Lucas Cooney, Author at Tractor News

New Holland Unveils New TD4F Orchard Tractors

By Lucas Cooney
February 23, 2015

New Holland has taken the covers off its new and upgraded TD4F Series, which is based off the TD4000F tractor range.

The new series offers three models with horsepower ranging from 65 to 88: TD4.70F, TD4.80 and TD4.90F. They feature a new hydraulic power shuttle, entirely redesigned ergonomics and new styling, a rugged servo operated PTO, and easy access hydraulic couplings.

Low profile and narrow, the TD4F tractors can work in anything from confined spaces and the tight rows of orchards, to nut growers and vineyards. (more…)

Bobcat Introduces Depth Check System for Compact Excavators

By Lucas Cooney
February 17, 2015

Bobcat has unveiled its new Depth Check system for its compact excavators – a grade control system. The system is available for use with Bobcat’s E32, E32i, E35, E35i, E42, E45, E50 and E55 models, with either standard or long-arm iterations.

The Depth Check system is a kit that utilizes three sensors – one on the trenching or grading bucket, one on the arm and one on the boom – that are connected to the deluxe instrument panel inside the cab to track the precise location of the bucket teeth as the bucket, boom and arm move. The system can be calibrated to a specific machine as well as its corresponding attachments – up to five buckets – using the excavator’s boom and arm length, as well as a bucket tooth radius. (more…)

Kubota Expands Hay Tool Product Line

By Lucas Cooney
February 12, 2015

Kubota has expanded its hay tools line, bringing to market new round balers and turntable bale wrappers; side-mounted and trailed disc mowers; trailed mower conditioners; and a complete range of rotary tedders and rakes.

The new machinery is designed specifically for the U.S. market to further expand Kubota’s presence in the larger agricultural product market. (more…)

John Deere Premium Round Balers Now B-Wrap Ready

By Lucas Cooney
February 12, 2015

John Deere 469 Premium and 569 Premium Round Balers can now apply B-Wrap, the alternative to indoor storage.

“The Premium Round Balers are designed for customers who make thousands of bales each year,” says Louis Fernandez, senior marketing representative for John Deere Ottumwa Works. “These Premium Balers are not only designed with stronger chains, larger shafts and bearings, and more robust pickups, they also feature Tractor Baler Automation (TBA). And, with TBA, the baler can electronically communicate with newer John Deere tractors to help speed baling and prevent many typical operator errors.” (more…)

John Deere Unveils 900 Series Round Balers

By Lucas Cooney
February 12, 2015

John Deere has introduced its 9000 Series Round Balers, designed for producers who bale silage or other forage for feed. According to Deere, these pre-cutter-type round balers are ideal for producers who pre-process the forage, making it easier to mix or grind before feeding.

“Many beef and dairy producers can save time and money by pre-processing silage and other forage crops when baling and put a denser, higher-quality forage in the bunk,” says Jeremy Unruh, product line manager of baling and mowing products for John Deere. “This is especially true when baling and feeding high-moisture silage. The 900 Series was designed specifically to address these challenges.” (more…)

2015 John Deere Drive Green Demo Days Info

By Lucas Cooney
February 2, 2015

In what has become an annual tradition across the country, hundreds of local John Deere dealerships are again hosting Drive Green Demo Days events. This year’s Drive Green events will focus on the tractor buying experience, not only giving guests the opportunity to check out a wide variety of equipment and implements, but also the many different attachments that are available to help them get more from and do more with their equipment.

In addition to featuring a wide selection of John Deere utility tractors, lawn and garden equipment, Gators and other products, Drive Green event attendees may also test drive the latest equipment and compare them with competitive models. They’ll also receive special discounts on John Deere equipment and attachments and have a chance to win a John Deere 3032E Compact Utility Tractor with loader and rotary mower package for attending. (more…)

Massey Ferguson Tractor Drives to South Pole

By Lucas Cooney
January 29, 2015

After a gruelling 2,500 km journey across the ice, the Antarctica2 expedition team arrived at the South Pole with its Massey Ferguson MF 510 tractor on Dec. 9, 2014.

Immediately relaying the exciting news from the ice, the crew announced: “04.30 hours CET. This is December 9th, Camp 17. After 17 days and 2500 kilometres, we are at a red and white striped pole with a reflective ball on top, surrounded by flags. This is South 90 – as far South as anybody can go. It’s unbelievable – at the South Pole there is a red Massey Ferguson tractor! We’re all ecstatic to be here and so proud to be taking our hero shots with the tractor that never gave us cause to doubt that it would be up for the challenge. Thank you all for your support.” (more…)

Kubota giving Away L-Series Tractor

By Lucas Cooney
January 15, 2015

Kubota will give away an L-Series tractor to one lucky winner in conjunction with its 2015 Keepin’ It Country with Alan Jackson L-Series Sweepstakes. The giveaway will coincide with the company’s sponsorship of Jackson’s 25th Anniversary National Concert Tour by the same name.

Contestants may enter by scanning QR codes at Kubota dealerships nationwide or at concert venues on Jackson’s 2015 tour schedule, which kicks off this week in Fort Myers, Fla. (more…)

Kubota Opening New Distribution Center Near Kansas City

By Lucas Cooney
December 4, 2014

Kubota Tractor Corporation plans to open a 450,000 square foot Parts Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kan. The company has entered into a five-year lease agreement with ELHC XI, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company.

“As Kubota’s business continues to grow and we enter new markets, we are committed to being equipped to meet our dealers’ and customers’ needs,” says Masato Yoshikawa, president and CEO of Kubota Tractor Corporation. “This new Parts Distribution Center is going to further streamline our operations and improve our parts delivery support, making sure that our dealers and customers have the support they need when they need it.” (more…)

Bobcat Company Launches New Blog Site

By Lucas Cooney
December 4, 2014

Bobcat Company has launched the new Bobcat Blog (blog.bobcat.com) — a site where equipment experts, other individuals with Bobcat Company and occasional guest bloggers will provide perspective on Bobcat products and their applications, markets, customers’ businesses and lifestyles, and promotions and events for the large and growing Bobcat social community. It’s all designed to help customers be more successful on jobsites and in running their businesses.

Bobcat Blog topics will include tips on equipment selection, operation, maintenance and safety; economic forecasts and general state of the industry; finding employees, marketing a business and maximizing profitability; getting the most out of equipment and attachments around acreages and farms; and details on contests and other customer-engaging activities offered by Bobcat Company and its dealer network. Posts will be designed to appeal to all common compact equipment industries: construction, compact equipment rental, landscaping, agriculture, buildings and grounds and personal property maintenance. (more…)

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