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BigIron Auction for Low-Hour Late-Model John Deere Equipment

BigIron Sets August 28 Auction for Low-Hour Late-Model John Deere Equipment

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BigIron Auctions is preparing a notable late-model John Deere equipment auction for August 28, 2026, giving farmers and equipment buyers an opportunity to compete for a concentrated lineup of relatively new tractors and combines with unusually low operating hours. The online auction is centered on equipment located in Huntington, Indiana. Bidding is scheduled to open […]

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Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 40U Mini Excavator

Tata Hitachi Launches New ZAXIS 40U Mini Excavator in India

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Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery has expanded its compact excavator lineup in India with the introduction of the new ZAXIS 40U, a roughly 4-ton mini excavator designed for excavation, utility work, landscaping and other jobs where maneuverability is just as important as digging performance. Marketed by the company as “The Mighty Mini,” the ZAXIS 40U combines

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Case IH Model Year 2027 Optum

Case IH Introduces Model Year 2027 Optum 360, 390 and 440 Tractors With 37 MPH Road Speed

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Case IH is bringing its new-generation Optum 360, 390 and 440 tractors into model year 2027, positioning the expanded high-horsepower lineup as a multipurpose alternative for farms that need one machine for heavy fieldwork, planting, PTO applications and high-speed transport. In its latest announcement, Case IH highlighted three of the most visible changes: a new

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Yanmar Starts Construction of $50 Million Tractor Factory in Brazil

Yanmar Starts Construction of $50 Million Tractor Factory in Brazil

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Yanmar has started construction of a new tractor manufacturing plant in Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, launching a R$280 million, approximately $50 million, investment that will significantly expand the company’s agricultural machinery production capacity in the country. The new industrial complex will cover approximately 140,000 square meters, making it about three times larger than Yanmar’s existing

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Custom Finished John Deere 60

Japanese Chainsaw Artist Completes Full-Size Wooden John Deere 60 in Hokkaido

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Japanese chainsaw artist Hikaru Kodama has completed a full-size wooden tractor modeled after the classic John Deere 60 and delivered the finished piece to PFANNER Japan in Hokkaido. Kodama said completing and delivering the tractor was the main purpose of his trip to Hokkaido. The finished John Deere 60 sculpture is now displayed at PFANNER

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Fall Equipment Auction

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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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Parish Tractor Acquires Crain Tractor

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Fendt 832 Vario DLG PowerMix Fuel Efficiency Benchmark

Fendt 832 Vario Sets New DLG PowerMix Fuel Efficiency Benchmark for High Horsepower Tractors

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The Fendt 832 Vario has established a new benchmark for fuel efficiency in the independent DLG PowerMix test, delivering what is currently the lowest average field fuel consumption ever recorded among tractors rated up to 350 hp. The result reinforces Fendt’s long standing reputation for combining high engine output with exceptionally low operating costs, an

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KIOTI CS30 Series ROPS Tractors Green Industry Award

KIOTI CS30 Series ROPS Tractors Receive 2026 Green Industry Pros Editor’s Choice Award

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The KIOTI CS30 Series ROPS compact tractors have been recognized with the 2026 Green Industry Pros Editor’s Choice Award, highlighting the growing importance of compact utility equipment capable of handling professional landscaping and year round property maintenance. The award places the recently introduced CS2230 and CS2530 ROPS models among the industry’s most notable new products

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