Large tractor sales gain ground in March

Large tractor sales gain ground in March

It’s too early to tell if uptick is the start of a long-term trend

In Canada, unit sales of 100+ horsepower tractors grew 2.7 per cent in March compared to the same month last year. In the U.S., unit sales of the same machinery class jumped for the second straight month. American large tractor sales grew 3.2 per cent in March compared to year-ago numbers, following February’s increase of 2.8 per cent.


The Burro is an agile robotic AI application that could alleviate labour challenges, increase productivity, and provide collaborative expansion potential. Photo: Diana Martin

Diminutive Burro packs a big robotic punch

The unit will follow workers or run in a pre-programmed cycle to move items around a farm

The Burro, a self-driving vehicle that can haul fruit, vegetables, seed and trailers, was unveiled at the London Farm Show in March. “We have not used it in its operational environment yet, but we’re excited to this year, and there’s a lot of interest in it,” said Haggerty AgRobotics project manager Jason Gharibo. Why it […] Read more




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Başak Traktör of Turkey looks to move Versatile brand forward

Buhler Industries announced the Turkish firm had bought its majority stake

“One of the keys for us was making sure we found a partner that was committed to preserving the Versatile and Farm King brands,” said Adam Reid, VP of sales and marketing at Versatile. “We wanted to make sure the viability of the plant here in Winnipeg and our staff was secure. And taking care of all of our stakeholders, the suppliers, shareholders.”

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Bourgault becomes third shortliner acquired by Linamar since 2017

Leadership say they want to double the business of the maker of Highline equipment and Freeform Plastics

In 2017 Linamar, a company best known as an auto parts manufacturer, purchased Winnipeg-based header and swather manufacturer MacDon. It followed that up by bringing implement brand Salford into its fold in 2022. In late December the company announced it is now adding Saskatchewan-based air drill manufacturer Bourgault into its family of shortline ag equipment brands.