Farm Vehicles News

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.

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.

The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill offers new powers to make regulations deterring the theft and resale of quads and ATVs.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bobcat has announced a super compact telehandler and more powerful compact skid-steer loaders. David Williams reports.