Machinery - General
Re-engineered cameras and rugged GPUs make up the latest leap forward as John Deere forges ahead to a fully autonomous production system by 2030.
Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and using the right tin snip for the job can produce smooth, accurate cuts.
Machinery Pete notes two record-breaking Massey Ferguson sales as well as one that came close to setting a new high mark in this week’s Pete’s Pick.
Farmers are embracing mixed fleets, retrofit options, spray drones and automation as they stare down another tough year.
Semi demand continues to hold strong, particularly for low-mileage, earlier emission-tier models. For example, at a retirement auction in Missouri a year ago, a 2017 Peterbilt 389 Glider day cab semi with 34,493 miles sold for $350,000.
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.
Fleet industry veteran Todd Welle joins the Top Producer podcast to share some smart purchases he’s seeing farmers make.
Go over these helpful pointers if you’re planning to build new grain bins or expand your current storage setup in 2025.
The latest job cuts are focused on the Waterloo and Davenport Works facilities, according to recent Iowa WARN notice postings.
Rotor Technologies will begin shipping its autonomous application helicopters next year. Sprayhawk features a 110-gal. tank and can cover 240 acres per hour.
Timing is everything, according to the equipment pricing trends Machinery Pete is watching.
Nine-year-old social media sensation @justajacksonthing will create content for John Deere’s social media channels to bring awareness to the people working tirelessly in agriculture.
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.
One of the biggest anticipated changes that could impact farms across the U.S. is the possible change to the tax policy under a second Trump administration.
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.
The $700 million deal frees AGCO up to focus on its machinery and precision ag technology products.
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.
The latest study released on the Global Autonomous Tractors market by USD Analytics evaluates market size, trend, and forecasts uptake to 2030.
Elon Musk wants his futuristic Optimus robots to clean dishes and scrub carpets. But what if you wanted one of those creepy looking things working in your fields?
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.
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.
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.
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.