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Feb. 27, 2012

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The tractor "faces" at National Farm Machinery Show

Farm Industry News editors noticed early on that the many tractors at National Farm Machinery Show represented an array of different "faces" when looking at the tractors head-on. Here is a sampling of the tractor faces we saw at the show, in addition to the more than 300,000 people.
Feb. 16, 2012

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Kubota introduces new M-Series tractors at NFMS 2012

Kubota unveiled the "next generation" M-Series tractors at the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show. The M-Series line features a new larger cab with central command LCD panel and Interim Tier 4 engine....More
Feb. 13, 2012

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Mahindra introduces three new products to be available in March

Mahindra follows the introduction of the new Mahindra Max series with the announcement and launch of three additional new products for 2012: The Mahindra 4025 4WD, the Mahindra 4010 Gear and the Mahindra 4010 HST. The new models will be available at local Mahindra dealerships in early March....More
Feb. 7, 2012

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Emergency tire repair with Tire Plugger

The Tire Plugger from Stop & Go will handle an emergency repair on a tubeless tire when a repair from the inside of the tire is not possible. Tire Plugger will quickly seal the tire puncture on the inside of the tire....More
Jan. 30, 2012

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New cleaner, high-horsepower tractors for 2012

This year, because of new engine requirements, buyers will see many new high-horsepower tractors on the market. Nothing like a deadline to spur a flood of activity in the tractor industry. Last month, manufacturers of tractors with 174+ hp were required to virtually obliterate the smoke in engine exhaust. This stringent requirement, called Interim Tier 4, has required a new generation of engines equipped with advanced emissions-control technology.
Jan. 27, 2012

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Sneak peek at the Mahindra subcompact tractors

Mahindra USA announces it will launch a new line of subcompact tractors, called the Mahindra Max, at its annual dealer meeting next month in Houston. Three models make up this line, with model numbers corresponding to their rated engine horsepower: The Mahindra Max 22, Mahindra Max 25, and the Mahindra Max 28 XL....More
Jan. 24, 2012

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’Lil Tug celebrity tractor raises over a half-million dollars  

Taking the wheel of his New Holland Boomer compact tractor for the last time, Jay Leno drove the tractor nicknamed the ‘Lil Tug onto the auction block at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction this weekend, and in a matter of minutes, raised over a half million dollars to support veterans and their families.  ...More
Jan. 12, 2012

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Challenger MT865C in python skin at Agritechnica

AGCO outfitted a Challenger MT865C in python skin to highlight the tractor’s 25th anniversary and displayed it at Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany. The python theme captured the attention of farmers who learned the paint job is available as an option on the tractor, but only in Europe....More
Jan. 11, 2012

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Limiting power hop through proper weight, ballast and tire inflation pressure

In farming, productivity means profitability, and when your tractor isn’t performing like it should, it could mean lost dollars. One factor that can severely inhibit productivity is power hop — a bouncing effect a tractor sometimes experiences when pulling a high draw-bar load. By understanding what causes power hop, however, farmers can better diagnose the problem and make minor adjustments to correct it....More
Jan. 9, 2012

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Farmers talking to farmers: Iowa technology

This is the last in a series called "Farmers talking to farmers," produced by Mike Krivit. In this final video, Iowa farmer Keith Brown discusses how technology has changed farming over the years, recalling stories from his father's years on the farm....More
Dec. 29, 2011

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John Deere tractor cab attachments: alternative to buying new tractor

If you want to take advantage of some of the new cab features offered this year, but you can’t quite swing buying a new tractor, dealer-installed attachments may be your answer. Want to make your early-model John Deere tractor feel like new? Here are John Deere’s most popular attachments that provide the latest in creature comforts. For more information, see your local John Deere dealer or visit http://johndeere.com.
Dec. 22, 2011

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Nebraska Tractor Tests can aid in tractor-buying decisions

Congress has provided additional incentives for farmers and other small businessmen to purchase tractors and other equipment in 2011 and 2012. While the rules change at the stroke of midnight a week from Saturday (Dec. 31), farmers can still use the new tax provisions to offset income. Iowa State University’s Mark Hanna says the Nebraska Tractor Tests can assist growers in making buying decisions....More
Dec. 14, 2011

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New Stalk Stomper handles field stubble for Quadtrac 600

Crop stubble left from soybeans and corn can damage expensive tractor tires and tracks. Manufacturer May Wes now offers a Tractor Stalk Stomper that fits on the Case IH Quadtrac 600 tractor....More
Dec. 12, 2011

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Walk-around of new Versatile 4-wd tractors for 2012

Winnipeg-based Versatile unveils two new families of Versatile 4WD tractors for Model Year 2012. These include three standard frame models rated 350, 375, 400 hp and three HHP (high hp) models rated 450, 500, and 550 hp, which have the heaviest frame in the industry for added durability. All models feature new iT4 engines, new styling, and the industry's largest 4wd cab. Product manager Ryan Shust gives a 3-minute walk-around tour....More
Dec. 6, 2011

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View the newest features in cabs

New tractor cabs feature a new generation of creature comforts to make you forget you're behind the wheel. Take a look inside these seven new cabs, side by side. New features range from touch-screen display consoles to heated seats that swivel to refrigerators under the seat.
Dec. 6, 2011

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New tractor cabs: the latest in creature comforts

Tractor cabs have reached a whole new level of comfort. New models for 2012 incorporate the best features from home to your glass palace in the field. You’ll see redesigned control arms that move with the seat. Touch-screen display consoles, capable of streaming live video. Heated seats that swivel. Remote vehicle-monitoring systems. Automatic climate control. Wireless Internet. Intelligent cab suspension. Hookups for MP3s. USB ports and Bluetooth technology. Even a refrigerator under the seat to keep your drinks cold....More
Nov. 21, 2011

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Coming soon: Electric tractors

Electric farm vehicles are gaining renewed interest in the agricultural industry, according to a recent article in Resource magazine, the official publication of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers....More
Nov. 16, 2011

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Buhler Versatile to market new combine, sprayer, and row-crop tractors in 2012

Winnipeg-based Versatile Inc., the first company to mass-produce a 4-wd tractor, is well on its way to becoming a full-line manufacturer of farm equipment. Grant Adolph, COO of parent company Buhler Industries, discusses the company's aggressive growth plans into other product lines, including combines, sprayers, seeding, tillage and grain-handling equipment....More
Nov. 14, 2011

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Top design award for Massey Ferguson 7624 Dyna-VT

The Massey Ferguson MF 7624 Dyna-VT has won the Golden Tractor for Design award in the 2012 Tractor of the Year competition....More
Nov. 10, 2011

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Highlights of the Case IH Steiger 600 tractor

The Case IH Steiger 600 tractor features a suspended cab, extended visibility, four independent tracks to reduce compaction and many other features. Fred Bower, Case IH large tractor product specialist, shows off some of the new elements of this powerful tractor that boasts 670 peak hp....More
Nov. 10, 2011

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FUEL KING: The most fuel-efficient tractor of the decade is the John Deere 8295R

The winning tractor in the top 40 countdown to the most fuel-efficient tractors is the John Deere 8295R....More
Nov. 10, 2011

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The second most fuel-efficient tractor of the decade: John Deere 8320R

The second most fuel-efficient tractor of the decade is the John Deere 8320R....More
Nov. 10, 2011

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The third most fuel-efficient tractor of the decade: Case IH Magnum 340

The third most fuel-efficient tractor of the decade is the Case IH Magnum 340....More
Nov. 9, 2011

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Top 40 most fuel-efficient tractors: Ratings for tractors #9 to #1

Ever since tractor makers announced how they will meet the EPA’s latest round of clean air standards, claims by the Big 3 — John Deere, CNH, and AGCO — have been flying about whose tractor will be best on fuel.
Nov. 9, 2011

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Ride in the Case IH Steiger 600 tractor

Take a ride in the Case IH Steiger 600 tractor with Fred Bower, Case IH large tractor product specialist. Watch the tractor guide itself and experience the extended visibility from inside the cab of this powerful new tractor....More