Tractors

Get info on the latest farm tractors, including full-size, compact, and utility tractors. This section also includes auction and dealer asking prices for late-model tractors as well as repair and maintenance advice.

Double Vision: The Garrett Twin Drive

In this week's Interesting Iron, Ryan talks about the one-of-a-kind Garrett Twin Drive 400, and how failures can lead to success.

The Garrett Twin Drive 400 tractor sitting in a machine shed.

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The new 700 Vario tractors from Fendt

Fendt’s 700 Vario series tractor features high torque performance at low engine speeds, a tight turning radius, and VarioGrip tire pressure.

The Fendt 700 Vario tractor with dual wheels on the front and back.

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They can sell everything else, but the 1086 stays in the family

This week's Interesting Iron tractor is not for sale. Instead, Ryan Roossinck shares a story about an IH 1086 and the things that really matter at the end of the day.

A photo collage of Sam Kelley, his family, and family tractors.

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Women in Agriculture

Q&A: Katherine Marcano-Bell, Dominican Republic native and Iowa farmer

By Women in Agriculture

Katherine Marcano-Bell initially worked off the farm but now farms with her husband, Brandon, and their two sons near Keota, Iowa.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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Pork Powerhouses

ASF swine vaccine shows promise, but long journey ahead

By Pork Powerhouses

News couldn’t come at a better time for U.S. pork producers. But there’s more to the story.

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Advantages of super wide tires on tractors and combines

The high flotation advantages of super wide tires is most pronounced on planter tractors and combines.

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Sheppard Diesel SD-3 Grove: The first of its kind

From shoemaking to tractor manufacturing to developing power steering solutions, this week's column dives into the history of Sheppard and its orchard and grove tractor rarities.

An orange Sheppard SD-3 with swooping fenders

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Meeting the Electric Tractor Demand

Editor, Lorrie Boyer, talks with Mani Iyer, CEO of Solectrac, about the growing industry of electric tractors.

Solectrac Electric Tractors

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Ford 8N V-12: The Hot Rod Lincoln

The Ford 8N wasn't exactly a powerhouse, leaving plenty of farmers asking for more out of the tractor. Fortunately for them, they had the Funk brothers.

The hot rodded Ford 8N tractor.

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Foxconn to build Monarch Tractor’s MK-V series in Ohio

This is Foxconn's first contract manufacturing engagement since its purchase of the facility in Ohio.

A Monarch Tractor in a vineyard.

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Allis-Chalmers 8000 series: Bad timing

The Allis-Chalmers 8000 was a good tractor. It had a comfortable cab, tight turn radius, and was pretty powerful. It just launched during one of the worst periods in American history.

An orange Allis Chalemrs 8050 with white wheels.

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