Machinery
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.
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.
The latest AEM numbers suggest concerns about falling farmer demand for new machines were not overblown.
You run it for a few years and then voila — you have the low-hour, 10-year-old unit everyone wants.
The disconnect between what makes equipment more expensive (labor, steel, energy, computer chips, etc.) and what drives farm income (commodity prices) will continue to drive the machinery costs versus value discussion.
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.
A partnership between The Certified Agriculture Dealership network and Fox Factory Performance Vehicles has spawned the first-ever purpose-built farm truck.
Farm equipment and technology news briefs for the week of September 15, 2024.
A quick roundup of farm equipment and technology news for the week of September 8, 2024.
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.
A roundup of releases for farmers over the last couple of weeks.
Lost for almost 175 years, has a striking photo of John Deere surfaced?
Repairs to combines and harvest equipment are faster and easier with the right tools.
The Racine, Wisconsin, equipment manufacturer announced a series of new technology products and capabilities for its machines and precision ag products.
Farm equipment and smart farming solutions news roundup for the week of August 19, 2024.
Farm Journal’s resident farm mechanic and columnist Dan Anderson shares his simple advice for dealing with heavy clay soils and weed clogged combines.
This earnings beat led to a 5% increase in Deere’s stock price in premarket trading. However, the broader agricultural market remains challenging.
Rising inventories and declining auction values strain dealers, farmers, and manufacturers, leading to layoffs and financial pressures across the industry.
July 2024 sales of four-wheel drive tractors increased 19% over last year’s data, and Firestone Ag expands its farm tire portfolio.
Machinery Pete says it could be dangerous to rely on past equipment sales patterns
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.
The ongoing downturn in the ag economy is forcing Kinze to make cuts. The company announced it is laying off 193 people out of the 815 that work at its facility in Williamsburg, Iowa.