Mahindra on Thursday introduced a new line of 5100 series tractors. The open cab models are built for the rural lifestyle market, but also compete for second-tractor status on commercial ag operations, the manufacturer says.

Ninety-mile-per-hour winds destroyed a flawed shop. In its place, the new building has space for multiple, simultaneous repairs, offices and a 1,200-square-foot retail space.

Hay rake gearboxes are a common rebuild, but the process will vary by manufacturer.

Preventative and regular maintenance on grain carts can reduce the chance of breakdowns and costly downtime during harvest. Kinze Manufacturing provides five tips to keep carts in tip-top shape.

Some UTV builders have reported big interest bumps in their top-of-the-line machines, if farmers can find them in stock.

The Reed Brothers of Indiana put up a distinctive shop, well-designed for hard farm work and for retail outreach. It can service large and small equipment, as well as offer a venue for the farm's retail businesses.

Massey Ferguson revealed its new 8S Series, 7.4-liter engine powered tractor this week to thousands of farmers attending a farm show in Decatur, Illinois.