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New Holland Introduces the First Fuel-Cell Tractor

Written by admin on August 27, 2010 – 2:25 pm -

The world's farms may get a little greener with the introduction of hydrogen-fueled tractors that emit only heat, vapor, and water. New Holland announced that its NH2 tractor prototype will appear at the 2010 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, on August 31. The NH2 uses fuel cells to convert compressed hydrogen to energy that powers the 106 hp tractor's motor. The company manufactures a wide range of agricultural equipment and sees farms as the ideal candidate for this technology. Many have enough land to build alternative energy generators, such as wind and solar energy, that can be used to create hydrogen in an environmentally friendly manner, and it will also help farmers reduce their cost of purchasing fossil fuel, according to the company.... more


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Predicting Tractor Diesel Fuel Consumption

Written by admin on August 27, 2010 – 12:08 am -

Robert “Bobby” Grisso, Extension Engineer, Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech; John V. Perumpral, Professor Emeritus, Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech; David Vaughan, Professor, Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech; Gary T. Roberson, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University; Robert Pitman, Superintendent, Eastern Virginia Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Virginia Tech General relationships capable of predicting tractor diesel fuel consumption are very useful for budget and management purposes but may not have the ability to compare fuel consumption for several potential engine configurations, such as turbocharging and air densification components. The objective... more


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AGCO Unveils New Products For 2011

Written by admin on August 17, 2010 – 8:32 pm -

Industry-leading technologies in AGCO application, row-crop and tillage equipment add up to significant advantages in machine performance and operational efficiencies Source: AGCO News Release DULUTH, Ga. (August 5, 2010) — AGCO has introduced a variety of new products for tech-savvy professional producers and agricultural retailers. The new products offer innovative features created through AGCO’s customer-driven research and development efforts. Each piece of equipment is proof of AGCO’s commitment to bringing agriculture customers advanced technology and innovative products that will help each of them be efficient, productive and profitable. These new products will be on display at industry events and farm shows this fall. AGCO Introduces... more


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AGCO Introduces New, Advanced Tractor Engines

Written by admin on August 17, 2010 – 8:19 pm -

While the Tier IV engine emission standards for off-highway diesels aren't scheduled to take effect for a few more years, AGCO Corp. unveiled its new engine technology on February 3. The company says the technology has already been proven in Europe and by introducing it early, AGCO customers will have the opportunity to reduce their fuel use and improve their overall productivity. It also gives the number three largest farm equipment maker a head start on its competition. The company says it plans to begin shipping the new units to its dealers in March for all three of its brands of high-horsepower tractors - AGCO, Challenger and Massey Ferguson - in the 270-350 horsepower range. The company is branding the new off-road diesel engine technology... more


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Massey Ferguson 100+ hp. tractors to feature AGCO SISU POWER engines

Written by admin on August 14, 2010 – 9:58 pm -

by Reid Hamre With this announcement, eight models are being transitioned from the Perkins diesel engine to the six-cylinder 66 CTA AGCO SISU POWER diesel engine, including the MF5465 (100 PTO hp), MF5475 (110 PTO hp), MF6465 (100 PTO hp), MF6475 (110 PTO hp), MF6480 (120 PTO hp), MF7465 (100 PTO hp), MF7475 (110 PTO hp) and MF7480 (120 PTO hp). In addition to being powerful and efficient, AGCO SISU POWER diesel engines feature some of the most innovative technology available on the market. The six-cylinder 66 CTA engines are Tier III emissions compliant and come standard with four-valve cylinder heads, electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection, and an industry-exclusive pivoting cooling package. AGCO SISU POWER diesel engines are... more


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