Scott Garvey

Scott Garvey

Senior Machinery Editor

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Scott Garvey is senior editor for machinery and equipment at Glacier FarmMedia.

Stories by Scott Garvey

Addressing routine maintenance and repairs at the end of the growing season could extend component life and save costs.
Machinery

Post-harvest is best time to reduce regular maintenance and repair costs, says parts manager

Winter season brings service programs and parts discounts from OEMs

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After a hectic harvest season, it’s tempting to park machines in the shed, close the door and forget about them until next spring. That’s not a good idea because equipment maintenance now can help cut costs, says one equipment manager. Dealerships looking to keep their mechanics busy in the off season typically offer discounted inspection rates for machines through the slower late fall and winter period.
The Solitair DT combines extensive tillage and seeding in one pass, as well as fertilizer application.
Machinery

Lemken Solitair DT blends tillage and seeding

Combination unit wins award for environmental sustainability at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

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Lemken's Solitair DT combination tillage and seeding implement is new to the North American market and has been introduced to farmers at shows around Canada this summer.
Model year 2025 Jaguar forage harvesters see a number of updates that improve capacity and efficiency.
Machinery

Claas updates the Jaguar forage harvester line

New V-Flex knife drum for the 2025 model year improves capacity, efficiency and helps to prevent damage from rocks

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Claas Jaguar forage harvesters have a new V-Flex knife drum for the 2025 model year which improves capacity, efficiency and helps to prevent damage from rocks

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