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Case IH Magnums will get more horsepower for model year 2025, along with two complete digital technology packages direct from the factory.

Case IH updates Magnum tractor line

Company plans include more horsepower, new transmission and technology bundles for the 2025 model year

By Scott Garvey March 19, 2024

Case IH unveiled its 2025 model year Magnum tractor line at the Commodity Classic farm show in the United States in late February. In keeping with the industry trend of […] Read more

RCMP on Feb. 14, 2022 reported seizing the guns, ammunition and other items shown here during a search of three trailers "associated to" a group involved with the Coutts, Alta. border blockade. (An earlier version of this caption incorrectly quoted RCMP as saying the trailers were at the blockade.) (Photo courtesy Alberta RCMP)

Machinery, Markets

Alberta border blockade expected to disperse Tuesday

Decision comes amid arrests, reported violence at blockade

By Dave Bedard February 15, 2022

Amid reports of violence involving a farm tractor and trucks — and seizures of weapons — the protest blockade that shut Alberta’s busiest U.S. trade corridor is reported to be […] Read more

Claas’ current certified pre-owned inventory includes this 2020 Jaguar 990 self-propelled forage harvester, on offer in Nebraska for US$435,000 (about C$559,500). (ClaasUsedEquipment.com)

Crops, Machinery

Claas retools certified pre-owned equipment program

'Claas Used' plan set up for Canada, U.S. markets

By Dave Bedard December 15, 2021

The North American arm of German aq equipment maker Claas has revamped the warranty and financing options it offers on sales of company-inspected pre-owned tractors, combines and forage harvesters. The […] Read more

A 24 cm gap between the engine and the cab in the new Massey Ferguson 8S tractor means a much quieter ride for farmers.

Machinery

Massey Ferguson launches new mid-horsepower tractor

The all-new tractor features a quieter cab and a focus on dependability

By John Greig August 13, 2020

Massey Ferguson has launched a new mid horsepower series of tractors that aims to reinforce the company’s reputation for simplicity and ease of use. The division of AGCO launched the […] Read more

The AFS Connect Steiger is available with tracks or wheels and ranges from 370 to 620 horsepower.

Machinery

Steiger tractors get a digital update

The large horsepower tractors are now are available with Case IH’s AFS Connect system

By John Greig March 31, 2020

Ontario farmers were some of the first to get a look at the new Case IH AFS Connect Steiger tractor when it was displayed at the London Farm Show. The […] Read more

Shawn Livingston explained FurrowForce and other Precision Planting technology to visitors to the London Farm Show.

Machinery

More precision in seed row closure

Down pressure for seed closure can now be controlled automatically, with multiple adjustments per second

By John Greig March 27, 2020

Closing the trench over and around the seed has been a challenge increasingly met by more innovation over the past decade. That’s meant there are many and varied types of […] Read more

Solartech is providing electric tractors in North America, but they are best suited for small farm uses so far.

Machinery

Will electric tractors ever dethrone diesel?

There is plenty of space for electric power in smaller, lower-torque jobs

By Matt McIntosh October 11, 2019

Despite exponential increases in the technology’s effectiveness — and widespread use in other industries — battery power and charging challenges continue to limit the scalability of electrically-driven farm equipment. That […] Read more

The Case IH Maxxum was tested in the field to evaluate the new ActiveDrive transmission features.

Machinery

Case IH Maxxum tractor with ActiveDrive taken through paces

Clutchless transmission offers auto shift features

By Scott Garvey May 9, 2019

When Case IH held a recent media event in Arizona, members of the media got a chance to get behind the wheel of tractors from three of the brand’s lines. […] Read more

The AFS Connect Magnum has a new digital display, operating system and GPS receiver.

Machinery

New AFS Connect Magnum tractor launches at London show

The new Case IH tractor aims to increase data connectivity, with more farmer control

By John Greig March 28, 2019

Case IH launched its new AFS Connect Magnum tractor at the London Farm Show in early March with comfort and serviceability upgrades and more farmer-controlled integration to cloud-based data storage […] Read more

The M7-2 tractors keep the same horsepower ratings but offer a new transmission option and several upgrades.

Machinery

Kubota M7 tractor update brings more flexibility in options

The M7-2 models debut new features in North America, including more hydraulic system flexibility

By Scott Garvey March 22, 2019

It’s been a poorly kept secret during the past year that Kubota was about to introduce an updated version of its most powerful tractor Series, the M7s, in North America. […] Read more