Agco chief executive officer Eric Hansotia recently had both good and bad news to share about the demand for new farm equipment.
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Agco worries about outlook for North America
Company says uncertainty caused by actions taken from the U.S. administration has American farmers on edge
AGCO to pause equipment deliveries to the U.S
Details surrounding the pause in U.S. tariffs remains murky
AGCO has publicly stated its intention to pause equipment deliveries into the U.S. It manufactures some Fendt and Massey-Ferguson branded equipment in Germany and France, among other locations, for the North American market.
Agritechnica update: A new big horsepower Massey, adjustable hay conditioning and automation matures
Massey Ferguson released its new high-horsepower 9S tractor at Agritechnica. It’s the next tractor for Massey Ferguson with the unique 18 cm gap between the cab and the engine, which […] Read more
New Agco sprayers target total cost of ownership
“Entry level” models introduced under the MF brand are available with 90 and 100-foot booms
[UPDATED: Oct. 30, 2023] When Agco moved to differentiate its two main machinery brands in North America, Massey Ferguson and Fendt, it gave Massey the tag line “straightforward and dependable.” […] Read more
Trimble Ag, Agco’s JCA link up for new precision ag venture
Agco gets majority control of a new precision ag and autonomy firm; Agco's GSI brand and others now under separate review
Global positioning tech firm Trimble is set to sell its precision ag business into a new joint-venture company that will include farm machinery maker Agco’s made-in-Manitoba autonomy arm. From farmers’ […] Read more
Profits up at agriculture equipment makers
Higher sales and profit margins boost the balance sheets of major agricultural implement makers
As the height of the pandemic fades, COVID-induced problems for the big farm equipment brands are starting to ease. Their sales numbers have seen a post-pandemic jump. Sales of utility […] Read more
Agco to introduce new round baler series
The 1 Series 4X6 and 5X6 balers, which are making their debut this summer, will wear the Massey Ferguson brand name
The U.S. Farm Progress show at the end of August has become a key venue used by North American manufacturers to unveil new machines. This year will be no exception. […] Read more
Agco, Kubota sign onto U.S. right-to-repair pledge
Firms join Deere, CNH in pacts with Farm Bureau
Two more major ag equipment makers have signed onto a framework that would grant farmers and independent repair shops in the United States reasonable access to the means to repair […] Read more
Toromont to sell Manitoba Agco, Claas dealer chain
Dutch firm to buy AgWest
Canada’s Caterpillar equipment distributor for Manitoba and points east is set to sell a major Manitoba dealer of Agco’s farm equipment brands as well as the province’s exclusive dealer for […] Read more
Agco markets new windrowers
Hesston by Massey Ferguson brand introduces the new WR series
As Agco celebrates 75 years of the Hesston brand, which under that company’s ownership is now known by the “Hesston by Massey Ferguson” moniker, it is marking the occasion with […] Read more