And they show how farmer ingenuity and tractor technology followed each other through the years. Shuler knew of one man who bought and disassembled a farmer's entire collection of fully restored John Deere tractors because the parts were worth more than the tractor itself. Kelly Lasley of Stockton said she brought her home-schooled kids to see the old tractors "to give them an appreciation of it. Wray, visiting the fair from his hometown of Theodosia, said he'd been driving tractors "since...

The funds will be used for costs associated with the acquisition of new machinery and equipment. DuPont manufactures a range of products for distribution and sale in a number of markets, including the transportation, safety and protection, construction, motor vehicle, agricultural, home furnishings, medical, electronic, communications and nutrition and health markets. DuPont manufactures a range of products for distribution and sale in a number of markets, including the transportation,...

The rows of tractors at the event made the list come to life as a spectator could see firsthand the numerous agricultural tools from the ages, such as earlier models of the popular John Deere and Farmall McCormick brands. Close to where the tractors congregated, grandstand spectators like the Campbell family found a seat to watch the tractor pulls and helicopter takeoffs. Tractors of many varieties pulled in several folks from near and far for the days of bygone eras. The festivities drew...

Caterpillar designs and manufactures construction and mining equipment, as well as engines for earth moving and construction equipment. PEORIA Shares of Caterpillar inc. tumbled Friday as the heavy equipment maker posted profit that fell 21 percent, missing Wall Street expectations amid weak North American machinery sales and higher-than-expected operating costs. Caterpillar, one of the world s largest heavy equipment makers, said net earnings fell even though revenue rose 7 percent to...

The units make loaders, mini-excavators, telescopic tool handlers, portable air compressors, generators and light towers, as well as other light construction equipment. The sale, announced yesterday and expected to close in the fourth quarter, sent shares of Ingersoll-Rand surging 7.5 percent. Doosan, the largest maker of construction equipment in South Korea, is part of a conglomerate with $15 billion in sales that makes engines, builds power stations and is involved in the publishing and...

Dean adds that while Turbo Compound technology has been used in some on-highway applications, "We believe this is the first time it's been used in an agricultural tractor and will mean outstanding fuel savings for the customer. For 2008, the Case IH Steiger line introduces five new models including four-wheel drive and Quadtrac configurations with up to 589 peak horsepower and enhanced fuel efficiency. Case IH is a global leader in agricultural equipment, committed to collaborating with...