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Battery-powered tractors proliferate, but under 100 HP
There were numerous battery-operated tractors at various levels of commercialization at Agritechnica, but almost all were under 100 HP equivalent range. That’s because most of those tractors or power units work intermittently around a farm yard and don’t need full 12-hour power like tractors that work in the field at busy times of the year. […] Read more
VIDEO: Liquid helps electric weed killing machine
Crop.zone has partnered with John Deere on a new, wider machine for in-crop weed control
A German company tested its electric desiccation system on Canadian farms this year as it works to bring weed control using electricity to large-scale farms. Crop.zone is unique in that it combines an application of liquid to the plant at the front of the tractor and an electric shock at the back, which helps with […] Read more
Slope adjustment at the cleaning shoe can reduce grain losses
John Deere system adjusts so chaff spread will be more even on slopes
John Deere continues to evolve its combine lineup with three innovations it showed at the Agritechnica machinery show in Germany. John Deere has done its part in launching big new combines in recent years with its X9 series, but has also launched new combine innovations. It displayed three new technologies that either are, or will […] Read more
VIDEO: John Deere tractors take autonomy to the field
Future of autonomy is now, says Deere
John Deere showcased an 8RX tractor with its autonomy kit at Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany in November. Glacier FarmMedia Senior Technology Editor John Greig talked to Christopher Bone, product manager for larger tractors and autonomy with John Deere about the state of adoption and development of John Deere tractors and autonomy.
VIDEO: New 9S sets new high horsepower standard for a Massey Ferguson tractor
The six tractors have a top horsepower of 425, compared to 400 in the 8700 S series
Massey Ferguson has launched its long-awaited 9S tractor, bringing the latest design to a high-horsepower offering from the company. The 9S tractors replace the 8700 S line for Massey Ferguson and bring increased power and strength to the tractor lineup. It was launched at the Agritechnica machinery show in Hannover, Germany in mid-November. There will […] Read more
New Holland combine boosts productivity, maintains size, weight
The new design changes how drive lines work, bringing more lines inside the combine
New Holland’s new CR11 combine moves more bushels than any previous New Holland combine, but takes up the same space on the road thanks to award-winning engineering. The CR11 Increases productivity for the New Holland line, as it has 775 HP, two 24-inch rotors, a grain tank capacity of 20,000 litres and an unload rate […] Read more
5 lessons learned at Agritechnica
I spent five days at Agritechnica 2023 and here are five things I learned. It’s a challenge sometimes to pull out the strong European policy influence on exhibitors and farmers at this show, but there are lessons for Canadian farmers, and the technology created to manage European problems in some cases will make economic sense […] Read more
Agritechnica wrap-up: New combines, tractors and industry trends
Agritechnica is the world’s largest agriculture machinery show, drawing more than 400,000 people from around the world to Hannover, Germany. Glacier FarmMedia Senior Technology Editor John Greig was there and summarized the major product launches and some of the ag-tech industry trends he observed. – John Greig is a senior editor with Glacier FarmMedia. Watch for much […] Read more
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 makes it more conformable for the operator and with better sight lines. It’s also new highest horsepower tractor available from Massey Ferguson at 425 maximum […] Read more
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