John Deere W260 Windrower and 500R Platform

John Deere’s new W Series of self-propelled windrowers is comprised of four models: the 110 hp W110, 148 hp W150, 235 hp W235 (in rotary and draper variants) and the subject of this week’s review, the 260 hp … Read More

Massey Ferguson 8730 Cab

Comparing torque figures to the previous generation 8860 sold from 2011-2013, output jumps from 892 ft-lb to 1390 ft-lb. Rated horsepower (295 gross) comes at 2100 rpm but through Engine Power Management (EPM) wizardry, an extra 30 boosted horsepower is … Read More

Eight New Alfalfas Are Approved By Variety Board

Of the eight new alfalfas approved by the National Alfalfa & Miscellaneous Legumes Variety Review Board, five are Roundup Ready varieties and three are conventional alfalfas.

Information on the pest resistance and winterhardiness of all eight … Read More

2015 Kubota L2501 HST

Kubota‘s dealer meeting held in Nashville in October contained a number of anticipated new arrivals, including the 2700X Series of z-traks, the M7 series of up to 170-horsepower tractors, the SSV Series of skid-steer machines, and the L2501 Compact Utility … Read More

Challenger MT875E

Along with the rubber track drive and suspension system developed by Caterpillar, big power with deep torque reserves is a necessity in this marketplace. Not surprisingly, Caterpillar power continued to be used in the majority of Challenger machines. … Read More

DEUTZ-FAHR Combine harvester C9000 Series

Embodying DEUTZ-FAHR’s many years of experience in harvesting and its ongoing commitment to developing new technologies, processes and machinery, the C9000 Series consists of four models: C9205 TS, C9205 TS B, C9206 TS and C9206 TS B. These … Read More

Fendt 724 Vario

Fendt history dates back to 1930 when the 6HP Dieselross was introduced. The Dieselross came with a mower and a mounted plow. Along the way Fendt industry firsts include front axle suspension, cab suspension, Vario (CVT) stepless transmission, … Read More

Net Irrigate WireRat 4.0: Irrigation system protection against copper theft

With copper prices north of $3/lb., it’s no surprise that enterprising thieves have their sights set on anyplace the red metal is used. Reports of plumbing being stripped from homes, industrial sites and even electrical power stations have … Read More

2015 Gleaner S88 Super Series

Gleaner harvesting history begins with the Baldwin brothers, George and Curtis, who built and marketed the first Gleaner combine in 1923. That first self-propelled combine was mounted on a Fordson tractor and could cut an acre of wheat … Read More

Mahindra mCRD Diesel Technology

EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4) requirements became a reality in January of 2013. Engines from 20-49 horsepower must now not exceed 5.5 gm/kw-hr. of Carbon Monoxide (CO), a combined 7.5 gm/kw-hr. of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) plus Non Methane … Read More