Equipment Roundup

In this Equipment Roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at Case IH and Steyr winning design awards; Bobcat winning a manufacturing award; Titan International completing a $2 million upgrade to its manufacturing facility in Des Moines, Iowa; AGCO naming its North American technician of the year; and Deere announcing new grants for FFA.

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CASE IH, STEYR WIN DESIGN AWARDS

The recently launched Case IH Quadtrac 715 has won an iF Design Award in recognition of the styling and practical benefits it brings to the top end of the tractor market. The Quadtrac 715 is the highest horsepower machine Case IH has ever built.

First presented in 1954, the iF Design Awards recognize the importance of product design. Some 10,800 entries from 72 countries were entered for the 2024 awards.

The Quadtrac 715 is a winner in the Industrial Machine category.

The Quadtrac 715's styling encompasses several features. The hood incorporates new air intake grills to cool the larger, higher-output FPT Cursor 16L TST 15.9-liter engine. LED road lights, as well as new work lights produce a total of more than 76,000 lumens, delivering 11% more illumination power. The styling forms part of a bonnet that can be raised 31% higher for easier service access and is opened and closed via an electric actuator.

Also recognized with an iF Design Award is the CNH-brand STEYR Plus tractor, this tractor targeted toward mixed and livestock farms.

The STEYR Plus tractor features new hood styling with integrated road and work lights. Its improved functionality utilizes advanced technology such as telematics and automated steering.

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FAST COMPANY RECOGNIZES BOBCAT'S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Bobcat Company is recognized in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies' manufacturing awards category.

Recent updates to its facilities have included a $9.3 million automated press system in its Gwinner, North Dakota, manufacturing facility; technology in its Statesville, North Carolina, facility that streamlines component inspection, and a new robotic forming press in its Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, facility.

This year's Most Innovative Companies program showcases 58 industry categories. "... We saw a handful of clear patterns," said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan, "(such as) the growing footprint and impact of AI, the triumphant return of live events, and great leaps forward in climate tech."

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TITAN COMPLETES UPGRADES

Titan International has finished a $2 million upgrade to its manufacturing facility in Des Moines, Iowa.

The investment includes the addition of two new 104-inch curing tire presses. The new tire machines not only increase output capacity but also incorporate automation for repeatable tasks.

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AGCO NAMES 2023 NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

AGCO Corporation has named Nick Nelson its 2023 Technician of the Year.

Nelson, of Java Farm Supply in North Java, New York, was awarded the 2023 title and a $5,000 grand prize after a three-day competition against five other finalists nominated by AGCO dealerships across the U.S. and Canada.

The award recognizes North American AGCO dealer technicians for their diagnostic and maintenance abilities, dedication to continuous learning and customer service skills.

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DEERE FOUNDATION COMMITS $3.9 MILLION TO NATIONAL FFA

The John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 million to the National FFA Organization (FFA). The grants provide access to resources and educational programs to students interested in exploring a broad range of agricultural careers.

Deere has supported FFA for nearly 80 years.

Dan Miller can be reached at dan.miller@dtn.com

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