Lucas Cooney, Author at Tractor News

Yamaha Awards Ag Scholarships

By Lucas Cooney
August 7, 2014

Dr. Ricky Telg, Jessica Holt, Andrea Davis, Caroline Roper and Tiffany Dale from the The University of Florida ACT Chapter display the custom-painted helmet provided by Yamaha.

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has awarded its annual scholarships for National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow (NACT) students at the Ag Media Summit (AMS) in Indianapolis last week. Three chapters including the University of Missouri, University of Florida and University of Nebraska-Lincoln were awarded a combined $4,000 to help with travel costs associated with students attending AMS.

Yamaha also awarded a $1,500 individual scholarship to Valerie Kesterson, a student from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “The Yamaha scholarships were pivotal in our chapter’s decision to attend Ag Media Summit this year,” Kesterson said. (more…)

TradeMachines is a Marketplace for Tractor-related Auctions

By Lucas Cooney
August 6, 2014

TradeMachines is a premier destination for industrial auction houses to list their machinery lots, as well as a place for consumers to easily find what they are looking for in location.

By virtue of the fact that thousands of listings are all featured on a single platform, consumers no longer have to browse multiple auction websites. TradeMachines also allows auction houses to benefit from an increased amount of online machinery and tools buyers viewing their auctions from various locations around the world. (more…)

Mahindra Introduces Urban Agricultural Scholarship

By Lucas Cooney
July 28, 2014

Mahindra USA has introduced a unique scholarship program specifically designed to support urban youth interested in pursuing a career in the agricultural industry.

In a joint effort with the National FFA Organization, Mahindra will award five, $2,500 merit-based scholarships to high school students from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston or Indianapolis entering college in the Fall of 2015. Scholarship winners will be selected based on their commitment to pursuing an agricultural industry related secondary degree, and their current passion and leadership in high school agriculture activities as well as academic performance. (more…)

Kubota Adds Two New Models to MX-Series

By Lucas Cooney
June 25, 2014

Kubota has unveiled two new models to its MX-Series utility ag tractor line with the MX4800 and MX5200. Both tractors offer two- and four-wheel-drive models and HST models, and deliver 49.3 or 54.7 horsepower, respectively. Kubota boasts the new machines offer enhanced environmental performance, compliant with Tier 4 Final emissions, as well as increased engine power, greater comfort and upgraded ergonomics.

“Kubota’s MX4800 and MX5200 diesel utility tractors offer one of the smoothest running 4-cylinder diesel engines in the industry,” says Paul Williams, senior product manager for Kubota. “The added bonus is the new bold design – including the new seat, wide deck with ample leg room, and the digital LCD dash panel. The MX-Series delivers exceptional comfort that will allow the operator to maximize productivity and minimize fatigue.” (more…)

Curtis Unveils Windshield and Canopy for John Deere Gator UTVs

By Lucas Cooney
June 12, 2014

Curtis Industries has unveiled a new canopy and folding windshield for the John Deere Gator TS, TX, and TE model UTVs.

Constructed of molded high-density polyethylene, the canopy is designed to offer a combination of toughness and light weight. Aluminum support tubes mount directly to the Gator chassis bracket. As well, no drilling is required, significantly reducing installation time. (more…)

Gleaner Introduces GleanerCare Uptime Assurance Program

By Lucas Cooney
June 5, 2014

Gleaner has introduced the GleanerCare uptime assurance program for all Gleaner S8 Super Series combines.

“GleanerCare is an optional program that provides maximum uptime assurance during harvest to farmers who purchase a Gleaner S8 Super Series combine from a GleanerCare dealer,” AGCO says in a release. (more…)

John Deere Unveils New R4045 Sprayer

By Lucas Cooney
June 5, 2014

John Deere has added a higher horsepower, large capacity, self-propelled sprayer to its 4-Series lineup – the R4045.

Replacing the 4940 sprayer, Deere says the R4045 offers the high application rates, and productive spray speeds. (more…)

Curtis Industries Unveils Cab System for Massey Ferguson GC1700

By Lucas Cooney
April 22, 2014

Curtis Industries LLC has announced the release of its cab system for the Massey Ferguson GC1700 Series sub-compact tractors.

The all-steel cab frame, doors and roof are constructed of powder-coated commercial grade steel. Tilt out windshield and dual sliding glass windows offer ventilation in any weather condition. (more…)

Mahindra Offers Discount to First Responders

By Lucas Cooney
April 14, 2014

Mahindra USA has launched a new program offering discounts to first responders throughout North America.

The “Mahindra Pride 1st Responders Appreciation Program” gives first responders a $200 rebate on the purchase of a Mahindra tractor and implement. (more…)

John Deere Unveils New Tractor Utility Box

By Lucas Cooney
March 24, 2014

Finding room in a tractor cab for tools, parts, and other items needed while in the field can be a pain for operators. Small toolboxes have been supplied and located on different areas of the tractor, but the storage space has been limited. John Deere has addresses the problem with its new Tractor Utility Box.

“We’ve increased the storage capacity of this new Tractor Utility Box,” says Phil Lauer, marketing manager, John Deere. “And, it is designed with a special front weight mount kit to be attached easily on the front weight support of the tractor. This will mount to as few as 4 weights up to a full rack.” (more…)

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