There are some tools on the farm that simply make life easier. While the FalCan multi-deck is typically thought of as a round-bale deck, the number of jobs that it can be used to accomplish on the farm are numerous, says Stephen Vandervalk of FalCan Industries. From lifting pivots to put on tires, to harrowing… Read More
Category: Trucks
A device designed to fill semi and trailer air lines with methyl hydrate grabbed the attention of Innovation Showcase judges and attendees at Ag Days in Brandon, Man., both for its use and its name. “The Meth Head,” invented and built by Wyatt Van Damme of Triple Pass Welding at Belmont, Man., received the first… Read More
A practical design that immediately improves efficiency on the farm is usually a top priority when building a new shop, but ideally, that building will continue providing value for the next thirty-plus years, across multiple generations. Walter Smith would still fall into the category of “young” farmer, but after ten years of running a seed… Read More
A section on page 192 of the federal government’s new emissions reduction plan that refers to a “green levy” on pickup trucks has caught the attention of many Canadians. Thousands of people, including many Conservative politicians, have not only read but shared a column titled “Trudeau planning a tax on trucks” that was published on… Read More
The full-size pick-up truck market is about to be electrified by Ford’s announcement of the F-150 Lightning for 2022. The company says the new pick-up’s combustion engine is replaced with batteries and electric motors, and comes with the four-door SuperCrew cab option and a 5.5-foot bed, the same as the conventional model. Where the engine used… Read More
It’s a pretty common practice around a farm to name something as a quick identifier — your favourite cow, the barn cat that’s a great mouser, a specific piece of land, or even a piece of equipment. There are often so many pieces of equipment on a farm or ranch that if they’re not named or… Read More
In Kenworth’s 97-year history, the company is entering new territory: zero-emissions. The Kenworth T680E is the company’s first-ever, Class 8 battery-electric model. Available now for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada, the truck will enter full production in 2021. With an estimated operating range of 150 miles, the T680E uses a… Read More
Electric semi trucks are likely a long way from being deployed on farms, especially for long-distance hauling in a cold Canadian winter, but others in the supply chain are starting to adopt electric power to move goods around. They’re not switching to electric trains (yet), but CN Rail has ordered 50 all-electric tandem axle Class… Read More
You likely won’t see a Mercedes-Benz booth at just any ag tradeshow, but the company was on hand at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, to showcase their Unimog as a “flexible all-rounder and a real alternative to the tractor in agriculture.” In this interview, Mercedes’ Klaus Gauly walks us through the Unimog U lineup, which includes… Read More
Tesla has unveiled its Cybertruck — an all-electric, futuristic-looking vehicle available with three motor configurations and capable of hauling up to 14,000+ pounds in the largest, tri-motor model. Featuring an “exoskeleton” exterior of cold-rolled stainless-steel structural, the Cybertruck also features armoured glass, a built-in ramp for the box, and an adjustable air suspension. With seating… Read More