2011 Tractor News
When you unite the world's largest, most powerful commercially built tractor and the largest pull-behind deep tillage implement, you get the Case IH Steiger Tiger Tour. The tour brought Case IH's biggest equipment to producers the Steiger 600 tractor and the Ecolo-Tiger 870 disk ripper while also educating them about the agronomics of working the soil.
New Holland Agriculture reaffirms its role as the Clean Energy Leader by announcing the release of the second generation hydrogen-powered NH2 tractor, which will have its world preview at the Agritechnica show in Hanover, Germany (November 13-19, 2011).
Houston-based Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor brand in the world, proudly announces the all-new 6010 HST Cab and 6110 Shuttle Cab to its 10-series of tractors. The 10 series tractors are a value line of compact economy machines designed for a multitude of uses. The new 10 series models are both four-wheel drive and will be available at Mahindra dealerships nationwide on October 31.
Deere & Company announced today a new sales and marketing agreement with Honda Power Equipment to sell Honda premium power products at participating John Deere dealerships in the United States. Shipments of Honda inventory to John Deere dealerships will be phased in, beginning in 2012.
The 38th Annual Pioneer Power Show was held August 26 to 28 in Le Sueur, Minnesota. The 2011 show featured Minneapolis-Moline equipment, along with the Moline, Minneapolis, and Twin City brands that merged to form Minneapolis-Moline. The North Central Wheel Horse Events Club also had equipment on display. The weather was sunny and mild, perfect for the show and the large number of live field demonstrations. Massey equipment will be featured in the 2012 show.
Homeowners can now get more done in their yard with less effort. The new John Deere Select SeriesTM X310 lawn tractor offers power steering, hydraulic lift, and an exclusive power system to handle tasks with more ease.
Yanmar America, a major supplier of compact utility tractors, compact construction equipment and diesel engines, and MTD, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of outdoor power equipment and holding company of the Cub Cadet brand, today announced that the two companies are modifying their business partnership. Since 2006, Yanmar and MTD have been jointly marketing Yanmar's compact utility tractors under the Cub Cadet Yanmar brand. Effective Sept. 1, Yanmar will begin distributing its compact utility tractors directly to dealers. The Cub Cadet Yanmar branded tractor models currently in the market will continue to be manufactured by Yanmar but will display only the Yanmar brand. Yanmar also will take over product support within the current distribution channel.
Challenger is pleased to introduce the all-new MT500D Series High Horsepower wheeled row crop tractors to North American professional producers. The Challenger MT500D Series tractors, made up of four entirely redesigned models ranging from 170 to 225 engine horsepower (140180 PTO HP), package unmatched quality and innovation with new comfort features to help producers handle the most challenging jobs. Optional factory-installed auto-steering and telemetry technologies available on these new models offer a never-before-seen level of control and help improve productivity and operational efficiency for any size farming operation.
Massey Ferguson proudly introduces the all-new Massey Ferguson 7600 Series High-Horsepower Row Crop Tractors to North American producers in search of a versatile, hardworking tractor that combines technology with exceptional comfort features. These new mid-frame row crop tractors are modeled after the highly advanced and popular Massey Ferguson 8600 Series and replace the 6400 and 7400 Series. Four completely new models ranging from 170 to 225 engine horsepower (140 to 180 PTO HP) give producers more choices in power, productivity and comfort from Massey Ferguson.
The 21st annual Antique Power Show was held on July 29 to 31 at the Little Log House Pioneer Village in Hastings, Minnesota. The 160-acre Pioneer Village is the work of Steve and Sylvia Bauer, who have preserved 50 buildings on the site. The big attraction this year was Porky's drive-in. The landmark Saint Paul drive-in sat on University Avenue for nearly 60 years before closing in 2010. The Bauers purchased the building and moved it to the village, including an authentic re-creation of the pig sign. Porky's wasn't the only new building this year, there is also a new pavilion built using columns from Red Wing's old music hall and rafters from a 150-year-old church in Carver. The military display features a World War II era quonset hut, reconditioned and set up to resemble a barracks.
