The Canadian distributor of Monarch tractors says it will continue support Monarch tractor owners after the electric utility tractor maker was purchased by Caterpillar.
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Monarch electric tractor’s future in Canada unclear as Caterpillar takes over
Canadian distributor Haggerty AgRobotics says it will find ways to support current Monarch tractor owners
Deere settles U.S. right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments
U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.
Agco’s OutRun autonomous tillage system now commercially available for Fendt 900 tractors
The system works with any tillage implement up to 55 feet from any manufacturer, with Fendt 1000 Series compatibility coming this fall
The system expands OutRun beyond grain carts into autonomous tillage operations.
VIDEO: Manitoba inventor designs tool to remove hitch pins from tractor seat
The Drawhand won runner-up for farm safety at Manitoba Ag Days and its inventor is now looking for a buyer to take it to production
A Manitoba inventor wants to take his farm safety tool from prototype to production.
New Leader introduces ‘high-output’ NL710 fertilizer applicator
The Iowa manufacturer says simplicity of operation was a fundamental goal when developing its new fertilizer spreader
New Leader Manufacturing’s new NL710 single-bin precision fertilizer spreader is billed as comparable to its dual-bin NL720 in productivity.
New Case IH Optum tractors make North America debut
The redesigned Optum line tops out at 435 constant horsepower with a beefed-up CVXDrive transmission, independent front suspension and dual-pump hydraulics with orders opening in June
Case IH is opting for higher horsepower in its Optum line of mid-horsepower farm tractors, with a new flagship model now hitting 435 horsepower.
Farm equipment makers caught in war-driven stock market shockwave
John Deere, AGCO and CNH Industrial have seen billions erased from their market valuations as the Iran conflict pushes oil past US$100 a barrel and deepens uncertainty across the agriculture sector
Major manufacturers, including John Deere, AGCO and CNH Industrial, see market capitalizations drop by billions as Iran war continues to roil global markets.
Mahindra plans new tractor lineup for North America after Mitsubishi joint venture ends
Texas-based MAGNA says new utility models from 26 to 70 hp will roll out through 2026-27, with continued parts and warranty support for existing machines
Mahindra Ag North America is rolling out a new tractor lineup after ending its joint venture with Mitsubishi, with models from 26 to 70 hp expected through 2027.
Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices
U.S. President Donald Trump announced new measures on Friday to support U.S. farmers who are reeling from the administration’s trade policies and the Iran war and suggested farm equipment makers cut prices
Bushel Plus wins big at Canada’s Farm Show
Brandon manufacturer's X9 split frame concaves turn a hours-long combine changeover into a matter of minutes
Bushel Plus took the Innovation award at Canada's Farm Show in Regina for concave technology that cuts combine changeover time from hours to minutes.