Materials Handlers News

Richard Western has announced a further product launch at LAMMA 2024, with the release of a new trailer design in answer to demands from farmers and contractors requiring a universal trailer built to handle high workloads and demanding conditions yet retaining a high payload.

UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has announced the completed acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd based in Holbeach, Lincolnshire.

Buckinghamshire farmer Michael McDermott bought the TR-8 bale handler at LAMMA 2023 to increase the speed of operation on the contracting side of the business. But the machine also offers a range of additional benefits – including making it “virtually impossible” to damage bales.

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.