Tractors
Explore this week’s top picks, including a rare JCB Fastrac, and how high diesel prices are starting to soften machine sales.
Strong demand for low-hour Bobcat skid steers and late-model John Deere tractors continues to drive robust results across the Midwest.
John Deere enhances precision agriculture technology with free fallow use, See & Scout field insights and expanded crop support for 2027.
As inventory thins, well-maintained used units are seeing double-digit price increases compared to last year.
New state laws and a county-wide broadband network are turning science fiction into reality, allowing autonomous tractors and drones to revolutionize the nation’s leafy green production.
New tractor sales across all segments are down 8.8% in the first three months of 2026, but auction data shows a growing 12.5% price increase for specific late-model used tractors.
By slashing planting time from weeks to just five days, Clayton Griffith’s switch to no-till aims to ensure sustainability while navigating the challenges of Alaska’s short growing season.
Oklahoma students Clay Schafer and Jaxon Headle give a decades-old tractor a second chance at life.
From pre-DEF tractors to high-hour modern combines, buyers are paying a premium for well-maintained machinery.
Agtonomy is tapping into the gaming generation to solve the ag labor crisis. Screen-based expertise replaces in-seat experience to offer Gen Z a high-tech alternative to traditional manual labor.
While the company emphasizes a commitment to customer service and innovation, repair advocates suggest pending state legislation might offer stronger protections for farmers.
Older tractors – from a 1958 John Deere 720 to a 1993 Case IH 7110 – also command strong prices.
The Herbert family designed a kit to bring Bluetooth and camera feeds to legacy John Deere tractors, offering a cost-effective way to modernize older fleets through family innovation.
From Jackson, Minn., to the South Lawn, this nearly 100% American-made machine became a canvas for historic signatures and a symbol of domestic manufacturing.
A pair of John Deere tractors – a 6R 140 and 4960 – also set new benchmarks as buyers continue to pursue well-maintained equipment in the final week of March.
With record-shattering sales for older models and a scarcity of late-model units, buyer behavior and inventory continue to shift.
EPA is removing DEF sensor requirements to end costly equipment shutdowns and save farmers an estimated $4.4 billion annually.
In the dead of night and blizzard conditions, Sawyer Wise was pulled into a surreal crime spree and fundamental violation of farm and family.
An Iowa auction features Ford and International tractors that bring top dollar along with “years of experience.”
Machinery Pete tracks record auction prices for Case IH and John Deere equipment, while a 1957 Caterpillar D9 dozer finds new life after sitting abandoned for 24 years.
Strategic purchasing and smart financing can help farmers navigate today’s equipment landscape while protecting their long-term cash flow, says one industry expert.
The 8R/8RX series delivers up to 540 HP for added power and maneuverability. New planter enhancements improve seed placement and emergence; combine and front-end updates drive greater efficiency through harvest.
John Deere is testing a 350-hp E98 ethanol tractor across the Midwest. Early trials show promise, but infrastructure might decide how fast farmer-grown fuel can power the future of farm equipment.
EPA’s unwinding of the Obama-era endangerment finding could amount to the largest deregulation in history. One positive outcome for farmers is the change it could mean for the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
John Deere’s Deanna Kovar details how the company is cutting parts costs, adjusting production and responding to EPA moves on Right to Repair and DEF as farm income pressure keeps the ag equipment market in a downturn.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
A new front axle design cuts the turning radius by 20% versus previous models, and in-cab visibility has been improved in every direction.