Machinery News

Horsch dealer, Manns of Saxham, held a field demo day at the end of September in Nacton, Suffolk. Farmers Guide’s machinery editor, Neale Byart, went along to see what’s new.

Britain’s ploughmen and women showcased their skills at the 73rd British National Ploughing Championships, which were held at the Thoresby Estate in Perlethorpe, Nottinghamshire. 

MW Motors launched the Spartan EV 2.0 4×4 Commercial this year to fill a gap in the market for practical utility 4x4s that are fully electric.

A Christmas tractor run will go ahead despite “considerable number” of farmers deciding not to take part following changes to inheritance tax that were announced at the Autumn Budget.

Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of the MF 5M Series, which includes six tractors from 95hp up to the new, top 145hp model. 

The Spooky Halloween Road Run in Swindon has so far raised around £200 for Yellow Wellies.

The concluding Cheffins Vintage auction of 2024 attracted a strong turnout of keen bidders, showcasing a range of machinery, including the 1991 MB-Trac 1600 that made the top price of the day at over £94,000. 

An Essex-based importer and stockist of EP lithium-ion forklifts, Armill Lift Trucks, is at the forefront of advancing lithium-ion technology in the materials handling sector.  

Farmers Guide was given an exclusive preview of two of the new Scorpion models at Claas UK’s Saxham-based Customer Experience Centre. Neale Byart was there.

The Xerion 12 has been added to the Claas Terra Trac range, and has just had its first live field demos in the UK. Neale Byart reports.

An Annan farm partnership has been fined £600 for failing to properly maintain slurry storage, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) reported. 

Sisters from Bates Farm have been raising money for Cancer Research this pumpkin season in memory of their dad, who passed away last October.