2012 Tractor News
Challenger, a global brand of AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), is adding four new models to the MT500D Series of wheeled tractors for professional agricultural producers across North America. The new, fully redesigned tractors, with 110 to 125 PTO horsepower, complement the Challenger lineup of tractors designed to meet the intense demands and challenging environments of todays farming operations.
Massey Ferguson is adding four new small-frame tractors to the 7600 Series of row crop tractors for North American producers. The new tractors, with 110 to 130 PTO horsepower, boast a 6 to 8 percent fuel-efficiency improvement over previous Series. They join four other models in the 7600 Series ranging from 140 to 180 PTO horsepower, introduced in 2011.
Case IH Farmall compact tractors now offer an easy-to-use, continuously variable transmission (CVT) option for the new model Farmall 40B CVT, 45B CVT and 50B CVT Class 3 cab tractors. A CVT option allows Case IH Farmall customers to get more done in less time while maximizing fuel efficiency and managing operating costs.
The unparalleled, proven technology of the Case IH Steiger Quadtrac will now be available in the new 2013 Steiger Rowtrac.
New Holland's Boomer Series II 3040, 3045, and 3050 compact cab tractors (40-50 hp) with SuperSuite cab usher in a new level of compact tractor comfort, ease-of-use and control. The factory-installed SuperSuite cab provides a quiet and comfortable environment for efficient year-round operation. With 60 cu. ft. of interior space, this cab is the largest in the compact tractor market.
New Holland's IntelliSteer auto-guidance system now gives producers the ability to engage and acquire a guidance swath while operating a 4WD drive vehicle in reverse.
New Holland's flagship T8 Series tractor range has been further enriched with the introduction of the renowned AutoCommand continuously variable transmission. The new range-topping T8.420 develops an impressive maximum 419 hp with engine power management making it the world's most powerful CVT tractor.
The introduction of the Case IH Magnum tractor in 1987 marked a major milestone. The 1988 model year Magnum tractor was the first designed and produced after the birth of Case IH - the result of J.I. Case and International Harvester coming together. Since then, Case IH Magnum Series tractors have delivered producer-driven, proven technology that's helped producers Be Ready for 25 years.
The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association's 39th Annual Show is being held this weekend, August 24 to 26. The Massey-Harris and Ferguson lines are featured for 2012, including everything from the Wallis to Massey-Ferguson.
Massey Ferguson introduces the GC1700 Series sub-compact tractors, which deliver hardworking performance and reliability plus redesigned styling, functionality and control placement, making this Series of tractors easy to own and a pleasure to operate. From gardening to moving bulky material, whether the job is commercial or residential, the GC1700 Series will get the job done right.
