New Leader Celebrates 85 Years in Business
Building the Best, with the Best since 1939 Cedar Rapids, Iowa ⎯ When New Leader Manufacturing first opened its doors 85 years ago (formally known as Highway Equipment Company,) it had a simple vision: to offer pioneering solutions that help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. NLM knew it wanted to build more than just […]
An Inside Look at the Revolutionary G4 Spinner Assembly
Since 1939, New Leader Manufacturing—known as Highway Equipment Company until 2019—has been transforming the spinner spreader industry. Breakthrough technologies have brought improved accuracy and efficiency to agricultural and municipal processes, increasing ROI and reducing waste for farms and cities alike. As products were tested and put to work, New Leader continued improving the user experience. […]
How 5 Simple Tenets Fuel Success at New Leader Manufacturing
At New Leader Manufacturing, we have built decades of success by following our guiding principles. We have remained at the forefront of the precision spreading industry, not only because of our cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, but also because of our 5 Tenets of Success. Our 5 Tenets of Success These 5 Tenets serve as […]
Importance of Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Agriculture
New Leader Manufacturing’s Commitment to Innovation In an age where sustainability is increasingly crucial, the agriculture industry continues to face the same challenge: how to meet the ever-growing demand for food and crop production while minimizing negative ecological impacts. Agricultural innovations that are both efficient and environmentally friendly are quickly becoming the driving force behind […]
Establishing New Roots: New Leader Brazil
In 2018, New Leader Manufacturing took its operations internationally by expanding to South America. New Leader Brazil—or New Leader Comércio de Equipamentos Agrícolas e Serviços Limitada—is a 56,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and parts warehouse. An extension of New Leader’s stateside operations, New Leader Brazil manufactures not only the same patented designs as the U.S, but also […]
The New Leader Difference
From Cedar Rapids, IA, to Indaiatuba, Brazil, everything at New Leader Manufacturing is rooted in respect. Respect for our team members, respect for our partners, and respect for the end users relying on our equipment to get things done right. Because of this, we have worked hard to build a culture of pride, trust, and […]
New Leader Manufacturing to Host First Youth Registered Weld Apprenticeship Program in the Corridor
Cedar Rapids, Iowa ⎯ New Leader Manufacturing (NLM) has partnered with the Iowa Department of Education and Grant Wood AEA to establish a Youth Registered Weld Apprenticeship Program. The program will be the first of its kind in Eastern Iowa. NLM plans to host one (1) of the eight (8) available apprenticeships available in the […]
Cover Crop and Seed Application Recommendations
Cover Crop and Seed Application Recommendations Cover crops have been used for centuries, and recently there has been a resurgence in their use. The starting application recommendations in this guide have been developed to give starting points when using some of these products. Normal application rates for broadcasted cover crops are typically 10-20% higher than […]
New and Improved Features on the NL5060 and NL4560
NL5060 and NL4560 Product Updates To better align with market demand, New Leader Manufacturing has redesigned the trailer on our NL5060 and NL4560 models. The trailer’s heavy duty frame supports heavier loads and is standard with radial, non-directional block style tread that helps reduce compaction and berming at the end of the field. Four-wheel hydraulic […]
Now Live! Build Your Own NL600
BUILD AND PRICE The newest innovation from New Leader allows customers to select their preferred features and receive a quote at list price. After easily customizing your NL600 with the specifications you need, your quote arrives instantly to your inbox. See how fast you can start saving time and money in the fields! [maxbutton id=”5″ […]
Emphasizing Productivity Without Sacrificing Consistency
A high capacity and high output spreader with unmatched accuracy. Mounting pressures from many angles including government-regulated shorter application windows, rising demand, and ever-changing weather patterns have all but forced producers to find a way to do more with less. Jim Corbin, a Product Specialist for New Leader, has witnessed first-hand the resiliency required of […]
Download the New Leader Mobile App
The app is built to help you operate your New Leader equipment more efficiently, reducing the time needed to properly establish the spreader settings. Features include: Simple Start Settings – For lime, urea, corn blend, other fertilizer types and blends Spread Pattern Testing – Instructions and evaluation Conveyor Settings Conversion Calculator Support Videos Contact Support […]