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Hurdle After Hurdle: The Story of Yetter's Climb to Success

The late owner of Yetter Manufacturing, Pat Whalen, says it was a “natural progression,” the way that his grandfather first got the company off the ground and his grandparents were able to start the company in 1930 during the Great Depression.

“At the time, the tractors had steel wheels on them and they were prone to plug up with mud. Harry Yetter, my grandfather, came up with a device that would scrape the mud off,” Whalen says. “His neighbor saw it and it was one of those things that mushroomed from his farm to other farms.”

But that was just the very beginning for the family manufacturing business. Whalen recalls many other products that would be added into production over the coming years to help grow the company even more.

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John Deere 8R 540 Walkaround | New Features Explained at Ag in Motion

Video: John Deere 8R 540 Walkaround | New Features Explained at Ag in Motion


During Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan, I had the opportunity to film a walkaround of the new John Deere 8R 540 with Carlton from John Deere.

In this video, Carlton explains many of the updates found on the new high-horsepower 8R tractors, including the cab, controls, hydraulic connections, electrical hookups and rear of the tractor. I also take a closer look at the heavier 139 mm rear bar axle used on the 8R 540.

If you're interested in the latest John Deere row crop tractors or considering an 8R for your operation, this quick overview highlights many of the features that make the new 540 one of Deere's flagship row crop tractors.

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions or thoughts on the new 8R 540, leave a comment below.

Filmed at Ag in Motion near Langham, Saskatchewan, Canada.