New Holland's one-off Il Trattore concept tractor, unveiled at Agritechnica 2025, blends modern T5 utility tractor engineering with styling cues from the original 1918 Fiat 702.
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VIDEO: The Italian Job: New Holland reimagines its roots with ‘Il Trattore’ concept
One-off T5.120 concept draws on the 1918 Fiat 702 for its design and colour scheme
Ritchie Bros. parent to buy online auction firm BigIron
RB Global, the parent of Canadian auction firm Ritchie Bros., is further expanding its reach into the online farm auction market with a deal for Nebraska-based BigIron Auction Co.
New high-capacity air carts from John Deere
John Deere’s C1100T air cart has four tanks capable of toting around 1,100 bushels; it brings the company’s air cart lineup to 12 models
John Deere’s C1100T air cart has four tanks capable of toting around 1,100 bushels of product; it brings the farm equipment manufacturer’s air cart lineup to 12 models
VIDEO: CornerStone planter pitches easy operation for farmers
Award-winning row unit by Precision Planting leans on its flexible design, ease of use and on-farm mainenance
Award-winning row unit by Precision Planting leans on its flexible design, ease of use and on-farm mainenance
New Holland expands Workmaster compact tractor lineup
Company adds two new models to the Workmaster line: the 35C and 40C; they are the largest of four models
New Holland adds two new models to its Workmaster compact tractor lineup, the 35C and 40C. Also: Case IH debuts its new Farmall 35A and 40A tractors.
FPT showcases hybrid engines, modular battery concept at Agritechnica
The company is exploring what comes after diesel
Diesel engines have been the workhorse in agriculture for decades. FPT Industrial is one engine manufacturer that’s looking ahead to a post-diesel future.
Deere adds six models to 8 Series tractor line
Rated horsepower is pushed to an eye-popping 540, with a power bulge to 634 — and it comes from a 14-litre engine
John Deere announced one of the most significant updates to its 8 Series tractor line since the addition of the 8RX version.
Bourgault rolls out new drill, opener and upgrades to BiC system
BiC can now function via a tablet, sans tractor monitor
Bourgault in mid-January announced the release of three new products for its 2027 model year lineup: a new 50-foot drill, a new twin-shank opener and an upgraded BiC system.
Right stuff, wrong time: How a team in Ontario developed the highest-capacity rotary combine of its day
Harvester history: Working in secret in an old Esso station, they came up with the innovation behind White’s entry to the rotary combine market. Then the manufacturer went bankrupt
Innovations by a team at Brantford, Ont. in the late ’60s would lead to the production of the biggest rotary combine of that time. Then the manufacturer went bankrupt.
Consultations open on expanded regulations for drone pesticide application
Health Canada is seeking public opinion on proposed rules that would allow pesticides to be applied by drone if the chemicals are already registered for aerial application.
