Machinery Guide

Reading Time: < 1 minute Gleaner introduced the Super Series transverse rotor combines in 2010 after years of development and testing. The company says the new combines (Class VI 344 hp S67 and Class VII 398 hp S77) increase capacity without adding weight, thereby giving producers a more efficient machine without the bulk. Gleaner also says the Super Series design […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Case IH Axial Flow combines range from the 88 series with the 5088 (265 hp), 6088 (305 hp) and 7088 (325 hp) to the 20 series with the 7120 (360 hp), 8120 (420 hp) and 9120 (483 hp). The 20-series combines include a heavier feeder chain, spring-loaded front drum and higher-capacity feeder sprockets plus a […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Lexion 700 Series rotary and straw walker models offer an award-winning threshing and separation design which boosts both harvest and fuel efficiency. For instance, the 563-hp, 360-bu. grain-tank Class X 770 along with other 700 Series rotary models feature the APS Hybrid System. In essence, this combines conventional threshing cylinder technology and a dual […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute New Holland builds both the CX8000 Series of conventional combines and the CR9000 Elevation Series of twin-rotor designs. In 2009, New Holland also introduced in the highest-capacity combine in the world, the CR9090. For those looking for big capacity in Western Canada, the CR9090 has 544 hp at rated engine speed with a maximum harvest […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute John Deere has four 70 Series STS combines with the 9570STS (265-hp, 298-hp power boost), the 9570STS (305- hp, 338-hp power boost), the 9770STS (360-hp, 385-hp power boost) and the 9870STS (440-hp, 471-hp power boost). Deere marketing rep for U.S. and Canada, Kim Cramer, says the 70 series represents a 15 per cent efficiency boost […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Fendt is known for unique innovations, especially when it comes to the brand’s vision of how a tractor should be controlled. Alexis Max, a marketing specialist for high-horsepower tractors for the company says it’s all about simplicity. In fact the multifunction joystick, Varioterminal and other control components are designed to make whatever task you are […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Sidewinder II control console is available on the T7, T8 and T9 New Holland tractor ranges. This control console comes with a real “New Holland” feel to it, which can be important for owners of numerous New Holland products as it reduces the time to train operators. According to New Holland, the initial design […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The new 8R and 8RT Series Tractors from John Deere utilize a CommandARM with an integrated CommandCenter display. Many of the features which came from the 8000 series in 1995 have been totally fused into the CommandARM. The controls and Command- Center follow the operator as the seat swivels for added comfort. The CommandARM controls […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Versatile tractors don’t have a classic “control arm” like some of the other tractor brands. According to Ryan Shust, Versatile product manager, the company has simple ergonomically designed basic controls which offer good value to the customer and are easy to repair. These controls are consistent with Versatile’s vision of providing powerful tractors with proven […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The MF8600 Series Tractors have the redesigned, seat-mounted control arm that puts all key functions — including electronic control of up to six hydraulic remote valves — literally at your fingertips for easy operator access. The control arm also includes an advanced ISOBUS-based Control Centre Display, which now includes video capability, as well as integrated […] Read more