Articles by Bob Karsten

The colossal CR11 combine harvester from New Holland is manufactured in Zedelgem, Belgium. It showcased its capabilities in Germany's Magdeburger Börde region, where, under optimal conditions, it reportedly threshes up to 120 tons of wheat per hour. – Photo’s: Bob Karsten

09-12 | Article

All the Ins and Outs of the CR11 beast from New Holland

The Lithuanian agricultural company Auga Group had been working on a 500-horsepower hybrid tractor: the M1. However, the company is halting the development of the Auga M1 tractor due to financial difficulties. At the front of the tractor is a combustion engine powered by (bio)methane gas, while behind the cabin sits a generator that produces electricity for the electric wheel motors. – Photos: Mark Pasveer

20-11 | News

Auga Group halts development of hybrid Auga M1 tractor

The Auga M1 features a hybrid drive system. You “refuel” with (bio)methane gas, which powers the combustion engine. A generator mounted at the back of the engine produces electricity for the wheel motors and the battery pack. – Photos: Mark Pasveer.

05-11 | Article

The hybrid Auga M1: A Lithuanian powerhouse in testing phase

Kubota is introducing a kit that enables tractors to drive autonomously, developed in collaboration with a French startup company. – Photos: Bob Karsten.

04-11 | News

Kubota is working on an autonomous driving kit

New Holland IntelliSense Automation uses a sensor on the roof to scan the swath and automatically adjust the tractor’s speed. simultaneously, the system takes over steering, allowing practically hands-free baling – Photos: Bob Karsten

29-10 | Article

Hands-Free baling with New Holland IntelliSense automation

The Japanese machinery manufacturer Kubota showcases an orange Robotti field robot at a press event in Spain. The Robotti is an autonomous implement carrier. – Photo: Bob Karsten

28-10 | News

Kubota to sell Danish Robotti field robot

What is the effect of a VF tire under a trailer on the soil? Future farming compares the effect of VF tires with standard radial tires. – Photos: Michel Velderman

19-09 | Article

Lower soil pressure? VF tires under trailers work, but mainly shallow

Here’s an overview of the most notable machinery news at the Dutch AgroTechniek Holland (ATH) fair. Photos: Mark Pasveer

18-09 | News

PHOTO | New machinery at Dutch trade fair ATH

John Deere expects the annual revenue from agricultural machinery this fiscal year to be 20 to 25% lower than last year. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

13-08 | News

John Deere: annual revenue up to 25% lower, Agco and CNH also see sales decline

Agco, the company behind tractor brands Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra, is selling its grain storage and processing division 'Grain & Protein'. This division includes five brands of grain silos, grain dryers, and grain conveyors. - Photo: Agco.

07-08 | News

Agco sells grain division, focus on precision agriculture

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Bob Karsten Editor for TREKKER magazine