Machinery News

JCB machines from the past and the present will be taking centre stage at a special pageant in London as the nation comes together to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month.

New Holland has announced the winner of its 2021 UK and Ireland Dealer of the Year, which celebrates excellence in performance and service quality across its extensive dealer network.

Since the Claas Xerion was introduced in 1993, Kaweco has been a partner in slurry technology – besides gooseneck tankers and semi-trailed tankers, it produces its own build-on for the Xerion Saddle Trac. Kaweco explains the product’s key features.

Weaving has added a wider 8m model to its popular Sabre drill range – increasing the options available for larger farms looking for a versatile, all-weather drill. David Williams saw the first 8m version working on a Northamptonshire farm.

The Valtra G125 Active is part of a mixed tractor fleet operated by C & R Rowland – based at Goosey, near Farringdon. Chris Milligan runs the business with his father-in-law Robert Rowland and Robert’s brother Colin, and contracting services offered by the team include ploughing, cultivations, spray and fertiliser applications, drilling, and manure spreading. Grassland maintenance is a speciality, and hay and straw bales are made and sold.

Kuhn has announced new and updated products in its arable implement line-up.

Late last year, Ford announced significant updates for its Ranger pick-up in a series of special editions. David Williams tried out the latest flagship Raptor SE.

First-time exhibitor Kramp will make its LAMMA show debut in style, welcoming ‘Fast and Farmer-ish’ host and influencer Tom Pemberton and giving visitors the chance to win a £3,000 workshop makeover or a £1,000 webshop spending spree.

Land Rover has added a new V8 engine option to its Defender line-up, offering blistering performance and promising a superb on- and off-road driving experience. David Williams tried it.

Family-owned agricultural, estate and turf maintenance equipment supplier, Fentons of Bourne Ltd, hosted the celebration at its head office in Kate’s Bridge near Bourne in Lincolnshire.

The next generation of Stoll Profiline front loaders are set to make their UK public debut at the rescheduled LAMMA event in May 2022 where they will be featured by importer, Lynx Engineering.

British single pass drill manufacturer Mzuri advocates leaving all previous crop residue on the surface prior to drilling as a means of improving soil health and fertility.