AGCO Corporation will showcase equipment from its Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Hesston by Massey Ferguson brands, as well as other implements at the 2022 World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA, on February 8-10. Highlighting AGCO’s appearance will be the debut of the new Hesston WR Series windrower, the interactive FendtONE Experience Center, and a wide array of popular tractors and Ride & Drive opportunities. AGCO’s booth is located between Q and R streets on North Street.

After a digital-only show in 2021, the 55th World Ag Expo is “Back in AgTion” this year and will feature more than 95 special events, seminars, equipment displays, and livestock demonstrations.

“We’re tremendously excited to be back in Tulare this year. Shows like World Ag Expo provide critical opportunities for farmers to share their needs and learn how AGCO equipment make their operations more efficient and profitable,”

said Darren Parker, AGCO’s vice president of Massey Ferguson NA.

AGCO’s large and dynamic booth fits prominently in the show’s proceedings and will feature new equipment and interactive experiences from across its brand lineup that makes it a must-see stop for all attendees:

Massey Ferguson 8S Series Tractor: New to World Ag Expo! The 8S Series tractor opens a new era for Massey Ferguson’s storied brand and World Ag Expo attendees will be the first on the West Coast to see it! The 8S project began from a blank page and built a complete farming solution based on an in-depth “Voice of the Customer” study, which included one-on-one interviews with operators around the globe. The result is a revolutionary and powerful tractor with a spacious cab, less noise and vibration, and better visibility for more productive operations.

Hesston WR Series Windrower by Massey Ferguson: Debuting at World Ag Expo! Hesston’s hay and foraging solutions have long been the equipment of choice for farmers across the United States and attendees will be the first to see the new WR Series self-propelled windrower. Larger fuel capacity and hydraulic efficiencies mean the new WR Series offers more uptime, more power, and more comfort to maximize hay production and quality. The WR Series is a smarter, more powerful way to better hay.

Hesston Balers and Rakes: Hesston by Massey Ferguson has produced the industry’s leading balers and rakes for generations, and both will be on-hand for up-close inspection. Available on the lot will be Hesston’s 2200 Series large square baler, 1800 Series small square baler, and RK Series rotary rakes.

FendtONE Experience Center: New to World Ag Expo! The Fendt Mobile Experience Center is an innovative digital experience that educates farmers on the unique capabilities of Fendt’s latest technology and equipment. The highly-customized platform offers multiple interactive displays that highlight Fendt tractors, combines, planters and application machinery, including informative video, customer experiences, and benchmarking results. The highlight of the experience is a complete and fully-functional FendtONE cab for visitors to operate and gain a unique hands-on user experience. The FendtONE Experience Center will be open for all attendees to enjoy.

Fendt Ride & Drive: New to World Ag Expo! Fendt’s Ride & Drive experience at WAE will provide hands-on opportunities for some of its newest and most powerful tractors. The Fendt 700 will feature its innovative CargoProfi loader for demonstrations and the new 1167 Vario MT and 942 Vario will be available for attendees to experience the latest in Fendt cab technology, operator ergonomics, and high-end features and capabilities.

Massey Ferguson Ride & Drive and Backhoe Challenge: These popular hands-on events return with GC backhoes, CUE tractors, and ground tools and implements. Attendees will be able to dig, scrape, blade, and have fun experiencing the usefulness of the compact utility lifestyle!

A Wide Array of Tractors and Implements: Both Fendt and Massey Ferguson will showcase tractors and implements that are ideal for the vineyards, orchards, and production operations in the western US. Many Fendt tractors displayed will be new to World Ag Expo attendees and range from the FT 300 Vario’s 113HP to the FT 1167 Vario MT’s staggering 673HP. Massey Ferguson’s wide-ranging lineup will vary from the compact GC1700 all the way up to the new 8S Series tractor and the 8700 S workhorse.

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AGCO Corporation introduces the all-new Challenger MT800 Series track tractors. Building on proven innovations from AGCO’s 30 years of experience in track tractors, these machines boast new engine and transmission combinations, an enhanced track and chassis system, more hydraulic and hitch options, and a redesigned operator-friendly cab. In fact, MT800 Series tractors, equipped with the AccuDrive powertrain, are the most powerful two-track tractors available with a step-less transmission.

“AGCO is excited to introduce the long-anticipated new Challenger MT800 Series track tractors to our loyal Challenger customers throughout North America. They’ve been asking for improved efficiency in a high-horsepower track tractor with the benefits of flotation and the ease of a stepless transmission. The new MT800 Series is a great addition to the Challenger line of track tractors and a perfect example of AGCO’s commitment to serving the producers who require a proven, dependable high-horsepower tractor to pull today’s heavy tillage and planting implements.”

says David Soliday, AGCO senior tactical marketing manager.

Tremendous power and fuel efficiency

Whether the task at hand is deep ripping, subsoiling, installing tile, or high-speed planting, the MT800 Series offers the power to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Producers can choose from among four models in the MT800 Series, all of which run reliable and proven engines by MAN. The MT851 (511 HP), MT856 (564 HP), and MT862 (618 HP) are powered by MAN 15.2-liter, 6-cylinder diesel engines, whereas the MT867 (673 HP) is equipped with a MAN 16.2-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine. Both power plants utilize a low engine speed approach that creates high torque even at lower speeds. AccuDrive allows for an engine speed range of 1,000 to 1,700 rpm, providing maximum torque from 1,100 to 1,450 rpm.

The Challenger Accu-VT continuously variable transmission (CVT) is engineered to optimize the benefits of track tractors. Accu-VT can achieve ground speed from 65 feet per hour to as much as 25 mph, all at reduced engine speed. The Tractor Management System (TMS) automatically controls engine speed and transmission ratio to ensure constant ground speed.

“The Accu-VT allows producers to pull the heaviest implements through the toughest conditions with maximum torque and minimum fuel usage. The transmission continually adjusts to optimize fuel consumption based on load. When no torque is needed, fuel savings are even more significant.”

Soliday says.

Maximum power transfer, minimal soil compaction

This efficient powertrain is harnessed to an innovative undercarriage backed by more than three decades of track system experience.

“The MT800 Series offers a suspended undercarriage and the widest offering of track belt choices on the market. The longer wheelbase provides ideal track-to-ground contact, improving flotation and minimizing soil disturbance and compaction while also maximizing power transfer.”

Soliday says.

The MT800 Series’ two-track design affords advantages over quad-track tractors. There are fewer components to maintain, which helps reduce operating costs. There’s also less weight, which allows horsepower to be directed to the task at hand, instead of moving the machine. Numerous ballasting options — including front and chassis weights — are available to improve machine balance, headland quality, and drawbar pull capacity.

Whereas quad-track tractors have a fixed track width, the MT800 Series allows for track widths from 88 inches to 128 inches, so operators can select a width for the specific task at hand or maintain controlled traffic lanes to reduce soil compaction across a field. Four track styles are available in as many as four-belt widths from 18 to 36 inches, depending on the style. Suspended mid-wheels help to maintain constant contact on all surfaces, providing excellent ride comfort.

Increased operator comfort and productivity

Further improvement in operator comfort in both field and road conditions is achieved through the Challenger SmartRide suspension. The hard-bar front axle is connected to the chassis via the suspension system that uses coil springs with rubber dampeners. An optional load-leveling system, SmartRide+, integrates hydraulic cylinders within the springs, allowing the tractor’s pitch to be controlled. Not only does this help maintain the correct implement and linkage geometry, but a level tractor will also have an improved ride because suspension travel is optimized.

Sitting atop the chassis is the all-new MT800 Series cab. Customers can choose from either the standard suspension of four-point shock absorbers with rubber elements or the two-point cab suspension, a first among conventional track tractors.

“This cab has sturdy coil springs with integrated shock absorbers at the rear and two shock absorbers with rubber bumpers on the front. With nearly four inches of travel at the rear of the cab, the cushioning efficiently absorbs vibrations that are sent from the ground over the fixed rear axle.”

Soliday says.

Inside the cab, operators have a choice of three air-suspended seats: cloth, leather with heat, and leather with heat and ventilation. Integrated with the seat is the adjustable multifunction armrest with the 10.4-inch Challenger AccuTerminal that places both tractors and implement controls at the operator’s fingertips. The layout of the controls is similar to that of other Challenger equipment, allowing for familiarity as operators move from one machine to the next. The exclusive, single-spoke steering wheel is ergonomically shaped for effortless steering. Integrated audio system controls are optional.

Challenger Guide smart farming guidance package options allow an operator to connect the MT800 Series tractor to a multitude of systems available on the market today. Systems such as Challenger Guide Contour Assistant and the TI Headland automated operating sequence, for example, save operators time and improve the quality of work, especially on headlands. The AGCO Connectivity Module enables communication with Challenger Connect, the MT800 Series’ telemetry system, simplifying fleet management and quickly identifying error codes.

Hitch system options for every implement

Multiple rear hitch systems are available to connect the power of the Challenger MT800 Series to any number of implements. Customers can choose from three drawbars and two, three-point hitches.

A Category 5 fixed drawbar with an 11,000-pound vertical load rating is standard. Operators may also choose a wide-swinging roller drawbar with an 11,000-pound load rating or a hydraulic-controlled drawbar with a 15,000-pound load rating. These options offer 28 degrees of horizontal swing both left and right, so the tractor can turn more smoothly while under load, reducing fuel use and improving operator comfort.

AGCO offers the only tractors on the market available with a steerable three-point hitch. This feature allows the MT800 Series to make headland turns closer to the center point of wide implements when under high draft loads. It also reduces the amount of steering power needed while maintaining a higher draft force.

“This feature really allows an operator the ability to make steering adjustments and continue pulling a ground-engaged implement forward instead of sideways. This reduces stress on the implement while allowing the operator to keep rolling.”

Soliday adds.

Both standard (15,000-pound lift capacity) and high-capacity (20,000-pound lift capacity) hitches are available. Each also includes a Category 5 free-swinging drawbar with a 15,000-pound vertical load rating. With the drawbar unpinned and the hitch allowed to swing, the combination can achieve 23.5 degrees of horizontal swing both left and right.

High-performance hydraulics

To meet the needs of today’s most sophisticated implements, the Challenger MT800 Series is equipped with a hydraulic system that is entirely dedicated to the valves, hitch, drawbar control, and power beyond.

Two options are available: a single pump providing 58.1 GPM at 1,700 rpm or the exclusive dual pump, dual-circuit system for up to 116.2 GPM. This unique dual system dedicates one pump each to the left and right valve blocks, so implements can be connected according to their flow requirements. Each pump delivers only the flow that is required, whether high or low, without throttle losses.

“This dual system allows the operator to increase hydraulic efficiency and not work the pumps any harder than needed for the implement’s operation. For example, a central-fill planter will have a high-flow hydraulic requirement for its vacuum system and a low-flow requirement for the cylinders raising and lowering the transport wheels.”

Soliday says.

In addition, separate oil reservoirs for the implement and tractor hydraulic systems prevent cross-contamination and extend the service interval to 2,000 hours.

Source: AGCO

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AGCO Corporation announced its intention to acquire certain assets of Boyd Company of Louisville, Kentucky. Upon completion of the agreement, AGCO will form AgRevolution, an agricultural equipment dealership to provide industry-leading products and support services to the farming community throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana. The new company is expected to begin operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the equipment manufacturer on January 1, 2021.

AgRevolution intends to operate Boyd’s current dealership locations in Columbia and Mayfield, Kentucky, and temporarily share space with Boyd’s construction equipment locations in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and Evansville, Indiana. AgRevolution leadership is currently identifying additional permanent locations and building a customer-focused staff from current Boyd ag employees and seeking talented new team members.

Monty Boyd, president, and CEO, Boyd Company, said:

“The Boyd Company has been honored to serve our ag customers, and we’re very excited that AgRevolution will be providing them uninterrupted customer support throughout this transition. Our top priority during this decision was always ensuring that our customers are well taken care of, and AGCO and AgRevolution will do just that.”

AGCO supports a strong independent dealership network across North America. The launch of AgRevolution is a unique situation and the result of Boyd’s decision to focus on its core heavy construction equipment business and AGCO’s commitment to continue serving customers in the area. Though it will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGCO, AgRevolution will operate in a manner similar to that of AGCO’s independent dealerships.

Robert Crain, senior vice president, and general manager, AGCO North America, said:

“We’re tremendously excited about what AgRevolution will equip AGCO to do for our customers throughout that area and our greater network of dealerships. AGCO is building the most vibrant dealership network in North America. AgRevolution will be part of innovative sales and service initiatives and will help equip our larger dealership network with new capabilities that will make them more successful. This is a win-win-win for farmers in Kentucky and Indiana, for AGCO, and for our dealers across North America.”

AgRevolution will be led by Stacy Anthony, a successful veteran of the farm machinery industry. In his 30-year career, Anthony has served in leadership positions of dealerships across the United States. Anthony brings with him experience as a business development expert with responsibilities that include the integration and building of equipment dealerships.

Bill Hurley, vice president, Aftersales, Customer Support and Distribution, AGCO North America, comments:

“Stacy Anthony is ideally suited to lead our new AgRevolution business. His experiences and talents are exactly what are needed to establish close working relationships with customers, build strong teams and locations, and ensure that AgRevolution will be the area’s top-tier, farmer-focused equipment dealership.”

AGCO manufactures many of the well-known brands that are core components of Boyd’s current agricultural offering, including Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner, Massey Ferguson, Sunflower, and White Planters along with Precision Planting and RoGator and TerraGator application equipment. The establishment of AgRevolution will ensure continued availability of a comprehensive line of new and used agricultural equipment along with uninterrupted product support for customers in the region.

More details regarding AgRevolution’s leadership team and staff, locations, and offerings will be made available in the coming weeks.

Source: AGCO

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AGCO Corporation announced the launch of a virtual product showroom for consumers in North America. The showroom, available at AGCOvirtualshowroom.com, allows users to learn more about products of the company’s well-known brands, including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger, Gleaner, RoGator/ TerraGator, GSI and others.

“An online AGCO showroom has been planned for some time, but the coronavirus prompted us to push up our timeline because many in-person events have been canceled this year. Now that it’s available, people who would have attended those events, as well as anyone else, can explore countless AGCO products from the comfort, safety, and convenience of their homes and mobile devices.”

said Lauren Dejmal, manager of event marketing.

The online showroom leverages the layout of AGCO’s Intivity Center facility, the company’s sprawling Jackson, MN assembly plant, and corporate museum, which provides guided tours and learning opportunities to the public in times not impacted by the virus. Virtual visitors can use intuitive gestures to explore the facility, see 360-degree views of equipment, watch product videos, download brochures, submit requests, and even visit the company merchandise store.

Aaron Belanger, farm show manager, said:

“The best thing about this format is not being limited by space, location, travel concerns or even the weather. Logistical concerns simply don’t exist here: this virtual showroom will hold every product we manufacture and allow anyone to explore them at any time, on any day.”

Dejmal adds that the current virtual showroom is only in its first iteration:

“We have many more capabilities planned and we’ll continue adding more brands, more products, and more features to the experience. We’ve really only scratched the surface, so we encourage viewers to check back frequently and discover the newest features and enjoy what’s still to come.”

Source: AGCO

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The XLT is a premium, fully loaded series that provides commercial quality and unique features for residential needs. Getting on and off the mower is a breeze with a step-through front end. Options including Joystick Steering Control or Twin Lever steering allow the discerning homeowner a mower to fit any need.

The most challenging mowing jobs are handled with ease as the XLT features the new Contour Deck Tracking System, providing maximum comfort, superior traction and an unrivaled quality of cut. 2020 XLT highlights include:

• Frame Strength – Fully-welded 3-inch x 2-inch tubular frame delivers strength and durability.
• Maintenance Friendly – Maintenance free spindles, removable floor pan for easy deck access and stand-up deck allow for easy service and extended mower life.
• Comfort – The XLT is outfitted with an adjustable, enhanced comfort seat with padded arm rests.

Additionally, the XLT comes equipped with:

• Fabricated 48-, 52- or 60-inch decks
• Standard Rear Tow Hitch
• Powerful Kohler and KawasakiEngines Options
• 5-year Residential Limited Warranty

Source: Country Clipper

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