Harvesting Equipment
Dealer inventories are still high, and farmers are waiting for better market conditions before they buy farm equipment. It’s creating the perfect conditions for more late-model, low-hour equipment heading to auction.
Machinery Pete highlights three interesting salvage machines that sold on the auction circuit last week and previews an online mega-auction that will feature farm equipment from over a dozen states this Wednesday.
David Cogen partnered with John Deere during the 2024 growing season to till, plant, spray and harvest a small field at Deere’s Boundurant, Iowa, test farm. In the process, he says he learned a lot about farming and how difficult it truly is.
The parent company of Case IH, New Holland, Steyr and other machinery brands says there will be no impacts to production and parts shipments will continue as planned.
Machinery Pete data shows the used combine market is one year ahead of the used high-horsepower tractor market in terms of values.
Hear about PTx Trimble’s OutRun retrofit tractor and grain cart automation kit straight from a Nebraska farmer who has used it for the last two harvests.
New Kid On The Block: TractorTuesday.com Emerges To Disrupt The Auction World And Save Farmers Money
A new digital auction house is offering zero commissions and a 2% buyer’s premium on used farm equipment.
The updates and new releases span a wide breadth of row crop solutions, including combines, planters, sprayers, tractors, tillage tools and precision technology.
Farm machinery companies are betting on ag tech, precision technology retrofits and digital solutions to help farmers weather uncertainty.
From overheating engines to blank displays, here are four repairs to try when farm machinery malfunctions. Remember to start with the simple fixes — there’s always time to panic later.
Find out where your favorite tractor, planter, sprayer, combine and other farm machines are built today.
The 2025 lineup debuts this week at the National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 12-15, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.
The addition of weave automation allows less reliance on operator skill to make a uniformed bale and streamlines the baling process.
From North Carolina, Oklahoma and Virginia, Machinery Pete gives a rundown on gems from the auction trail, including a “super sharp” 2013 John Deere 4730 sprayer that had prospective buyers “falling all over themselves” to get a bid in on it.
The Right to Repair lawsuit carries significant implications for farmers, independent repair access and antitrust enforcement. Here’s what an antitrust attorney and a D.C. lobbyist have to say about the legal action.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit along with the states of Minnesota and Illinois against Deere for allegedly violating U.S. competition laws by restricting access to key repair information and diagnostic tools.
Farmers are embracing mixed fleets, retrofit options, spray drones and automation as they stare down another tough year.
Machinery Pete details two record-setting auction transactions on a 2014 New Holland TV6070 bi-directional tractor and a 2022 Brent 2596 grain cart on tracks as well as a near-record sale on a 2008 John Deere 7930 tractor.
Recent auctions in Bible Grove, Ill., and Crofton, Ky., featured a fleet of high-quality equipment, drawing significant interest and competitive bidding.
Many dealerships offer annual inspections of tractors, combines, planters and other big-ticket machinery. Some farmers value annual inspections. Others consider them a waste of money. Here’s a mechanic’s experience and opinion.
The latest job cuts are focused on the Waterloo and Davenport Works facilities, according to recent Iowa WARN notice postings.
Production of hay and forage machinery will come to a halt in Ottumwa for a month, plus new planting equipment and a big grain cart will hit the fields soon.
Farm Journal got a behind-the-scenes look at AgRevolution’s newest outlet in Urbana, Ohio, before the store’s Nov. 1 grand opening.
Machinery Pete also shared the results of a special Allis-Chalmers auctioned off for charity on Nov. 9.
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.
Companies are rolling out autonomous capabilities today with the goal of eventual full autonomy in the future.
The latest AEM numbers suggest concerns about falling farmer demand for new machines were not overblown.
Reduce the risks by putting together some practical steps to prevent fire from happening, while also educating employees and family members on what to do if one occurs.
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.
If you use GPS guidance lines and field boundaries in your farming operation, read this article.