Tractors News

After nearly 40 years in business, a machinery specialist MKM Agriculture has announced the closure of the company. 

West Midlands and mid Wales machinery dealer, Rea Valley Tractors, announced the closure of its Newport depot. 

A fraudster involved in a transatlantic tractor scam worth more than £130,000 has been jailed, West Midlands Police confirmed. 

A Christmas tractor run will go ahead despite “considerable number” of farmers deciding not to take part following changes to inheritance tax that were announced at the Autumn Budget.

Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of the MF 5M Series, which includes six tractors from 95hp up to the new, top 145hp model. 

The Spooky Halloween Road Run in Swindon has so far raised around £200 for Yellow Wellies.

The concluding Cheffins Vintage auction of 2024 attracted a strong turnout of keen bidders, showcasing a range of machinery, including the 1991 MB-Trac 1600 that made the top price of the day at over £94,000. 

Sisters from Bates Farm have been raising money for Cancer Research this pumpkin season in memory of their dad, who passed away last October. 

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service shared a shocking photo of a burnt-out tractor and its trailer following an incident last weekend. 

John Deere offers a sneak peek at its new 9RX range, due to arrive in the UK from March 2025.

As the machinery market continues to be challenging for manufacturers and dealers alike, the trade for high-quality, second-hand equipment sold at auction continues unaffected, with machinery auctioneers Cheffins selling more than £8.5m worth of machinery in September.  

The number of agricultural tractors being registered in the UK in August was significantly lower than normal, marking an almost 31% decline compared to this time last year.