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
Case Ih Axial Flow Combines 88 Series, 20 Series
Lexion 700 Series Combines
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
New Holland Cr9000 Series
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
John Deere 70 Series Sts Combines
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
Beyond Belief, But True
Reading Time: 2 minutes If we believe only the things that are easy to believe, the future is going to take us by surprise. At least, that’s the line I took when I moderated a panel of farm leaders last month, where our job was to imagine farming in 2020. Here are just three predictions, with a word of […] Read more
Fendt Variotronics
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
Why We Made These Picks
Reading Time: 2 minutes We brought in lots of help from across the country to help us pick our list of Canada’s 12 most influential farmers, and while we never did make an official count, it’s safe say there were well over 100 names that came up in the discussions. Then, every time we tried to narrow the selection […] Read more
New Holland Sidewinder II Console
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
John Deere Commandarm Controls
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
Versatile Controls
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
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