Used Machinery
If “portable heater” brings to mind an ancient kerosene-fueled torpedo heater belching flame and acrid smoke, there’s good news. Modern portable heaters offer clean, efficient options for heating work areas on even the coldest days.
Machinery Pete shares about a special Allis-Chalmers 8070 to be auctioned on Nov. 9 and a recent auction that featured quite the collection of early model John Deere tractors.
Digging into his data, the average auction prices for Case IH Magnum 290 and John Deere 8285R tractors are both down 34% this year versus last year.
When ag equipment manufacturers start shedding union line workers, shuttering plants and shifting factories to Mexico, and there’s a glut of used equipment covering dealer lots, you know the tide is quickly turning.
Crops and combines have changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Higher yields and new designs necessitate more frequent checks for known issues and potential problems.
The investigation, authorized on Sept. 2, 2021, focuses on repair restrictions manufacturers place on hardware or software, often referred to by regulators as impeding customers’ “right to repair” the goods they purchase.
Despite concerns over rising costs and current economic challenges in agriculture, the market for used equipment remains strong, particularly for older, simpler models.
You run it for a few years and then voila — you have the low-hour, 10-year-old unit everyone wants.
While there’s little to none scientific research on how to keep combine windows clean in dusty conditions, here are a few farmer-tested and farmer-approved methods.
Machinery Pete says going the online auction route has tangible implications if you’re looking to sell a piece of equipment (or five) to manage cash flow.
Whether you’re building or remodeling a farm shop, here’s what you need to know about fiberglass, open-cell spray foam, closed-cell spray foam and hybrid insulation options.
Jump-pack design has changed dramatically in the past decade. It’s now possible to get lithium-ion jump-packs weighing less than 4 pounds that will start gas or diesel engines up to 8-liters.
For all of you who have a multimeter thrown in a drawer or toolbox but don’t know how to use it, these instructions will help in your search for missing voltage.
What’s the first thing a person does when they walk into a farm shop? Turn on the lights. Here are considerations when designing and selecting lighting systems to ensure the brightest, most economical results.
There’s no doubt static electricity can build up on combines. Here’s what research says about its ability to actually ignite a blaze.
From Jan. 1 to Aug. 4, Machinery Pete has seen 66 new to 3-year-old planters sell at auction. Twenty sold during that same time frame a year ago, 10 in 2022, 14 in 2021 and a mere six in 2019.
At a minimum, notify your insurance company as soon as possible when damage occurs to your combine, even if repairs aren’t made at that time. Some insurance companies now require reports within 30 days of when the damage occurred.
Repairs to combines and harvest equipment are faster and easier with the right tools.
Rising inventories and declining auction values strain dealers, farmers, and manufacturers, leading to layoffs and financial pressures across the industry.
Prepping machinery ahead of harvest can be a guessing game. Here are 10 tips to see how much life is left in your combine’s mechanical drive system.
Despite the severe economic headwinds in agriculture, Machinery Pete sees a golden opportunity for producers to get the equipment they want at a price they can afford.
Overhead, bi-fold or hydraulic — selecting the right door (or doors) for your farm shop requires forethought and planning. Consider these 11 attributes of the three common types of doors.
Machinery Pete shares five thoughts for young farm leaders.
Nine months ago, high-horsepower tractors were selling for record-high auction prices. Those same models are now bringing more than $100,000 less. As prices trend down, the opposite is happening with inventory on lots.
A planter maintenance expert offers a checklist to help ensure you’re properly prepping your planter for storage so that it emerges in good shape for planting next spring.
The world of used farm equipment changed dramatically during the pandemic as auctions moved to online rather than in-person events. According Machinery Pete, the change was both significant and permanent.
Machinery Pete shares some of his recent observations from the new and used farm equipment sectors.
Machinery Pete selected a pair of used tractors as his Pete’s Pick of the Week on AgriTalk Radio. He also discussed the over supply of late model, high horsepower tractors pushing prices down on dealer lots.
Pete’s Pick of the Week uncovers yet another decade-plus, four-wheel-drive tractor that fetched a high price at auction. He also has his eye on two upcoming used equipment auctions this week.
Seed meter drives play a huge role in seeding accuracy. Here are 4 ways to avoid in-field problems by troubleshooting various drive systems.