John Deere Combine Harvester 28/03/2008
Owners of the new range of T series John Deere combine harvesters are finding that the new machines fill the gap in the companys family of farm equipment. The T-series combine harvesters were introduced when the demand for higher output machines grew and the company saw a gap in the market. The new John Deere combine harvesters are compact and economical and mostly used to bale straw rather the large rotary harvesters that are used to cover large acreages. The T-series are effectively straw-walk... |
John Deere Combine Harvester 28/03/2008
These days farmers take it for granted and in fact it would be hard to imagine the days before a DGPS guidance system was introduced into the combine harvester family with the GreenStar AutoTrac Assisted-Steering System. John Deere noted that when it was initially introduced operators still closely watched the machines progress down the rows to insure they did not veer off course. After the first day or two, growers who had been testing the guidance system started to relax even picking up a boo... |
New Holland Releases T4000 Series Tractor 20/03/2008
New Holland released a host of new tractor series this year like the T4000 Series. The famous blue utility tractors that are primary used by farmers, landscapers, and road crews for many generations, are considered the most efficient and flexible in the agricultural market. The T4000 series utility do not disappoint and come with increased power, enhanced efficiency and a broader selection. The latest series is a rugged build with heavy-duty driveline and a low profile design that will be a vers... |
Kubota Tractors New M59 Power Utility Vehicle 20/03/2008
Kubota unveiled their newest high performance tractor this month, the M59 power utility. The 59 horsepower tractor loader backhoe (TLB) is an all around true utility vehicle designed to bring strength and versatile performance to big tasks. The M59 Kubota tractor uses its integral mainframe to absorb heavy, bulk loads while keeping production smooth for backhoe work. The M59 has a three-vortex combustion system diesel engine that uses increased airflow in the combustion chamber to increase e... |
Kubota Tractor Includes Complimentary Tools With Utility Models 20/03/2008
Kubota Tractor Corporation has released an exclusive hydraulic utility valve system that will come standard with the RTV900 Worksite Utility and Turf Utility models. Kubota tractor has also released eight heavy-duty hydraulic tools that will come complimentary with the RTV900s. These additions will undoubtedly add to the productivity and practical versatility of the popular utility vehicle. The hydraulic valve system and hydraulic tool attachments will enable the machine to break concrete, cut ... |
Case Ih Combine Harvester 14/03/2008
Case IH has increased its range of machines that use biofuels to include the B100, otherwise known as pure biodiesel to include many more pieces of farm equipments in every country Case IH announced recently. Case IH has now made it possible for farmers using medium to high horsepower tractors, windrowers and most self-propelled sprayers and cotton pickers, as well as Case combine harvesters. The use of B100 or pure biodiesel for the Case combine harvester is a huge step forward to reduce harve... |
New Holland Forage Harvester Range 11/03/2008
The forage harvester market is growing rapidly worldwide. The expanding market in biofuels has seen these machines grow in popularity over the last few years. This sector of the global New Holland combine harvester market now produces roughly 2,300 pieces of forage harvester equipment a year. Last year in Belgium at the New Holland combine harvester plant in Zedelgem, the FR9000 Series was introduced. As biofuels become the biggest development and trend in the agriculture market, combine harve... |
Russian Combine Harvester Manufacturer Increases Exports 05/03/2008
The Russian corporation Gomselmash reported an increase in exports 8 times up from last year in the month of January alone. The manufacturer supplies combine harvesters and other agricultural machines. The company supplies roughly 10 machines a day to their foreign trade partners. Gomselmash said they exported machines to the amount of $98 million last year and $55 million in 2006. The company sells to the Russian Federation and Ukraine as well as supplying combine harvesters to Czech Republic,... |
Tractors, Trailers Rolling In For Four States Agricultural Expo 04/03/2008
The latest in farm equipment like tractors, horse trailers and other agrarian wonders are all in place for the Four States Agricultural Exposition which opens Thursday. The expo will feature new exhibits, top industry speakers and 150 vendors will be showcasing products varying from large tractors and combines to giant water tanks made out of tractor tires. The expo will last for 4 days and last year saw 15,000 people attending for the expo’s 25th year. Organizers are expecting as much as 18,000... |
Rising Cost Of Tractors And Farm Supplies Threatening Alabama Farmers 02/03/2008
Some farmers in Alabama are finding it increasingly difficult to find money to start planting while the cost of farm equipment, tractors, fertilizers, and seeds are soaring. The rising profits felt in the farm economy also mean rising costs and prices for fueling tractors and planting equipment. Alabama is also still recovering from the late season freeze last Easter which reduced wheat and corn in some parts of the state. Robert Goodman an Auburn University farm economist said the price of fe... |
Economic Stimulus Package Big Help For Farmers 02/03/2008
The $168 billion economic stimulus bill signed by President Bush last week will help farmers invest in farm equipment such as combine harvesters, tractors and other agrarian equipment. The bill is expected to increase equipment sales since the bills passage will add 10 cents a share, roughly 2% to combine harvester manufacturer Deere’s 2008 profit. Large crop farmers like Jesse Beetz who farms 10,000 acres of corn and soybeans in Illinois plans on putting his tax break back into buying a combin... |
Zimbabwe Farmers Not Getting Allocated Combine Harvesters 01/03/2008
The farm mechanization program established by the government of Zimbabwe in 2004 provided tractors, combine harvesters, upgrade irrigation facilities as well as purchasing fertilizers for new farmers under the land reform takeover. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development was given 1.5 trillion in 2004 by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe dollars to procure these machines for the new farmers. But some farmers have complained that government officials, politicians and civil serva... |
First Combine Harvesters Designed For Brazil Sugar Cane 28/02/2008
AGCO announced their plans to introduce the first ever combine harvesters designed specifically for Brazil’s massive sugar cane industry for the 2010-2011 harvest. AGCO Corp. views this as a big turning point to boosting production on the global commodities market. Currently over 70% of Brazil’s sugar cane crop is harvested by hand, and the newly designed combine harvesters should help meet the demand for the crop which Brazil uses as a sugar-based ethanol gasoline substitute. Chairman and chi... |
Tractor Manufacturer Deere Expanding Iowa Plant 28/02/2008
John Deere & Company will be investing a whopping $90 million in to its Waterloo facility in Iowa, expanding the plants manufacturing capabilities. The company said they plan to produce larger, high powered horsepower tractors to keep up with the current global demand for equipment. Tractors built in the Waterloo plant are exported to over 130 countries and enjoy the most popularity in the US amongst the most productive producers. David Everitt, President of the Agricultural Division says that... |
John Deere Expanding Famous Tractor Facility 28/02/2008
John Deere will be growing its large horsepower tractor market they announced this month. John Deere tractors will invest an additional $90 million into its Waterloo, Iowa facilities with plans to expand the manufacturing facilities for its large, speedy horsepower tractors. The tractors have been enjoying increasing demand for the high powered, versatile tractors. The increasing demand for food production across the globe, especially meat and bio-fuels has seen farm machinery sell for higher p... |
Agco And China’s First Tractor In Heated Negotiations 26/02/2008
The worlds third largest tractor manufacturer AGCO, has been in negotiations for an acquisition with Chinas First Tractor for nearly two years. Feeling the frustration of their inability to finalize a deal, chief executive of AGCO Martin Richenhagen vented his frustrations with First Tractor. The deal to allow AGCO to take a majority stake in First Tractor, a state controlled company has been blocked by Bejing. First Tractor is China’s biggest tractor manufacturer in a country that imports mor... |
2007 Big Year For Us Exported Combine Harvesters 26/02/2008
Exports of U.S. farm equipment, such as tractors and combine harvesters saw a 13% increase from the previous year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The agricultural machinery industry reported export sales of $8.2 billion in 2007. Combine harvester manufactures such as John Deere, are currently enjoying the high grain prices around the world. AEM Vice President Charlie O’Brien said, “The increase illustrates the positive agricultural environment we are now seeing o... |
Iowa Youth Required To Take Tractor Safety Classes 26/02/2008
Tractors are such a common sight on the farm lands of Iowa that children bought up on farms generally do not regard tractors as unsafe or treacherous vehicles to be avoided. What farmer hasn’t been able to refuse rides on his tractor to an imploring child? But tractor fatalities do occur with alarming frequency among teenagers and youth who work on farms for summer jobs or who live on farms. According to the U.S. Department of Labour, young agricultural workers aged 15-17 are at four times th... |
Case Ih Combine Harvesters 23/02/2008
Case IH has seen a big increase in profits in its UK market place for the financial year of 2007, it was announced last month. The strong performance in the UK and ROI in 2007 was attributed to a strong increase in sales growth in its tractor sales and Case combine harvester sales. The profits saw an increase of 22% in tractor sales while Case combine harvester retail sales more than doubled compared to 2006. The strong performance increase has also been attributed to the addition of new deale... |
New Holland Range Of Tough Utility Tractors Come Biodiesel Ready 21/02/2008
The new range of utility tractors released by New Holland are made for endurance and come equipped with heavy loading attachments. The new 70 to 96 PTO-hp T5000 series tractors will be powered with loader attachments that will handle larger, heavier implements for tough hay conditions, and even tougher roadside mowing applications. The four cylinder engines are powerful but surprisingly quiet and provide enough torque for heavy duty loader work, operating hay tools, bat-wing mowers, feed wagon... |
Farmers Complain That Option For Side Window On Small Tractors Is Very Limited 19/02/2008
For farmers driving smaller tractors, the option to get some fresh air form a side window rather than A.C is becoming more difficult. For livestock and mixed farmers who don’t need to have a fully enclosed cab with only the A.C providing air and temperature control, the tractor options shrink to a very small range. For arable farmers working on large pieces of land who do need protection from the dust and heat on long cultivation runs the option for a side window is not such a big issue.
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New Holland Tractor T8000 Series Released 17/02/2008
New Holland tractors are seeing a golden year this year, with a high powered series released this year alongside a host of mid-sized to compact models. The latest release is the T8000 series for the busy and large production farmer who needs big pulling power, hydraulic power, lift capacity and turning performance. The comfort level as also been developed that increases operational hours and productivity. The T8000 engine has increased horsepower going from 270 PTO hp to 44 PTO power growth and ... |
New Holland Tractor Plant In Fargo Can’t Keep Up With Demand 16/02/2008
The fast rising profits of the farming industry has meant tractor manufacturer Case-New Holland in Fargo, is struggling to meet the demand. Plant manager Erik Olson said, “We have hired in the last 12 months about 120 new people and we still need to hire 100 more in first four months of this year.” The Fargo plant which makes five types of farm and construction tractors is enjoying the healthy profits by getting a brand new coat of paint and more welding robots, and hiring new workers. Calling ... |
Combine And Tractor Manufacturer, Deere Beats Wall Street’s Expectations 13/02/2008
Last week Deere & Co announced that their first quarter profit rose by 55 percent, a huge increase which surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. The rise is attributed to several factors including huge increase in crop prices which in turn pushes the demand for farm equipment, mostly tractors and combine harvesters to rise in value. Last year saw a slow rise in sales for the largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery with an 18 percent increase in November-January term. The rise in sales as ... |
New Combine Tackling Steep Slopes 12/02/2008
Combine manufacturer New Holland have launched a new combine to their CS6000 and CSX7000 range for their 2008 line-up. The new “Laterale” models are made for farming land on particularly steep gradients.
The Laterale models comes with an automatic leveling system which gives them leverage on slopes of up to 18 pc. The Smart Sieve system maintains allows for cleaning efficiency on slopes up to 30pc. The pivoting final drive allows the body of the combine to remain level, which provides i... |
Combine Harvester Part Of Roman History 12/02/2008
In one of the first records of farming agriculture, a roman called Gaius Plinius from around the time of 79 AD, described the first ever combine harvester. In his “Naturalis historica” he wrote of a reaping machine pulled by donkeys. It consisted of a box on a chassis which the donkeys pushed. The box had iron teeth on the front which broke off the ears of corn from the stalks and collected the ears in the box. Quite remarkable technology, when you think about it, especially when you consider t... |
The World’s Largest Combine Harvester 12/02/2008
If you go to the fertile rich farm lands of Russia, or the U.S. you might see one of these giants rolling across a vast plain, a cloud of dust following it. And you may find yourself looking at the world’s largest combine harvester, the Lexion 590R. This monster of a combine can harvest up to 80 bushels an hour. With its massive girth, the Lexion has amazing crop yielding capacity whether its corn, wheat, rice or barley. About 30 Wheat bushels can be harvested in a minute which adds up to 1,800... |
Russian Combine Manufacturer Gomselmash To Supply 10 Combines To Iran 07/02/2008
The Russian production corporation Gomselmash signed a contract with Iran on February 6th to supply 10 combine harvesters in the first quarter of 2008. The Polesie-600 combine models will be added to the batch of four others that were sent over to Iran for testing. The long-term dealer contract signed includes the further 10 to be sent out there and will lead the way for further implementation for other joint actions to be scheduled for this year.
Igor Korotkevich head of the departme... |
Vineyards To Get Help With Newly Designed Tractors 06/02/2008
Unlike most farming, vineyard growers face very different land and space issues than other mixed or livestock farmers that use tractors for everyday operations. John Deere, the iconic American farm equipment manufacturer has taken this problem on and designed smaller, narrower tractors specifically for the narrow lanes of vineyards, nurseries and orchards. John Barry product manager for John Deere said, “We have had small tractors but none designed from the start for these uses.”
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Tractor Manufacturers Deere Edge Closer To Driverless Tractor 04/02/2008
In the world of modern farming inventions, the driverless tractor is slowly turning from a dream to a reality. Top name manufacturers in tractor trading, Deere have created an automated tractor gadget, nicknamed the “killer app”. This new gadget could revolutionise farming and tractor operations as we know it. Capable of turning, shifting gears and seeing through darkness and dust, it appears to live up to its killer app name.
It can make decisions to raise and lower heavy farming implement... |
Combine Harvesters Selling Like Hot Cakes 03/02/2008
The rise in price of grain on the world market has spurred the demand for combine harvesters, manufacturers say. This agricultural upsweep means combines are doing better than ever. The agricultural subsidy policy of the new member states of the European Union grants subsidies to small and medium-sized farms in Eastern Europe. The grant is for the purchase of heavy farm equipment, leading to farms upgrading their equipment at a time of high production.
The rise in the price of gasol... |
New Truck And Tractor Design, Tructor, Ready For Market 01/02/2008
Combining the versatile use of a tractor with the flexibility of a truck the new Tructor T-4000 is a welcome addition to the world of farming equipment. This useful utility vehicle offers a unique combination of power, flexibility and convenience.
The Tructor comes with a Kubota 4-cyl. diesel engine with hydrostatic drive. It comes with a dump box that can hold 1 ton and pull 3,000 lbs. It also features a front or rear transferable 3-pt hitch and PTO.
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Tractor Manufacturers Looking Good In 2008 31/01/2008
The ever increasing demand for ethanol has meant that growing corn has become a huge boom for farmers and resulted in a big upsweep in farming profits across the nation, starting in 2006.
With U.S. ethanol subsidies prompting farmers to grow corn and plenty of it, farming equipment has risen by as much as 15% since last year, 2007. According to Tom Stundza, editor of Purchasing magazine, forecasts show from surveys that tractor and farming manufacturers in 2008 should see a healthy rise of... |
Tractor Retail Store Sees Rising Profit In 2008 30/01/2008
Retail farm and ranch chain store, Tractor Suppply Co. said last month that 2008 looks set to be a very profitable year for tractors equipment and spare parts. The company reported that they expect to see a rise of between 6 and 9 percent in the fiscal year 2008. This should result in a full-year profit between $2.54 and $2.62 per share, compared with the $2.40 per share in 2007. The sale of tractors is expected to rise 11 percent to 14 percent in 2008. The industry reported sales of $2.7 billi... |
Boom Time For Farmers Means Rising Stock For Combines 24/01/2008
With grain prices rising and farming production growing stronger on the global market, farming equipment like combine harvesters have already seen a large spike this year. The US farm income hit an all time high of $87.5 billion in 2007. A stunning 26 percent increase from 2006 and an even more impressive 52 percent increase from the 10-year average.
According to David Fondrie, chief investment officer of Heartland Advisors this means increasing stock prices for farming equipment will onl... |
New Combine Designs Needed For Harvest Of Cellulose 16/01/2008
Researchers at Iowa State University are looking into combine harvester design solutions for the harvesting of cellulose. Cellulose is considered the next big thing in the fuel world that could replace corn as a fuel. What is unknown at this point is what crops will be used for cellulosic products meaning farmers are in the dark about what will be planted and what crop will need to be harvested. This leaves researchers in a tricky place of designing combine harvesters to harvest an as yet unkn... |
New Holland Worn Of Shortage In Farm Equipment And Combines 14/01/2008
Large farming equipment such as combine harvesters and tractors could be in short demand in 2008. New Holland said that demand for the T8000-T9000 series tractors and CR combines has increased in North America. This means European farming equipment manufacturers are already at their full production capacity to meet the demand.
The resurge in grain prices has meant that particularly in North America, corn prices and production has increased. This could leave Australia and New Zealand and t... |
Farm Show Butter Sculpture Made Into Tractor Fuel 10/01/2008
Resourceful students from Pennnsylvania University will take the nearly 900 pounds of butter used in this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show and convert it into bio fuel that will run tractors and other farm equipment. The event’s famous butter sculpture will be scalloped into barrels and bought back to the University and State College Area High School. Glen Cauffman manager of Penn State’s farm operations says the 900 pounds of butter equates to 810 pounds of biofuel, roughly saving 377 dollars. <... |
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