Mahindra Tractor Sales Up 40% in North America in 2013

Mahindra USA is celebrating its 20th year of tractor sales in the United States, including a record-breaking 2013.

According to Mahindra USA, it has experienced 13 straight record-breaking months of retail sales. Overall, annual retail North American tractor sales grew more than 40 percent in 2013. (more…)

Polaris Unveils New Diesel UTV with HST and Treadle Pedal

Polaris has unveiled a pair of new Ranger Side-by-Sides with many attributes familiar to tractor users – the Ranger Diesel HST and Ranger Diesel HST Deluxe.

The new Ranger vehicles are equipped with diesel power, hydrostatic transmission, treadle pedal, multi-link coil over De Dion rear suspension, and full climate control (standard on the Ranger Diesel HST Deluxe). (more…)

Bobcat Expands Planetary Drive Augers Lineup

Bobcat Company has introduced two new planetary drive augers – the Bobcat 35PH and 50PH. The new units are compatible with approved models of Bobcat skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, all-wheel steer loaders and compact excavators.

According to Bobcat, these units were designed with a high-torque gearbox, allowing them to deliver more power for difficult installations at deeper digging depths and for working in tough conditions such as rock, clay, coral and frost. (more…)

Mahindra Extends Military Appreciate Program

Mahindra USA has extended its “Mahindra Pride Military Appreciation Program,” to show support and appreciation for the commitment of members of the armed forces service, through December 31, 2014.

The Military Appreciation Program offers an extra $200 rebate for active and retired US and Canadian military personnel with the purchase of a new Mahindra tractor and qualifying implement. (more…)

STRUCK Introduces DIY Magnatrac Bulldozer Kit

Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Do you like heavy equipment? Then STRUCK’s latest offering may have you picking your jaw up off the floor – the Magnatrac RS196K compact bulldozer DIY kit.

The Magnatrac RS196K is the new “younger brother” of STRUCK’s Magnatrac’s RS1100. It shares almost all the features of the RS1000, except you do the painting and assembly. (more…)

Massey Ferguson Uncovers 8700 Series Tractors at World Ag Expo

Massey Ferguson introduced and displayed its 8700 Series high-horsepower tractors at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif.

Featuring AGCO POWER 8.4-liter diesel engines, hefty hydraulics, CVT transmissions and a redesigned cab, Massey Ferguson boasts these tractors “deliver unparalleled performance while maximizing operator comfort around the dairy or in the field.” (more…)

Fendt Unveils New 800 and 900 Series Tractors

Fendt has introduced its new 800 and 900 Series tractor lines, two four-model families designed for farmers supporting high-intensity dairies and feeding operations to large, broad-acre row crop and small grain farms.

The new 800 Series line is made up of the models 822 (220 HP), 824 (240 HP), 826 (260 HP) and 828 (280 HP). The new 900 Series family includes the 927 (270 HP), 930 (300 HP), 933 (330 HP) and 936 (360 HP, available only in Canada). (more…)

Hesston Releases Tier 4 Final WR9800 Series Self-Propelled Windrowers

Hesston by Massey Ferguson has unveiled its Tier 4 Final WR98000 Series of self-propelled windrowers.

According to Hesston, two new Tier 4 Final models smooth, consistent cut and uniform, precisely conditioned windrow plus a quiet, comfortable ride. (more…)

Seven Models Added to Sunflower 6631 Tillage System

Sunflower has introduced seven new models to the 6631 Series vertical tillage system. The seven new models offer cutting widths from 20 feet, 5 inches to 34 feet, 9 inches, and join the two previous models at 32 feet, 7 inches and 37 feet, 5 inches.

The 6631 Series combines Sunflower’s Saber Blade disc blades and staggered offset disc gang design. The Saber Blades feature an edge that is fluted the full cutting depth of the blade, designed to stay sharp and cut residue “long after standard blades become dull.” The 22-inch, low-concavity blades are set at an 18-degree gang angle on 7 1/2-inch (191 mm) spacing. Each blade has 25. (more…)

Massey Ferguson Unveils 1700E Series Compact Tractors

Massey Ferguson has introduced its new 1700E Series of economy compact tractors. Three models are available ranging from 24.0 to 38.5 horsepower, along with two transmission choices.

“Simple design, powerful engines and rugged construction make the 1700E Series a steadfast workhorse,” says David Bercik, Massey Ferguson product marketing manager. “On the farm or at the work site, operators will find just what they need to make short work of a variety of tasks, from mowing and grading to hauling and loader work.” (more…)