John Deere JD Round Baler, Big Buds, MacDon, and GOOD Sheds!

New Mods

A few new mods dropped this morning; the Ozdoken Boltan Pack Subsoilers, and the Ozdoken Rotokul Pack Weeder. These are made by KRKZ Modding in collaboration with Ozdoken, and are unfortunately only available on PC.

SteamDB

SteamDB has been getting regular updates every day or so on the Farm Production Pack. At this point we’ve talked plenty about the issues with it and how it’s an embarrassment that it was published in its current state. Even after the update Tuesday morning. It’s great to see fixes being done in the background to get it working the way it should be, so that people that paid for it can use a pack that’s not broken. I had mentioned in the Podcast last week that I thought it would take 1-2 months to get everything where it needs to be. We’ll see how right I am.

Classic American Icons

Jumping over to modder news, Classic American Icons Modding say their Big Bud Pack did fail testing, but as of a few days ago it was fixed up and sent back. That’s about it! (lol)

Dince Modding

Next up, Dince Modding only has a few more things to do on their 8R and then it’s off with Giants! Currently they are working on the Interactive Controls, then a few model checks and it will be all done! Their expectation was to have the mod done by the beginning of may, and it’s currently the 3rd, so hopefully not too much longer!

Casearias Modding

Casearias Modding dropped a video of their MacDon 974, including specs and customization options. There are 2 versions; a 36ft and 30ft. The 30ft has a 9.1 Meter working width, at 6 mph or 10 kph, and weighs 2.9 Tons. Cost will be $28,499. As for the 36ft version, specs are basically the same with the exception of the width which is 10.4 meters, and price which is $35,499.

Branding for both includes MacDon, 2x different Case IH variants, and New Holland. Very likely it will be the Case IH 2062 for Console and MacDon for PC. Definitely check out Casearias Modding on YouTube to see the video!

Agro Tonho

Speaking of red, Agro Tonho has submitted their Case IH Axial-Flow 150 Series. They actually just released the baby brother to this back at the beginning of April; the 130 Series. My guess is we’ll see the same customization options for this lineup; with the 4150 model, and then another with the 5150, 6150, and 7150. Other than that, we don’t know anything about this as far as Farm Sim goes, but I’ll let you know once we’ve got it!

Custom Modding

Next; let’s turn things green again with Custom Modding’s most recent mod announcement; the John Deere 561R with the A520 Accumulator. We don’t have many John Deere Balers, with really just the John Deere Square Balers from ARM-Team and the only John Deere round baler that we have is the QuickBale from Mark Thor, which has to be customized to be one.

With the addition of the A520 Accumulator, we’ll also be able to bale up to 3x Bales and drop them all at once. A very cool addition, indeed! The mod appears to be early on in the modeling phase, so sit back as it will likely be a while before we see it in our mod folders.

Custom Modding also teased a John Deere 6R to go along with it, which is ready ingame! Currently, the smallest tractor they have on modhub is a 7R, which is normal but maybe a little big for the job. Looking forward to both of these mods!

HR Forst

HR Forst are working on an update to their Prinoth Raptor Pack, with a new mulch-cutter! They say that trees can be easily removed directly and without error. Sounds like it works the same as Blacksheep’s Trex, or the Tree-B-Gone from Mantrid. In addition to HR’s Update, you can set up lanes with the tracks. Of course, it’s ripping the ground up like a cultivator or subsoiler would, but this is also a great role-play option. Finally, HR Forst say that the new Mulcher will ONLY work on their Raptor, which makes sense.

Rooster Mods

Rooster Mods had dropped something new; the Parker 1180 Running Gear! According to Rooster, they’ve been using the Parker 2500 on John Deere Running Gear, and are giving the grain cart a true set; so the Parker 1180 is born! It will also have 12 and 15-inch extensions; giving you a higher capacity! Rooster is also offering an option to choose unloading left or right, which is a first for Farm Sim.

As for capacities, it’s available in 250, 325, and 350 bushels. That’s 8.809, 11.452, and 12.333 liters for reference.

Adub Modding

Next up, Adub Modding dropped some screenshots of a new smaller logging trailer; the Log Bunk. This is meant for making logging a little easier early-on in a playthrough. At only $18,000, it’s cheap as well! Color Customizations for the Frame, Stake, and Bolts; as well as rims. It also works with the Universal Autoload mod and Vehicle Years mod on PC, if that matters to you.

IKAS

I know buildings and sheds have been a very triggering-topic, but hear me out! Remember those really cool American Sheds I used on the Ravenport Series? Well they were all made by the same modder, Ikas, and they’ve been busy on their next project – the American Midwest Shop! It’s a massive building, with all kinds of features including; Pressure Washer, Workshop, and lots of storage! I’ll have a preview video out this weekend, so stay tuned for that!

Celobuki

Speaking of Sheds, Celobuki, creator of Alma Missouri, is also working on one! This is the Hobby Garage with Workshop. It’s been modeled after Morton Buildings, and has 2x tall doors and one wide door to accommodate a variety of equipment. I’m also guessing there will be color options other than red and cream, but we’ll have to wait and see on that one!

Blacksheep Modding

And lastly, more sheds! Well, more than just sheds. Tons of placeables from Blacksheep Modding! The BackSheep Maps Buildings Pack is now with Giants for testing. Which could take a while! They say there’s over 60 placeables, however the screenshots we’ve got of the contents only shows 56. Even with the different color options on the house, that’s still 59.

I’m guessing maybe there’s more that they haven’t shown yet? Either way, with this pack you’ll be able to use seemingly every building and placeable they’ve made for their multiple maps for FS22, and beyond! The ultimate building pack! Man, what I would have done to get something like this back in FS17 for The Valley The Old Farm!