Machinery
Just in the last year construction and traditional ag companies such as Case, Caterpillar, Doosan Bobcat, John Deere, Komatsu, Yanmar and Volvo have released prototypes or plans for industrial-sized electric equipment.
Farm Journal had an exclusive interview with John Deere’s CTO to set the record straight about the company’s stance on electric equipment, as well as explore Deere’s vision for the future of ag tech.
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks his weekly Pete’s Pick of the Week and other used equipment market news during his weekly AgriTalk appearance with host Chip Flory.
The intricacies of modern planting systems complicate preparing for the first day in the field. Farmers now have to worry about components and systems that didn’t exist 10 years ago.
The formation of PTx Trimble enhances AGCO’s technology offering around guidance, autonomy, precision spraying, connected farming, data management and sustainability, according to a recent press release.
A recent farm equipment auction in Iowa set a new highwater mark for used John Deere 55 Series tractors.
A 95,000 gross ton container ship crashed into a pylon supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge near the Port of Baltimore early Tuesday morning. The port is a main access point for automobile and farm equipment imports.
Oil and fluid testing answers both short- and long-term questions about the internal condition of engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems.
Machinery Pete predicts descriptions of used equipment won’t be enough to create buyer trust in the near future.
John Deere, Kinze Manufacturing, and Ag Leader Technology announced a collaboration agreement that the companies say will make it easier to integrate each company’s equipment and technology solutions.
Water alone will cool engines, but “coolant” improves cooling system performance.
In the West, automation is geared toward smaller, driverless equipment. In the Midwest, major manufacturers have introduced their largest horsepower combines and tractors yet, all with autonomous capabilities.
Don’t pull the radiator until you’ve replaced the radiator cap.
To go truly big-time, John Deere needed an unfettered pipeline to a particular resource: steel.
The world’s largest technology showcase is welcoming more and more ag tech into the fold. Here’s a quick rundown of what was on display.
Deere drew them in with practical yet cutting edge displays – like an iPhone controlled 8R tractor running field tillage – driving the conversation forward with a fun spin on its tech stack and cotton production.
When comparing 2023 to 2022, the average auction price for a John Deere S780 combine dropped $54,977, or 15.8%. How low will that number go?
Replacing worn closing wheel frame bushings on planters is a recurring expense and chore. The kits work well, and they aren’t hard to install.
A new S7 series combine, high-horsepower 9RX tractors, C series air carts and Hagie STS sprayers with factory-installed See & Spray Premium highlight a splashy group of product intros.
7 ways to make an acetylene torch slice rather than mangle metal.
A new version of the chop saw is quickly relegating those original soot-covered noise machines to the back corners of farm shops.
We’ve all had one of those horrible, no good, very bad days.
Here are some tips and tricks about U-joint maintenance and repair.
The AF11 brings together runtime advancements to maximize in-field productivity in a 775 hp machine.
For example, at Lawrence Crom’s retirement auction, his like-new 2021 Case IH Maxxum 150 tractor sold for $133,000, plus a $1,250 online buyer fee. That’s a new record-high auction price on that model.
This 40-plus-year-old tractor still has some life left in it. At a farm retirement auction, it topped $20,000.
Go ahead and buy the special pliers or tools to remove those annoying plastic fasteners. You might as well order a bag or box of replacement rivets, too, because trying to reuse those rivets is a waste of time.
John Deere announces the release of its new 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader. The new telescopic loader offers 16-plus feet of reach while still being compact enough to work in barns or other tight spaces.
New Holland announces its autonomous bailing solution, a new mobile app, as well as a brand refresh with the transition of its haytool styling to a striking yellow.
Inverter welders are not for welding structural steel all day long. But for repairs around the farm, their economical cost, light weight and ability to use 120-volt or 220-volt power supplies make them practical.