About Marty Sems
    Marty writes about the heavy machinery, transportation, and other industries for Sandhills Global brands, including Machinery Trader, CraneTrader, and Tree & Landscape Equipment Trader. He is also a senior writer for Sandhills Magazine.

    Latest Blog Posts By Marty Sems

    Case IH Updates Axial-Flow 160 Series Combine Harvesters For 2027
    Posted On: June 29, 2026
    Case IH is updating its 2027 Axial-Flow 160 Series combine harvesters with precision farming upgrades, dual Pro 1200 displays, operator visibility and comfort improvements, and grain-handling enhancements. ...
    John Deere Refreshes 6R Tractors & Debuts New 665R & 685R Loaders
    Posted On: June 9, 2026
    John Deere improved its 6R Large and Xtra Large Frame tractors’ road performance, cabin, and precision farming features for 2027, and introduced the new 665R and 685R front loaders with greater visibility and easier coupling. ...
    New Holland Introduces Centralised Tyre Inflation & 60-KM/H Travel In New T7 XD Tractors
    Posted On: November 25, 2025
    New Holland introduces several new features in its new 265- to 320-kilowatt T7 XD range of tractors, including a centralised tyre inflation system and travel speeds of up to 60 km/h. ...
    Case IH Debuts RB6 Series Round Balers & Upgrades For 2026 Large Square Balers
    Posted On: November 25, 2025
    Case IH recently launched the RB6 series of variable-chamber round balers (including the RB456 and RB466) and introduced updates for its LB436 HD and LB4 XL series large square balers for the 2026 model year. ...
    New JCB Loadall 546-70 & 555-70 Telehandlers Offer Greater Lift Capacity
    Posted On: October 30, 2025
    JCB’s Loadall 546-70 and 555-70 telehandlers offer a 7-metre lift height and greater lift capacity, tear-out force, and break-out force to farmers and contractors, plus Sway Control, IntelliAssist, and IntelliWeigh options. ...