Jordan Kite, Equipment Asset Manager for new and used equipment for Agri-Service, is in his third week of working from home because of COVID-19. Typically in his role, Kite regularly travels among Agri-Service’s 9 locations. Now, he’s relegated to his home office.
Question: What applications and fitments do you recommend rubber tracks vs. tires and what are performance differences in terms of traction, fuel economy, soil compaction and roading?
In these strange times we’re in these days with the Coronavirus, Farm Equipment asked 4-Store President/CEO Shawn Skaggs, Livingston Machinery, to keep a 1-day journal on Wednesday, April 1, the dealership's first day of having two of its locations closed to customers while still remaining open for business.
In these strange times we’re in these days with the Coronavirus, Farm Equipment asked 4-Store Dealer Principal Leo Johnson, Johnson Tractor (Dealership of the Year Alum), to keep a 1-day journal on Monday, March 30.
Question: In the 100+ HP Tractor Segment, how does grower properly ballast a tractor, how often should process be done, and what is impact on tire traction and soil compaction?
Do you foresee variable air pressure systems becoming popular on U.S. ag equipment, how is tire performance affected, and what yield, traction and transport benefits can grower expect to receive? See how various industry leaders answered this question.
You could spend hours comparing each and every aspect of every tire company’s warranty policy. Stubble, Field Hazard, Workmanship and Materials along with the length of the warranty, and how it applies with respect to how the amount of credit is determined based on years of service or wear are all factors to consider.
This Q&A originally appeared in AG Tire Talk to provide answers that farm equipment dealers have about farm tire technology. This series features a trending question followed by an abridged version of the answers.
Cyclic Field Operation or CFO designation applies to IF tires. Per the Tire and Rim Assn., the cyclic service is intended for use on a vehicle with a minimal requirement for torque transmission and with appreciable total weight fluctuations, like those on grain carts, combine and air seeders which are repeatedly filled up and emptied.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.