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Why Construction Equipment Is Becoming Farm Equipment
Compact track loaders, mini excavators and other construction machines are becoming common sights on the farm. Here’s why their versatility, attachments and growing capabilities are making them harder for farmers to overlook. Read More
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Fendt Pushes Autonomous Tractors Toward Everyday Farm Work
From driverless grain carts to autonomous tillage, AGCO’s latest technology is targeting labor challenges while emphasizing retrofit options and mixed-fleet compatibility. Here’s where Fendt’s autonomy strategy is headed. (Photo from AGCO) Read More
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At $6.29 Diesel, Which 300-HP Tractor Gets the Most Work From a Gallon?
Diesel prices are pushing past $6 a gallon in the Midwest, making tractor fuel efficiency harder to ignore. We compared independent Nebraska Tractor Test results from six roughly 300-hp tractors to see which ones get the most work from every gallon, and what those differences could mean at $6.29 diesel. Read More
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Kubota Is Betting Big on Small Machines
Kubota is making a different kind of horsepower bet. From autosteer for compact equipment to redesigned subcompact tractors and autonomous weed-control robots, the company is bringing more technology to smaller machines. (Photo from Kubota) Read More
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Can Fendt Win Over American Farmers With More Horsepower and Technology?
Fendt has already demonstrated that it can build powerful, technologically advanced equipment. Turning that interest into lasting customers will be harder. (Photo from Fendt) Read More
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Grain Carts and Compaction: Does It Track?
Tracks can help a grain cart float better and reduce surface compaction, but they can’t make 40 or 50 tons disappear. Zach dug into university research and manufacturer specs to see what tracks actually change, what they don’t, and why axle weight may matter more than what’s touching the ground. Read More
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What Could Yamaha Bring to the Next Generation of John Deere Gators?
John Deere already has one of the most recognizable UTVs in agriculture. So why partner with Yamaha? We look at what Yamaha could bring to the next generation of Gators, and what the collaboration says about an increasingly competitive side-by-side market. Read More
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New Holland’s Latest Award-Winning Tech Is Designed to Think Ahead in the Field
From a baler that can anticipate heavier windrows to a combine that automatically adjusts traction and a hybrid tractor that manages power across multiple implements, the next generation of farm equipment is learning to think ahead. (Photo from New Holland) Read More
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Massey Ferguson Has a New 245-HP Tractor and a Plan to Go Much Smaller
Massey Ferguson is expanding in two very different directions. The new MF 7S Mark 2 pushes the lineup to 245 horsepower, while a new partnership with ITL will bring compact tractors starting at just 20 hp. (Photo of MF 7S Mark 2 from Massey Ferguson) Read More
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UTVs Are Becoming Mini Pickup Trucks, But Some Manufacturers Are Going Back to Basics
UTVs have come a long way from simple farm runabouts. For 2027, some models offer enclosed cabs, HVAC, power windows, touchscreens and prices approaching $30,000. At the same time, manufacturers are still building basic workhorses for under $11,000. Read More
