JOHN DEERE LAUNCHES POWERTECH™ HAZLOC DIESEL ENGINES
Written by admin on June 25, 2009 – 1:45 am -Waterloo, Iowa (June 17, 2009) — John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is pleased to announce two new patented PowerTech HazLoc diesel engines. Built upon John Deere's proven 8.1L platform, the PowerTech HazLoc 6081HFH70 and 6081AFH75 diesel engines have received United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Center (MSC) certification for Class 1, Division 1 (Zone 1) Groups C & D hazardous locations. The PowerTech HazLoc electronically governed diesel engines are certified for use on board USCG–certified subchapter D & O vessels. As electronic engines have become more commonplace, engines installed in these marine applications are required to meet Class 1, Division 1 (Zone 1) weather-deck requirements for electronics as directed by... more
Tags: Farm Economy, Tractors
Posted in John Deere Tractors, Tractors | No Comments »
Dry, again
Written by admin on June 25, 2009 – 1:33 am -By Jason Schaefer , Taylor Daily Press (Texas) Drought threatens farming for another year Like waves crashing on the seashore, hot, dry weather has returned to East Williamson County in full force, just a year after last summer’s drought. With precipitation shortfalls already on the books, current weather trends threaten to worsen conditions endured last summer and winter, in spite of spring rains. “2006, 1996, 1980 — these are the years people remember because the drought was so bad; this will be one of those years,” Williamson County Ag Extension Agent Bob Whitney said. With the way things are going, 2009 looks to be one of the top five years out of the last five decades for the worst farming conditions on record. Corn crops planted... more
Tags: Farm Economy
Posted in Farm Economy, News | No Comments »
Agco CEO “very interested” in M&A
Written by admin on June 25, 2009 – 1:28 am -Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:21am EDT By James B. Kelleher CHICAGO (Reuters) - The chief executive of Agco Corp (AGCO.N), the world's third-largest maker of farm equipment, said on Tuesday that he was "very interested" in the possibility of doing a major M&A deal in North America if it would expand the company's "modest" market share in the region. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Martin Richenhagen, Agco's chairman, chief executive and president, also held out hope that this year would be a good one for North American farm incomes and North American tractor sales, despite early evidence that recession-spooked farmers were holding off new equipment purchases. "Overall we will face a little more difficult year," Richenhagen said. "But it will... more
Tags: Farm Economy, Tractors
Posted in Events, Farm Economy, News | No Comments »
Tractors parade across Iowa
Written by admin on June 18, 2009 – 5:45 am -DUBUQUE, Iowa, June 17 (UPI) -- Organizers of the 10th anniversary Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade said a record number of tractor owners brought their farm equipment to the joyride. The organizers said 509 tractors registered for this year's 50-mile trek from the Dubuque County Fairgrounds to Dyersville, Iowa, and back again, an increase from last year's record breaking 450 tractors, the Dubuque (Iowa) Telegraph Herald reported Wednesday. The parade, which began Monday and ends Wednesday, stretched for miles. The event attracts tractor fans from across the region. "We tractor people are a different sort of club," said tractor owner Darold Sindt, of Keystone, Iowa. "For a lot of us, tractors are all we've ever done." Read More →
Tags: Farm Economy, Tractors
Posted in Events, News | No Comments »
UK farmers thrive, immune from economic downturn
Written by admin on June 11, 2009 – 4:58 pm -* Sharp decline in fertiliser prices boosts farm income * UK tractor sales seen holding around 2008 record level * Farmers take advantage of cheap borrowing to invest By Nigel Hunt WENDY, England, June 10 (Reuters) - As many search anxiously for signs of life in Britain's ailing economy, the nation's farmers are in a bullish mood, buoyed by a weak pound, strong prices for agricultural products and falling input costs. "With agriculture looking more positive, people are taking the opportunity with interest rates where they are (low) to get on and make investments," Peter Kendall, president of the National Farmers Union, told Reuters on Wednesday. "This is a sector that can borrow, can invest," he said while attending the country's major trade... more
Tags: Farm Economy
Posted in Farm Economy | 1 Comment »
How to calculate your tractor’s fuel efficiency
Written by admin on June 3, 2009 – 9:31 pm -Farm Industry News asked Nebraska Tractor Test Lab Director Roger Hoy and Assistant Director Dave Morgan what factors to use to compare the fuel efficiency of different tractors. You can use these parameters to determine how your models rank. 1. Go to http://tractortestlab.unl.edu. Click on “Test Reports.” The Web site shows all makes and models tested at the lab since 1999. (Hard-copy reports for tractors tested before 1999 are available for purchase. Contact Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, Box 830832, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0832, 402/472-2442, tractortestlab@unl.edu.) 2. Click on make and model of tractor. This will bring up the corresponding test report. 3. Check “Chassis: Type” to determine tractor category... more
Tags: tractor fuel efficiency
Posted in Tractors | 1 Comment »
Buying Used Farm Tractors
Written by admin on June 3, 2009 – 9:27 pm -In today's economy, it is imperative that we all save money. Farmers in particular have been hit the hardest over the past few decades, and because of this they are always on the lookout for a good deal. Tractors are an essential part of a farmer's equipment and they don't come cheap€"which is why the market for used tractors is booming. So you're in the market for a used tractor, where do you look? There is of course the old stand-by€"the classified ads. The classifieds in your local newspaper is certainly one option, but these days it is very limited. With the advent of the internet, you can now look for used tractors worldwide. A quick search on your favorite search engine will turn up plenty of dealers willing to sell you a used tractor,... more
Tags: Used Tractors
Posted in Used Tractors | No Comments »
Buying Tractors Online has Benefits
Written by admin on June 3, 2009 – 9:19 pm -Running a farm can be hard work, especially if you don’t have the right equipment. While it can be rewarding, farming doesn’t always provide you with a lot of money, however the equipment costs for operating a farm a substantial. and so if your equipment was to break down you may not necessarily be able to afford to replace it. Tractors in particular can be expensive to purchase or replace. That is why many farmers are turning to the internet. There are many advantages to purchasing tractors online. Not only can you save money, but there is also a much wider selection available online too. You are not limited to the geographical proximity of your own farm. The entire country becomes the market place. You also have the advantage of having... more
Tags: buying tractors online, Tractors
Posted in Tractors | No Comments »