Magnum tractor. That year, the Case IH exhibit attracted large crowds on each day of the event, as everyone vied for a close-up look at the robotic […] Read more
BKT offers agricultural tire line with aramid belt technology
Aramid high-density fibre is stronger and lighter than steel belts
Glacier FarmMedia – Agriculture tire technology has seen many advances in the last decade or so. New tire designs like the IF (increased flexion) and VF (very high flexion) types have pushed tire performance to new highs. Now, new materials are also making tires more durable. In September, BKT announced it is now able to […] Read more
Autonomous tillage and haying
Lemken and Krone partner on multi-functional robotic system development
Glacier FarmMedia – As more attention is turned toward autonomous field operations, even companies that haven’t been known for offering powered systems are revealing their efforts to produce self-propelled robotic equipment. Tillage equipment producer Lemken recently announced it had partnered with forage-focused Krone (both companies are based in Germany) to create an autonomous power unit […] Read more
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