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Trends
The First Successful Crawler Tractor
Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)
Soft soil led to the development of a tracked tractor to maintain traction without sinking.
This 1913 Holt 60 illustrates the original front steering design.
Control Units
John Deere Introduces Intelligent Nozzle Control for Sprayers
John Deere Ag and Turf Division
Factory-installed solution improves spray resolution accuracy for all crops and applications
ExactApply nozzle control maintains consistent droplet size and pattern through a wide range of speeds, regardless of the sprayer speed and application flow rate.
Engineering & Manufacturing
John Deere adds 608FC Folding Corn Head to Harvesting Equipment
John Deere Ag and Turf Division
New 8-row folding corn head eliminates transportation challenges and reduces costs.
The new 608FC Folding Corn Head is available in 30-inch row spacing with or without the stalk chopping option.
Software
John Deere Opens Data Platform to Other Software Suppliers
New “More Tools” page in the Operations Center provides information about products offered
The 'More Tools' page in the John Deere Operations Center provides information and links to solutions from other companies that are using the open data platform.
Market Analysis
AEM Sponsoring Rural Infrastructure Summit
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
AEM is co-sponsoring a Rural Infrastructure Summit in Ames, IA, focused on generating new ideas to solve the infrastructure challenges of rural America.
Drivetrains
Camso Exhibiting Tracks for Agricultural Applications at Farm Progress Show
Camso
Camso will exhibit its Conversion Track System offering improved mobility and flotation in soft ground conditions, as well as its new roading track featuring a 20% longer life.
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Market Analysis
Deere & Co. Announces Lower Sales and Revenues for Third Quarter
John Deere Ag and Turf Division
Deere & Co. net sales and revenues decreased 11% in the third quarter due to weakness in global markets for farm and construction equipment.
GPS
AGCO Collaborating with Industry Partners to Bring High-Tech Solutions to Customers
AGCO Corporation
AGCO is working together with various industry partners, such as Topcon and Trimble, to provide its customers with more precision farming and data collection technologies.
Market Analysis
AEM United States Ag Tractor and Combine Report - July 2016
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Drivetrains
BKT Offers Range of Tires for Spraying Applications
BKT USA Inc.
BKT's tires for sprayer applications include radial tire options with VF technology for reduced soil compaction and narrow designs to easily maneuver through row crops.
Agrimax Spargo tire
Proximity Detection & Safety Systems
Innovations for Safety and Efficiency in Heavy-Duty Vehicles
A component manufacturer has developed demonstration vehicles to highlight use of new technologies for safety and efficiency in commercial applications, and its ability to be a full systems solution provider.
Pedestrian Detection automatically stops the Innovation Tractor if it detects a person behind the vehicle.
Market Analysis
AEM Announces Winners of Ag Engineering Student Awards
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
Winners of AEM's Trophy Awards were announced during the ASABE international meeting; teams from the University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Iowa State University were among the winners.
Iowa State University team
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