Technology News Tracker: Tractor of the Year 2021 Awards Honor Innovations in Agriculture

This year's winners included tractors with advanced technologies and new cab designs to aid productivity for farmers.

January 7, 2021

Winners of the 2021 Tractor of the Year Awards were recently announced. Once again, the awards honored agricultural equipment which aimed to improve operator productivity through innovation. Three AGCO brands received awards, while CLAAS received the Sustainable Tractor of the Year award.

Read more about the winners of this year's awards.

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CLAAS of America Inc.

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AGCO

Tenneco is evaluating the potential for synthetic fuels to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

OEM Industry News Briefs: Tenneco Researching Synthetic Fuels to Reduce Engine Emissions

Tenneco is researching use of synthetic fuels to improve performance and emissions reduction of engines, Kenworth partners with engineering students to optimize truck designs, Cummins announces new hydrogen partnerships, and more news you may have missed.

Anglo American is partnering with ENGIE to convert a mine haul truck to operate on hydrogen.

Hydrogen is Here for the Long Haul

Continued development of hydrogen and fuel cell technology will aid decarbonization of heavy vehicles and equipment.

Adaptable HMI Designs Aid the Transition to Autonomous Vehicles

EAO says operator interface products which can support both manual and autonomous operation can greatly benefit OEMs and their customers.

CNH's acquisition of Raven Industries will help it further expand precision agriculture technology development.

CNH Industrial Acquiring Raven Industries

The acquisition will help expand the scale and capabilities of CNH's precision agriculture technologies.

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U.S. Farm Tractor Sales Dip Slightly in May 2021

AEM reports a slowdown in sales of sub-40 hp tractors pulled total U.S. farm tractor sales into negative territory in May.

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U.S. Ag Groups Send Letter Urging Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

Top commodity groups, ports, truckers, equipment manufacturers, and more ask that infrastructure package “specifically focus on the critical importance of infrastructure to U.S. agriculture."

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Strong Growth in Agricultural Machinery Components During First Quarter 2021

FederUnacoma reports demand for components used in agricultural machinery picked up faster than expected in the first quarter.

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AGCO Partnering with Bosch, BASF and Raven Industries on Targeted Spraying Technology

The targeted spraying technology can provide a significant reduction in herbicide use in growing crops and fallow ground, as well as night and day applications.

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U.S. and Canada Tractor Sales Remained Positive in April 2021

AEM reports tractor sales in almost all segments were up once again in April.

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Topcon Agriculture AGM-1 and AGS-2 Manual Guidance and Autosteering Receivers

The Topcon Agriculture AGM-1 and AGS-2 manual guidance and autosteering receivers use the company’s new Topnet Live cellular, satellite and bridging correction services.

Russian Farm Equipment Manufacturer Equips Combines with Autonomous Driving Technology

The PALESSE GS12 combine harvesters will now come standard with Cognitive Pilot's AI-based Cognitive Agro Pilot autonomous driving technology.

Registrations for agricultural equipment of all types significantly increased in Italy during the first quarter.

Italian Agricultural Equipment Market Records Growth in First Quarter 2021

FederUnacoma reports registrations of tractors and other agricultural machinery recorded significant increases January through March.

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First Quarter Tractor Sales Finish Strong

AEM reports farm tractor sales in North America continued to grow in March 2021.

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CLAAS Sees Positive Outlook for Agricultural Equipment Market in 2021

Favorable commodity prices and new technology introductions will be key drivers for the agricultural equipment market.

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U.S. Farm Tractor Sales Rose 41.1% in February 2021

AEM reports U.S. and Canadian tractor sales continued their growth pattern in February.

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Keestrack Enters Agriculture Equipment Market by Acquiring Goldoni

The acquisition will enable Keestrack to enter a new market segment and further grow in the construction market.

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CNH Industrial Invests in Electric, Autonomous Tractor Company

The partnership with Monarch Tractor will aid CNH's developments in electrification, automation and other advanced technologies for off-road equipment.

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Exhibitor Registrations High for Agritechnica 2021

The biennial event will highlight electrification, automation and other technology vital to the agriculture industry.

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Agricultural Equipment Sales in North America Start 2021 on Positive Note

AEM reports U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 24.7% in January and Canada monthly tractor sales grew across all segments.

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Italian Agricultural Equipment Market Recovered at the end of 2020

FederUnacoma reports sales of tractors and combines increased in the last 2 months of 2020, helping the market to recover.

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Farm Tractor Sales Increase 17% in the U.S. and 10% in Canada

Farm tractor and self-propelled combine unit sales finished 2020 with solid growth across the U.S. and Canada.

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Technology Advancements to Drive Agricultural Machinery Market Growth

The Global Agriculture and Farm Machinery Market is estimated to reach a value of over U.S. $342.8 billion by the end of 2027.

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CEAT VF TORQUEMAX Ag Radial Tire

The VF version of the TORQUEMAX tire features a wider tread width for lower soil compaction.

AutoCart by Raven in use with a CNH Industrial combine.

Raven Industries Opens Pre-Order for Autonomous Grain Cart Solution

AutoCart lets farmers set various parameters and command the tractor pulling a grain cart to sync with the combine as it offloads on the go.

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TTControl Researching Use of High-End Control Units for Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

As part of the IntellIoT project, TTControl will implement and evaluate technology for semi-autonomous agricultural equipment and the human interaction with it.

The Fendt 211 V Vario tractor was named Best of Specialized in the 2021 Tractor of the Year awards.

Winners Announced for Tractor of the Year 2021 Awards

The annual award honors the latest agricultural tractor innovations.

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CES Honors John Deere for X Series Combines in Robotics Category

X Series combines feature artificial intelligence, computer vision, in-field M2M communication and integrated sensors for connectivity and self-driving capabilities.