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Reading Time: < 1 minute The new Case IH magnum series runs from the Magnum 180 with 230 hp up to the Magnum 340 with 383 engine hp. The Magnum 190, 210, 225, 235 and 260 are the other models under 300 hp. Introduced in 2010, these new Magnums have more power and productivity, along with an improved operator environment […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute John Deere refers to these tractors as “smart machines” and calls them the most intelligent tractors in the world. Deere’s 2011 8R/RT series tractors span from the 8235R at 235 hp up to the 8360RT rated at 360 hp. The 8260R at 260 hp and 8285R at 285 hp are the other models under 300 […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The new Fendt 800 Vario comes in five models, starting in this category with the 819 at 200 hp and topping out with the 828 at 280 hp. Fendt says these new Vario tractors set higher standards with the x5 comfort cab, the completely new electronics and controls, and with the first AdBlue (32 per […] Read more

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