Author Posts: David Williams

Farmers Guide attended an event in Germany at which John Deere explained and demonstrated new models and machine upgrades designed to contribute to sustainable farming. David Williams was there.

A high-quality forage supplier has invested in a New Holland forage harvester to replace a previous brand, in pursuit of a more consistent chop. David Williams reports.

Fendt’s best-selling 700 Vario tractor series has been expanded, with the addition of completely new seventh generation models with a longer wheelbase and more power. There is also a new, more powerful and updated Katana forage harvester. David Williams tried both machines on an Italian farm.

A press event by Claas in northern Germany was used to announce and demonstrate an impressive line-up of new products. David Williams was there.

An early opportunity to test-drive Valtra’s new Q-series tractors confirmed that the new
models have what it takes to attract owners and users in this competitive market segment. David Williams reports.

Vaderstad’s Carrier XT, which shares proven features of the original Carrier while adding the extra convenience and versatility of the newer Carrier XL model, will prove a popular addition to the line-up, predicts an East Anglian-based main dealer. David Williams reports.

Vervaet UK importer J Riley expects a busy autumn touring the UK with its Vervaet Quad 550 4-wheel, self-propelled slurry applicator. David Williams saw it in action.

Pottinger used a late June European press launch to announce new products for every link in the harvesting chain: from mowing, tedding and raking to loading. David Williams reports.

Kverneland announced and demonstrated many new products at an exclusive press event in Italy during late June. David Williams was there

A new, stepless powershift transmission with electronic control and automatic shifting is expected to boost sales volumes for Deutz-Fahr’s popular 6-series tractors. David Williams tried them out.

Introduced to the market in 1968, the Toyota Hilux is an icon when it comes to practical farm load movers. David Williams tried the latest model.

Two Germany-based machinery manufacturers have joined forces to develop a fully autonomous full-sized traction unit capable of making ‘decisions’ regarding work strategies and implement settings to optimise performance. David Williams had an early invitation to see it at work.