Materials Handlers News

Merlo UK has announced the launch of two new additions to its extensive agricultural product range on offer in the UK at LAMMA 2024: the Turbofarmer 30.7 and the Turbofarmer 27.6.

Manitou Group’s stand will feature existing, new and improved machines, attachments, and extended warranty offers explaining the many benefits of the Manitou and Gehl offers available.

A new 3 tonne lift capacity compact telescopic handler has been launched by JCB for the popular 6.0m lift height sector with a comprehensive specification that offers significant performance and productivity advantages.

A new range of ultra-compact telehandlers, capable of being transported between work sites on trailers behind conventional farm pick-ups, has been added to Manitou’s line-up. David Williams enjoyed an early test drive.

Operations director for Ardent Hire Solutions, Gareth Clements, shares advice on what to look for in materials handling equipment, and the newest and most popular models in the fleet.

SAS Agri is an independent specialist in buying, selling and servicing new and used agricultural machinery, and as of 2021 became an official dealership of Merlo with nationwide coverage.

Bobcat is launching its new generation R-Series telescopic loader range for agriculture, providing a choice of seven models with Stage 5 engines.

Bobcat has announced a new generation of telescopic handlers for agricultural use, with new cabs and intelligent operating modes. David Williams reports.

An early June demonstration at one of JCB’s Staffordshire farms provided an opportunity to test-drive the latest JCB Fastracs, new TM articulated loaders and the eagerly awaited electric-powered Loadall.

Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO, has announced the introduction of the latest MF TH telehandler Series, which features a new cab plus other significant changes that further enhance comfort, operation and productivity.

Merlo UK has added a new dealership, located close to Great Yarmouth on the beautiful East Norfolk coast, to its network.

A two-week-long test of one of Manitou’s latest skid-steer loaders on a large mixed farm was intended to fi nd out whether these highly manoeuvrable machines have agricultural applications beyond poultry and pig buildings. David Williams reports.