Machinery News

Current government regulations state that the upper weight limit for agricultural trailed items including slurry tankers is 18.29 tonnes – regardless of whether they have an implement on the back.

Longstanding agricultural machinery supplier Ripon Farm Services (RFS) has recently moved into a new depot at the 30-acre Eden Business Park near Malton, North Yorkshire.

A press event by Claas in northern Germany was used to announce and demonstrate an impressive line-up of new products. David Williams was there.

Lemken is introducing the Koralin hybrid cultivator for ultra-flat stubble working, which joins the Heliodor 9 compact disc harrow for high-speed work with low power requirements, plus the Rubin 10-disc harrow, which has proved popular for straw incorporation.

An early opportunity to test-drive Valtra’s new Q-series tractors confirmed that the new
models have what it takes to attract owners and users in this competitive market segment. David Williams reports.

Now in its 31st year, national crop establishment demonstration Tillage-Live is returning to Scotland in September.

Vaderstad’s Carrier XT, which shares proven features of the original Carrier while adding the extra convenience and versatility of the newer Carrier XL model, will prove a popular addition to the line-up, predicts an East Anglian-based main dealer. David Williams reports.

Vervaet UK importer J Riley expects a busy autumn touring the UK with its Vervaet Quad 550 4-wheel, self-propelled slurry applicator. David Williams saw it in action.

Owners of Land Rover Defenders urged to take sensible security measures as thefts on course to increase again in 2022.

Long-standing John Deere dealer JW Doubleday will be sold to Ben Burgess in line with the manufacturer’s Dealer of Tomorrow strategy.

Kuhn has chosen to focus on its min-till products at Tillage Live, showcasing the Optimer range of stubble cultivators, the Striger strip till machine and Prolander shallow tine cultivator.

Ernest Doe hosted a New Holland Harvester Demonstration to show off some of the latest harvesting equipment. Farmers Guide attended the Ernest Doe harvest Demonstration in Mickfield, near Stowmarket, Suffolk.