Machinery News

Following the launch of the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO (Cyclical Field Operation*) in 2022, a new dimension has now been added to the range – the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO VF 710/60 R46. Designed for self-propelled sprayers, it is the first very-low-pressure flotation tyre in the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO range.

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.

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.

Replacing an aging, and often unreliable farm-built nematicide applicator with the Terracast GR, an applicator specifically designed for precision placement of nematicide, starter fertiliser and cover crops has enabled Cheshire-based potato farmer Zak Stanier to (not only) improve the accuracy of his previous system but also widen potential use of the farm’s new applicator to include sowing cover crops and placing starter fertiliser.

Slurry specialist Tramspread has set out to help farmers reduce the cost of complying with the government’s Clean Air Strategy that will impose a nationwide splash plate ban in 2025 by retro-fitting dribble bar and trailing shoe applicators to tankers.

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.

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.

The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has published the latest figures for UK agricultural tractor registrations.

Agricultural machinery manufacturer Kverneland has released three new features for its mounted and trailed sprayers, designed to increase accuracy and precision through integrating cutting-edge technology.

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.