Auctioneers report above-average machinery sales amid busy year
9th August 2023
Demand for second-hand farm machinery is on the rise and Halls have reported selling nearly £5.6 million worth of equipment so far in what has been an exceptionally busy year for dispersal sales.
New equipment theft law described as a “win” for farmers
21st July 2023
The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill offers new powers to make regulations deterring the theft and resale of quads and ATVs.
Farmers issued tyre safety reminder as part of Farm Safety Week
19th July 2023
As Farm Safety Week gets underway, farmers are being reminded to perform vital tyre checks on agricultural machinery to maintain safety on farmland and rural roads.
Buy a new Yamaha farm vehicle with their £1,750 trade-in bonus
7th July 2023
Yamaha has announced a trade-in bonus of £1,750 against the purchase of its Wolverine RMAX 4 1000, Wolverine RMAX 2 1000 SE, YXZ1000R SS or Viking EPS models.
Farmers urged to increase security amid sharp rise in quad thefts
21st March 2023
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to take extra precautions as quad thefts continue to rise this year, affecting many who rely on quads to look after livestock.
Kubota approves low-emission paraffinic fuels for diesel engines
1st March 2023
Machinery manufacturer Kubota (UK) Ltd has approved use of the paraffinic fuels HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and GTL (Gas To Liquid) for all its diesel engines in an attempt to lower the environmental impact of its agricultural, turf and construction machines.
Kuhn balers on sale with £500 off net price
14th February 2023
Kuhn Farm Machinery is offering a £500 discount on its full range of balers, including the FB, VB, FBP, VBP, SB and i-BIO models, from 1st January to 31st July 2023.
Commercial 4×4 offers practicality and performance
9th February 2023
The Toyota Land Cruiser enjoys a long-earned reputation for reliability and comfort, and is a common sight in car parks at agricultural shows and dealer events. David Williams borrowed the Commercial variant for a week-long test, to find out if it is a suitable option for farmers.
Growing line-up includes new models with plenty of power
7th November 2022
Kymco’s reputation as a manufacturer of quality utility ATVs suitable for agricultural use is growing, and new models recently added to the range with more power and load carrying capability are expected to attract new users and increase the brand’s market share. David Williams put them through their paces.
Innovative box scraper allows farmers to complete two jobs in one go
4th November 2022
The Scrapenser from Ian Cleasby Agriculture enables dairy farmers to spread sawdust into cubicles and scrape out at the same time, combining two chores into one job.
More handling choice for confined areas
31st October 2022
Bobcat has announced a super compact telehandler and more powerful compact skid-steer loaders. David Williams reports.
Defender thefts soaring, latest statistics show
29th August 2022
Owners of Land Rover Defenders urged to take sensible security measures as thefts on course to increase again in 2022.
