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Now that farmers have had a taste of “attending” virtual machinery shows, will in-person machinery shows continue to attract the same crowds?
Equipment, Machinery Guide

Getting back to reality after COVID-19

Will farm shows and machinery events ever be the same again?

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Reading Time: 6 minutes In my time as machinery editor, getting to publicity events held by equipment brands has meant spending a lot of time in hotels and on airplanes. My schedule saw me, on average, flying somewhere every six weeks, and you get to experience a lot of unusual things that way, like when a flight attendant on […] Read more
AGCO adds two new models with Dyna-4 “brake-to-clutch” transmissions to its MF 5700 Global Series tractor line.
Equipment, Machinery, Machinery Guide

AGCO adds to its Global Massey Ferguson tractor line

Two new 5700 Series models hit the market for 2020

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Reading Time: 2 minutes In the last couple of years, major brands have been producing utility and mid-range tractors with powershift transmissions that don’t require clutching. In October AGCO announced it, too, is adding that type of transmission to its “Global” 5700 Series Massey Ferguson tractor family. Two new models, the 100-horsepower 5710D and 111-horsepower 5711D models will join […] Read more
John Deere has added two new completely redesigned tractors to the mid-spec 6M line, the 6110M and 6120M.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

John Deere revamps its 6M tractor family

New models and more options to appeal to different buyers

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Reading Time: 3 minutes John Deere has been offering a pretty wide range of tractors designed to appeal to an equally wide group of buyers looking for power in the mid-horsepower class. In the 105- to 250-horsepower group, the green brand’s 6 Family of tractors already offers an impressive 20 models from the economy 6Es to the high-end 6Rs. […] Read more
Developed in conjunction with Bosch, the Xarvio Smart Sprayer determines when and what chemical to spray, which requires multiple nozzles or multiple lines to a single nozzle.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

Smart sprayer knows which herbicide to apply, and when

BASF’s Xarvio advances application technology

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Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s clear that public sentiment about perceived food safety and the environment is beginning to have a significant impact on consumer choices. An easy case in point is the marketing of meatless burgers at fast food chains as a way to save the planet from climate change. In crop production, meanwhile, the use of herbicides […] Read more
DeLaval's OptiDuo Robotic Feed Refresher.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

DeLaval rolls out new barn robot to help with feed rations

OptiDuo Robotic Feed Refresher uses a smart navigation system

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Reading Time: 2 minutes It has been a year of breakthroughs by companies introducing automation in a number of industries. Outside of agriculture, at least two airports have announced they are experimenting with automated snow clearing of runways. Golf course grass-cutting robots have also made an appearance, and the list goes on. There are already several prototype field robots […] Read more
The 6x6 HD10 has an 82 horsepower engine to give it a 1,700-pound (771 kg) payload and 3,000-pound (1,360 kg) tow rating, as well as 13 inches of ground clearance for rough terrain.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

Can Am grows the UTV

More power and six-wheel drive boost the newest Defender

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Reading Time: 3 minutes When the announcement from BRP about its latest and biggest Can Am Defender model for 2020 arrived in Country Guide’s inbox, it was just a couple of days ahead of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The images of the new Defender immediately brought to mind the six-wheel drive military truck that made its first major […] Read more
The 6230R and 6250R were first shown to the public at Agritechnica in Germany in 2017.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

More 6R tractors from John Deere

The green brand imports two new models from Europe

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Reading Time: 3 minutes When John Deere introduced its newest offerings to European farmers at the 2017 Agritechnica in Germany, it showed off two new models for the top end of its 6R tractor line. These two tractors, rated at 230 and 250 engine horsepower, packed a lot of power into a compact chassis. And there was more. Deere’s […] Read more
The AFS Connect Magnum series tractor has been redesigned with new styling and features to deliver exactly what you need to make your life easier and more productive: (A) CAMERAS: Front and rear camera are standard, with optional connections for two additional cameras that hook up easily. All cameras take photos and can be viewed remotely when displayed on the implement monitor; (B) LED LIGHTS ON HOOD AND AT TOP: Operate whenever you need to with lights that provide superior visibility at night; (C) TRI-STRIPE DECALS: Updated styling reflects the latest design seen only on new Case IH tractors; (D) AFS VECTOR PRO RECEIVER: Consolidated components improve guidance consistency; (E) MIRRORS: Telescopic mirrors are controlled from the tractor cab for easy adjustments; (F) BREAKAWAY-STYLE MARKER LIGHTS: Up your visibility with marker lights designed to break away if they encounter an obstacle but won’t break off; (G) 360-DEGREE EGRESS LIGHTING: Located at every angle around the tractor to give you better visibility upon exiting the cab in low light situations; (H) TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS: Monitor and manage proper inflation, all through the AFS Pro 1200 display; (I) CAST WHEEL SPACERS: Machining minimizes tire runout and improves hub retention; (J) SEMI-ACTIVE CAB SUSPENSION: Improved cab comfort reduces operator fatigue for a smooth ride on long days in the field.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

The new AFS Connect Magnum tractor

Digital features dominate in the 2020 models from Case IH

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Reading Time: 3 minutes For model year 2020, the new AFS Connect series Magnum tractors from Case IH is getting exterior styling that’s reminiscent of the prototype autonomous tractor that the brand showed the public just over two years ago. The similarity is no coincidence. When Bill Weber, Case IH high horsepower marketing manager, spoke to a group of […] Read more
Interior features include basic control designs that feel conveniently located when sitting in the operator’s seat.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

New utility tractors for 2019

Deere and Case IH ramp up their offerings in this popular segment

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Reading Time: 4 minutes The number of models in John Deere’s 5 Series family of utility tractors has grown by four this year, along with expanded lists of options and available sophistication. The 5090R, 5100R, 5115R and 5125R, which span the 90- to 125-engine horsepower range, will now be available with a list of options that includes a factory-installed […] Read more
Vaderstad’s Tempo L24 24-row planter is designed specifically for small grains like canola.
Machinery, Machinery Guide

Customizing the planter

New models stretch planter capability and flexibility

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Planters have long been at the centre of precision farming technology, and an ever-growing list of component options these days continues to improve their efficiency. With so many options now to choose from, more and more farmers are looking to customize their purchase to exactly meet the needs on their particular farm. Now, AGCO is […] Read more

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