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On February 25, 2026, John Deere officially expanded its high horsepower row crop lineup with the launch of the new 8R and 8RX 440, 490, and 540 models. With up to 634 horsepower and 2,695 Nm of torque, the flagship 8R and 8RX 540 now hold the world record for power in a road legal […]
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The Rite 750 Earthquake was the highest-output tractor produced by Rite Tractors. It represented the upper limit of the company’s articulated four-wheel-drive tractor program and was built for large-scale primary tillage. The model followed the same low-volume, build-to-order philosophy used across the Rite product range. Specifications could vary, but the core layout and powertrain concept
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Few tractors tell a story like the Hürlimann H-6160 — a Swiss-built powerhouse produced in extremely small numbers. Origins & key facts The Hürlimann H-6160 was produced by Swiss manufacturer Hürlimann between 1979 and 1984. The model delivered 160 hp and was powered by a water-cooled 6.8-liter, 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine of the H1106 series
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In 1993, White Farm Equipment (WFE) introduced the AgroStar 8.31 as the flagship model within the Deutz-Fahr product line. The tractor was manufactured at the AGCO facility in Independence, Missouri, United States. Production of this model ran from 1993 through 1995. The AgroStar 8.31 was built on the same platform architecture as several other models
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In the early 2000s, Fendt’s Xylon series had gained popularity among municipal workers and farmers across Europe. However, as agricultural technology evolved and customer demands grew, the company decided to develop the next generation. What followed was a prototype project that would remain in Fendt’s archives for years — the EVO 828 Vario. The Vision
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When most people picture a John Deere 4430, they imagine the familiar green and yellow workhorse that defined the 1970s. But one particular machine — painted in industrial yellow and marked “EXPERIMENTAL” — stands apart from all others. Displayed during the Waterloo 100-Year Anniversary, this tractor represents a fascinating glimpse into the company’s development and
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When farm machinery enthusiasts see a blue Versatile 2360, many do a double-take. At first glance, it looks like a New Holland four-wheel-drive tractor from the late 1990s. Yet, under the paint, it represents a pivotal moment in agricultural manufacturing history, when the Versatile brand passed from global giants to Canadian ownership, and Buhler began
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The John Deere 950 was a compact utility tractor produced from 1978 to 1989 as part of the 50 Compact Series. Yanmar manufactured the tractor in Japan for distribution by John Deere. The 950 served as the middle model in a three-tractor series that included the 850 (25.0hp) and 1050 (37.0hp). The tractor was replaced
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The Claas Xerion 5000 is a four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor manufactured by Claas from 2009 to 2025. The tractor belongs to the Xerion Series, positioned as the higher-powered model above the Xerion 4500 in the product line. Production Timeline Manufacturing Period: 2009-2025. Manufacturer: Claas. Category: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor. Series Position: Top model in Xerion
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The Deutz-Fahr 5125 belongs to the 5 Series utility tractor line, introduced in the mid-2010s. This tractor was part of a series that included models 5115, 5125, and 5130, designed for agricultural and utility applications. Production Details Manufacturer: Deutz-Fahr. Production Period: around 2017. Type: Utility tractor. Series: 5 Series. Engine Specifications The 5125 was powered
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The Fendt 716 Vario was manufactured from 2006 to 2022, representing a 16-year production run. Fendt built this row-crop tractor at their facility in Marktoberdorf, Germany. The 716 Vario belonged to the 700 Vario Series, positioned between the 714 Vario and 718 Vario models. Series Context The 700 Vario Series included three main models: 714
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Case IH manufactured the 7120 tractor from 1987 to 1993 as part of the Magnum Series. The company built these row-crop tractors at their facility in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. The 7120 served as the middle model in a three-tractor lineup that included the 7110, 7120, and 7130. Series Development The Magnum Series represented Case IH’s
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The John Deere 4020 tractor was produced from 1963 to 1972. It was part of John Deere’s New Generation series that replaced earlier tractor models. The 4020 delivered 101.3 horsepower and served farms across the United States and internationally. New Generation Series Development John Deere launched the New Generation series in 1963. The 4020 replaced
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