Machinery News

German manufacturer, Claas, unveiled its latest forage technology to the farming press at its factory in Bad Saulgau, southern Germany, at the end of June. Machinery editor Neale Byart reports.

After serving the community for nearly 40 years, a machinery specialist, MKM Agriculture Limited, has announced the closure of one of its branches. 

The new flagship New Holland CR11 combine, previewed at Agritechnica 2023, was present at the official harvest 2024 launch of the new design.

In 2024, family-run agricultural dealer and John Deere specialist Tuckwells is celebrating its 70th anniversary of trading, alongside the arrival of new combine models.

Manufacturer Richard Western says investing in its nurse tank NT50 should be an easy decision for those harvesting silage or carrying out umbilical slurry work. Government grants are also available for 50m3 nurse tanks.

Following 25 uninterrupted years of manufacture, the 100,000th Fendt 700 Vario has just rolled off the production line in Marktoberdorf. 

TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety charity, has launched a campaign to emphasise the importance of thorough tyre maintenance for farmers during Farm Safety Week. 

“We are all trying to get more done with fewer staff, while weather windows get shorter,” explained Forrest Farms farm foreman, Robert Hale.

William Purves Funeral Directors has revealed its custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse for families and funeral directors to hire.

New Holland is celebrating two great achievements, 60 years of tractor production in Basildon and the manufacturing of its two millionth tractor at the plant. 

After over forty years in business, a family-run agricultural engineering business, R C Setchfield Ltd, decided to close down its premises. 

Weston College has joined forces with Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm amid its 25th anniversary celebrations to restore a vintage tractor loved by members and visitors of Noah’s Ark.