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Vintage Tractor Appraisal

Vintage Tractor Appraisal Guide: How to Determine the Value of a Vintage Tractor

Figuring out what an old tractor is actually worth takes more than a quick look at online listings. It requires an understanding of how professional appraisers approach agricultural equipment, what documentation matters, and how intended use shapes the entire valuation process. Whether the tractor in question has been sitting in a barn for decades or […]

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Fall Equipment Auction

Cain Equipment Sets November 14 Fall Equipment Auction in Clermont, Georgia

Cain Equipment has scheduled its 2026 Fall Equipment Auction for Saturday, November 14, bringing another round of farm machinery, construction equipment, parts and accessories to Clermont, Georgia. The auction will be held at 292 Main St., Clermont, GA 30527. Cain Equipment is currently accepting consignments, with company representatives Kabe, Jodi and Julie listed as contacts

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DEUTZ-FAHR 8340 TTV

First Customer-Delivered DEUTZ-FAHR 8340 TTV Reaches Germany

DEUTZ-FAHR has marked an important commercial milestone for its new high-horsepower tractor range with the handover of the first customer-delivered 8340 TTV in Germany. According to DEUTZ-FAHR Deutschland, the tractor was delivered to the Wolf family in Belz, making it the first 8340 TTV handed over to a customer in the German market. The delivery

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CLAAS XERION 12 Nebraska Tests

CLAAS XERION 12 Series Delivers Strong Pull, Lift and PTO Results in Nebraska Tests

The complete CLAAS XERION 12 Series has completed independent testing at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, providing standardized performance data for the manufacturer’s newest generation of high-horsepower tractors. The tests covered all four North American configurations: the wheeled XERION 12.590 and 12.650 TRAC, along with the tracked XERION 12.590 and 12.650 TERRA TRAC. Each tractor

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Tractor for $50: Real Deal or Too Good to Be True?

Tractor for $50 — Real Deal or Too Good to Be True?

Long before “life hacks” were a thing, Depression-era farmers were already masters of making something out of nothing. In 1933, plans reportedly published in Popular Mechanics under the title “Tractor for Fifty Dollars” showed exactly how to turn a pile of scrap into a fully functional farm tractor — and it wasn’t a scam or

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CNH Revenue Rises in Q2 2026, but Agricultural Market Pressure Cuts Profit

CNH Revenue Rises in Q2 2026, but Agricultural Market Pressure Cuts Profit

CNH Industrial reported higher revenue in the second quarter of 2026, but weaker agricultural equipment demand, tariffs and rising operating expenses pushed earnings well below the prior-year level. For the three months ended June 30, CNH generated consolidated revenue of $4.80 billion, up 2% from $4.71 billion in the same quarter of 2025. Net sales

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Liebherr L 566 H Hydrogen-Powered Wheel Loader

Liebherr Unveils L 566 H Hydrogen-Powered Wheel Loader Concept

Liebherr has introduced the L 566 H, a large wheel loader concept powered by a hydrogen internal combustion engine and designed for demanding quarrying, earthmoving and bulk-material handling operations. The development machine is based on the established L 566 XPower platform, but replaces the conventional diesel engine with a hydrogen-fueled combustion system developed for heavy

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FTC Settlement John Deere

FTC Settlement Forces John Deere to Open Dealer-Level Repair Tools to Farmers

John Deere has agreed to a major right-to-repair settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The proposed 10-year order requires Deere to provide farmers and independent repair businesses with repair resources equivalent to those available to authorized John Deere dealers, including critical software functions. The

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Kioti DK50SE Tire Sizes

The Kioti DK50SE tractor tire size information below lists available front and rear tire configurations from our tractor tire database. Kioti DK50SE Model Information Engine Power 49 hp Production Years 2007 – 2017 Kioti DK50SE Tire Size Chart Tire Configuration Front Tires Rear Tires Standard tires 10×16.5/6 14.9×24/8 How to Use This Tire Size Information

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Parish Tractor Acquires Crain Tractor

Parish Tractor Acquires Crain Tractor, Expands Southeast Network to Nine Locations

Parish Tractor has acquired Crain Tractor in Columbia, Mississippi, adding another established equipment dealership to its growing network across the southeastern United States. The transaction increases Parish Tractor’s footprint to nine locations across four states. The company now operates four stores in Mississippi, three in Florida, one in Alabama and one in Louisiana. Parish Tractor’s

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Yanmar ASV Posi-Track Compact Track Loaders

Yanmar Launches First ASV Posi-Track Compact Track Loaders in North America

Yanmar Compact Equipment has launched three small-frame compact track loaders equipped with the patented ASV Posi-Track undercarriage in North America, marking the first major step toward consolidating the company’s loader portfolio under the Yanmar brand. The new radial-lift lineup includes the TL25RP, TL40RP and TL50RP. Operating weights range from 3,870 to 5,205 pounds, while engine

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Caterpillar Commits Up to $10 Million to Build Illinois Manufacturing Workforce

Caterpillar Commits Up to $10 Million to Build Illinois Manufacturing Workforce

Caterpillar is expanding its long-term workforce development strategy with an investment of up to $10 million aimed at preparing Illinois residents for manufacturing and industrial technician careers. Announced on July 29, the Illinois commitment is part of Caterpillar’s five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. The program is designed to reduce barriers to technical

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Ardfert Tractor Run

Ardfert Tractor Run to Honor Lillie Gaynor While Raising Funds for CRY Charity

The County Kerry farming community is preparing for one of its most meaningful annual gatherings as the Ardfert Tractor Run returns this August with a renewed purpose. This year’s event will honor the memory of Lillie Gaynor, whose sudden passing at the age of 19 deeply affected her family, friends, and the wider local community.

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Mazzotti 300M Sprayer

John Deere Shuts Down Mazzotti and Ends 300M Sprayer Production

John Deere has closed its Mazzotti self-propelled sprayer operation in Ravenna, Italy, ending production of both Mazzotti-branded machines and the John Deere 300M Series. The shutdown follows persistently low order volumes and marks the end of Deere’s nine-year attempt to expand its position in the European self-propelled sprayer market through the Italian manufacturer. The decision

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Case IH Unveils All New Puma Series with New ActiveDrive 8 Transmission and Higher Performance

Case IH Unveils All New Puma Series with New ActiveDrive 8 Transmission and Higher Performance

Case IH has officially introduced an all new generation of Puma tractors, bringing one of the company’s most comprehensive updates in recent years to the important 150 to 200 hp segment. Beyond a refreshed design, the new Puma family receives an entirely new transmission option, significantly upgraded hydraulics, higher payload capacity, advanced operator technology, and

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John Deere to Manufacture Agricultural Electronics in Brazil

John Deere to Manufacture Agricultural Electronics in Brazil Starting in 2027

The company’s decision to localize production of electronic modules marks another step toward strengthening Brazil as one of John Deere’s most important global manufacturing and technology hubs. Electronics production in Brazil John Deere has announced that it will begin manufacturing electronic components for its agricultural machinery at its facility in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul,

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Hands On Tractor Safety Program for Women

Vermont Launches Hands On Tractor Safety Program for Women and Young Operators

Tractor safety remains one of the most overlooked aspects of agricultural education, despite farm machinery being responsible for some of the industry’s most serious injuries every year. In Vermont, a coalition of agricultural organizations is taking a practical approach to address that challenge by putting new operators behind the wheel in a controlled learning environment

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TAFE opens new Deutz engine plant

TAFE and DEUTZ Launch New Engine Plant in India With 35,000 Unit Annual Capacity

TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL), a subsidiary of India’s Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), has officially opened a new DEUTZ engine manufacturing facility at its Alwar production complex in Rajasthan. The launch marks the first industrial manufacturing partnership between TAFE Motors and the German engine specialist DEUTZ AG and represents an important step

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Seederal 160 HP Electric Tractor

Seederal Unveils First Purpose Built 160 HP Electric Tractor Prototype

French agricultural technology startup Seederal has revealed the first image of its fully in house developed 160 hp electric tractor, marking an important milestone in the company’s transition from concept testing to proprietary vehicle development. Unlike the firm’s earlier demonstrator, which was built around a modified JCB Fastrac platform, the new prototype has been engineered

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CLAAS TORION 537e SINUS

CLAAS TORION 537e SINUS Brings Electric Power to Farm Loading With Up to 16 Hours of Operation

The transition toward electrified agricultural machinery is gradually expanding beyond compact utility equipment, and CLAAS has taken a significant step by introducing the TORION 537e SINUS, the company’s first fully electric wheel loader. First unveiled at Agritechnica 2025, the new model is designed for livestock farms, mixed operations, and agricultural businesses seeking lower operating costs,

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Steyr 6440 Cervus CVT Tractor of the Year 2027

Steyr 6440 Cervus CVT Enters Tractor of the Year 2027 Race with High Tech Features and Heavy Duty Performance

Steyr has officially positioned its all new 6440 Cervus CVT among the tractors competing for the Tractor of the Year 2027 title. Entering one of the industry’s most competitive award programs, the Austrian manufacturer is betting on a combination of high power, continuously variable transmission, precision farming technology, and impressive lifting capability to stand out

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