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The global supply chain disruptions that have affected production in nearly all sectors of the economy have troubled ag equipment manufacturing companies too. All major brands reported plant disruptions. Some have even reported temporary shutdowns, such as CNH. Last October, the company announced it was temporarily closing "several" of its agricultural equipment manufacturing facilities along with its commercial on-road vehicle and powertrain operations.

Despite the production slowdowns, CNH has seen significant revenue growth from continued strong global demand for equipment. In its third-quarter report for 2021, the company reported US$8 billion in consolidated earnings, up 23 per cent compared with the same period in 2020. And net income for the period hit US$329 million.

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At its fiscal year-end on October 31, 2021, John Deere reported worldwide net sales and revenues increased 16 per cent, to US$11.327 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, and they rose 24 per cent, to US$44.024 billion, for the full year.

AGCO's earnings for that period also jumped. It reported a 9.1 per cent increase in net earnings compared with the third quarter of 2020. Net sales for the first three quarters of that year pushed AGCO's net earnings to US$8 billion, a jump of 24.1 per cent compared with the previous year.

AGCO's CEO, Eric Hansotia, said he is optimistic about continued strong demand for global equipment, and believes the demand for equipment will stay hot in the near term.

In Canada, sales statistics show demand for new equipment in 2021 has grown significantly from the previous year. Year-to-date sales of tractors above 100 horsepower saw a 22.8 per cent increase by the end of October, and four-wheel-drive tractor sales had jumped 53.5 per cent.

Here's a look at what producers in the market for a new high-horsepower tractor have to choose from for the 2022 model year.

UPDATE: The 2023 High-Horsepower Tractor Guide is now available

For the 2022 model year, John Deere has announced updates to both its 8 and 9 series tractors.

Deere's 8 series includes seven 8R MFWD tractors, four 8RT two-track models and four 8RX four-track versions, which span the 230- to 410-horsepower range. For 2022, buyers can choose from a few additional options. The 8R models can now be equipped with a central tire inflation system, which allows the operator to adjust tire pressures from the cab to maximize traction and minimize compaction in the field and still easily use a higher pressure for safe road travel.

The 8RX tractors can now be equipped with the new ExactRate tractor tanks, which can hold 1,000 gallons (3,800 litres) of liquid fertilizer. It's meant to be paired with the brand's own ExactEmerge planters to allow for up to 120 acres of planting between fills.

All three 8 series lines get enhanced digital systems for 2022. Among the factory-installed features available are the Automation 4.0 capabilities, which include AutoTrac, Turn Automation and Machine Sync.

The Automation 4.0 features are available in Deere's biggest models, the 9R, 9RX and 9RT, as well.

The articulated 9 series tractors in the 390- to 590-horsepower range, powered by Deere's own 13.6-litre diesel, get a 20-horsepower bump for 2022. The largest models, the 9R 640 and 9RX 640, use a Cummins 15-litre engine.

All 9 series tractors get an updated and "restyled" cab, which includes more storage space, more USB ports and more connectivity features. There is also an optional touch screen, 6.5-inch satellite radio that can connect with a smartphone and make hands-free calls.

Deere's eight 7 series MFWD models cover the 210- to 350-horsepower range, which includes the relatively new 7R 350 at the top end, stretching its engine rating to 385 maximum horsepower on demand, and it routes that muscle through the brand's IVT continuously variable transmission. All other models in the 7 series offer a choice of the IVT or e23 powershift.

With a base weight of only 24,700 pounds (11,203 kilograms), the 7 series offers the highest horsepower-to-weight ratio of any of Deere's row-crop tractors.

In early 2020, Case IH introduced its updated AFS Connect Steiger tractor line, which followed the introduction of the AFS Connect Magnums a year earlier.

The AFS Connect Steigers are available in Quadtrac, Rowtrac and wheeled configurations from 370 to 620 horsepower. Along with the advanced technology suggested by the tractors’ new name, they were also given a redesigned cab.

The new cab uses a more ergonomic armrest control arrangement with multifunction handle, a new, more efficient HVAC system, up to 29 power and diagnostic ports for maximum connectivity for mobile devices, a new ventilated leather, 40-degree swivel seat and adjustable-rate steering system.

An AFS Pro 1200 display can be paired with a mobile device via Bluetooth, which allows for remote viewing. The AFS Vision Pro operating system is intuitive and similar to a smartphone or tablet. Steigers come standard with a five-year subscription to the AFS Connect farm management portal.

The 180- to 400-horsepower line of MFWD Magnums uses either a 6.7- or 8.7-litre FPT diesel, which boast a four per cent power growth in tough conditions. They get mated to either a 19-speed full PowerDrive powershift or CVXDrive continuously variable transmission.

Magnums can be configured as a regular wheeled tractor or as the brand's RowTrac with a rear track and front wheel. A suspended front axle and dual front wheels are available.

A Magnum can be equipped with a hydraulic flow rate of up to 75 gallons per minute (284 litres per minute) and three to six rear remotes. Category 4N/3 or 3N/3 rear three-point hitches come as standard equipment, depending on the model, with lift ratings of up to 19,000 pounds (8,618 kilograms).

Of course, all of the same high-tech AFS Connect features carry over to the Magnum line as well, including the five-year subscription.

In February of 2020, New Holland announced it was adding the updated T9 with PLM Intelligence line of articulated tractors to its stable of offerings. They feature seven horsepower levels from 370 to 620, track or wheel options, and a choice of two transmissions — the Ultra Command 16×2 powershift or the Auto Command continuously variable. Power comes from FPT's Cursor 9, 8.7-litre or Cursor 13, 12.9-litre engine.

Total hydraulic flow rates can be boosted up to 113 gallons per minute (427 litres per minute). A large coupler is available for very-high-flow demands, as are up to eight remotes. The remote valve controls on the Sidewinder Ultra armrest are customizable and can be arranged to control whichever remotes the operator prefers.

A Custom Headland Management feature is available that can simplify turns at field edges.

The Genesis T8 with PLM Intelligence series offers five models from 250 to 396 rated engine horsepower. The 40 per cent torque rise allows for a boost of up to 71 horsepower from the Engine Management System. Aside from the CVT option, T8s offer a choice of an 18×4, 19×4 or 21×5 Ultra Command full powershift transmission. The Ground Speed Management feature can maintain constant ground speeds under changing conditions. It will also automatically shift the transmission during road transport based on throttle settings and load to achieve maximum speed as efficiently as possible.

T8s have the Cursor 9 engine under their hoods.

In 2021, the brand introduced the two-model T7 Heavy Duty with PLM Intelligence tractors, offering 290 and 315 horsepower, with a 6.7-litre FPT engine mated to the Auto Command CVT transmission.

The standard T7 line continues to offer eight models from 150 to 300 horsepower with three transmission choices — powershift, semi-powershift or CVT. Select T7 Auto Command models offer the Blue Power styling option. Blue Power is a distinctive midnight-blue colour, with silver wheels and chrome-coloured grilles. Blue Power models also get a luxury cab and the Auto Command CVT.

AGCO's Fendt brand had a lot of news to talk about for the 2022 model year. The latest updates in its high-horsepower, wheeled tractor group deliver what the brand calls "unprecedented fuel efficiency, uptime and agronomic benefits." The Fendt 900 Gen7 series tractors (see photo at top of page), with five models from 296 to 415 horsepower, and 1000 Gen3 series tractors, with four models from 396 to 517 horsepower, made their North American debut at the U.S. Farm Progress show last August.

A key feature of the new tractors is the FendtONE operator station. It provides individually customized operation of the tractor and implements to meet the specific needs of the operator. Both new series come with five years of Fendt Connect telematics for remote monitoring of key machine data.

These tractors get power from six-cylinder MAN engines (a 9.0-litre engine in the 900 series and a 12.4-litre engine in the 1000s). Equipped with the Fendt iD low engine speed concept, which works with the tractor management system (TMS) and Fendt's signature VarioDrive continuously variable transmission, the tractors have a maximum engine operating speed of 1,700 r.p.m. That, according to Fendt, means less fuel consumption and reduced wear on engine components.

Fendt's Gold Star Customer Care warranty covers the tractor for 3,000 hours or 36 months, with no deductible. It covers all scheduled maintenance, including the cost of oil, filters, belts and maintenance items during that period. And if the tractor is down for more than 48 hours, the company will provide a loaner until it's back up and running again.

Fendt's 800 series tractors cover the 226- to 287-horsepower range, and the 700 series spans 144 to 237.

The two-track designs, originally introduced under the Challenger brand, were made available to Canadian farmers under the Fendt brand in 2020. There are now four models in the 511- to 673-horsepower range in the 1100 Vario MT series, and there are three others in the smaller, 380- to 431-horsepower 900 Vario MT series.

As AGCO moves forward on marketing its multi-brand product line, it has chosen the tag line "straightforward and dependable" for its Massey Ferguson tractors to differentiate this tractor line from the premium line of Fendt brand equipment. The intention is to make it more of a "value" line for those buyers who aren't looking for the kind of high-end features Fendt is known for.

In 2021, the second of two new S series tractor lines, the 8S, debuted to the North American market. The 205- to 265-horsepower series is described as a "clean sheet" design, meaning engineers have redesigned the tractors from the ground up.

Under their hoods is a 7.4-litre diesel. Their Engine Power Management provides a 10 per cent fuel savings at lower engine r.p.m., which also reduces noise. Behind those engines, buyers can choose from two transmission options. Those options are the Dyna E-Power, a new Dual-Clutch transmission designed for the 8S range, which provides smooth shifting and speed changes with no torque interruption, or the Dyna-VT, continuously variable.

At only 8.7 tons base weight, the 8S series are designed to pack a lot of muscle into lightweight machines, which make them attractive to livestock and forage producers.

At a base weight of 10.8 tons, the bigger six-model 8700S series are also designed to pack a lot of power into a relatively light chassis. They feature a bigger 8.4-litre AGCO Power diesel under the hood to span the 270- to 400-horsepower range. The Engine Power Management system provides for a 30-horsepower boost under load. There is only one transmission choice in this series, the Dyna-VT CVT.

AGCO's Challenger brand has seen its equipment line significantly reduced in recent years. However, it still offers AGCO's only articulated four-wheel-drive wheeled tractor line, the MT900E series.

Three models cover the 500- to 600-horsepower range, and they get that muscle from an AGCO Power 16.8-litre, 12-cylinder, 48-valve diesel, which has a 42 per cent torque rise. Behind them is a Caterpillar 16×4 powershift, with a maximum 24.9-miles-per-hour road speed (40 kilometres per hour).

Standard hydraulic flow is 58 gallons per minute (220 litres per minute), with an option to upgrade to 85 gallons per minute (322 litres per minute). Four rear remotes are standard but can be upgraded to six.

Providing an alternative to the articulated tractor configuration is the 1000 series fixed-frame tractors, offering 396 to 517 horsepower on a compact chassis. That power comes from a six-cylinder, 12.4-litre engine mated to the brand's Accu-VT continuously variable transmission.

In its three series line of two-track tractors, the MT700 covers the 380- to 431-horsepower range, and the MT800 runs from 511 to 673 horsepower. The MT800 uses a MAN 15.2- or 16.2-litre, six-cylinder engine with high torque at low speeds. The MT700 uses a seven-cylinder, 9.8-litre AGCO Power engine.

The MT800E, which offers a horsepower range from 460 to 600, stands apart from the other two lines (which are also available badged as Fendts) because it uses the AGCO Power 16.8-litre, 12-cylinder engine rather than the MAN. And rather than the AccuDrive CVT transmission, it comes with a Caterpillar 16×4 powershift.

Kubota's relatively young flagship M8 series, which includes 180- and 200-horsepower models (145 and 159 PTO horsepower), continues into the 2022 model year with the same basic specifications. A Cummins 6.7-litre diesel lives under their hoods and connects to a 30×15 semi-powershift with six powershift gears in five ranges or a CVT transmission.

The two M8s are equipped with a closed-centre, load-sensing hydraulic system. The base equipment provides 31.7 gallons per minute (120 litres per minute) of flow with an additional pump supplying 11.1 gallons per minute (42 litres per minute) of flow dedicated to the steering system. Buyers can opt for an optional high-capacity pump that supplies 42 gallons per minute (160 litres per minute) of flow to implements or attachments. Three rear remotes are standard with an option to upgrade to five.

The tractors have both 540- and 1,000-r.p.m. rear PTOs with economy modes in both speeds. An optional electro-hydraulically operated 1,000-r.p.m. front PTO shaft is available. And it can be paired with a factory-installed front three-point hitch too.

Under the front end is a standard rigid-mount front axle with optional locking differential, which can be upgraded to a suspended axle. Turning angle for both is 55 degrees.

Semi-active electro-hydraulic cab suspension is an option for improved operator comfort. Inside the cab, a seven-inch monitor is standard, but that can be upgraded to a 12-inch monitor.

Winnipeg-based Versatile continues to offer six wheeled and three tracked Delta Track versions of its articulated, four-wheel-drive tractors. The wheeled models span the 405- to 620-horsepower range, with the three smallest tractors getting power from an X12 Cummins, while the three largest tractors in the series, which include the three Delta Track models, get an X15 Cummins.

Behind those Cummins diesels are Caterpillar 16×4 powershift transmissions. The X12 mates to the TA19 Caterpillar, and the X15 routes power through a larger TA22. All use the brand's trademark outboard planetary final drives for ease of maintenance and durability.

Versatile four-wheel drives are equipped with a standard 53-gallon-per-minute pump (201 litres per minute) or an optional 106-gallon-per-minute (401 litres per minute), high-flow, hydraulic system. Six rear half-inch hyd-raulic remotes are standard and two additional three-quarter-inch remotes are optional. Flow rates can be varied through the in-cab monitor.

Two cab comfort packages are available, the Deluxe and Deluxe Pro, which allow for upgrading of the standard 10-inch monitor to 12 inches. Three different lighting packages allow for upgrades from a 14-halogen package to 19 LED and two halogen with a total output of 47,500 lumens.

Further down the horsepower line, the brand's MFWD tractor offering includes five models from 275 to 365 horsepower. As Versatile's long-standing exclusive engine supplier, there are Cummins engines under the hoods of these tractors too. This time, a QSL9 is mated to a 16×9 powershift for all five tractors in the series. All have a total hydraulic flow of 55 gallons per minute (208 litres per minute) or 75 gallons per minute (284 litres per minute) with the optional Hi-Flow hydraulic system.

To make hooking up to implements a one-person job, the drawbars on MFWD tractors are equipped with an auto hitch pin that will automatically drop in place when hitching up implements.

Based in England, JCB continues to offer two model lines of its high-speed, Fastrac, four-wheel-drive tractors — the 4000 and 8000 series.

The three-model 4000 series tractors can hit 37 miles per hour (60 kilometres per hour) on the road and spans the 160- to 217-horsepower range. Under their hoods is an AGCO Power 6.6-litre diesel engine mated to a two-range CVT transmission. To keep the tractor stable at speed are hydro-pneumatic suspensions, both front and rear. There is available a Category II front three-point hitch and Category III at the rear, along with both front and PTO shafts.

The 4000 series models can be equipped with up to six hydraulic remotes and a 39-gallon-per-minute flow rate (148 litres per minute).

The 8000 series models offer even more top speed than the 4000s, hitting 43 miles per hour (70 kilometres per hour) on the road. For safety, they use a dual steering system, and the Rapid Steer option reduces the number of steering wheel turns from lock to lock by 50 per cent to make field operations easier. To bring these tractors safely to a stop, they use external brakes on both axles and have an ABS system to help maintain steering control during hard braking.

Lift capacities jump up to 10,000 kilograms on the rear three-point hitch on the two 8000 series tractors, which also offer more horsepower — 280 on the 8290 and 335 on the 8330. That comes from the 8.4-litre AGCO Power diesel engines these tractors get.

Hydraulic flow rates can get bumped to 47 gallons per minute (178 litres per minute) as an option.

MTZ Canada is the distributor for the 435-horsepower Kirovets K-744 four-wheel-drive tractor that gets its power from an OM 470 Mercedes Benz diesel and routes it through the Power Quad 16×8 transmission.

The tractors use a Bosch hydraulic system capable of 74 gallons per minute (280 litres per minute) and provides four rear remotes. They also have a Category IV rear three-point hitch with a 9,000-kilogram lift capacity. A dedicated hydraulic pump provides a 21-gallon-per-minute flow (79 litres per minute) to the tractor's steering system, and the tractors are auto-steer ready.

Unique to the North American tractor market is the old school front leaf spring axle suspension used by the K-744. The tractors also have a suspended cab for improved operator comfort.

The K-744s use an air brake system, getting pressure from a Bendix pump. And it can also be used as an external compressed air source. The tractors even include a 20-foot air hose.

The K-744 can be ordered with a choice of three tire sizes, 710/70R38, 800/65R32 or 1000/50R25 flotation tires.

The brand emphasizes the tractor's simple design with the tag line "simple, dependable, profitable," and its lower purchase cost, which is advertised as C$334,656.

In 2019, Claas announced the introduction of its MFWD Axion 800 and 900 series tractor lines to the North American market. Together, they span the 200- to 440-horsepower range. They feature a standard four-point suspended cab, Proactiv front axle, shock-absorbing front and rear three-point hitches, a semi-active seat and good visibility from the driver's seat because of the curved glass and forward B-pillar posts.

Under the hoods of the seven 800 series models is a 6.7-litre, six-cylinder, FPT diesel engine. Mated to those engines in the 800 series is a Hexashift powershift or Cmatic four-range continuously variable transmission.

The Hexashift transmission can automatically select the most appropriate gear depending on forward speed and load. And it has a clutchless reverser feature. The load-sensing hydraulic system provides a 40-gallon-per-minute flow (151 litres per minute).

The five models in the Axion 900 line rely on an 8.7-litre FPT engine with horsepower ratings of 320 to 440. The 900 series is available only with the Cmatic transmission. Hydraulic flow rate for all of the 900 series tractors jumps to 58 gallons per minute (219 litres per minute).

At the top of Claas's tractor offering in Canada is the unique rigid-frame, four-wheel-drive Xerion, available in two different models — the 517-horsepower 5000 or 476-horsepower 4500. Both use a 12.8-litre Mercedes Benz OM 471 LA diesel. And it gets a ZF Eccom CVT transmission with a choice of a 40-kilometre-per-hour- or 50-kilometre-per-hour-capable version in the 5000 and a 50-kilometre-per-hour-only version in the 4500. The 5000 is also capable of travelling at 30 kilometres per hour in reverse.

The Xerions have six different steering modes and a hydraulic capacity of 51.5 gallons per minute or optional flow rates of 72.5 or 117.5 gallons per minute (195, 275 or 445 litres per minute) and a maximum of 10 remotes.

McCormick offers its X8 and smaller X7 high-horsepower tractor lines in Canada. The three X8 series tractors offer 258, 271 and 301 rated engine horsepower from their 6.7-litre, six-cylinder Betapower engines.

Behind those engines is the brand's 50-kilometre-per-hour-capable VT-Drive continuously variable transmission, which is built for McCormick by ZF. It has three operating modes — automatic, manual and PTO. It can even be set to maintain speed and engine settings by automatically adapting to changing load conditions.

A closed-centre hydraulic system provides a 56-gallon-per-minute flow rate (212 litres per minute), and tractors can be equipped with up to six electronically controlled rear remotes. The rear three-point hitch has a lift capacity of 26,450 pounds (12,000 kilograms) and a front hitch is also available. It gets a lift rating of 11,000 pounds (5,000 kilograms). A front PTO is also an option.

A suspended front axle is standard equipment on the X8s and the tractors are compatible with the brand's L88 front-end loader.

Next in line below the X8 series is the smaller X7, with four models that have 146- to 199-rated-engine-horsepower outputs. They use the Betapower 6.7-litre, six-cylinder engine too, but with a choice of transmissions. Buyers can opt for the same VT-Drive CVT or the P6 with five ranges and six-speed powershift. Both transmissions have a power shuttle feature.

A suspended front axle is an option, and the X7s offer the Eazysteer dynamic steering system, which changes the steering ratio with the push of a button. It can allow the tractor to turn sharp enough to make a U-turn with only one steering wheel revolution.

The X7s are compatible with the brand's L61, L68 and L71 front-end loaders.

A dedicated power steering pump has an 11.6-gallon-per-minute capacity (44 litres per minute) independent from the main hydraulic system, which has a 32.5-gallon-per-minute flow rate (123 litres per minute), but that can increase to 44 gallons per minute (160 litres per minute) on the Premium models.

The McCormicks have fully compatible ISOBUS connectivity to make digital communications with implements seamless. Operator interface is through a 12-inch touch screen colour monitor.

Of the 60 or so tractor models built by Deutz-Fahr, the importer that handles the brand in Canada focuses on marketing about 25 of them, those that best suit the demands of producers here and are price competitive. Here's a look at what's available in the high-horsepower group.

Deutz-Fahr's 7 series TTV tractors include the 7230 and 7250. A 6.1-litre, six-cylinder Deutz diesel offers 157 and 169 horsepower, respectively. The new Deutz diesels use five per cent less DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) than the previous generation. The tractors have a redesigned, improved cooling system that keeps the diesels cool and makes servicing easier. The TTV electronically controlled continuously variable is capable of 60-kilometre-per-hour road travel.

Rear PTO speeds include both 540- and 1,000-r.p.m. economy modes as well as a front 1,000-r.p.m. PTO. Standard hydraulic capacity is 120 litres per minute, but that can be increased to 160 litres per minute as an option. A dedicated power steering pump keeps the steering wheel turning smoothly, even when implement hydraulic demands increase.

The 268-horsepower 8280 also offers the TTV continuously variable transmission with 160-litre-per-minute or 210-litre-per-minute hydraulic flow rates. Pneumatic cab suspension comes standard and a suspended front axle is an option.

The three 9 series TTV Agrotron models cover the 277- to 316-horsepower range. The ZF-built CVT transmissions offer 40-, 50- or 60-kilometre-per-hour-capable versions. Hydraulic flow rates are the same as on the 8280 model. And for a smoother ride, pneumatic cab suspension is standard on these tractors too.

For those looking for something unique, the 246-horsepower 7250 TTV Warrior and 336-horsepower 9340 TTV Warrior models might fit the bill. Their unique black livery, "ultra-modern appearance" and high-end features definitely make a statement.

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Scott Garvey is a freelance writer and video producer. He is also the former machinery editor at Grainews.

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