Advanced Display

Posted on: September 19, 2019 2:26 pm
Quick Tip Video: Advanced Display Setting Since its beginnings in 1925, Caterpillar® has been a name synonymous with comfort, convenience and innovation. Whether you work in construction, agriculture, forestry, landscaping, mining or a similar industry, you know your Cat® equipment has the tools necessary to get your specific job done to your specifications. One of […]
In-Cab Display Basics

Posted on: September 2, 2019 1:46 pm
Quick Tip Video: In-Cab Display Basics As someone using heavy equipment for your worksite requirements, the last thing you want to do is spend time fumbling with your machine’s display to find the settings you need when your eyes are supposed to be trained on the road. Unfortunately, this type of distracted driving is all […]
Equipment Technology

Posted on: August 5, 2019 10:44 am
Quick Tip Video: CAT Connect Whether you’re looking to draw more insights from your asset data, run a more productive jobsite, or transform your safety culture, your Cat dealer can help — with information, advice and a partnership to tackle your biggest challenges. Transcript Hi, I’m Collin with today’s quick tip. Today I’m going to […]
PRESS RELEASE: Altorfer Ag Products now offering Fendt
Posted on: July 8, 2019 8:40 am
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 1, 2019 Altorfer Ag Products now offering Fendt Fendt provides a tradition of progress to the region Clinton, Illinois – Altorfer Ag Products is now offering AGCO’s Fendt line of products. The new product offering became available in early 2019. “With 80 years of revolutionary technology, Fendt offers […]
Altorfer Ag Products Awarded Five Star Rating for 2018 Performance
Posted on: February 21, 2019 11:17 am
AGCO Honors Top Thirty-Three Dealers in North America Altorfer Ag Products Awarded Five Star Rating for 2018 Performance Clinton, IL (February 21, 2019) — Altorfer Ag Products was recently recognized by AGCO Corporation for achieving a Five Star rating in its 2018 Dealer Excellence Program, AGCO’s annual dealer evaluation review. Only 33 dealers in all […]
Cat Filters vs. Competition

Posted on: February 14, 2019 3:59 pm
Quick Tip Video: Cat Filters Versus Competition Since 1925, Caterpillar® equipment has been the benchmark for strong, reliable machinery that gets the job done — even under the most challenging conditions. And along with world-class heavy, general and compact equipment, Cat® parts display the same trustworthiness and excellence of design. Put them together, and you have a […]
Check Your Air Filters

Posted on: February 2, 2019 2:24 pm
Quick Tip Video: Check Air Filters for Operator and Equipment Safety In Caterpillar® equipment, the air filter protects vital engine components from the dust and debris of the environments where we work every day. Because of this, it’s critical to both the health and safety of the operator, as well as to component life, to keep […]
Skid Loader Safety Features

Posted on: January 17, 2019 2:31 pm
Quick Tip Video: Safety Features on the New Cat® D Series Skid Steer Loaders The all-new Cat D Series Skid Steer Loaders have been redesigned to promote operator safety and productivity on any jobsite. Along with the type of quality construction that makes Caterpillar® a world-famous name synonymous with strength and dependability, these exciting new machines are […]
Fluid Sampling

Posted on: January 10, 2019 2:27 pm
Quick Tip Video: Fluid Sampling for Quality Fluid Analysis At Altorfer CAT, we offer our customers S.O.S. Fluid Analysis, which analyzes the condition of your oil, coolant and diesel fuel. This provides insights into the condition of your machinery’s most critical components and alerts you to irregularities before they can become much larger problems. Watch […]
Ag Used Equipment Special Financing
Posted on: January 8, 2019 2:05 pm
0% Financing For 12 Months! OR take advantage of: 1.5% for 24 months 2.5% for 36 months 3.5% for 48 months 4.0% for 60 months 4.5% for 72 months *Valid January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019. Some exclusions apply. Deals are subject to credit approval. Must use CLAAS Financial for Lexion Combines and AGCO […]
Know Your Engine

Posted on: December 27, 2018 2:22 pm
Quick Tip Video: Know Your Engine for Maximum Performance of your Cat®Equipment To make sure your Caterpillar® equipment is up and running when you need it to work, it’s always a good idea to know the engine inside of it. By acquainting yourself with some of the major components located inside your engine bay, you’ll go […]
AGCO and CLAAS PMI Specials
Posted on: October 23, 2018 2:50 pm
Preventative Maintenance Inspection Have one of our qualified technicians see your AGCO or Claas machine for a PMI. Call 217-935-1153 to schedule your appointment! *Offer valid to accounts in good standing. Estimate valid for 30 days from estimate date. Work must be completed at an Altorfer Ag Products shop or by an Altorfer Ag Products […]
Altorfer Ag Products Announces Scott Tumey as Ag Equipment Sales Representative for Eastern Iowa Counties
Posted on: May 7, 2018 12:32 pm
West Branch, IA (April 24, 2018) – Altorfer Ag Products is pleased to announce Scott Tumey as the new ag equipment sales representative for the Iowa counties of: Black Hawk, Buchanan, Linn, Johnson, and Muscatine. Tumey earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Northern Iowa in real estate and finance. Prior to joining Altorfer Ag […]
Two Altorfer Ag Products Customers Named Finalists for AGCO’s Operator of the Year
Posted on: February 9, 2018 3:36 pm
AGCO’s Operator of the Year program is more than just the person with the largest acreage. They have passion, leadership, community involvement, and so many qualities that make them stand out. Out of over 40 nominees, Altorfer Ag Products is proud to serve two of the four finalists in their operation. Russ Krans | Wataga, […]
Altorfer Customer Purchases Anniversary Edition 938M
Posted on: February 9, 2018 3:27 pm
Although the number 13 is filled with superstitions, that was not the case for this wheel loader. Only 25 special edition 938M wheel loaders were manufactured to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Small Wheel Loader production at Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division (BCP) facility in Clayton, North Carolina. These wheel loaders were individually numbered, and […]
Combine Clinic Recap
Posted on: August 29, 2017 9:11 am
Thank you to all those who attended our combine clinics this year. They were such a success and we had a great time hosting them. Check out the video below of photo highlights from this event.
RoGator C Series Preview Recap
Posted on: August 23, 2017 8:32 am
On August 9 and August 16, Altorfer Ag Products hosted a RoGator C Series preview event in Dix, IL and West Branch, IA, respectively. Here, we showed local customers the revolutionary technology of the new series including its Liquid Logic feature that’s designed to be more powerful and efficient. Check out the highlight video below as […]
Prepping Your Equipment for Planting & Harvesting
Posted on: June 21, 2017 1:05 am
For farmers, the greatest asset investment you can make is in farming equipment. Agriculture equipment can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, treating your equipment with care and precision is not only recommended, it’s an essential business decision. When to Prepare Your Equipment Winter months are the ideal time to start prepping your […]
Altorfer Announces Thad King as new Ag Parts and Service Sales Representative
Posted on: June 20, 2017 7:00 am
Cedar Rapids, IA (June 8, 2017) – Altorfer Ag Products, a full-service farm equipment dealership, is proud to announce the addition of Thad King to their team as parts and service sales representative for southeastern Iowa. King started his career with Altorfer Inc. 23 years ago in the Cedar Rapids truck shop parts department. For […]
Altorfer Ag Products Hires Philip Uphoff as Sales Representative
Posted on: June 2, 2017 11:36 am
Altorfer Ag Products Hires Philip Uphoff as Sales Representative Territory covers 7 counties of Illinois and Indiana. Altorfer Ag Products, a full-service farm equipment dealership, is proud to announce the hiring of Philip Uphoff as a sales representative for portions of Illinois and Indiana. Uphoff represents the Challenger and LEXION product lines. He will work […]
Altorfer Ag Products Welcomes Brandon Booth as Sales Representative
Posted on: January 5, 2017 1:51 pm
Altorfer Ag Products Welcomes Brandon Booth as Sales Representative Territory covers 10 counties of northern Illinois. Altorfer Ag Products is proud to announce the hiring of Brandon Booth as a sales representative for northern Illinois. Booth represents the Challenger and LEXION product lines. He will work to meet the equipment needs of farmers throughout the counties […]