Farm Equipment News

The RB565 Premium HD round baler is the newest addition to the Case IH round baler lineup, and possibly the most impressive, featuring the flexibility to bale a full range of crops. Outfitted with components for efficiently handling wet hay, this is an all-purpose, multicrop baler. High-efficiency hay production is the ultimate goal that is being met with this new powerhouse of a machine.

Vermeer Corporation recently announced their decision to enter into a partnership with Ontario based Tubeline Manufacturing, wherein Tubeline will help to expand the Vermeer line of hay and forage tools. This collaboration will allow Vermeer to better serve customers in provinces of Ontario, Quebec, and Maritimes.

Case IH Early Riser planters are getting a high tech upgrade this spring with the addition of new layers of of high-definition through the new Climate Corporation FieldView Cab app with FieldView Drive technology. Operators will no longer need to purchase a display exclusively for FieldView, and the tech will be available for operators of 2000 series Early Riser planters paired with a Case IH tractor that is equipped with Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) AccuGuide autoguidance. The new HD tech will display row-by-row data visualization, autoguidance line sharing, mapping, and more.

New Holland announced the debut of their GENESIS T8 Series tractor, equipped with Precision Land Management (PLM) Intelligence, New Holland’s intuitive precision farming platform. The new tractor was built in-house from square one and designed for adaptability to each individual farmer’s unique needs, featuring customizable controls, improved visibility, and enhanced comfort. The GENESIS T8 also utilizes advanced connectivity between operators, vehicles, advisors, and dealers in order to reduce downtime and improve productivity.

New Case IH 3100 Series II rigid and flex draper headers are here and ready to deliver unmatched harvest performance. The headers boast an impressive 118 product enhancements since the introduction of the original 3100 Series draper header. Improvements include improved durability, increased reliability, and ground-following capabilities.

John Deere is expanding their lineup of 6R Tractors with the addition of two new models, the 6230R and 6250R. These faster, stronger, and smarter tractors aim to bring operators an all encompassing hauling, transport, and loader work solution.

Case IH is upping the game with their latest and greatest mapping technology, which will be available on any machines equipped with AFS Soil Command. This tech will help to give producers enhanced insights that will improve operational efficiency and increase yield potential. This new mapping tech, which denotes the company’s progress in agronomic research and field mapping capabilities, adds to an already powerful suite of tillage tools and demonstrates Case IH’s commitment to advancing the future of High-Efficiency Farming.

AGCO is introducing to North America their next generation of Massey Ferguson GC1700 Series sub-compact tractors. The new GC1723E and GC1725M tractors are built on a proven, reliable drive-train, and include enhancements such as tilt steering, an integrated joystick for improved operator comfort, and improved visibility via hood changes and more powerful headlights. Ideal for mowing, snow blowing, loader and backhoe work, all of these compact tractor’s improvements provide a “big-tractor” feel.

Case IH has recently released their new AFS Connect Magnum series tractors, featuring the precision technology of AFS (Case IH’s Advanced Farming Systems), along with a redesigned, more comfortable cab that offers more storage space and easy-to-use controls. These features of the Magnum tractors, in addition to a new display, receiver, and operating system, aim to provide ultimate productivity. The tractors also have all new hardware which allow for remote display viewing and remote support capabilities so that operators can monitor their operations from afar.

Case IH is pairing their Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) AccuTurn automated headland-turning technology with their Patriot series sprayers, giving them the leg up on improved accuracy, reduced fatigue, and increased productivity. Compatible with the AFS Pro 700 display, this next-generation AFS auto-guidance tech, combined with the Case IH RS1 steering system, allows sprayer operators of all skill levels to get the job done right the first time. AFS AccuTurn allows for hands-free, automatic, repeatable turns in broadacre and pre-emergence applications with the help of path-planning logic.

John Deere’s newest addition to their Worksite Pro lineup, the MH60D mulching head, continues to provide best-in-class vegetation management. Optimized to work with John Deere and other competitive model skid steer loaders and compact track loaders, the MH60D is designed to effortlessly remove 8-inch trees and 12-inch stumps. Now you can shred underbrush and woody materials into mulch in minutes!

Caterpillar’s new M Series Ag Handler compact wheel loaders, the 906M, 907M, and 908M, are here! Specifically designed to efficiently handle a wide range of challenges associated with agriculture applications, the new series features Caterpillar Optimized Z-Bar loader linkage, multi-pump design for hydraulic functions, standard auxiliary hydraulics, premium cab with air conditioning, application-specific tires, and adjustable response rates for powertrain and hydraulic systems. These powerful machines are also equipped with a Cat C3.3B DIT engine with a net power rating of 68 horsepower (51 kW), as well as a high-speed hydrostatic transmission, making them efficiently powerful and reliable.

Amity recently launched section control for their air seed carts. The availability of this feature will provide farmers with the ability to substantially reduce overlap in seed and fertilizer applications. The feature is being launched for new orders of 3800 and 5250 air carts.

Case IH has some impressive new upgrades for their Case IH Model Year 2019 disc mower conditioners, allowing for a maximized haying window. More efficiency is provided via the new quick-change knife system, which allows for fast blade replacement, decreasing maintenance time and increasing time spent in the field. Perfect for lower acreages and narrow gates, the new 9- and 10-foot side-pull models combine fast cutting with high-quality conditioning.

Cab comfort is what it’s all about with Case IH’s new smaller lineup of Farmall utility A series models. The 55A, 65A and 75A deliver strength and productivity, no matter the job or the weather. Filling out the Case IH entry-level Farmall lineup with both cab and non-cab options, these additions deliver the performance producers need without breaking the bank.

Case IH is proud to add to their already impressive series of Precision Disk air drills with their newest model, the Precision Disk 500DS. This double-shoot air drill allows producers to seed and fertilize simultaneously. Despite changing field conditions, occasionally narrowing planting windows, and unexpected market shifts, producers can rest assured that this one-pass solution model maximizes both productivity and savings.

Case IH is building on their existing seedbed sensing technology capabilities by adding AFS Soil Command agronomic control technology to their tillage lineup in order to help producers more precisely coordinate control of their tillage equipment from the comfort of the tractor’s cab.The tech is meant to optimize every pass for an agronomic seedbed, using the AFS, or Advanced Farming Systems. Benefitting from this tech will be the Tiger-Mate 255 field cultivator, the Ecolo‑Tiger 875 disk ripper, the single-fold True-Tandem disk harrows, and vertical tillage tools.

Case IH has recently added two new Miller Nitro series sprayers, designed for late-season crop fertility and protection applications, to their lineup of high-efficiency application solutions. The Miller Nitro 7370 and 7410 front boom models are ideal for custom applicators and growers who are looking for a highly efficient and productive high-clearance sprayer to meet their full season application needs, offering superior crop clearance, large tank capacities, and a number of front boom width options. The new models also feature a wide range of precision technology selections designed to enable custom applicators and growers to achieve the utmost efficiency and accuracy.

After the announcement of Cat’s first-ever utility vehicles last year, the gasoline-powered Cat CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102 D, they have now introduced their newest utility vehicles featuring a second row of seats in order to accommodate five people. The gasoline-powered Cat CUV85 and the diesel-powered CUV105 D both deliver unmatched durability and comfort based on extensive customer and dealer input gathered by Caterpillar. Additionally, customers can enjoy easier maintenance as well as superior quality and reliability backed by rigorous vehicle testing.

Case IH is excited to announce and reveal product updates for their Model Year 2019 Magnum line of tractors. Case is continuing to focus on boosting productivity and performance, while making improvements like adding high-speed track design, improving durability, and adding a warranty program and factory-fit telematics. They are also including an advanced subscription to Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) Connect farm management system, which is a new 21-inch track option and factory-installed Goodyear® LSW® tire options, allowing producers to manage operational costs and increase uptime.