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Reading Time: < 1 minute Fendt has long had a reputation as a premium tractor, especially in Europe. The Fendt 818 and 820 Vario mid-range tractors possess the performance of high-horsepower tractors with the manoeuverability and visibility of a midsize track. According to Fendt, these models offer further premium-class standard equipment such as a tractor management system, TMS land management […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Versatile 2WD/FWD 190-and 220-hp tractors sneak in at the top end of the mid-range category. According to Versatile, these full-featured tractors are industry leaders with more than 15 years of field proven performance. Adam Reid, marketing manager at Versatile, says the Versatile 190 and 220 are based on simplicity. “It’s a proven design that […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute An efficient 6.8-litre power tech engine drives John Deere’s large-frame 7030 tractors in the mid-range category. Models include the 7630 at 140 pto hp, the 7730 at 152 pto hp, the 7830 at 165 pto hp and the 7930 at 180 PTO hp. According to Deere, the 6.8-L engine gives the tractors greater fuel economy […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Magnum Series from Case IH stretches up into the 255-hp range but three are mid-range models, including the Magnum 180, 190 and 210 that have 150, 165 and 180 pto hp respectively. According to Mark Hackett, Case IH North American product specialist, the new mid-range Magnum generation has the same cab, front surround frame […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute McCormick offers three CX models, ranging from 83 to 102 hp. The CX line is equipped with new Tier 3-compliant Perkins 1104D series turbo engines which according to McCormick provide exceptional power and torque levels. The CX models come in two versions, the Synchro shuttle and the Xtrashift. The Synchro shuttle features a mechanical transmission […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Challenger has stretched its product range by introducing new styling, increased horsepower ratings and increased performance with the MT 400B series. Three models, the MT 425B, MT 445B and the MT 465B feature new Cat 4.4C Tier 3 engines, and the newly introduced MT 475B brings a Tier 3 Caterpillar 6.6C in-line six-cylinder diesel. MT […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute New Holland offers up two models in its new TD 5000 series, the TD 5030 with 76 engine hp and the TD5050 with 90 hp. New Holland says the series boosts productivity with proven engine reliability and efficient modern design. The four-cylinder, 195-cu.-in. New Holland F5C engine on the TD5030 and the 274-cu.-in. New Holland […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Case IH Maxxum series of tractors stretches up to 120 hp, but there are four models at 100 hp and below. “Pro” models feature a Tier 3 four-valve-per-cylinder common rail electronic engine that generates more power and provides faster response, improved fuel economy and quieter operation. The Maxxum Pro models also come with a […] Read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute John Deere offers three models in its 6030 series, ranging from 75 to 95 PTO hp. Each of these models is also offered in the “Premium” category with more engine and transmission options and a modular Command Centre in the cab. The 6030 Premium models offer three basic transmissions, the PowrQuad Plus, the AutoQuad Plus, […] Read more