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CoBank Report Examines Forces That Will Shape U.S. Rural Economy in 2019

January 23, 2019 | Posted in Electric Machinery

The U.S. economy is still performing well by most key measures. However, consumers, investors, companies and other market participants have become more wary about the near- term future with seemingly good reason. Global and U.S. economic prospects are weakening and the agricultural economy shows few signs of an imminent comeback, according to a comprehensive 2019 outlook report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division.

Forecasting Future Precision Growth

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 21, 2018 | Posted in Electric Machinery

Equipment automation, drone-based nutrient application and hybrid or electric machinery are among the innovations which are trending toward broader application, perhaps as soon as 2025, according to results of a recent study conducted by consulting company Roland Berger.

Technology Lessons from the Automotive Industry

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 11, 2018 | Posted in Electric Machinery

The manufacturing models of the farm equipment and automotive industries are intertwined, with innovations developed for consumer vehicles often finding their way into the production of ag machinery.

Perkins to Purchase IAT's Share of 400 Series Joint Venture

October 4, 2018 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions

For over two decades, the joint venture has delivered a range of engines in the 0.5-2.2 litre space. Manufactured in the UK, U.S., China and Japan, there are currently more than 1 million Perkins 400 Series engines at work around the world.

Ag & Construction Lagging When It Comes to Digitization

May 27, 2018 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Technology

A report from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. maintains that, despite the “massive advances in computing power, data analysis and connectedness,” the agricultural and construction industries are lagging behind other sectors when it comes to “productivity gains associated with digitization.”

Germany’s Siloking Leads Electric Ag Vehicle Movement

May 1, 2018 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

A German manufacturer of self-propelled cattle feeders is leading the electric vehicles revolution in agriculture.

GKN-Dana Tie Up Would Create World’s Largest Axle & Driveline Components Supplier

March 1, 2018 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions

The off-highway powertrain activities of the U.K.’s GKN engineering group, together with its GKN Driveline automotive business unit, are to be combined with Dana Inc. in a new entity.

Manufacturers Continue Push Toward Electric Farm Vehicles

November 3, 2017 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Technology

While Sergio Marchionne, chairman of CNH Industrial, which makes Case IH and New Holland farm equipment, has changed his mind on the future of electric vehicles, other farm equipment manufacturers are pushing ahead with the development of battery powered equipment.

Deutz Secures Electric Drives Expertise, Engines from Liebherr

October 1, 2017 | Posted in Electric Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

Off-highway engine maker Deutz has responded to the likely adoption of electric and hybrid drive systems for future agricultural vehicles and implements by acquiring a leading German manufacturer to secure expertise in this field.

Autonomous vs. Electric Tractors: Understanding Farms of the Future

March 1, 2017 | Posted in Autonomous Ag Machinery, Electric Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

The rollout of their autonomous tractors at the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, garnered Case IH and New Holland a lot of attention for several weeks. (See Ag Equipment Intelligence, September 2016.)

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CoBank Report Examines Forces That Will Shape U.S. Rural Economy in 2019

Forecasting Future Precision Growth

Technology Lessons from the Automotive Industry

Perkins to Purchase IAT's Share of 400 Series Joint Venture

Ag & Construction Lagging When It Comes to Digitization

Germany’s Siloking Leads Electric Ag Vehicle Movement

GKN-Dana Tie Up Would Create World’s Largest Axle & Driveline Components Supplier

Manufacturers Continue Push Toward Electric Farm Vehicles

Deutz Secures Electric Drives Expertise, Engines from Liebherr

Autonomous vs. Electric Tractors: Understanding Farms of the Future

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