Glacier FarmMedia – Trimble and Claas have developed a new GPS steering system for Claas tractors, combine harvesters and forage harvesters. The joint development includes satellite-based steering, precision farming and the ISOBUS infrastructure, including task management. Frank Buschmeier, Trimble’s marketing director, said the agreement was focused on improving the user experience within the cab. “Having […] Read more
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Claas, Trimble develop new GPS steering system
New system from Trimble and Class uses one user interface
Farm equipment demand to remain high, but more price hikes likely
It may take until 2024 before manufacturers are able to catch up from supply chain woes
Glacier FarmMedia – Demand for farm equipment should remain high through 2023 despite higher interest rates and projected price increases, according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Much of the demand stems from relatively high commodity prices and strong farm cash receipts, but the COVID-era supply chain hangover is also a factor. […] Read more
Right-to-repair advocates fighting but not gaining ground
No right-to-repair laws have been passed; dealers association says lack of broadband is the real issue
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s an uphill battle but the right-to-repair movement is getting closer to winning over lawmakers, says a leading American advocate. Right-to-repair legislation has been introduced in 42 states and two provinces but none of the bills have made it into law, Gay Gordon-Byrne, head of The Repair Association, conceded during a recent […] Read more
CNH workers at two U.S. plants reject proposed contract
Plants' workers on strike since May
Racine | Reuters — Members of two local unions that have been on strike since May at CNH Industrial factories in Wisconsin and Iowa on Saturday voted down a tentative labour contract, the United Auto Workers union said. The union did not disclose how many workers at the two plants rejected the four-year deal, which […] Read more
Farm equipment demand to remain high, FCC says
Low inventories, high commodity prices and a good crop place pressure on demand
Demand for farm equipment should remain high through 2023 despite higher interest rates and projected price increases, according to Farm Credit Canada. The federal ag lender has released an outlook on the farm equipment market that analyzed data and trends that affect the market. While the outlook attributes much of the current demand to relatively […] Read more
Used farm equipment to remain pricey
Strong farm cash receipts, weakening U.S. exchange rate underpins farm equipment values
Glacier FarmMedia – The price of new and late model farm equipment will continue to be high in 2023. As the loonie’s value falls in relation to the American dollar, assets manufactured outside of Canada cost more. “Especially when you’ve got a piece of equipment that you put on order, at some point they’re (dealers) […] Read more
Hydrogen-powered tractor engines approach reality
Versatile says working with Cummins on a 15-litre engine is a good opportunity for the company to prepare for the future
Glacier FarmMedia – The first place farmers will see the 15-litre hydrogen engine being developed by Cummins will likely be in a Versatile tractor. “We’ve had a partnership with Cummins since the second year we were building tractors,” said Erron Leafloor of Versatile, which makes its tractors in Canada. “They’ve relied upon us a couple […] Read more
Province’s largest antique tractor collection went to auction
More than 500 pieces were available; proceeds from two pieces dedicated to help care facilities
A rainbow of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, black and white tractors stretch out, row upon row, in front of Gordon Brindley, owner of Brindley Auction Service. For Brindley, known to many as Harry, each piece marks a moment when the eclectic mix of diesel, gas, propane and steam tractors, lawn tractors and horse-drawn farm […] Read more
Foxconn to build autonomous electric tractors in Ohio
Tech firm to make units for U.S.-based Monarch
Reuters — Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, on Tuesday said it will build driverless electric tractors for California-based Monarch Tractor at its Lordstown, Ohio facility starting in early 2023. The announcement comes as heavy machinery manufacturers, including Deere and Agco, set their sights on the electric vehicle market as the U.S. agriculture […] Read more
Kubota adds to its legacy L series
Compact utility tractor line expands with new models
Glacier FarmMedia – We’ve talked in recent years about the top end of Kubota’s tractor offerings as the brand has added new and more powerful models. Those new higher-horsepower tractors, along with expanded implement lines, have been a high-profile part of the company’s widely known desire to become a significant player in the mainstream agricultural […] Read more
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