Machinery News

The McCormick X7.6 VT-Drive Stage V range, launched at LAMMA 2020, is rapidly expanding McCormick’s reputation amongst arable users. Thanks to the combination of power and high technology it delivers, fully meeting its customers’ needs and the increase in engine power from 200 to 240 hp 3 new models make up the X7.6 VT offering in the stage 5 emissions class.

Thurlow Nunn Standen spoke to Farmers Guide to share the story of its long history, dating back more than 140 years…

Ben Burgess takes a stroll down memory lane, looking back over 90 years of serving the agricultural sector – from post-war agricultural depression in the 30s, to a thriving modern business currently comprising seven depots.

Weaving Machinery is continuing its mission of providing robust and innovative machinery that meets the real needs of UK farmers, all at affordable prices. Launching this spring, the company’s new Fenix Grass Drill is designed to be compact but powerful, ideal for mixed farms and contractors.

Feeding, bedding and looking after some 1,200 outdoor sows as well as their offspring is a fairly rigorous task that’s hard on both men and machines. It’s a job that is difficult enough when it’s dry but when the winter weather sets in things can get even tougher, explains Suffolk pig producer Chris Fogden.

Getting the most out any crop is one of the biggest challenges farmers face. For Lincolnshire-based crop storage and quality specialists, Martin Lishman Ltd, this challenge has fuelled the creation of products, now well-known in the industry, that have supported UK farmers in becoming more efficient and less wasteful.

In business since 1951, Valtra turns 70 in 2021 and is celebrating its milestone anniversary in a variety of different ways throughout the year.

CNH Industrial has announced a new immersive ‘infotainment’ experience that promises to offer much more than a live streaming event or showroom – featuring brands New Holland, Case IH and Steyr.

Last year Lemken successfully presented two digital events in German-speaking countries with the Steketee and Azurit as key topics. Following the positive response, the company is pleased to announce today, that the next edition also will be held in English, as well as a German language version. 

Auto Spray Systems has announced the launch of a new breed of autonomous robot – the first of its kind in Europe – which promises increased efficiency and reduce emissions.

Eurocomach mini and midi excavators and skid steers are now exclusively available in the UK from Robustrack.

SymAgri, Systems for Agriculture, a new division powered by the Thurlow Nunn group has been created to provide customers with independent technology solutions and is now a dealer for Trimble Agriculture products, for Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and North Essex.