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Christmas Gift Guide

New Holland Royal Blue Cap ($17.59)

Who doesn’t love hats? One of our many stylish New Holland unisex hats!

New Holland Navy Long Sleeve Shirt ($20)

Stay warm this winter with this cozy New Holland long sleeve shirt! (Limited quantities on hand)

New Holland Multi-Tool ($37.00)

Exactly what every handyman needs! Perfect for women to keep in their purses!

New Holland Navy Knit Cap ($14.95)

This warm and stylish cap is the perfect Christmas gift!

New Holland CR8.90 1/32 Scale Combine ($79.99)

This New Holland CR8.90 Prestige Collection combine with corn and grain heads is perfect for any child or adult farm toy collector!

New Holland Frayed Navy Hat ($18.00)

New Holland frayed navy cap is stylish and perfect for that hard to buy for person!

New Holland Oatmeal Long Sleeve Shirt ($25.99)

Keep warm this winter with this comfy long sleeve t-shirt!

New Holland Blue Short Sleeve T-Shirt ($12.00)

Perfect for the New Holland loving person! Stylish and comfy t-shirt to work or relax in! (Limited quantities available)

New Holland Leather Palm Gloves ($7.21)

Perfect gift for the hardworking man or woman!

New Holland Blue Digital Camo Hoodie (Youth $35.00)

Available in select Youth and Adult sizes, perfect gift to keep warm this winter!

New Holland Cloth Gray Cap ($15.00)

Stylish unisex hat to go with any outfit from dressing up to everyday work!

New Holland Black & Blue Cap ($8.00)

Perfect hat for a stocking stuffer! This basic New Holland cap will go with anything you choose to wear!

New Holland 20″ Thermometer ($18.75)

This thermometer makes the perfect gift for any New Holland lover!

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Section 179 Equipment Deductions for Taxes

Farmers and companies can lower their taxes by buying equipment to use as deductions by December 31st of 2018. Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the U.S. government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves. In years past, when your business bought qualifying equipment, it typically wrote it off a little at a time through depreciation. In other words, if your company spends $50,000 on a machine, it gets to write off (say) $10,000 a year for five years (these numbers are only meant to give you an example). Now, while it’s true that this is better than no write-off at all, most business owners would really prefer to write off the entire equipment purchase price for the year they buy it. And that’s exactly what Section 179 does – it allows your business to write off the entire purchase price of qualifying equipment for the current tax year. This has made a big difference for many companies (and the economy in general.) Businesses have used Section 179 to purchase needed equipment right now, instead of waiting. For most small businesses, the entire cost of qualifying equipment can be written-off on the 2018 tax return (up to $1,000,000). Section 179 does come with limits – there are caps to the total amount written off ($1,000,000 for 2018), and limits to the total amount of the equipment purchased ($2,500,000 in 2018). The deduction begins to phase out on a dollar-for-dollar basis after $2,500,000 is spent by a given business (thus, the entire deduction goes away once $3,500,000 in purchases is reached), so this makes it a true small and medium-sized business deduction. All businesses that purchase, finance, and/or lease new or used business equipment during tax year 2018 should qualify for the Section 179 Deduction (assuming they spend less than $3,500,000). Most tangible goods used by American businesses, including “off-the-shelf” software and business-use vehicles (restrictions apply) qualify for the Section 179 Deduction. For basic guidelines on what property is covered under the Section 179 tax code, please refer to this list of qualifying equipment. Also, to qualify for the Section 179 Deduction, the equipment and/or software purchased or financed must be placed into service between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. Bonus depreciation is offered some years, and some years it isn’t. Right now in 2018, it’s being offered at 100%. The most important difference is both new and used equipment qualify for the Section 179 Deduction (as long as the used equipment is “new to you”), while Bonus Depreciation has only covered new equipment only until the most recent tax law passed. In a switch from recent years, the bonus depreciation now includes used equipment.
Bonus Depreciation is useful to very large businesses spending more than the Section 179 Spending Cap (currently $2,500,000) on new capital equipment. Also, businesses with a net loss are still qualified to deduct some of the cost of new equipment and carry-forward the loss. When applying these provisions, Section 179 is generally taken first, followed by Bonus Depreciation – unless the business had no taxable profit, because the unprofitable business is allowed to carry the loss forward to future years.

Looking for a tax deductible piece of equipment? Check out our all of our inventory here!

Lower your taxes by buying Kubota before 12/31. Check out our Kubota inventory here!

*New Holland Rochester Inc does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Customers are strongly encouraged to seek their own professional advice on the proper treatment of these transactions.*

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Kubota RTV-XG850

When the great outdoors calls, jump into your Sidekick and hit the gas. The Sidekick’s powerful 48 HP gasoline engine gives you speed to get there fast, up to 40 mph fast. And with impressive acceleration and torque, you’ll take on every big hill and destination with absolute confidence. It’s the confidence you get with an exceptionally balanced multipurpose utility vehicle.

The Sidekick is equipped with Kubota’s worry-free CVT-Plus Transmission. The centrifugal clutch keeps the heavy, double-cogged belt tight for minimal slippage, ensuring fast response and excellent belt durability. Fully shielded to keep out dust and water, the CVT-Plus also cools the CVT belt with a large cooling fan for even greater durability. Light at low speed and firm at high speed, the Sidekick’s speed sensitive 45A EPS (electric power steering) offers exceptional steering control, improving not only handling, but also stability. Standard on all RTV-XG850 series models, the EPS ensures outstanding performance even during full payloads. The Sidekick’s one-way sprag clutch and centrifugal clutch provides engine-assisted deceleration, letting you concentrate on steering rather than braking and giving you dependable control down steep slopes.

Even when fully loaded, the Sidekick won’t bottom out. Front and rear independent suspension delivers a smooth ride with plenty of ground clearance. Equipped with high strength Urethane bushings throughout the suspension for increased durability. The selectable full-time 4WD system ensures outstanding traveling performance, even under heavy loads, providing superior traction. The 4WD system can easily be turned off when 2WD is enough for current driving conditions.

The Sidekick really shines when you’ve got a big job to do. Its heavy-duty steel cargo box can carry up to 15.2 cubic feet or half a ton (1,000 lbs.) of tools, firewood, gear and supplies. Plus, with a seriously smooth suspension and extra ground clearance, the Sidekick won’t bottom out. So go ahead, load it up!

Are you interested in a Kubota RTV-XG850? Check out our inventory or let us know what you’re interested in and we will follow up!

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New Holland Skid Steer Loaders

No matter what your line of work—landscaping, construction or property maintenance—you’ll complete your jobs more quickly and effectively with a New Holland 200 Series skid steer loader. The patented New Holland Super Boom® vertical lift linkage delivers maximum reach at maximum height, allowing you to precisely place loads in the center of trucks. A smooth, stable ride results from a new, longer wheelbase, low center of gravity and correct front to- rear weight distribution. Better visibility allows you to work more confidently and quickly to improve your overall efficiency. A lower door threshold allows for better sightlines to the bucket cutting edge and to the trench, and the see-through area on the cab roof provides a clear view to the bucket at full height. Rear visibility is among the best in the industry due to a large window, low engine hood and no rear frame towers. Long service intervals mean New Holland skid steers spend less time in the shop. The swingout rear door and hood provide easy access to maintenance checkpoints. You can access engine oil, fuel fill, hydraulic oil, coolant and radiator points without tools. The entire cab and boom lift assembly tilts forward for unrivaled access to components and easy cab cleanout. The wide cab offers superior operator comfort and visibility to critical areas, allowing operators to work with a new level of confidence and speed.

Are you interested in a New Holland skid steer? Check out our inventory or let us know what you’re interested in and we will follow up!

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New Holland CR Series Combines

Today’s latest generation of CR combines continues the pure Twin Rotor® bloodline and offers best-in-class grain and straw quality thanks to the gentle multi-pass action. Innovative features such as the SmartTrax™, IntelliCruise™, IntelliSteer™ and Opti-Spread™ systems further enhance productivity. The new, top-of-the-line CR10.90 Elevation is the most powerful and productive CR to date, breaking the Guinness World Record for harvesting. During the record, it harvested 29,308 bu in August 2014. The 653-hp(CV) FPT Industrial Cursor 16 Diesel Engine of the Year 2014 is the huge engine that powers the CR10.90 Elevation. The optional Dynamic Feed Roll, with integrated dynamic stone protection, has improved already impressive capacity by up to 10%, and has enhanced crop flow into the rotors and reduced grain crackage. The CR keeps going as long as you do. Unsurpassed grain and straw quality is guaranteed courtesy of gentle, yet highly efficient Twin Rotor® technology. Grain crackage is an industry-leading figure as low as 0.1%. Opti-Fan™ and self-leveling technology ensures the cleanest grain sample and you can choose between two types of rotors to match your individual harvesting needs. Industry-leading ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR technology allows CR engines to meet more-stringent Tier 4B emission regulations and it maintains the 10% fuel-saving efficiency you’ve come to expect of a CR combine. The all-new Harvest Suite™ Ultra cab has been designed to deliver ultimate harvesting comfort and ergonomics with less noise and more space and visibility. The performance of a CR combine is immediately obvious. How? By the model number on the side! The first digit of the model number, whether a 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 denotes the class of combine. The higher the number the more powerful the combine. The final two digits, either 80 or 90 indicate its position within the class. A higher number means a higher-capacity combine.

Check out the World Record Soybean Harvest!

Are you interested in a CR combine? Check out our inventory or let us know what you’re interested in and we will follow up!

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New Holland T6 and Roll-Belt Round Balers

New Holland T6 series tractors are tailored for you. An endless list of options includes a front hitch and PTO (available with standard FWD only), a choice of transmissions, seats, and front axles, including three front-wheel-drive (FWD) axle choices or the economical heavy-duty 2WD axle. Choose from five models from 95 to 125 PTO hp with enormous 42% torque rise plus up to an additional 34 hp from Engine Power Management. At New Holland, we believe a long, hard day in the field shouldn’t feel like one. That’s why we designed the Horizon™ cab for day-long comfort and productivity. The T6 has you covered, from haymaking to loader work and row-crop applications.

Are you interested in a T6? Check out our inventory!

 

The New Holland Roll-Belt 450, 460, 550, and 560 balers possess the newest design enhancements and smartest technology to ensure that they remain in the field. From the moment the pickup tines touch the windrow, Roll-Belt balers pick up all of your valuable crop. Numerous options on Roll-Belt round balers are available to provide you with peace of mind and simplify your baling experience. The industry’s densest bales combined with EdgeWrap™ net wrapping yields weather-resistant bales that reduce storage losses.

Are you interested in a Roll-Belt baler? Check out our inventory!

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New Holland RF450 SuperFeed Demo

On Memorial Day, 5/28/18, we did a demo of the New Holland RF450 SuperFeed round baler in Culver, Indiana. Pulled with a New Holland T4.120 tractor, the round baler handled the double windrow great at a speed of 4.6mph. See the video below for yourself:

View the literature below for more information on the RF series balers, or contact us to see one for yourself!

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Solar Panel System Educational Video by SolarCAM Inventor Jim Straeter

This is a solar panel system presentation covering current topics on solar energy, solar systems, storage solutions, and what changes are happening in the solar industry today. Presented by Jim Straeter, President of Ag Technologies Inc. and inventor of the SolarCAM ground-mount solar system.

Video Table of Contents:

  1. About Ag Technologies Inc and Current State of the Solar Business (0min 10sec)
  2. How Does Solar Work? (3min 58sec)
  3. What Makes SolarCAM Systems Unique and Better? (6min 37sec)
  4. Importance of the Sun’s Path (7min 53sec)
  5. Adjusting a SolarCAM Solar System (13min 20sec)
  6. SolarWorld Panels (16min 25sec)
  7. What’s in a SolarWorld Panel (18min 10sec)
  8. Importance of Warranty Policies (22min 14sec)
  9. Enphase Micro-Inverters vs. String Inverters (24min 34sec)
  10. Rapid Shutdown Policy and Smart Inverters (28min 44sec)
  11. System Monitoring with Enphase (31min 5sec)
  12. Current State of Battery Storage Options (33min 34sec)
  13. Next Gen Energy Storage Solution – Hydrogen (40min 20sec)
  14. Hydrogen Powered Tractors Coming (47min 54sec)
  15. SolarCAM System vs. the Competition (48min 47sec)
  16. Cash Flow Worksheet (56min 24sec)
  17. Our Certifications (57min 46sec)
  18. SolarCAM Stand Design Upgrades (58min 10sec)
  19. Conclusion (1hr 1min 55sec)

For more information regarding solar systems, contact Ag Technologies at 574-224-8324.