Ag-Chem Equipment
| Industry | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Jackson, Minnesota, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Al McQuinn, founder |
| Products |
Agricultural equipment Self-propelled sprayers |
Ag-Chem Equipment Company was a manufacturer of nutrient and pesticide application equipment that was founded in Jackson, Minnesota USA. It was sold to AGCO Corporation in 2001.
History
After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in 1954, Al McQuinn, the founder of Ag-Chem Equipment Co., served in the Army until 1957. Upon his departure from the armed forces, he went to work for Federal Chemical Company which sold row crop sprayers.[1] These sprayers and others like it didn't do a very good job of applying product. The solubles in the product would often settle in the solution which led to inconsistent, watered-down applications and unhappy customers.
In 1963, McQuinn set out to find a "solution for his solution". He developed a sparger agitator, a device which recirculates liquid product to keep the solubles suspended in their solution until they are applied, in a garage in Jackson, Minnesota.[2] Ag-Chem Equipment Co., Inc. was born.
Advancements in fertilizer and farm chemical technology in the 1970s paved the way for more intense production agriculture in the United States. New fertility management practices, more acres in production, and the need for less soil compaction drove Ag-Chem's application equipment to larger capacity and higher flotation machines.[3] In 1974, the company made its first acquisition by purchasing Ag-Tec, Inc. AgTec, Inc., a former subsidiary of Stokely-Van Camp, manufactured spray application equipment used in orchards, gardens, groves, and vineyards.[4]
In 1980, Ag-Chem first appeared in "The Corporate Report 100", an annual ranking of Minnesota's largest publicly traded companies. In the same year the first international equipment sale was completed. Newly developed pneumatic dry spreaders required greater horsepower and efficiency and brought about the development of the 1800 and 1900 series TerraGators. The United States farm economy was severely depressed from 1981 to 1986. Major U.S. manufacturers were faced with consolidations, takeovers by foreign companies, and the elimination of established product lines. Ag-Chem continued to dominate its markets in 1981 is spite of deteriorating economic conditions. Rickel Manufacturing Co., a company founded by Ed Rickel and known for their "Terra Tires" and Big A® product line, was acquired by Ag-Chem™ in 1983 and one year later Ag-Chem™'s first four-wheel flotation unit for agricultural use, the TerraGator 1664, was introduced
Ag-Chem lost money in 1985 and 1986. Its locally traded over-the-counter stock sold for pennies a share. In 1987, the company closed its Salina, Kansas, plant and consolidated production in Jackson: total company assets were reduced from $21.9 million to $11.6 million. According to the company, its cost cutting programs and the loyalty of employees and suppliers helped Ag-Chem survive the period.[4]
In 1991, Ag-Chem purchased Benson, Minnesota-based LorAl Products, Inc. and a 60% of Soil Teq, Inc.'s holdings. Soil Teq, Inc. developed the patented SOILECTION® process which was a pioneer in the variable-rate application of fertilizers and pesticides. The acquisition of both assets furthered the company's earnest site-specific efforts to refine the concept of variable-rate application into a practical set of high-tech tools.[3]
Conservation tillage in the 1990s required adaptation of new chemical and fertilizer application technologies for post-emergent weed control. Ag-Chem responded by bringing the RoGator® 664 to market in 1993. Agriculture professionals recognized the potential of site-specific resource management from an agronomic perspective as well as the economic and environmental benefits. In 1995, Ag-Chem purchased the remaining 40% interest in Soil Teq, Inc. and continued to develop a comprehensive "total package". Expanded offerings included continually updated mapping software, variable-rate product controllers, and variable-rate application systems.[3]
In 2001, the company was purchased by AGCO Corporation.[5] The acquisition was beneficial to both parties as Ag-Chem now had larger funding, engineering, and distribution tools at its disposal and AGCO gained a solid foothold in the self-propelled application market among the other major Ag equipment manufacturers.
Machine Models
First Self-Propelled Sprayer
The first self-propelled Ag-Chem sprayer was developed in 1967 and was called the Ag-Gator 404SP. This front wheel driven model featured a gasoline-powered, 61 horsepower Wisconsin brand engine, a stainless-steel 440 gallon product tank, and a 40' boom width. It was mass-produced between 1969 and 1971.
| Model | Engine Type | Engine HP | Transmission MFG | Transmission Type | Transmission # of Gears | Axle MFG | Axle Type | Application System Type | Years Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ag-Gator 404SP | Wisconsin Brand (Gas) 154in3 | 61HP | Borg-Warner | Syncromesh | 4 Speed | Rockwell | Std. H-140 | Liquid | 1969–1971 |
| Ag-Gator 504SP | Wisconsin Brand (Gas) 154in3 | 61HP | Borg-Warner | Syncromesh | 4 Speed | Rockwell | Std. H-140 | Liquid | 1970–1975 |
| Ag-Gator 754 | Ford (Gas) 204in3 | Unknown | Borg-Warner | Syncromesh | 4 Speed | Rockwell | Std. H-140 | Liquid | 1972–1976 |
First Flotation Applicator
The first flotation type applicator produced by Ag-Chem was the Ag-Gator 804. This model was also the first design to allow the operator to apply either a liquid or a dry product. This model featured front wheel drive and an optional 150HP gasoline powered or 155HP diesel power plant.
Beginning with the 1253, Ag-Chem elected to change the model name from Ag-Gator to TerraGator which is still in use today. In all models succeeding the 1253, the last digit represents the number of wheels on the chassis.
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TerraGator 1253
TerraGator Flotation Type Applicators
| TerraGator Model | Engine Type | Engine HP | Transmission MFG | Transmission Type | Transmission # of Gears | Axle MFG | Axle Type | Application System Types | Year(s) Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ag-Gator 804 | Ford (Gas) 330in3 OR Cummins (Diesel) 348in3 | 150HP (Gas) 155HP (Diesel) | Borg-Warner | Syncromesh | 4 Speed | Eaton | 2-Speed 16221 or 17221 | Liquid or Dry Spinner | 1973–1976 |
| 1253 | IHC V8 | Unknown | Fuller (Manual) | RT-610 or RTO-610 | 4 Speed | John Deere | AN52 | 1250 or 1500 US Gallon Liquid or Dry Spinner | 1973–1979 |
| 1253 | Cummins (Diesel) V504 or V555 | 195 or 215HP | Allison (Automatic) | MT643 | 4 Speed | John Deere | AN52 | 1250 or 1500 US Gallon Liquid or Dry Spinner | 1973–1979 |
| 1253 | Caterpillar 3160 (Diesel) | 210HP | Spicer (Automatic) | 7041 | 4 Speed with #4 locked out (3 Speed config.) | John Deere | AN52 | 1250 or 1500 US Gallon Liquid or Dry Spinner | 1973–1979 |
| 1253 | Caterpillar 3208 (Diesel) | 210HP | Allison (Auxiliary) | MT643 | 4 Speed | John Deere | AN52 | 1250 or 1500 US Gallon Liquid or Dry Spinner | 1973–1979 |
| 2505 | Cummins V903 (Diesel) | 350HP | Spicer or Fuller | SST-10 or RT-910, RT-1110, RT-11610 | 4 Speed | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary reduction, lockable inter-axle | 2800 gal liquid, Anhydrous ammonia, or 4000 gal PV sludge | 1976–1989 |
| 2505 | Cummins L10 (Diesel | 350HP | Fuller | RTO-15618, RTLO-14618A w/o RPTO, RTLO-14618B w/ RPTO | 4 Speed | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary reduction, lockable inter-axle | 2800 gal liquid, Anhydrous ammonia, or 4000 gal PV sludge | 1990–1994 |
| 2505 | Detroit V8-92TA (Diesel) | 425HP | Fuller | RTO-15618, RTLO-14618B | 4 Speed with #4 locked out (3 Speed config.) | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary reduction, lockable inter-axle | 2800 gal liquid, Anhydrous ammonia, or 4000 gal PV sludge | 1995 |
| 2505 | Caterpillar 3176 (Diesel) | 400HP | Fuller | RTLO-14618B | 4 Speed | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary reduction, lockable inter-axle | 2800 gal liquid, Anhydrous ammonia, or 4000 gal PV sludge | 1996–1999 |
| 1004 | Cummins V378-C155 V6 (Diesel) | 149HP | Fuller (Manual) Allison (Automatic) | RT-610, RT-6610 (Fuller) or MT643 (Allison) | 4 Speed with #4 locked out (3 Speed config.) | John Deere | AN22 | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Liquid Manure Applicator, Dry Manure Spreader | 1976–1987 |
| 1004 | Cummins V504 V8 (Diesel) | 195HP | Fuller (Manual) Allison (Automatic) | RT-610, RT-6610 (Fuller) or MT643 (Allison) | 4 Speed | John Deere | AN22 | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Liquid Manure Applicator, Dry Manure Spreader | 1976–1987 |
| 1603 | Cummins V555 Natural or Turbo (Diesel) | 215 or 250HP | Fuller (Manual), Allison (Auto), Spicer (Auto), Allison (Auxiliary) | RTO-610 or RTO-6610 (Fuller), MT643 (Allison), 7041 (Spicer), MT643 (Allison Aux.) | 4 speed except for Spicer which had 4th locked out (3 speed config.) | John Deere | AN53 Low Speed (Fuller), AN53 High Speed (Allison), Team Mate II (Spicer) Team Mate II AB (Allison Aux.) | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Mechanical Dry, Pneumatic Dry | 1979–1985 |
| 3004 | Cummins V555 or V903 (Diesel) | 230HP or 295HP | Fuller (Manual) or Allison (Automatic) | RT-6610 (Fuller) or MT654R (Allison) | 4 Speed | Rockwell | T-226-F | Industrial Applications | 1980–1985 |
| 2004 | Cummins 6BTA 5.9L (Diesel) | 192HP | Fuller (Manual) Allison (Automatic) | RT-610, RT-6610 (Fuller) or MT643 (Allison) | 4 Speed | John Deere | AN22 | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Liquid Manure Applicator, Dry Manure Spreader | 1981–1992 |
| 004 | Cummins V504 (Diesel) | 189HP | Funk | 2000 Powershift | 6 FWD and 3 REV Speeds | John Deere | AN22 | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Liquid Manure Applicator, Dry Manure Spreader | 1984–1998 |
| 004 | Cummins 6CTA 8.3L (Diesel) | 250HP | Fuller | RT-6610 w/ Columbia Transfer case | 4 Speed with #4 locked out (3 Speed config.) | John Deere | AN22 | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Liquid Manure Applicator, Dry Manure Spreader | 1984–1998 |
| 1664 | Cummins V555 Big Cam, Turbocharged (Diesel) | 250HP | Fuller (Manual) or Allison (Auto) | RTO-6610, 2-A-92 series (Fuller), MT643, or MT643 Auto (Allison) | 4 Speed | Eaton (Front) and Rockwell (Rear) | Tubular Beam, Outboard Planetary | 1550 gal liquid, Dry spinner, Mechanical boom, Pneumatic boom, industrial systems | 1984–1985 |
| 1664T | Caterpillar 3208 (Diesel) | 250HP | Fuller (Manual) or Allison (Auto) | RTO-6610, 2-A-92 series (Fuller), MT643, or MT643 Auto (Allison) | 4 Speed | Eaton (Front) and Rockwell (Rear) | Tubular Beam, Outboard Planetary | 1550 gal liquid, Dry spinner, Mechanical boom, Pneumatic boom, industrial systems | 1986–1992 |
| 1603T | Caterpillar 3208 Natural or Turbo (Diesel) | 210 or 250HP | Fuller (Manual), Allison (Auto), Spicer (Auto), Allison (Auxiliary) | RTO-610 or RTO-6610 (Fuller), MT643 (Allison), 7041 (Spicer), MT643 (Allison Aux.) | 4 speed except for Spicer which had 4th locked out (3 speed config.) | John Deere | AN53 Low Speed (Fuller), AN53 High Speed (Allison), Team Mate II (Spicer) Team Mate II AB (Allison Aux.) | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Mechanical Dry, Pneumatic Dry | 1986–1999 |
| 1803 | Cummins 6CTA, Caterpillar 3208, or John Deere 6081 (Diesel) | 275/300HP (Cummins), 275/295/300HP (CAT), 300HP (JD) | Fuller (Manual or Torq-Boost), Allison (Auto), Spicer (Manual), or Funk (TerraShift) | RTLO-14618A or RTLO-9118 AMT (Fuller), MT643 or World MD-3060P (Allison), 7041 4 speed or 7041 3 speed (Spicer), Funk Powershift | 4 Speed (Fuller, Allison, and Spicer) 3 Speed (Spicer #2), 11 Speed (Funk) | John Deere | AN53 Low Speed (Fuller), AN53 High Speed (Allison), Team Mate II (Spicer) Team Mate II AB (Funk) | 1550 gal or 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 1989–1997 |
| 1703 | Cummins 6CTA (Diesel) | 250HP | Fuller (Manual) or Allison (Auto or Manual) | 7041 (Fuller), or MT 643 (Allison), or MT 643 Auto (Allison) | 4 Speed | John Deere | AN53 High Speed, Team Mate II or Team Mate II AB | 1550 gal or 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner | 1990–1996 |
| 1804 | Cummins 6CTA (Diesel) | 275HP | Fuller (Manual), Spicer (Manual), or Allison (Manual or Auto) | 7041 (Fuller), or RTO-15619 (Spicer) or MT 643 (Allison), or MT 643 Auto (Allison) | 4 Speed | Eaton (Front) and Rockwell (Rear) | Tubular Beam, Outboard Planetary | 1550 or 1800 gal. Liquid, Dry spinner, Mechanical boom, Pneumatic boom, Waste 2000 gal P.V., or Dry Manure Spreader | 1990–1993 |
| 1903 | Cummins L10 (Diesel) | 250HP | Fuller (Manual) | Torq-Boost | 18 Speed | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary | 2000 gal liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 1991–1994 |
| 1903 | Caterpillar 3176 (Diesel) | 400HP | Fuller (Manual) | Torq-Boost | 18 Speed | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary | 2000 gal liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 1995–1999 |
| 2204 | Cummins 6CTA (Diesel) | 240HP | Fuller (Manual) | RT-6610 | 4 Speed | John Deere | Team Mate II 1200 Series | Liquid Slurry w/ Toolbar, Dry Manure Spreader, Industrial Systems | 1992–1997 |
| 1844 | Cummins 6CTA Natural or Turbo, John Deere 6081, Caterpillar 3208 (Diesel) | 275/300HP (Cummins), 300HP (JD), 275/295/300HP (CAT) | Fuller, Allison, Funk, or Spicer | RTLO-14618A or RTLO-9118 AMT (Fuller), MT643 or World MD-3060P (Allison), TerraShift (Funk), 7041 4 speed or World MD-3060P (Spicer) | Multiple Speeds | Eaton (Front) and Rockwell (Rear) | Tubular Beam, Outboard Planetary | Liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 1993–1998 |
| 8103 | John Deere 6081H 8.1L (Diesel) | 300HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | John Deere | Team Mate II AB | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 1998–2006 |
| 3104 | John Deere 6081H 8.1L (Diesel) | 300HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | John Deere | Team Mate II AB 1400 Series | 3400-gallon NMS, 3100-gallon PV, Side-discharge manure spreader | 1998–2007 |
| 8104 | John Deere 6081H 8.1L (Diesel) | 300HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | Eaton (Front) and Rockwell (Rear) | Tubular Beam, Outboard Planetary | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 1999–2006 |
| 8144 | John Deere 6081H 8.1L (Diesel) | 300HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | Fabco (Front) and Rockwell (Rear) | Steerable-double reduction, Outboard Planetary | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 1999–2006 |
| 6103 | John Deere 6081H 8.1L (Diesel) | 275HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | John Deere | Team Mate II AB | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner | 2000–2006 |
| 9103 | Cat 3176C 10.3L (Diesel) | 400HP | Fuller (Power Shift w/ Torque Converter) | RTLO-14618A | 18 Speed | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary | 2400 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 2000–2006 |
| 9105 | Cat 3176C 10.3L (Diesel) | 400HP | Fuller (Power Shift w/ Torque Converter) | RTLO-14618B (Road Ranger) | 18 Speed | Rockwell | Outboard Planetary | 2400 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, Pneumatic Dry | 2000–2006 |
| 4104 | John Deere 6081H 8.1L (Diesel) | 300HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | John Deere | Team Mate II 1400 Series Sweda | 3400-gallon NMS, 3100-gallon PV, Side-discharge manure spreader | 2001–2006 |
| 6203 | Caterpillar C-9 (Diesel) | 315HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 16.65:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry | 2007–2010 |
| 8203 | Caterpillar C-9 (Diesel) | 330HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 16.65:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry, Air Spreader Single Bin, Air Spreader Twin Bin | 2007–2010 |
| 8204 | Caterpillar C-9 (Diesel) | 330HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | Eaton (Front) and AxleTech (Rear) | Tubular Beam, PRC 2715, ratio 14.04:1 or 15.6:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry, Air Spreader Single Bin, Air Spreader Twin Bin | 2007–2011 |
| 8244 | Caterpillar C-9 (Diesel) | 330HP | Funk (Power Shift) | TerraShift | 11 Speed | Eaton (Front) and AxleTech (Rear) | Tubular Beam, PRC 2715, ratio 14.04:1 or 15.6:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry, Air Spreader Single Bin, Air Spreader Twin Bin | 2007–2008, 2010–2011 |
| 9203 | Caterpillar C-13 (Diesel) | 425HP | Caterpillar (Power Shift) | TA-22 | 16 Speed | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.41:1 | 1800 or 2400 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Precision or Air Max Precision2, Air Spreader Single Bin, Twin Bin, or Four Bin | 2007–2011 |
| 9205 | Caterpillar C-13 (Diesel) | 425HP | Caterpillar (Power Shift) | TA-22 | 16 Speed | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.41:1 | 1800 or 2400 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Precision or Air Max Precision2, Air Spreader Single Bin, Twin Bin, or Four Bin | 2007–2011 |
| 3244 | Caterpillar C-13 (Diesel) | 425HP | Caterpillar (Power Shift) | TA-22 | 16 Speed | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.41:1 | 1800 or 2400 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Precision or Air Max Precision2, Air Spreader Single Bin, Twin Bin, or Four Bin | 2008–2010 |
| 6303 | AGCO Sisu Diesel 8.4L | 311HP | AGCO (CVT) | ML-260 | Infinite | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.55:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry | 2011 |
| 8303 | AGCO Sisu Diesel 8.4L | 330HP | AGCO (CVT) | ML-260 | Infinite | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.55:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry, Air Spreader Single Bin, Air Spreader Twin Bin | 2011 |
| 8304 | AGCO Sisu Diesel 8.4L | 330HP | AGCO (CVT) | ML-260 w/ DropBox | Infinite | AxleTech | PRC 2715, 14.8:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry, Air Spreader Single Bin, Air Spreader Twin Bin | 2011 |
| TG7300 | AGCO POWER Tier 4i Diesel 8.4L | 330HP | AGCO (CVT) | ML-260 | Infinite | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.55:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry | 2012–Present |
| TG8300 | AGCO POWER Tier 4i Diesel 8.4L | 365HP | AGCO (CVT) | ML-260 | Infinite | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.55:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry, Air Spreader Single Bin, Air Spreader Twin Bin | 2012–Present |
| TG8400 | AGCO POWER Tier 4i Diesel 8.4L | 365HP | AGCO (CVT) | ML-260 w/ DropBox | Infinite | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 14.8:1 | 1800 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Pneumatic Dry, Air Spreader Single Bin, Air Spreader Twin Bin | 2012–Present |
| TG9300 | Caterpillar C-13 Tier 3 (Diesel) | 425HP | Caterpillar (Power Shift) | TA-22 | 16 Speed | AxleTech | PRC 2715, ratio 17.41:1 | 1800 or 2400 gal Liquid, Dry Spinner, AirMax Precision or Air Max Precision2, Air Spreader Single Bin, Twin Bin, or Four Bin | 2012–Present |
RoGator
In the 1990s, Ag-Chem saw an emerging market for a self-propelled row-crop sprayer. Ag-Chem's answer was the RoGator. The first RoGator was the model 664.
Current RoGator Type Applicators
| RoGator Model | Engine Type | Engine HP | Transmission MFG | System Options | Booms Options | Wheel Tread Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG900 | AGCO Power Tier 4i Diesel 8.4L | 280HP | Sauer Danfoss Hydrostatic | 900 Gal / 180AirMax / New Leader | 90 ft (27.3m) / 100 ft 30.5m) / 120 ft (36.6m) / 60 ft (18.3) -AirMax | 120in-152in (3.05m-3.86m) |
| RG1100 | AGCO Power Tier 4i Diesel 8.4L | 311HP | Sauer Danfoss Hydrostatic | 1100 Gal / 180AirMax / New Leader | 90 ft (27.3m) / 100 ft (30.5m) / 120 ft (36.6m) / 60 ft (18.3) -AirMax | 120in-152in (3.05m-3.86m) |
| RG1300 | AGCO Power Tier 4i Diesel 8.4L | 339HP | Bosch Rexroth Hydrostatic | 1300 Gal / 180AirMax / New Leader | 90 ft (27.3m) / 100 ft (30.5m) / 120 ft (36.6m) / 60 ft (18.3) -AirMax | 120in-152in (3.05m-3.86m) |
See also
References
- ↑ "2008 Distinguished Service Award: Al McQuinn". CAFNR, University of Missouri. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ↑ Thompson, Kate (24 June 2001). "Ag-Chem grows". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 Timeline photo found at AGCO Jackson Manufacturing Facility
- 1 2 "TrucksPlanet - Ag-Chem". Ag-Chem. TrucksPlanet. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "AGCO Company History". AGCO Corporation. Retrieved 30 November 2012.