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Manufacturers work to create intelligent tractor-implement connection

Real Agriculture

Before the invention of autonomous tractors all the intelligence needed to operate the machine and implements sat squarely in the tractor seat — the farmer controlled all aspects of the operation. In the case of tillage, for example, the farmer monitored the speed of the tractor and when the cultivator clogged they were there to.

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Driverless tractors: Which manufacturer is leading the race?

Farmers Weekly

No need to worry about creating a fancy cab with neatly laid-out controls, air conditioning, lots […] The post Driverless tractors: Which manufacturer is leading the race? Choose a powertrain suited to the vehicle’s intended applications, decide between tracks and wheels, and build a chassis to accommodate it all.

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Valtra S Series tractors feature SmartTurn technology

Real Agriculture

It wasn’t the biggest new tractor roll-out at Agritechnica, but the Valtra S Series certainly attracted its fair share of attention thanks to a unique combination of size and technology. The Valtra S Series is a sixth generation tractor from the Finnish manufacturer, which operates plants in Finland and Brazil.

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Turkish manufacturer Basak Traktör reaches deal to buy 97% of Versatile parent Buhler Industries

Real Agriculture

The parent company of Basak Traktör — an agricultural manufacturer based in Turkey — has reached a deal to acquire 97 per cent of the shares in Manitoba-based Buhler Industries from Russia’s largest agricultural manufacturer, Rostselmash.

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Sales of 4WD tractors up over last year in Canada

Real Agriculture

Sales of new 4-wheel drive tractors in Canada are up 10.8 per cent over last year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly sales data for January through March. Read More

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9S Series tractors set power standard for Massey Ferguson

Real Agriculture

Massey Ferguson plans to deliver the most powerful tractor it has ever produced for fall 2024. The tractor drew plenty of eyeballs at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. Beyond the power boost, the manufacturer also says it’s the most straightforward tractor. Read More

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Deutz-Fahr Agrofarm 5 tractor debuts in North America

Real Agriculture

North America is a growing strategic market for the SDF Group, manufacturers of Deutz-Fahr tractors. can expect to see a bigger footprint for the brand in 2024 with arrival of the new Deutz-Fahr Agrofarm 5 Series tractor, says SDF international regional director Umberto Miceli. Farmers in Canada and the U.S. Read More

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