Machinery News

Claas filed its first patent 100 years ago: the knotting device for the Claas straw binder. This device laid the foundations for a success story in baling technology – stretching right up to the new Quadrant Evolution

From a promise, to a principle, to putting its plans into practice, New Holland has carried through the commitment it made in 2006 to becoming the tractor sector’s Clean Energy Leader. But how did the path to today’s final pre-production methane-powered tractors pan out? Retracing some key steps reveals how the brand came to today’s cusp of full-scale manufacturing.

Landini has extended its range with the new Serie 5 tractors, utilities that will surprise you with their comfort, versatility and performance.

The impressively sized sprayer joins John Deere’s R900i series line up, which already included the largest sprayers on the market.

The new CLAAS ARION 400 range has now been fully introduced into the UK and Ireland markets with more power than previous models

The Environment Agency has issued new guidance on the spreading of organic manure, which is set to affect farmers and land managers in England – giving them very little time to adapt.

The latest addition launched by McCormick, the X2, is the new compact range boasting an extensive revolution of the engine, which passes from the Yanmar Tier 3 of the previous series to the Kohler Stage 5 emission engine.

A new report from Machine Guard identifies the top 5 causes of breakdowns, and ways to keep farming machinery in prime condition.

Jonathan Armstrong has transitioned from a splash plate to the Vogelsang 9m UniSpread trailing shoe. The new technology has enabled him to apply slurry from his herd of 320 Holsteins beneath the grass canopy for the first time, which has improved his silage and reduced his use of inputs.

A new era starts on New Holland’s Basildon production lines this autumn with the assembly of gas-powered tractors alongside conventional diesel-fuelled models. David Williams visited a UK farm involved with early trials of the new machines.

Suzuki has now introduced a new two-seater Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) version of its small and lightweight off-roader, the Jimny. Since its global launch in 2018, the car model has attracted both private users and professionals who seek authentic off-road performance.

Over 1,300 lots of vintage and classic tractors, machinery, motorcycles, cars and collector’s items went under the hammer on 24th July at Cheffins’ sale ground in Sutton, near Ely.