Gregson Hi-Tech And MS Novation Sprayers

Reading Time: < 1 minute Based in Quebec, Gregson has launched a new line of Hi-Tech sprayers in 500-, 750-, 1,000-, 1,250-and 1,500-gallon units with booms 60 to 120 feet. These sprayers incorporate new features, including full-length baffles and a sloped bottom for better drainage. As well, the Gregson Hi-Tech sprayers feature very clean plumbing to reduce pressure drops and […] Read more

New Holland T7000 Series

Reading Time: < 1 minute The T7000 series from New Holland comes in five models from 135 to 195 PTO hp. They are powered by six-cylinder engines that respond with a 45 per cent torque rise when under load. According to New Holland, these tractors will boost productivity and efficiency through innovative features. For instance, the Auto CommandT CVT transmission […] Read more


Fendt 818, 820 Vario

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

Versatile 190 And 220 Tractors

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


John Deere 7030 Large Frame Tractors

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

Case IH Magnum T Series Tractors

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


Headlines You’ll Read In 2011

Reading Time: 2 minutes When 2011 comes knocking, most of us may not get up to let it in. Expectations are low, to say the least. But even if nothing revolutionary looks likely, our newspapers will keep publishing. Will we read these (admittedly light-hearted) stories in the months ahead? February 7 –National Post Spec Funds Seek Farmers As the […] Read more

From Our Readers

Reading Time: 4 minutes To the editor, We enjoy your magazine. Virtually all of the articles are at least of interest to us and usually very informative for our business. The article in the October issue titled “Four Myths of Value-adding” was of particular interest to us. I wish this article had appeared a year ago. It might have […] Read more


Mccormick Cx Line

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

Challenger MT 400B Series

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