Trucks and Trailers
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.
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.
The crash occurred when a vehicle passed the tanker and forced it off the road, and according to an interview included in the NTSB report, that vehicle was a minivan driven by a 17-year-old Ohio girl.
A partnership between The Certified Agriculture Dealership network and Fox Factory Performance Vehicles has spawned the first-ever purpose-built farm truck.
The 2024 AgLaunch startups bravely pitched straight to the farmer masses at the event. While truly an impressive class, only one would be chosen for the coveted top honor.
As the tiny number of electric cars trickle out into the U.S. fleet, multiple attempts have been made to compare cost of ownership and more specifically cost of maintenance for these new machines.
Automakers, including Ford, recently announced they are planning to remove AM radio from their lineups. Joe Gill, National Association of Farm Broadcasters president, says this move poses a threat to public safety.
AgWeb is counting down the top 10 stories of the year. At No. 10, is a story about a team of truckers who crafted a casket carriage for their beloved brother, Ryan Robb, for his last ride aboard his blue Peterbilt 389.
EPA as expected on Tuesday released final tailpipe emission rules for trucks, which some health and environmental groups say don’t go far enough to be adequately protective.