AGCO Corporation will showcase equipment from its Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Hesston by Massey Ferguson, and Gleaner brands at the 2022 National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 16-19.

The AGCO (booths 7801 and 7823) and AgRevolution (booth 7603) exhibits will showcase the first-ever North American display of Massey Ferguson’s groundbreaking S Series tractor family, the new Hesston by Massey Ferguson WR Series windrower, Fendt’s award-winning Rogator 900 Series applicator, and IDEAL 10T Combine, and a wide array of popular tractors, hay equipment, implements, and hands-on opportunities.

“AGCO’s exhibit this year will be filled with equipment never before seen at NFMS. Attendees will be able to experience some of agriculture’s smartest and most effective machinery, talk to product experts, and have fun playing games. Best of all, NFMS gives us the chance to learn from farmers and incorporate those lessons into the next generations of AGCO equipment,”

said Joe DiPietro, vice president, and general manager, AGCO NA.

The wide-ranging and interactive exhibits will make it a must-see stop for all attendees:

Massey Ferguson S Series Tractor Family: All New to NFMS and Together for the First Time! The S Series tractors deliver the straightforward dependability customers expect from Massey Ferguson. With tremendous levels of comfort and performance, these models deliver a cost-effective and farmer-driven solution.

• 8S Series Tractor: New to NFMS! Available in 205, 225, 245 and 265, 285 and 305 HP.
• 7S Series Tractor: Debuting at NFMS! Available in 155, 165, 180, 190 and 210 HP.
• 6S Series Tractor: Debuting at NFMS! Available in 145, 155, 165, and 180 HP.
• 5S Series Tractor: New to NFMS! Available in 115, 135, and 145 HP.

Hesston by Massey Ferguson WR Series Windrower: New to NFMS! Hesston by Massey Ferguson’s hay and foraging solutions have long been the equipment of choice for farmers across the United States and attendees will be among 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.

AE50 Award Winners from Fendt and Massey Ferguson: Both the AGCO and AgRevolution booths will feature many current and recent winners of the prestigious AE50 awards from ASABE, including Massey Ferguson’s 8S Series tractor, and several from Fendt such as the Rogator 900 Series applicator, Momentum planter, IDEAL 10T combine, and 700 Gen6 Series tractor.

Massey Ferguson RB Series Round Baler: New to NFMS! The RB Series features a patented bale formation system with Constant Pressure System (CPS) that combines spring and hydraulic action producing dense and uniform bales. Consistent bale density is essential for all baled products, and Massey Ferguson’s new range of variable chamber round balers offers farmers the best solution due to their class-leading compaction, cutter, and pick-up capabilities.

Massey Ferguson VE Series Planter: New to NFMS! The Massey Ferguson VE Series planters are the next step in the evolution of planters from AGCO. This full line of planters — from rigid and folding-frame planters to narrow transport and track planters — offers growers straightforward, dependable, durable planters that deliver consistent, accurate seed placement for optimum yields.

Celebrate 75 Years of Hesston by Massey Ferguson: 2022 marks Hesston by Massey Ferguson’s 75th anniversary and, in addition to the new WR Series windrower, AGCO’s booth will feature a wide range of round and square balers, mowers, and rakes from the legendary and innovative hay equipment manufacturer. Attendees will celebrate with Round Bale Plinko and photo opportunities with Bucky the Bull.

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AGCO introduced a new self-propelled windrower from Hesston by Massey Ferguson that provides hay farmers more uptime, more power, and more comfort.

The WR Series windrower offers a 10% increase over previous models in overall efficiency to provide the power and speed to maximize hay production and quality. User-friendly features reduce the stress and fatigue brought on by long days in the field, while advanced smart farming technology helps minimize the overall carbon footprint for West Coast hay and livestock operations.

“When it comes to high-quality hay, every hour counts. Massey Ferguson customers rely on the straightforward and dependable nature of their equipment to efficiently accomplish work across their farms. The new WR Series windrower allows them to maximize their time in the field with minimized impact on the environment all while riding in one of the most comfortable high-tech cabs on the market,”

said Matt LeCroy, marketing director, Hay & Forage North America.

Greater Power and Fuel Savings

At the heart of the new WR Series design is a closed center auxiliary hydraulic system. Depending on the application, this feature allows for a 10% fuel reduction or 10% available power increase. This boost in overall efficiency is paired with a 150-gallon fuel tank capacity — an increase over previous models — for greater uptime and productivity.

For added performance and sustainability, the new WR Series features AGCO Power engines, delivering up to 265 HP at 2100 rpm and more than 280 HP at 1950 rpm. These highly dependable and cost-effective engines offer a proven legacy of consistency, reliability, fuel savings, and increased efficiency.

The WR197 features a 4.9-liter, four-cylinder while the WR235 and WR265 are equipped with a 7.4-liter, six-cylinder engine. A large tandem hydraulic header drive pump offers increased hydraulic capacity and control, allowing producers to run disc or draper heads. This provides higher productivity, faster field speeds, and better performance in all field conditions.

Cutting-Edge Technologies for Improved Efficiencies and Comfort

The new WR Series also offers some of Massey Ferguson’s most cutting-edge technology for increased efficiency and a comfortable ride. The Datatronic 5 terminal collects all vital operations in one convenient place and provides an intuitive interface for increased productivity and ease of use. This system allows for individual operator profiles, making it easy to customize operational preferences. Producers can also use MF Guide and other smart farming technologies for more economical operations.

This system reduces overlaps and can save up to 12% fuel in field operations. The spacious, ergonomically inspired Vision Cab with high visibility, rounded front windshield, and tinted rear glass provides an unobstructed view for operation and transport. A suspended rear axle — the oscillating GlideRider — absorbs bounce and shock for increased operator comfort. Paired with the optional OptiAir four-point airbag suspension, producers can experience one of the smoothest rides available.

“Hesston by Massey Ferguson hay equipment is known for high productivity and producing some of the best quality forage. The WR Series provides the efficiency and dependability producers have come to expect, with added comforts that make this vital job more enjoyable. We’re excited to offer the WR Series to operators who were Born to Farm,”

LeCroy said.

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The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has announced three AE50 awards to Case IH for outstanding agricultural innovations. The recognitions highlight how Case IH equipment and technology has successfully helped farmers achieve maximum productivity. The award-winning innovations include:

• Patriot 50 series sprayers
• WD5 series self-propelled windrowers
• Fast Riser 6100 series 3-section front-fold planters

“We pride ourselves on manufacturing high-quality equipment and solutions that help producers increase profitability. Case IH equipment is designed, built, and tested by farmers. This recognition from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers reflects our commitment to providing innovative solutions that meet today’s farmers’ needs,”

said Scott Harris, Case IH global president.

Annually, ASABE distinguishes the 50 most significant product innovations in engineering and technology for agricultural, food, and biological systems. The honor recognizes products that save producers time and reduce costs and labor, all while improving user safety. The awards will be presented at the ASABE Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in February 2022.

Patriot 50 series sprayers

Patriot 50 series sprayers offer an exceptional operator environment, complete vehicle control, enhanced connectivity, and integrated technology to provide consistent, accurate applications every season. These sprayers are agronomically designed to help operators get into fields sooner with less compaction. A range of connected solutions provides the next steps toward remote management and optimization of machines, data, diagnostics, agronomic inputs, and precious resources.

WD5 series self-propelled windrowers

WD5 series windrowers allow operators to get to the field faster and muscle through the tough spots, all without sacrificing harvest quality or comfort. Transport speeds up to 30 mph and cutting speeds up to 20 mph, together with simplified operations and innovations, such as Field Cruise and the Triple Windrower Attachment, bring peak operational efficiency. These windrowers also feature integrated Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) technology, including the AFS Pro 700 display, to manage auto guidance, to control key machine functions and to monitor windrower performance.

Fast Riser 6100 series 3-section front-fold planters

The Case IH Fast Riser 6100 series 3-section front-fold planter offers the most productive and agronomic three-section front-fold planter for growers and contractors who transport frequently on public roads. One operator can convert from 13-meter planting width to 3.2-meter regulatory road transport width from the tractor cab in one minute versus multiple operators taking numerous hours for competitive 3-section planters. The area of principal use is row crop planting of crops, such as soybeans, corn, and/or cotton, in no-till to conventional tillage systems with 45-, 50-, 76- and/or 90-centimeter row spacing.

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Case IH is introducing the WD5 series windrowers to its lineup of self-propelled harvesting equipment. These new models offer more consistent drydown and the fastest speeds in the industry, making them the most productive and efficient hay-harvesting solution on the market.

WD5 series windrowers were engineered to help growers take on harvest windows with faster, more consistent drydown. With transport speeds up to 30 mph, operators can travel efficiently from farm to field. Haying time and costs are also cut with field speeds up to 20 mph.

“Producers are looking for reliable harvesting equipment that consistently saves time without sacrificing quality. The WD5 series windrower does just that by allowing farmers to cover more acres per hour and harvest more high-quality hay in a day. With faster transport and field speeds, farmers can save valuable time and make the most of each harvest window,”

said Brian Spencer, Case IH hay and forage equipment marketing manager.

RD5 series windrower headers set the benchmark with cut quality conditioning, windrow formation to go along with the fastest cutting speeds in the industry. To further increase efficiency and maximize return on investment, the triple-windrow attachment saves time, fuel, and labor by combining up to three windrows.

Comfortable cab environment with exceptional operator control

To provide a premium operator experience and enhance productivity, WD5 series windrowers are designed with a quiet, comfortable cab environment, while an independent air-assisted rear-axle suspension provides a smoother ride. Plus, a tuned cab suspension means better fore/aft stabilization and ride cushioning. Designed to excel through hilly areas, a robust drivetrain design produces over 11,000 foot-pounds of torque, while a four-link rear suspension provides greater stability and reduces the need for added ballast.

The Case IH SurroundVision cab is packed with productivity-boosting features, including larger, easy-entry steps, a leather ventilated seat and additional window tinting for a cool and comfortable workday. Designed to function and feel similar to the Axial-Flow combine, the WD5 series windrower includes the MultiFunction Handle, which helps simplify operation.

“When our team was designing and engineering the new WD5 series windrower, one of our top priorities was to deliver a smooth ride and help make those long days in the field feel shorter. From the moment operators step in the cab, they’ll notice and appreciate the quiet atmosphere and luxury features we’ve incorporated to help them be more productive,”

Spencer said.

Integrated technology to achieve ultimate efficiency

For enhanced straight-line tracking, a redesigned precision-ground drive system monitors wheel speed differences and self-compensates by adjusting wheel speeds. Drive-by-wire ground propulsion and steering system help make road transport and fieldwork simple.

Every model is guidance-ready to provide cutting accuracy within 1½ inches, so technology is seamlessly integrated into the cab experience, along with the intuitive Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) Pro 700 display. Case IH guidance solutions help virtually eliminate pass-to-pass overlap, even at field speeds up to 20 mph. An automated headland management feature controls ground speed, header lift, and merger lift to make every headland turn effortless and accurate.

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“The W200M and W235M Self-Propelled Windrowers offer a cost-effective option for farmers to consider with an all-new cab and a new lower horsepower option. Beef and dairy producers will benefit from the W235R and W260R, thanks to a new premium cab loaded with integrated technology and innovative features that let them easily make in-cab adjustments to improve windrow formation and dry down,”

said Chase Milem, John Deere hay, and forage marketing manager.

The new windrowers provide:

• R Windrowers offer 10% wider windrows than previous models.
• 24-mph transport speed that reduces time spent moving between fields.
• Easy in-cab adjustments of swath flap and forming shields, with tilt and height resume.
• JDLink enabled machines to help to ensure peak operating performance and keep the owner connected to their machine at any time from anywhere.

The W200M and W235M are available with optional Starfire receivers and a Generation 4 CommandCenter with AutoTrac. Optional TouchSet controls allow operators to quickly adjust windrow width and tilt from the cab while cutting. Using the TouchSet settings library presets and resume function, operators can move between settings with ease. This level of control makes it easy to optimize the windrows to accommodate for varying field and crop conditions.

Operators can electronically adjust windrow formation from the cab to optimize the crop being cut, to promote fast dry down. Thanks to a maximum transport speed of up to 24 mph and improved fuel consumption compared to previous models, time and money are saved when moving between fields.

“Every minute the crop stays in the field after cutting reduces tonnage and decreases hay quality. John Deere W200 Series M and R Windrowers provide customers with the unmatched ability to get the most from every acre, at reduced acquisition and operating costs,”

Milem said.

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Windrowers are commonly used in a two-phase harvesting process on storable and robust onions. The new windrower for vegetables will be available for the next harvest season with working widths of 1.40 m, 1.65 m and 1.80 m.

Crop quality starts with the intake of the crop. The new WV-series is equipped with intake paddles that are particularly gentle to the crop. Paddles are available either as rubber or brush versions. Both versions are extremely flexible and can move upwards to reduce the pressure on the crop when crop flow increases. Due to the shifted arrangement of the intake paddles, the crop is transferred reliably and gently onto the first main web. Another positive aspect is that the intake paddles prevent the crop from rolling back when the machine is lifted. This is to ensure that as much marketable crop as possible is placed in a swath on the surface of the ground.

For sufficient and gentle sieving, even in difficult harvesting conditions, the first and second main web can be equipped with either a mechanical or hydraulically driven agitating device.

The unique Boogie-System provides an even and firm surface on the ground so that the harvested crop cannot sink in. This allows the crop to dry better, making it storable and robust. This also helps to minimize the amount of soil that has to be taken into the machine in the second phase of the harvest process.

The spring-loaded Boogie-System consists of two support wheels and a bed roller. The suspension ensures a constant pressure on the bed roller so that a “bulldozing effect” of soil in front of the bed roller is prevented.

Source: Grimme

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