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bones said:true but tin that case there is no more massey or white because agco own them to...i have seen the challenger or cat tractors and they are nice they do still have a cat engine in them.i prefer the tracked challengers mtyslef with a a cat motor
Let me lay out the AGCO scene for ya
AGCO = Allis, Gleaner Company way back in 1990-1991. Bought White Farm Equipment, and Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra Valmet and SISU Diesel, later Hesston, Farmhand, Glencoe, Sunflow and acquired the worldwide marketing rights the the Challenger brand...NOT CAT, Challenger
Today, there AGCO, MF, and Challenger Wheeled tractors...ALL have AGCO's own SISU Diesel Engine, and the FENDT CVT...both leaders in efficiency! The only thing with CAT engines, is the Track tractors, 4wd's and the Challenger Combines (which are MF's painted Yellow)
Also, Just FYI...if you don't count the Construction business from Deere & Co, and CNH Global, AGCO Corp is the #1 worldwide Agricultural Mfg. They have more market share, in more countries worldwide than anyone...but here at home, it's a tough job to try and compete with companies that have been around for 100+ years, even with the legacy and traditions of the companies they have acquired!
Sorry 'bout that...but it irritates me when someone doesn't quite have the facts straight about AGCO They have some excellent machines, and if you're in the need for something, DON'T hesitate to go drive one...I'll bet you'd like it!
Chris
BTW, Deere has been doing this for a couple years, as have the other Mfg's...Deere just thinks they own the dealer, and that they can do anything they want to. We're a single AGCO store in the middle of Eight Deere stores, and a couple Case IH stores...right now, we're holding our own with good service, keeping parts on the shelf, and by having inventory here to show and sell...it seems simple to us, but the Deere dealer in this area can't seem to handle taking care of a customer, keeping parts in stock, or even having some used equipment to sell...not everyone is looking for new equipment