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
John Deere 7030 Large Frame Tractors
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
New Holland TD 5000 Series
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
Case IH Maxxum Series
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
John Deere 6030 Series
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
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
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