Combines & Forage Harvesting News

Based near Saffron Walden in Essex, Abrey Agricultural is the official UK importer for Ziegler products.

Farmer and contractor Alan Tunstall has released a book giving a comprehensive look at the history, makes and models of combine harvesters.

The Advanced Feedrate Control system, developed for Case IH Axial-Flow combines and previewed at Agritechnica 2023, has been awarded a silver medal for innovation at the biennial farm machinery event organised by DLG.

Claas used an exclusive press event in Germany to show its new 650hp Xerion flagship for the first time, along with smaller tractors from 75–103hp, a new mower conditioner and entry-size combines with styling and features like larger models. David Williams was there.

Introducing a brand new Crossover Harvesting™ concept that brings together outstanding Twin Rotor® separation technology with the brand’s proven and renowned conventional threshing technology.

A new addition to Kubota’s baler range is the FB1000 non-stop round baler wrapper combination that integrates a pre-chamber, main chamber and wrapper.

As demand for higher capacity combines continues to grow, sales of trailers capable of transporting the wider and heavier headers are also increasing. One company which has seen a big rise in demand is Abrey Agricultural. David Williams reports.

Following the successful launch of the Magnon 10 forage wagon range in 2019, agri machinery distributor Opico has launched the smaller Magnon 8 range in the UK in time for this year’s forage season.

The Case IH Axial-Flow 4000 Exclusive combine range has gained revised controls based around a new console, faster operation of key functions and an integrated touchscreen control and monitoring terminal.

With the Puma 4.0, AVR introduced the world to a robust, high-tech harvester, offering more comfort, lower fuel consumption, and an even better harvesting quality.

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.