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New Combine Design AGCO’s Fendt IDEAL combine takes its first shot at harvest season

Peter Scharpe
Oct 26, 2018
Oct 26, 2018 Updated Dec 9, 2018

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JACKSON, Minn. – Taking a novel approach to equipment development, AGCO broke the mold with the new Fendt IDEAL combine. AGCO spokespeople say the IDEAL combine was designed to be an industry leader in field efficiency.

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