The New Holland Rustler utility vehicle isn’t the only attention grabber here at the Farm Progress Show. The retro Boomer 8N is also front and center. I spoke with New Holland Product Manager, Paul Trella, about their new products like the Boomer 8N.
The latest addition to the company’s Boomer line, the redesigned 8N features distinctive, timeless styling, a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that creates a fun, easy, car-like driving experience as well as a variety of customizable accessories. First sold in 1948, this updated version of the classic 8N is now available to consumers seeking reliable power wrapped in a compact and time-honored package.
Of course the Rustler is also getting attention and Paul says customers are saying, “It’s about time.” Of course you can get the new vehicles in New Holland blue but you can also customize them in camo or black or probably any color you’d like. I’ve got several photos of them in our photo album.
You can learn more about the new things from New Holland in my interview with Paul below and you can see the Rustler in action in this video clip:
Farm Progress Show Photo Album
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We had a very enjoyable day two morning out here at the Farm Progress Show. AgWired Live TV ran for hours and we had lots of viewers coming and going! I’m taking a break and going back to the hotel shortly to work on some of the photos, video and audio interviews that we’ve conducted. Let’s just say it’s been very busy around the media tent and working with our sponsors.
The decidedly more low-key and down to earth Gov. Quinn rolled up his shirt sleeves and paid a visit to “The World’s Fair of Agriculture” on Tuesday, strolling through the site and holding a press conference at the New Holland media tent. “I have been so impressed by the energy, the enthusiasm and the turnout here at the Farm Progress Show,” the governor said. “This is the first time I have been here as governor of Illinois. I understand our state, when it comes to growing the economy, it starts with agriculture.”