You have finally acquired or leased that plot of land you have been eyeing for months. You have plans to develop the land but need help buying the right tractor for your farm. Where do you start? The first thing you…
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Attachments for Construction Equipment: 3 Things to consider
Multiple Attachments for Construction Equipment are vital to maximize the value of your machinery. A skid steer that loads, lifts, hammers, digs and crushes is a luxury for any job-site. Consider all the specifications of both the attachment and the equipment…
Proper Weight Distribution can Improve Fuel Efficiency and Safety
Proper weight distribution improves fuel efficiency in tractors. Good weight distribution reduces tire slippage allowing your tractor to be more productive. There are simple procedures to follow when considering whether a tractor has proper weight distribution. First, consider how much wheel slippage…
Changing filters on equipment and accurately documenting your service program.
Changing filters on time and doing regular service is an important part in getting the most out of your machinery. Whether that machine is old or new, it benefits from a consistent applied service program. Replacing filters and oil and…
Picking the right Equipment for your Business in the Caribbean.
Picking the right equipment or tractor for your application in the Caribbean can be a tricky job. Why use a sledgehammer when a scalpel will do? You have considered this question many times, but it is still a hard question ton consider…
Case IH Launches Farmall A Series Tractors in Mexico
Case IH, one of the world’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, has taken the Farmall brand of tractors and increased its lineage even further, by adding to the range the new 110, 120, and 140hp models. This will complement the Farmall…
Mapex Attends JAST Conference Nov. 2012
Mapex attended the 75th annual JAST (Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists) conference on November 1 – 2, 2012 at the beautiful Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The conference focused on increasing sugar cane production via means of…
Mapex Foundation UF Dental Clinic
The Mapex Foundation (www.mapexusa.com/foundation), in association with the University of Florida Dental School, hosted a Dental Clinic at the Mapex facility in Hanbury, Manchester. The initiative, dubbed “Brush-Up Jamaica”, is an annual project of the CDC and of the Association…
Mapex Attends Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa
Mapex attended the Annual Farm Progress Show in an effort to broaden our scope and keep up to date with modern technologies. We were privy to several new technologies that have been introduced in the agricultural community within the past…
Mapex / Case IH Training for Sugarcane Harvesters
As a part of Mapex’s commitment to world-class service, various technicians and managers from the Mapex team, as well as mechanics, operators, and managers from a major sugar producer in Jamaica, attended training on the Case IH A8800 sugarcane harvester…