Trade Shows & Global News

Faresin goes fully electric

The Leader PF Full Electric is born, a self-propelled 100% electric mixer wagon that completes Faresin’s electrified range, launched in 2018 with its electric telehandler. A 360-degree sustainability concept that aims at circular economy and reduction of farm emissions.

The new Leader PF Full Electric has been de...

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Spot fertilizing with PUDAMA

The Kverneland PUDAMA drill is a next step in maize seeding. It enables reduction of the volume of starter fertilizer by at least 25% thanks to a precise placement of fertilizer below and next to the maize seeds.

PUDAMA stands for a systematic focused spot fertilizer application during maize sowing. It enables the ...

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Muddy maize specialists

While creating misery for many, a wet maize harvest is perfect for a number of Dutch specialists to brush off the cobwebs from their homemade wet-weather solutions, such as this six-wheeled New Holland FX450.Desperate times require desperate measures, and the base for the six-wheeled rubber-tracked chopper modified by Du...

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

First electric Dieci telehandler at Agritechnica

Dieci will preview the Mini Agri-e electric telehandler at Agritechnica. The company will also have the Agri Farmer hybrid on the stand.Starting with the Mini Agri-e 26.6 (2.6t/6.0m), the 19kW traction and 22kW hydraulic motors (max power output of 44kW), are said to provide the equivalent performance to a diesel-powered...

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

CLAAS celebrates 50 years JAGUAR

In 1973, CLAAS introduced the JAGUAR 60 SF self-propelled forage harvester. Soon thereafter, the machine attained worldwide reputation. The JAGUAR is known because of its kernel processing technology and drive systems that protect the soil. Good reason to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a successful machine.

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Monday, 6 November 2023

New Holland updates CR and CX combines

New Holland will show updated versions of the CR twin rotor and CX straw walker combines at Agritechnica. Both ranges get the new styling which will also be used on the new flagship harvester being unveiled at the show.The two combine ranges benefit from updated cabs with new higher spec leather seats and a three-camera ...

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Monday, 6 November 2023

Rozmital disc mower prototype at Agritechnica

Czech manufacturer Rozmital will show the rear-mounted SD-300R (3.0m) disc mower with roller conditioner at Agritechnica. The new model is expected to enter production in the second half of next year.Complementing the identical front-mounted SC-301R (3.01m) conditioner model introduced last year (also on display in Hanov...

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Monday, 6 November 2023

Three new Bednar seed drills for 2024

New Bednar seed drills for next season include the Directo Do (direct) and Matador (strip till). The 12m Efecta CM 12000 air drill is also new.The capacity of the pressurised twin hoppers on the Directo NO 6000 (6m) is 5,000l. When combined with the optional Alfa drill 400 seeding unit, the three hoppers provide a wide r...

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Friday, 3 November 2023

Kubota’s first electric wheeled loaders

Kubota (UK) has launched two battery-powered RT compact articulated wheeled loaders: the RT210-2e and RT220-2e.Previewed a year ago at Bauma, the construction sector will be the main market, but the battery-powered RTs could also appeal to farms looking for a near-silent and emission-free solution when working indoors or...

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Friday, 3 November 2023

Cover crop option for Pöttinger Terradisc

Pöttinger has developed a distribution system for its trailed Terradisc 8001T (8.0m) and 10001T (10m) disc harrows that allows it to apply fertiliser, seed a cover crop, or do both at the same time.Paired with the Amico F front hopper, the 1,700 or 2,400l capacity unit is split 60:40. Material is applied using a single ...

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Friday, 3 November 2023

Larger tyres on latest Bredal spreader

The new K110XESC trailed lime and fertiliser spreader from Danish manufacturer Bredal can accept tyres with a diameter of up to 2.0m.Developed in response to increasing demand to fit larger tyres on bigger trailed machines to reduce ground pressure, the larger boots also reduce the rolling resistance and provide increase...

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Thursday, 2 November 2023

Versatile Cuadro Disc injects slurry

The new Quadro Disc from Evers Agro is a versatile disc injector for grain fields, grassland and arable land. It uses a sharp single disc which ensures the slurry to go straight to the roots of the crops. Hence, nutrient loss through emission is kept to a minimum. The Quadro Disc combines a large working width of up to 1...

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Kverneland power harrows, sprayers and mergers

Staying within the tractor axle load requirements has prompted many manufacturers to rejig their power harrow drill offering. Kverneland can now be added to that list with the Rotago 4000 which can be partnered with an equally new rear coulter tool bar.One of the new Kverneland machines heading to Agritechnica this month...

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Kemper small and large drum maize headers

The 300 Pro small drum and 400 Pro large drum maize headers are the latest offering from Kemper.These have a number of new features to prevent cobs getting stuck between the drum as well as improved maintenance. A heavy duty kit which makes use of Hardox steel should extend the service life of the drum and skids.The 400 ...

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Tuesday, 31 October 2023

New Horsch kit heading to Agritechnica

There has been no easing off the gas at Horsch since the last Agritechnica as the machinery maker will have several new cultivators, drills, planters, sprayers, mechanical hoes and a precision fertiliser spreader on the stand at this year’s show.Starting with cultivators, in order to fit a knife roller, levelling board...

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Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Trio of Kuhn power harrows and Sitera mounted drills

Kuhn Farm Machinery has added the first folding models to the HR 1030 R power harrow range. The company has also extended its mechanical combination seed drill range with the Sitera 100 series.Starting with power harrows, the HR 5030 R (5m) and HR 6030 R (6m), the new flagship models in the range, are suitable for tracto...

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Monday, 30 October 2023

New Köckerling cultivators heading to Agritechnica

Köckerling will expand its Allrounder Flatline and Eco Allrounder cultivator ranges at Agritechnica. There is also a new narrow point on the Ultima CS no-till drill.The 500 (5.0m) is the latest model to join the Allrounder Flatline shallow cultivator range. Added to the existing 600, 750 and 900, with the 220mm wide goo...

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

Fendt selects Vredestein tyres

Fendt has chosen Apollo Tyres’ Vredestein VF Traxion Optimall as original equipment (OE) for its new range of Fendt 700 Gen7 tractors. The Fendt Vario 720, 722, 724, 726 and 728 tractors are available with the combination VF 710/70 R 42 & VF 600/70 R 30 Traxion Optimall. Additional sizes will follow soon.

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

Bednar Swifterdisc for 500hp+ tractors

Czech manufacturer Bednar has added a 14.4m model to the Swifterdisc XE Mega range. The newcomer joins the 18.4m machine which recently set a new cultivation record.Like the flagship 18.4m model and 16.4m version, the Swifterdisc XE 14400 Mega, which is designed for 500-550hphp tractors, is available with two types of di...

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

Variable width Vogelsang slurry applicator

A BlackBird slurry applicator with a variable working width of 21m to 30m is the latest innovation from Vogelsang.To alter the working width, various sections can be unfolded or remain tucked in. All the operator has to do is select the desired width on the in-cab terminal and the machine does the rest, including alterin...

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

Larger Amazone Pantera and wider trailed booms

There has been a lot of changes to the Amazone sprayer line-up, with tweaks to existing models and new additions. For instance, the Pantera 4504 is now joined by the 7004 with a nominal capacity of 6,600-litres.Like the 4,500l version which is now adorned with the latest Claas supplied cab, the big self-propelled shares ...

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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

NIRS technology improves efficiency

Organic manure is a fantastic nutrient source, but efficient and precise application can be challenging due to its natural variations. Even when mixing it up really well, there’s still room for improvement. That’s where an Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) sensor can step in to make the most of organic manure.

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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Gas fuelled New Holland T7.270 on sale next year

New Holland will launch the pre-production version of its T7.270 Methane Power LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) tractor at Agritechnica. Production of the first models is expected to start at the Basildon plant in the second half of 2024.We outlined some of the spec a year ago when the methane powered T7 broke cover as a pro...

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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Second gen Kaweco Profi slurry tanker

The main talking point on the Profi III Gen 2 slurry tanker is the self-priming high-capacity centrifugal pump. Developed in-house, the self-contained system does not require an additional vacuum or rotary lobe pump which Kaweco says results in low wear and tear.In developing the second generation machine, the company lo...

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Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Daedong / Kioti goes autonomous

Daedong’s HX tractor and DH6135 combine, both of which have autonomous operational functions equivalent to level-3 autonomous driving for agricultural machinery, have passed the national testing in Korea for autonomous driving (straight and turning maneuvers).

According to government standards in Korea, autonomou...

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Tuesday, 24 October 2023