Titan Machinery Appoints New CFO

Oct 06, 2022

Titan Machinery today announced the appointment of Robert (Bo) Larsen as the company's chief financial officer and treasurer, effective Dec. 1, 2022. Larsen intends to join the company on Nov. 1, 2022. Larsen will succeed Mark Kalvoda, who will continue as the company's chief financial officer and treasurer until the effective date of Larsen's appointment. To ensure a smooth and orderly transition, Kalvoda will remain as an employee of the company in an advisory capacity through Jan. 15, 2023.

Larsen joins Titan Machinery from CNH Industrial where he currently serves as the head of finance for CNH Industrial's team focused on precision technology, which includes the acquired agriculture business operations of Raven Industries. Prior to joining CNH Industrial in connection with the acquisition of Raven Industries, Larsen held various positions at Raven Industries beginning in 2016, including as director of finance - ag division, director of investor relations and assistant controller.

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: John Deere 8R 540 Walkaround | New Features Explained at Ag in Motion

During Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan, I had the opportunity to film a walkaround of the new John Deere 8R 540 with Carlton from John Deere.

In this video, Carlton explains many of the updates found on the new high-horsepower 8R tractors, including the cab, controls, hydraulic connections, electrical hookups and rear of the tractor. I also take a closer look at the heavier 139 mm rear bar axle used on the 8R 540.

If you're interested in the latest John Deere row crop tractors or considering an 8R for your operation, this quick overview highlights many of the features that make the new 540 one of Deere's flagship row crop tractors.

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions or thoughts on the new 8R 540, leave a comment below.

Filmed at Ag in Motion near Langham, Saskatchewan, Canada.