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Winter is here once again, meaning the bitter cold and snow are not far behind. As the changing weather sets in, it is important to adjust your tractor maintenance and storage practices accordingly. Whether you plan to utilize your tractor in the colder months, or won’t be using it until next year, the elements will have a negative effect on your equipment, unless you take the proper steps. Below are some suggestions from the team here at Koenig Equipment

One of the biggest factors that accounts for tractor deaths each year is tractor rollovers. Whether you are working with a new tractor or a used tractor, being well-versed on your machine and manual as well as being aware of your surroundings can greatly reduce the risk of your tractor rolling over. Also, making sure your tractor is in good working condition will help eliminate the risk of a rollover

Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to begin preparing for the upcoming planting season. Proper planning, machine checks, and maintenance will help ensure you have a safe, productive and successful planting season.

While in the throes of a standard Midwestern winter, keeping your snowblower in tip-top shape is of premium importance. No one wants to look out the window at 8” of fresh snow, only to find that the snowblower in the garage is on the fritz. There are a few important items that any homeowner can attend to in order to ensure that optimal snowblower performance is there when needed.

If you've got a job for a tractor in the 45-111 horsepower range now there's a John Deere option with all the options you're looking for at a price you're going to like. 

Bringing you more versatility in the 200 and 280 HP range than you've ever had before is the new from the ground-up 7R series tractors from John Deere. 
A new structural chassis provides a longer wheel-base but shorter length from  the rear axle forward to more maneuverability. Perfect for heavy loader applications especially when you match the 7R with new loaders designed for increased durability and productivity.

It is important to make sure your planter is ready when you hit the field for planting season. Following these simple pre-planting steps will help to ensure a safe and efficient planting experience when farmers go to the field this spring.

A Shelby County customer purchased a new 16 row planter with SeedStar.  This was a new system for them and they were expecting some learning curves.  Given this fact, Koenig Equipment recommended that the customer try Remote Display Access (RDA) on demo basis.  This would allow immediate response to any issues that would arise.  It wasn’t long after they began planting that a Koenig AMS expert logged into their display and noticed that the left 6 rows of the planter were not planting properly.   The planter had a large number of skips and doubles.

John Deere has revamped their 6 Series tractors for 2013. There are tons of new models and features, but here's a brief look at the series:

John Deere 6D Series tractors - This is the value spec
John Deere 6M Series tractors - Mid-spec (replaces the 6030-7030 standard tractors)
John Deere 6R Series tractors - Premium spec model

Today when we think of Precision Farming we think about AutoTrac and Swath Control. Although these are pertinent examples of great Precision Farming technology that helps farmers become more profitable, there is another side to Precision Farming that is just as important and can save a producer just as much money but is not quite as tangible.  I’m talking about data.