Chestnut fencing

JCB launches zero emission 403E compact electric loader

Aniv on June 9, 2023

JCB is introducing its first full electric wheeled loader, delivering best-in-class performance and full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation being ideal for work in livestock buildings, glasshouses and alongside farm and horticultural staff. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with 20kWh capacity, providing productivity that matches the popular 403 diesel model. Features include: 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack is largest capacity in the class 4kW drive motor (peak power) with three driving modes 20kW hydraulic pump motor (peak power) with shovel and fork modes ZF axles with an integrated drop-box for permanent […]

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210hp MF 7S.210 powers into the top of the MF 7S Series

Aniv on December 1, 2021

Massey Ferguson is proud to announce that, after the success of the recent launch of the MF 6S and MF 7S Series, it is now introducing the new flagship 210hp, MF 7S.210, which further increases choice in this hard-working tractor sector. With its 210hp, 6.6 litre AGCO Power engine, 2.88m wheelbase and standard Dyna-VT transmission, the MF 7S.210 provides the perfect bridge to the 205hp, 3.05m wheelbase and 7.4 litre engine-powered MF 8S.205. “Massey Ferguson strives to provide customers with exactly the right size, power and specifications to suit their requirements,” says Thierry Lhotte, Vice President & Managing Director Massey […]

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Kent farm sprayer commemorates Olympic Gold

Aniv on August 20, 2021

A Kent farmer and contractor has named his new Fendt Rogator 665 sprayer ‘Tokyo’ – to commemorate a Gold Medal win by his daughter at this year’s Olympics. The self-propelled sprayer was supplied by main dealer RW Crawford Agricultural Machinery Ltd, and is the fourth Rogator to be operated by farmers and contractors M & M F French, based at Meopham, near Gravesend. Approximately 2,500ha is farmed stubble-to-stubble within 10 miles of the base, including owned, rented and contract-farmed land. Cropping is mainly cereals with oilseed rape, peas, beans and linseed included as break-crops. Soils vary, but most are chalk […]

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HORSCH pushes different aspects of autonomous driving systems

Aniv on July 19, 2021

Autonomous technologies allow machines to move and operate freely. Complete automation is still in the development stage, but there is already a lot of progress in the market. HORSCH too is working on developments from task automation to autonomous driving systems. The HORSCH Roboter is a development platform for the company to explore autonomous technologies. Michael and Philipp Horsch have focused on automation and autonomous driving systems since the early 2000s, when they bought the first AutoFarm GPS steering system. It was the first RTK system which allowed for driving within the range of a centimetre. “We immediately thought ‘If […]

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McCormick power and technology

Aniv on December 13, 2019

Precision farming applications, GPS guidance, ISOBUS and data telematics are among the digital technologies being highlighted by McCormick manufacturer Argo Tractors at the LAMMA show, NEC Birmingham in January. Not least on the new 230/240hp McCormick X7.624 VT-Drive that launches a four-model range of more powerful stepless drive tractors for 2020. As a result of a global partnership with Topcon Agriculture, a factory-installed guidance-ready option is now available for 141-310hp McCormick X8 VT-Drive, X7 VT-Drive and X7 P6-Drive tractors, as well as a suite of precision farming applications for different Topcon terminals. ISOBUS digital data exchange between the tractor, on-board […]

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Trailed post driver brings hammer muscle to small or elderly tractors

Aniv on September 28, 2018

The latest innovation in fencing equipment from Bryce Suma is a high output heavy-duty post driver that can be operated by a tractor of modest size and weight. Jock Bryce of the Kelso-based manufacturer points out that normally, Suma heavy-duty post drivers carried on the rear three-point hitch need a substantial tractor to maintain secure stability on site and during road travel. “But not everyone has need of a 120-150hp tractor, so our new Suma TR400 is a trailed design that can be operated by a small tractor, whether new or quite elderly,” he explains. “As long as the tractor […]

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