Agricultural producers have a wide variety of needs and put a lot of demands on their tractors; cattle producers working in corrals and growers working in tight spaces in the farm yard are examples of this. Fendt kept both maneuverability and flexibility in mind when they designed the 600 Series tractors. These tractors, in the… Read More
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Year-over-year tractor sales are continue to slide in both Canada and the U.S. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), October 2024 sales of ag tractors in Canada declined by 15.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2023. The story was similar in the U.S. where tractor sales dropped… Read More
A pair of private member’s bills that are supposed to ensure farmers have more than one option for repairing their own equipment and to ensure that different brands of parts and machines can work together received their final approval in the Senate on Oct. 31. The only step left in the approval process for Bills… Read More
Kioti Tractor is boosting its commitment to the Canadian market with the opening of a new warehouse at Milton, Ont. The facility will increase Kioti’s operational capacity, allowing the tractor maker to deliver enhanced support and service to dealers and customers across Canada, says a company release. “We value our Canadian customers and dealers and… Read More
North American tractor and combine sales are feeling the effects of a difficult agriculture economy and poor commodity prices. In its monthly report, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is reporting significant declines in monthly sales of combines and tractors in the U.S. and Canada. AEM reports that U.S. sales of ag tractors decreased 19.2 per… Read More
Massey Ferguson continues its focus on providing field-proven technology and lower cost of ownership for farmers with its new 9S Series tractors. Farmers had their first opportunity to check out the 9S Series on North American soil last week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. In this report, Massey tactical marketing manager Derek… Read More
AGCO is looking to strike a balance between power and versatility as it brings its Fendt 600 Vario tractors to North America. Farmers on this continent got their first glance at the new tractor last week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Four models are available — the 614, 616, 618 and 620… Read More
Kubota’s new M8 Series tractors are the most powerful machines the manufacturer has ever produced, giving farmers the choice of 180 or 200 horsepower. In this report from Ag In Motion earlier this month in Saskatoon, SK, Kubota agricultural tractors product manager Kyle Dabrowski notes that the new series also gives operators a couple of… Read More
John Deere says it’s expanding access to tools for customers in Canada to conduct their own repairs and software updates on Deere equipment. The company announced on Wednesday that customers in Canada will be able to remotely download software updates through its Equipment Mobile app to embedded controllers on 4G-connected John Deere Equipment. Deere says… Read More
New Holland is touting a leap forward in performance, comfort and peace of mind for operators when its 2025 T9 SmartTrax tractors debut next year. In this report from the Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas, New Holland product marketing manager Ken Paul says the combination of those three pillars will help farmers tackle the most… Read More