See Welker Farms Rebuilt Big Bud and Demco Big Buddy at Farm Progress 2025

Big Tires, Big Names & Big Impact: Titan Dominates Farm Progress Show 2025

See the debut of the Demco Big Buddy, meet fan-favorite legends, only at booth #933

QUINCY, Illinois <August 12, 2025> — Join Titan International, Inc. (Titan) in Decatur, Illinois at booth #933 – the event you can’t afford to miss!  They are bringing the excitement with groundbreaking products, unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime surprises, and stars from the farming and racing worlds. Here’s why you need to add it to your show plans:

  1. Big Bud meets Big Buddy

    For the first time ever, Titan will showcase the newly unveiled Demco Big Buddy grain cart—a one-of-a-kind concept with wheels built in partnership with Titan and Wold Rim and Wheel specifically for the YouTube Ag Influencers Welker Family for the 2025 Farm Progress Show. 

    Designed as the perfect visual companion to the iconic Big Bud KTTA 700, recently completely refurbished and rebuilt by the Welker Family, Big Buddy is also outfitted with the World’s Largest Ag Tires from Titan, the Goodyear LSW1400/30R46 Optitrac tires. Both machines will be on display at the Titan booth, so don’t miss this chance to see them side by side! 

     

  2. Meet Racing and Farming Legends

    Titan is bringing together some of the most influential names in agriculture and beyond with their friends and brand ambassadors:

    • Ross Chastain, NASCAR Cup Series driver, famous for the “Hail Melon” wall ride, Winner of the Coke 600, and 8th-generation watermelon farmer, will be on-site Thursday from 11:30–12:30.
    • The Welker family of Welker Farms will join the Titan team in their booth every day from 9–11 a.m. and 1–2 p.m.
    • Cole the Cornstar (and Cooper) will appear Tuesday and Wednesday from 9–11 a.m. and 1–2 p.m. The two of them will showcase Cooper’s AGCO Challenger outfitted with Goodyear Farm Tire branded 800/70R38 Optitrac tires.

    These familiar faces offer attendees the chance to connect with real-world farmers and see Titan products in action. 

     

  3. Big giveaways and big fun for future farmers

    As Farm Progress Show’s official wristband sponsor, Titan will be offering $200 off any purchase of $1,000 or more to showgoers. Additionally, visitors can stop by the booth to enter for a chance to win daily giveaways of $2,500 rebates toward the purchase of Titan or Goodyear Farm Tire products. 

     

  4. New Carlstar Semi-Pneumatic Products

    Discover top-tier, Carlstar-branded OEM-preferred semi-pneumatic products from Titan, proudly made in the USA! Designed with the latest technology and engineered by tenured experts, our durable solutions tackle today’s toughest field challenges—lasting through high-speed, no-till planting. Visit our booth to see our innovative semi-pneumatic tires and wheels firsthand. Experience the performance, durability, and American craftsmanship that can transform your operation. Don’t miss the opportunity to boost your efficiency with Carlstar-branded gauge, closing, press, and new Spyke™ closing wheel assemblies. 

     

  5. Give back through a Small Change, Big Impact initiative

Titan is launching its “Small Change, Big Impact” campaign, where visitors will be invited to donate any spare pocket change during the show. Through the next year, “Penny” the traveling Farm Rescue donation box, will travel with the Titan team to events across the country. All proceeds will be donated to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that assists farm families during major crises. 

As a complete solutions provider, Titan will feature its full family of brands—including Titan Wheels, Titan Farm Tires, Goodyear Farm Tires, Carlstar, and ITP. From the world’s largest ag tires to compact, turf, and powersports applications, Titan covers the full spectrum of off-road performance. 

Don’t miss these highlights and more at the Titan booth (#933) at the Farm Progress Show 2025 in Decatur, Illinois, from August 26–28. 

 

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About Titan International:

Titan International, Inc.(NYSE: TWI), is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of wheels, tires, and undercarriage products for a wide variety of off-the-road equipment within the Agricultural, Earthmoving, Mining, Construction and Consumer sectors. Supporting a strong network of aftermarket dealers and blue-chip OEM customers all over the world, Titan is a company that end-users can count on for innovative and durable products and quality service.

 

Media Contact:

Kim Boccardi

217-228-4032

Kim.Boccardi@titan-intl.com