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 Corporation

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Transportation Telematic Business Units Acquired to Improve In-Cab Technology

Platform Science is proposing an acquisition of Trimble's global transportaton telematics business units as part of a larger plan to improve in-cab technology.

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Navigating the Emissions Roadmap

Understanding today’s developing regulations and what’s on the horizon for on- and off-highway OEMs.

NEW WEBINAR: What to Consider When it Comes to Aggregate Equipment Tire Maintenance

October 1, 2024

Equipment tires play a big role in the performance of your machines and ultimately impact the operation’s productivity. Join us to learn how to best form a tire maintenance plan for your quarry and aggregate equipment.

SANY America the appointed David Nicoll as its new CEO, effective Aug. 8, 2024.

SANY America Names David Nicoll as CEO

The former Caterpillar VP has held global leadership positions in several businesses, including construction machines, industrial engines, marketing and dealer development.

DEUTZ Completes Deal to Now Sell Select Engines From Rolls-Royce Power Systems

The takeover, including the sale and service of selected off-highway engines, follows close on the heels of DEUTZ’s alliance with Daimler Truck to develop and market medium- and heavy-duty engines in the off-highway segment.

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AEF Shares Insights With Ag Manufacturers in Tokyo

Organized through the Japan Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association, dozens of heavy ag equipment manufacturers were educated on ISOBUS and important equipment interoperability topics.

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Trelleborg Showcases EMR Series Construction Tires

The EMR series includes the following models: EMR1030, EMR1031, EMR1042, EMR1050 and EMR1051.

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BKT Releases FL 695 Steel-Belted Radial Tire

The new product is designed to enhance performance in construction applications and agri-transport operations and features puncture-resistant compound for reliability in demanding operating conditions.

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AGCO Power Opens Clean Energy Laboratory in Finland

The Linnavuori plant in Nokia will support the development and testing of sustainable low- and zero-carbon battery and powertrain solutions for farm machinery.

Accelera by Cummins Awarded $75M DOE Grant for Zero-Emissions Manufacturing

The largest federal grant ever awarded solely to Cummins is part of the appropriations related to the Inflation Reduction Act, and is aimed at converting existing manufacturing space for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems.

DEUTZ CEO Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte and Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman & Managing Director of TAFE Motors, signing the cooperation agreement.

DEUTZ Partners With TAFE Motors

As the beginning of a long-term cooperation, TAFE Motors will manufacture up to 30,000 DEUTZ engines in 2.2 Liter (50-75 hp) and 2.9 Liter (75-100 hp). The aim is to augment and complement the range of engines made by the group across emission standards.

The new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Germany will be built with a focus on sustainability.

Topcon to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities With New Germany Facility

The current facility produces in-cab displays for Topcon’s agriculture and construction portfolios and global OEM customers. The new facility will support enhanced manufacturing automation, which Topcon says is key to accelerating production and growth.

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Proventia to Develop & Supply Stage V Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems to MAN Engines

The collaboration will focus on the development and manufacturing of Stage V-compliant selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. The systems will feature Proventia’s advanced NOX reduction and thermal insulation technologies.

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OTR Expands Irrigation Tire Offering With Rainmax H2O & Rainmax N/D

Engineered for center-pivot irrigation systems, the Rainmax H2O line features a lug design that enhances traction on wet, muddy ground. The Rainmax N/D line has a non-directional tread pattern that maximizes traction in either direction of travel.

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Oshkosh Corporation to Acquire AUSA

Upon closing, AUSA will become part of the Oshkosh Access segment. The companies began working together through a partner agreement in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.

Taking place May 6-8, 2024, in Washington, D.C., the event provides an opportunity for the ag industry and legislators to share in a dialogue together, promoting a better understanding of regulations, compliance and challenges.

AEF & AgGateway Highlight Digital Infrastructure at National Mall Event

Taking place May 6-8, 2024, in Washington, D.C., the event provides an opportunity for the ag industry and legislators to share in a dialogue together, promoting a better understanding of regulations, compliance and challenges.

Catching Up With CLAAS

Listen in as CLAAS’s Ryan Bass offers a look at the latest from the ag frontier, including the company’s latest product news, emerging tech and two recent innovation awards claimed by CLAAS.

Cummins Next Gen X15 for Off-Highway

Cummins to Unveil New X15 Off-Highway Engine at INTERMAT 2024

In its next-gen platform, the company aims to answer customer demand for combustion technology that delivers high power density and improved efficiency in the clean sheet diesel engine.

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AEM Manufacturing Express Takes to the Road in 2024

From July to October, the AEM Manufacturing Express tour will visit more than 20 states, with stops planned at more than 80 equipment manufacturers in communities across the Midwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

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An Artificial Future: What’s Next for Advanced Vehicle Safety Solutions?

Five questions addressing the challenges of AI in onboard camera systems, object detection and risk reduction.

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OJUS Partners With Volvo Penta in India's Air Compressor Industry

OJUS move ahead with an order for TAD1343VE and TAD1345VE configurations of Volvo Penta's D13 for the company’s compressor models VAYU 451XM and VAYU 536XH.

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AGCO Launches PTx Precision Ag Portfolio

The move aims to facilitate the growth of AGCO’s technology transformation and support the future development and distribution of next-generation ag technologies for farmers and OEMs.

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Agriculture’s Merge Into the New Road Safety

Understanding the connected capabilities of interoperable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies and the need for standardization.

AGCO & Trimble Close Joint Venture, Form PTx Trimble

PTx Trimble combines Trimble's precision agriculture business and AGCO's JCA Technologies to form a new company that will serve farmers with factory fit and retrofit applications in the mixed-fleet precision agriculture market.

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Where Are We on the Road to Autonomy?

Learn more about today's market conditions and the path forward for the development, adoption and delivery of on- and off-road driverless technologies.

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March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

January's U.S. heavy-duty truck production was 2.6% above the year-ago level, though growth is slowing. Experts say further decline is likely, given general decline in wholesale trade coupled with waning revenue within the truck transportation sector.

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AGCO Names Viren Shah as Chief Digital & Information Officer

With more than 20 years of experience in IT, Shah will lead the development, design and implementation of the company’s digital vision and strategy, including IT and data analytics.