Bringing hybrid power to diesel tractors

Autonomous Tractor Corp., the company that designeda driverless tractor named Spirit, has just released a drivetrainpackage that lets you turn your current tractor into a diesel electrichybrid, capable of autonomous control.

The product is called eDrive, a diesel-electric powertrain that … Read More

At a first glance: Ventrac equipment

Ventrac has a storied heritage that dates back to 1941, when Marvin Steiner started building custom farm machinery. In the mid 1970s, seven Steiner brothers formed Steiner Corp. and over the next 14 years saw their business grow. … Read More

Making choice between a compact utility tractor and a utility tractor

Now we are going to focus on helping larger operations decide on what tractor to choose by comparing compact utility tractors and utility tractors (UT). We will list the plusses and minuses of each and gives you a … Read More

Cereals 2015: 8 machinery highlights

Alpego combi drill

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Combination drills don’t get much bigger than the bespoke rig Alpego had mounted to the back of a Versatile 550DT.

The eye-catching 8m combi is fresh out of the Italian factory and heading for … Read More

Fendt C-Series

C-Series stands for the best economy, leading-edge technologies and high flexibility. With numerous new features, it redefines the premium segment of the upper mid-horsepower class. Automated steering with VarioGuide, the new look and the 6-row straw chopper are only a … Read More

2015 Kubota L4600 HST

The Kubota L Series consists of 10 models ranging from 24.8 to 62 horsepower. Our review has covered the Grand L4240, L45 TLB, L3301, L2501 and Grand L6060. Although those tests covered a wide range of this series, we wondered how a mid-40 horsepower … Read More

CLAAS combine harvesters TUCANO 450-320

• CMOTION, the multifunction lever, CEBIS, TELEMATICS, yield mapping and GPS PILOT ensure innovative and convenient control and performance monitoring
• Up to 20% more throughput with the APS threshing system
• APS. A threshing technology unique in its class

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John Deere 3039R Open Station

John Deere’s 3 Series consists of five tractors ranging from 31.1 to 45.3 horsepower, including two economy models (3032E and 3038E) and three deluxe models (3033R, 3039R and 3046R). 

Like all of the 3 Series machines, the 3039R is powered … Read More

Branson 4720h Open Station

Branson Tractor is a division of Kukje Machinery, a South Korean heavy equipment manufacturer that was formed in 1968 as Korea Agricultural Machine Company. In 1978 the name was shortened to Kukje. Since then, Kukje has signed technological … Read More

Zetor: Major series expanded and updated

Zetor Tractors has expanded its Major model series. A revised Major 80 with 75hp has been joined by a new Major 60 with 61hp.

The Czech Republic-based manufacturer has reacted to the popularity of this series … Read More