AuctionTime Planting Equipment Blog Archive

    Kinze Announces New 5670 Pivot-Fold, Split-Row Planter For 2025 Planting Season
    Posted On: February 7, 2024
    The new Kinze 5670 pivot-fold, split-row planter will be available for the 2025 planting season in 23- and 31-row configurations with a full range of options for handling residue, fertilizer, and seed. ...
    Agco’s New 30-Foot Fendt Momentum 12 Planter Brings Advanced Planting Technology To Smaller Operations
    Posted On: September 13, 2023
    The ag equipment manufacturer now offers Momentum planters in working widths from 30 to 60 feet, making them an attractive option for a wide range of growing operations. ...
    New AFS Tech Gives Case IH Precision Disk Air Drills Better Seed Depth Control
    Posted On: February 22, 2023
    Case IH’s new AFS Furrow Command feature works in conjunction with the Precision Disk series air drills’ parallel-link row units to automate downforce settings and produce consistent seed depth. ...
    Case IH Introduces New 2110 Early Riser Planter, Announces Upgrades For 2150 Early Riser
    Posted On: February 22, 2023
    The CNH Industrial-owned manufacturer says the 2110 Early Riser is the first factory-outfitted, high-specification, rigid-mounted planter. ...
    Kinze Launches New Planters For 2024 Featuring New 5000 Series Row Unit
    Posted On: February 21, 2023
    “Our new 5000 Series row unit is built to run longer and stronger, while providing increased protection for farmers’ investment,” says Kinze President Susanne Veatch. ...
    Case IH & New Holland Win ASABE AE50 Awards For Planter, 3-Point Hitch, Sprayers & Round Balers
    Posted On: January 12, 2023
    AE50 awards recognize 50 products each year from the agriculture, food, and biological systems industries for outstanding innovation, engineering advancement, and impact on the markets they serve. ...
    John Deere Announces 145 X-Tier Electric Excavator, ExactShot Planting Technology At CES
    Posted On: January 9, 2023
    Deere’s new ExactShot precision spray technology can reduce the amount of starter fertilizer required at planting by up to 60%, and the 145 X-Tier concept is built to cut down on pollution, noise, and operating costs on construction sites. ...
    Kinze Announces High-Speed 3505 True Speed Planter For 2023 Season
    Posted On: March 2, 2022
    The ag manufacturer says its newest high-tech planter is designed to help growers on smaller farms maximize their fields’ productivity. ...
    Case IH Precision Disk 550-Series Air Drills Improve Seed Placement & Provide Growers With Seed-Hauling Options
    Posted On: February 9, 2022
    The Precision Disk 550 works with tow-behind or tow-between seed carts and comes in four working widths, while the 550T comes in two widths and has mounted seed tanks and its own metering system so you can leave the cart at home. ...
    Case IH Unveils 2150S Early Riser Planter With Split-Row Configuration & Multiple Spacing Options
    Posted On: February 7, 2022
    The 2150S offers several configurations, including 15-inch spacing with 23, 24, 31, or 32 rows, or 20-in. spacing with 24 rows. ...
    A Closer Look At The John Deere 1775NT Planter
    Posted On: January 3, 2022
    The planter, which is available in 12-, 16-, and 24-row variants with 30-inch spacing, received a few notable upgrades for the 2022 model year. ...
    Massey Ferguson Introduces New VE Series Planters Featuring New Row Unit & Precision Planting Customization
    Posted On: August 30, 2021
    The new Heads Up row unit includes design changes that enhance performance and make planter configuration and maintenance easier. ...
    John Deere Introduces Industry-First Tractor-Planter Fertilizing Solution Featuring ExactRate Technology
    Posted On: March 5, 2021
    Deere says the new solution and factory-installed tracks increase seed and fertilizer capacities while minimizing soil compaction for fewer refill and tender stops and better soil management. ...
    Kinze Extends Range Of True Speed Planters, Upgrades Blue Vantage Planter Control Display
    Posted On: February 23, 2021
    A high-speed version of Kinze’s 4905 planter will debut this spring for corn and soybeans, offering farmers the ability to plant twice as many acres per day, the company says. ...
    Kinze Announces New 4700 Planter For 2020 Planting Season With Narrow Row Spacing
    Posted On: March 4, 2019
    Available for the 2020 planting season, the new Kinze 4700 is a 36-row, 20-inch model that employs Kinze’s 4000 series cast row unit. ...
    New John Deere 1895 No-Till Air Seeder Is 40 Percent Wider
    Posted On: April 4, 2018
    John Deere introduced a 60-foot (18.3-meter) wide version of the 1895 No-Till Air Seeder to help small-grain and oilseed producers more quickly plant their crops. ...
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    Bid On Tractors, UTVs, Farm Implements & More In Auctions Closing June 10
    Posted 6/5/2026
    Consignment auctions closing June 10 on AuctionTime.com offer a wide range of farm equipment from industry leaders such as John Deere, Massey Ferguson, and Demco, as well as used forklifts, UTVs, landscaping trailers, trucks, feed grinders, and more. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Powerful Online Wholesale & Auction Platforms Reach A Global Pool Of Truck Buyers
    Posted 6/2/2026
    Pre-AuctionTime, AuctionTime, and Equipmentfacts are the premier wholesale and auction platforms, providing unmatched exposure and profitable results. ...
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    Bid On Vintage Tractors, Antique Trucks, Directional Drills & More In Auctions Closing June 3
    Posted 6/1/2026
    AuctionTime.com consignment auctions ending June 3, 2026, feature dozens of vintage to later model tractors, as well as a variety of construction and livestock machinery, attachments, and trailers. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Late-Model Tractor, Skid Steers, Work Trucks & More Up For Bidding In Consignment Sales Closing May 20
    Posted 5/12/2026
    Consignment auctions closing May 20, 2026, on AuctionTime.com offer bidders an attractive range of farm machinery, construction equipment, semi-, farm, and utility trailers, pickups, work trucks, and more. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    NeedTurfEquipment Showcases Professional Machinery For Big-League Turf Care
    Posted 5/1/2026
    NeedTurfEquipment is the No.1 resource for buying and selling new and used professional turf care machinery, golf carts, zero-turn mowers, and more. ...
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