Farmers Guardian
James Lane Editorial

I joined Farmers Guardian at the start of November 2009, and I have loved every minute of the job so far! My background is farming, although growing up on a glasshouse nursery the tractors were not quite up there with those on farms today. I have a degree in agricultural engineering gained from Writtle College, and have worked in both dealer and manufacturer sales roles, PR and as a freelance journalist before joining FG.

  • Tractor registrations down for 2010

    January 14, 2011

    AS EXPECTED, UK tractor registration figures fell last year when compared to those of 2009, reports the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). The final count on units over 50hp registered for road use was 13,347 – 11.1 per cent down on the previous level.

  • Harper & Eede re-branded as Ernest Doe Power

    January 14, 2011

    HARPER & Eede, the Sussex machinery dealership chain owned by Ernest Doe and Sons, is now known as Ernest Doe Power.

  • NH’s new Lancashire dealership

    13 January 2011

    NEW Holland has added to its dealer network with the appointment of J&S Lewis as its dealer in Lancashire, with the company having full access to all New Holland tractors and harvesting equipment.

  • Opico offers front-mounted slitter

    29 December 2010

    OPICO has updated its range of grassland kit with the introduction of a front-mounted sward slitter model.

  • Two Christmas ideas for tractor lovers

    16 December 2010

    HAVING a hard time deciding what the tractor lover in your life would like for Christmas? Here we feature two potential gift ideas about a couple of classic brands.

  • Looking forward to Lamma: High specification Stewart trailers get the vote in Scotland

    December 10, 2010

    Higher-specified trailers are becoming the norm as tractors become faster and larger, which suits one Scottish farmer’s needs. James Lane reports.

  • 4x4 pickups put to the test

    November 26, 2010

    Double cab pickups have become one of the main pieces of essential kit on many farms. Geoff Ashcroft and James Lane took five leading models out for a full test to see which ones ticked the boxes.

  • Factory refurbishment a valuable option in tough economic climate

    November 26, 2010

    Thinking of investing in a large, one-pass tillage machine to replace a setup which is looking a little dog-eared? A refurbishment of your existing machine could be a better use of your cash, as James Lane found out.

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.0 on test

    November 26, 2010

    In shocking Lagoon Blue paint, orange graphics and orange piping for the interior, Ford’s Ranger Wildtrak will get you noticed.

  • Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max LE on test

    November 26, 2010

    ISUZU’s Rodeo Denver Max LE is an odd beast. Low slung looks combined with large anthracite alloy wheels give it an almost sporty, pimped-up look.

  • Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian Long Bed

    November 26, 2010

    Mitsubishi’s L200 range has recently been tweaked and as a result gets updated styling and more power for the range-topping Barbarian model.

  • Nissan Navara delivers best all-round 4x4 package

    November 26, 2010

    There are winners and losers in every test category, as can be seen in the FG ratings. But when it comes to all round performance and productivity, there is only one overall group winner in the shape of Nissan’s Navara Tekna.

  • Nissan Navara Tekna Double Cab on test

    November 26, 2010

    This latest version of Nissan’s big Navara has changed only slightly as the Japanese firm does not want to rock the boat.

  • Toyota Hilux HL-3 Double Cab 2.5 on test

    November 26, 2010

    WITH the low-powered 2.5-litre engine, we were expecting the Toyota Hilux to be the underdog in this impressive line-up of trucks. Far from it, in fact.

  • AGCO goes for more control over its combine business with Laverda purchase

    November 5, 2010

    SUBJECT to competition regulations being met, Agco will soon be the full owner of Italian combine firm Laverda, it has been announced.

  • John Deere Gator XUV 855D launched

    November 5, 2010

    The latest John Deere Gator model has arrived as the 500,000th machine of this popular utility range comes off the production line. Simon Henley takes a look.

  • Conor reveals its new tankers

    November 5, 2010

    ?Irish firm Conor has been busy updating its tandem axle and LGP tanker ranges.

  • Farol opens new Hinckley depot

    November 5, 2010

    John Deere-dealer, Farol, has moved to its new premises at Hinckley, Leicestershire.

  • Quadcrate proves to be novel idea for young Irish farmer

    November 5, 2010

    For Northern Irish farmer William Allingham, the age-old problem of reaching and then dealing with sheep on the hills was finally solved when he one day failed to reach his stock using an ATV and trailer, realising the trailer was causing drag and not aiding in gaining traction.

  • RTK network plans to cater for 2,000 farmers

    November 5, 2010

    RTK Farming, an RTK (Real Time Kinetic) GPS network set-up by a group of farmers around Cambridge, is set to grow its coverage thanks to an East of England Development Agency (EEDA) grant which will meet 40 per cent of expansion costs.

  • Strong Grassland and Muck 2011 bookings

    November 5, 2010

    RASE, organisers of Grassland and Muck 2011, reports that more than 90 per cent of stand space has been booked for the event, which is due to be held at Stoneleigh on May 18 and 19 next year.

  • Triffitt back in business

    November 5, 2010

    Triffitt Trailers UK, which fell into administration earlier this year, has been purchased by Laser Shapes UK, with production already occurring of a full range of trailers at the company’s site in Accrington, Lancashire.

  • Agrifac returns to the big league of beet harvesters

    October 22, 2010

    AGRIFAC Machinery has had a few turbulent years, but in 2010 the Dutch manufacturer got back on track, as James Lane found out in Holland last week.

  • APM launches new website

    October 22, 2010

    Agricultural parts specialists APM Agriplant has announced its new website, which features wearing metal parts, pest control products, lubricants, lighting accessories and tools among its vast online catalogue.

  • Carrier makes it to heavyweight status

    October 22, 2010

    ?Well-known and well liked among cultivation circles, Vaderstad’s Carrier with integral crossboard now comes in its largest and heaviest guise to date with the introduction of the 9.25m 925 model.

  • Krone makes new appointments in south

    October 22, 2010

    ?Two new territory managers, Rodney Benson and Ian Faulds, have joined grass machinery manufacturer Krone UK to cover the south-west and south-east.

  • Simba kit’s zero finance deadline

    October 22, 2010

    ?Zero per cent finance is available for Simba’s entire range until the end of October 2010, says agents SG Equipment Finance.

  • Vicon back in baler circles

    October 1, 2010

    A new agreement by parent company Kverneland Group with Italian baler manufacturer Gallignani means Vicon is back fully in a business which it knows well.

  • Fastmast the key to cheaper wind data mast installation

    27 September 2010

    FOR those wishing to put up a wind turbine and save themselves money while also maybe selling electricity back to the national grid, the problem of installing a wind data mast first rears its ugly head.

  • Making big machines more efficient at Case IH

    September 17, 2010

    Bigger is not necessarily more expensive to run. This is the message from Case IH as it launched several new models of Quadtrac, Steiger, Magnum and Puma last week, as James Lane reports.

  • Dowdeswell 105 plough

    September 17, 2010

    Dowdeswell Engineering used Tillage to put its latest plough, the 105 series, through its paces.

  • Greater satellite access at your fingertips

    September 17, 2010

    TOUCHSCREEN displays in tractors and self-propelled machinery are all the rage now, and Trimble’s new CFX-750 display comes with many advanced features, says two of the company’s agents in the UK.

  • Kverneland CTS Evo

    September 17, 2010

    Tweaks to Kverneland’s CTS Stubble Finisher range have resulted in the development of the CTS Evo series.

  • Lemken Juwel 8

    September 17, 2010

    Lemken’s Juwel 8 reversible plough replaces the Opal 8 series and is the first model to come fitted as standard with the firm’s clip-on Duramaxx components for its shins and mouldboards.

  • McConnel Discaerator

    September 17, 2010

    McConnel has added a trailed version of its Discaerator designed for use with tractors over 250hp using subsoiler legs followed by two rows of serrated discs and a packer.

  • Pottinger Lion/Terrasem combination

    September 17, 2010

    Pottinger claims a ‘double figure’ share of the power harrow market in the UK, and suggests the combination of its new Lion power harrow and Vitasem box drill can offer accuracy comparable to an air drill but with cost savings of 20 per cent.

  • Teagle Vario Multidisc

    September 17, 2010

    Teagle Machinery joined forces with Tulip 18 months ago, and have jointly developed the Vario Multidisc for the UK market.

  • Willow Farm Machinery Mascar drill combination

    September 17, 2010

    Sleaford-based Willow Farm Machinery imports a wide range of equipment, including the Mascar line-up. On show at Burton was this three-metre wide Dakota 300 drill, which is fitted piggyback to a Mascar ED cultivator.

  • Post driver tool aims to ease fencing headache

    15 September 2010

    Fencing is often a winter maintenance task which is not particularly looked forward to, but Autoguide Equipment’s new Mini Postmaster post driver may make the role a lot easier and safer too.

  • Precision key to TWE front linkages range

    14 September 2010

    Cheshire-based T.Walters Engineering (TWE) has added to its line-up of products with the Stemplinger range of front linkage and pto equipment for tractors.

  • Leversha steps down at Simba

    14 September 2010

    Simba managing-director Guy Leversha has announced he is to step down from his role with the Sleaford-based company.

  • Tractor sales rise in August

    13 September 2010

    The latest AEA (Agricultural Engineers Association) figures suggest tractor sales are showing signs of a rise, with August’s level reaching 1,080 units – which represents a 1.7 per cent increase on August 2009’s figure.

  • Lighter land relying mainly on the plough

    September 3, 2010

    Burghill Farms, at Edzell, near Brechin, is once again a host farm for the northern Tillage event on October 7. James Lane found out about the farm’s establishment techniques.

  • Krone returns to single-engined approach for Big X

    August 27, 2010

    KRONE’S position as having the biggest forager power output remains intact with the launch of third incarnation of the Big X range, where single engines replace twin-engine models. James Lane reports from the company’s launch in Germany.

  • New look Lexions hit highest speeds yet

    August 13, 2010

    It is 15 years since the Lexion joined the Claas range, and this revolutionary range has now been updated with more features including a 40kph transmission choice. James Lane reports from the company’s Harsewinkel headquarters in Germany.

  • Moore packs some extra weights

    August 13, 2010

    Northern Ireland-based Moore Concrete has launched a range of tractor weights, designed for front or rear mounting.

  • Stevens joins LandMec Pottinger

    August 13, 2010

    Devon-based LandMec Pottinger has appointed Richard Stevens as its area manager for the eastern counties of England.

  • Stewkley Milling’s new range boasts key functions

    August 13, 2010

    ?Stewkley Milling, based in Leighton Buzzard, offers a wide range of roller mills for general mixing and grinding, and new models offer some neat ideas.

  • Tecnoma’s self-propelled sprayer hits marketplace

    August 13, 2010

    Following successful launches of its Laser 3240 and 4240 models, Tecnoma’s 5,200-litre 5240 now hits the competitive sprayer market.

  • Tractor registrations fall again in early 2010

    July 30, 2010

    MAINTAINING the downward trend, agricultural tractor registrations for the first six months of 2010 are down on last year’s figures.

  • Bank on John Deere ProDrive’s pulling power

    July 16, 2010

    John Deere’s ProDrive hydrostatic drive system for its foragers promises infinitely adjustable speeds and excellent traction, but does it deliver? SIMON HENLEY tracked down the first machine in the UK with the system fitted to find out.

  • Massey Ferguson combine sails into Venice

    July 9, 2010

    MASSEY FERGUSON decided to float one of its Centora combines down the Grand Canal in Venice last week to greet its dealers to a harvesting congress.

  • Polaris’s sales skills initiative launched

    July 9, 2010

    ATV manufacturer Polaris has launched its Polaris Business School, which aims to develop sales skills throughout its dealer network.

  • Rear-mounted Stoll mowers can ‘protect’ plants

    July 9, 2010

    F-STOLL has introduced a new generation of its SB rear-mounted mowers which features a smooth underside for plant crown protection.

  • More goodwill from New Holland

    7 July 2010

    Following Rob Alker’s appointment as after-sales commercial manager earlier this year, New Holland has appointed Paul Alcock into its after-sales department.

  • RVW Pugh to take on Isuzu

    6 July 2010

    Machinery dealer RVW Pugh Ltd has taken on the Isuzu franchise to provide customers access to Isuzu’s pick-up range, which include excellent fuel usage in their class and a 3,000kg towing capacity.

  • Deutz-Fahr mid-range CVT inspires with functionality

    June 25, 2010

    ?Think CVT and chances are you would think of those from John Deere, Fendt or Case IH, but Same Deutz-Fahr’s TTV models with variable transmission have been around since the late 1990s.

  • Making your tyres work for you

    June 25, 2010

    CHOOSING your tyres carefully is a key issue for both farmers and contractors alike, and Michelin is keen to bestow the virtues of this by matching them to application, tractor and soil type. James Lane reports.

  • Cereals 2010: John Deere Maxi Spreader gives full coverage

    10 June 2010

    John Deere has launched its Maxi Spreader, which is solely aimed at working with the S690 and S690i level land combines.

  • Cereals 2010: Mechanical weeding solution from Techmagri

    10 June 2010

    Techmagri UK sells the Annaburger range of machinery, and this now includes the Universal Cultivator with rotary turbo comb.

  • Cereals 2010: Triffit launches tracks for trailers

    9 June 2010

    Triffit Trailers has launched a tracked chassis prototype for its range, aimed at farmers who need to clear crops from very wet fields. This 16MT 16 tonne model has the system fitted, and features a pto-driven independent hydraulic package with oil cooler.

  • Cereals 2010: Kverneland launches new CTS EVO

    9 June 2010

    An additional version of Kverneland’s CTS cultivator has been launched. Dubbed the CTS EVO, it features a slightly different approach to the original in having a single row of mixing discs, followed by tines, then loosening legs and a packer.

  • Soil structure: Target what lies beneath

    June 4, 2010

    Ensuring that you look carefully at your soil structure, plan ahead and choose cultivation methods to suit will ensure better yields, says farm management firm Sentry.

  • First drive: JCB ups pivot steer market stakes

    May 14, 2010

    JCB has launched two pivot-steer telehandlers to the UK agricultural sector, and James Lane took a chance to test out the TM170 and TM220 models on the company’s farm in Staffordshire.

  • Simba bought out by Great Plains

    6 May 2010

    SIMBA International Ltd., the Sleaford, Lincolnshire-based manufacturer synonymous for disc harrow cultivation equipment, has been acquired by US firm Great Plains Mfg Inc. of Salina, Kansas.

  • On video: Lemken launches 2010 product range

    4 May 2010

    MACHINERY manufacturer Lemken launched a host of new products in April which will be unveiled at the forthcoming Cereals event in June.

  • Kubota takes on a multitude of tasks

    April 30, 2010

    ?Kubota’s entry into larger tractors has opened doors within other markets away from its traditional ground care roots for the Japanese manufacturer. James Lane caught up with one satisfied convert in Hampshire.

  • Scotgrass: Host of new kit on show at the event

    April 30, 2010

    WITH Scotgrass 2010 sold out, the AEA cannot physically fit more grass and forage machinery. James Lane takes a look at what will be on show.

  • More compact Jantar drill available from Lemken

    26 April 2010

    FOR those with large fields, few obstacles and plenty of horsepower, the idea of a wide, trailed seed hopper with following drilling bar has always appealed.

  • Compacts scrape their mark in Dorset

    April 9, 2010

    KOREAN manufacturer Kioti is starting to have some success on UK farms, and scraper roles have become a growth area says importer RECO. Two users have found the orange brand of tractor to be reliable and easy to use. JAMES LANE finds out the facts.

  • Claas to offer large-scale mowers

    February 26, 2010

    Two new models have made it to the Claas Disco range of disc mowers in the shape of the 8400C Contour and 9100C Contour triples.

  • Amazone’s high-tech test hall delivers new edge

    February 26, 2010

    ?January this year saw the opening of Amazone’s new fertiliser spreader test hall at its Hasbergen-Gaste base, and the German company claims this facility is the most modern building in the world for testing spreaders and for application of mineral fertilisers.

  • Case and Steyr buck Euro tractor trends

    February 26, 2010

    Despite the overall European tractor market dropping some 17 per cent in 2009, Case IH and Steyr claimed a market share increase of one per cent.

  • Caterpillar machines to adopt security system

    February 26, 2010

    Following last week’s news that the AEA now has fitters qualified to fit Cesar, Finning UK has announced all Caterpillar machines it supplies will come with the registration and security system as of March 1, 2010.

  • Enigma security and tracking systems granted Thatcham approval

    February 26, 2010

    Essex-based Engima Vehicle Systems has announced its Skyline tracking and security products have won CAT P5 and CAT P5 Plus Thatcham approval.

  • Feeder-wagon firm investing in new production

    February 26, 2010

    Feeder-wagon manufacturer Lucas G has bucked the trend and invested in a new production site three kilometres from the company’s La Verrie base in the Loire region of France.

  • Iveco pitches new Daily to agricultural market

    February 26, 2010

    ALTHOUGH derived from a van, Iveco’s Daily 4x4 is not to be taken lightly. James Lane tried out this novel machine in at the Millbrook off road track in Bedfordshire.

  • Vale spreader offers easy gritting

    February 26, 2010

    The cold weather just will not go away, and Vale Engineering of York has announced a new tractor-towed salt spreader aimed at use with agricultural tractors which will help during icy conditions.

  • Cesar scheme takes off as AEA engineers boost national coverage

    February 19, 2010

    The first four officially-trained technicians working on behalf of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) are now qualified to fit the Cesar security system, and will provide initial UK coverage for after-market fitment. According to Cesar, a further 20 will be qualified in the coming months.

  • DeLaval upgrades its VMS milking machine

    February 19, 2010

    Dairy machinery manufacturer DeLaval has an updated version of its VMS (Voluntary Milking System), which the company says gives better control over milking but with lower input costs.

  • John Deere’s latest round baler models offer more variety

    February 19, 2010

    John Deere has been changing model numbers on most of its kit recently, and now round balers get the same treatment - with restyled panelling, too.

  • JCB Finance celebrates 40th year

    12 February 2010

    AS well as manufacturing the Fastrac and Loadall for the agricultural market, plus a full line up of construction kit, JCB also has its own finance wing. JCB Finance Ltd., based near the JCB global HQ at Rocester in Staffordshire, celebrates its 40th year of trading in 2010.

  • Laverda and Gallignani call time on agreement

    12 February 2010

    AGCO’S recent announcement of plans to increase production at its Italian Breganze plant, following the decision to shut its Danish Randers facility, has led Laverda and Gallignani to dissolve their 2005 joint-agreement.

  • Doe Show celebrates its 50th anniversary

    10 February 2010

    The 50th anniversary of any institution is always one to treasure, but the 50th anniversary of a dealer-run show may be nothing short of a miracle.

  • John Deere leads in 2008 tractor sales

    January 29, 2010

    It takes a year for the official AEA tractor registrations by brand to come out.

  • Major manufacturers continue service engineering training push

    January 29, 2010

    Claas and John Deere aim to ensure their service engineering staff are as qualified as possible, and both graduates and existing engineers recently received awards from the manufacturers.

  • New owner for the iconic Haybob

    January 29, 2010

    THE Haybob twin rotor tedder/rake combination, found on many farms around the UK for simple hay and silage making, is now being marketed by Kuhn.

  • US AgConnect show unveils ElectRoGator concept

    January 29, 2010

    Following our look at future tractor designs (FG, December 25, 2009), US machinery show AgConnect showcased AGCO’s ElectRoGator, which may soon offer electric drive if the concept proves to be worthwhile.

  • New Holland full of confidence for 2010

    January 22, 2010

    As a company, New Holland seem in buoyant mood, and with a restructure of high-level staff, the Basildon-based outfit is confident of securing further market share during 2010.

  • ElectRoGator electric drive concept unveiled at AgConnect

    21 January 2010

    US machinery show AgConnect revealed AGCO’s ElectoRoGator, which may soon offer electric drive if the concept proves to be worthwhile. Only in concept form and based on a RoGator 1386, the ElectRoGator is a test-bed for electric drive and is based on being used as a high-clearance row crop sprayer

  • Lamma: Gongs awarded for top exhibitors at Lamma 2010

    21 January 2010

    The end of the first day at Lamma means one thing for many exhibitors – attendance at the awards ceremony. Show organiser Cliff Preston thanked the staff and directors who have made the show possible, which not more than two weeks ago was threatened by heavy snow and ice.

  • Biggest ever Lamma is setting up nicely

    19 January 2010

    Lamma 2010 is set to be the biggest yet, and if setup day is anything to go by then it is going to be busy over the two days. The organisers have planned for this with earlier car park opening times and better organised stewarding.

  • New at Lamma - New Holland tops 200hp with T6090

    13 January 2010

    ALTHOUGH launched at Agritechnica 2009, New Holland’s T6090 has not been seen officially in the UK yet but will be on the company’s stand at LAMMA next week.

  • New at Lamma – T5070 bridges gap for New Holland

    13 January 2010

    THE T5000 series has been a marked progression from the TL and TLA in New Holland’s portfolio, and it now has a big brother in the guise of the T5070. This range-topper is being touted as a potential big seller for the company, and is due with dealers by late January.

  • Landini ups its game with further models

    8 January 2010

    MORE is better from Landini as the manufacturer continues to boost its range to the UK market. Distributor AgriArgo UK has announced a new four-model tractor range with outputs from 74 to 102hp from Perkins 4.4-litre four-pot engines.

  • Stay on the right side of the law when out in the snow

    7 January 2010

    FARMERS should be aware in which circumstances tractors can be used in the current harsh weather conditions sweeping the UK to avoid facing the wrath of the law.

  • Top-of-the-range Vicon tedder makes an appearance

    4 January 2010

    THE 2010 grass season will see the arrival of Vicon’s largest tedder to date in the form of the 10-rotor Fanex 1403C, which covers a massive 13.5-metre working width.

  • Hydrostatic still king for Merlo users in Wales

    4 January 2010

    MERLO is renowned for its hydrostatic drive telehandlers, and not many farmers can lay claim to have owned 30 of its machines as Calcourt Farms of Montgomery, Powys can.

  • New kids on the sprayer block

    18 December 2009

    A NEW name in crop sprayers, FarmGEM, has been formed by three men who know a fair bit about crop protection machinery.

  • Klauser president as CNH shuffles its pack

    9 December 2009

    Machinery manufacter CNH has announced new roles for two of its stalwart employees. Case IH has appointed Andreas Klauser as its new president and CEO, taking over from departing Randy Baker.

  • Mini loader benefits from off-centre boom

    9 December 2009

    Farm loaders don’t just come in large versions as manufacturer Avant Tecno will testify. The company’s specialism is mini loaders, and the latest 400 Series are some of the its most advanced yet.

  • Krampe concentrates on niche products

    9 December 2009

    KRAMPE Trailers has recently opened a new purpose-built factory site which totals 128,000sq.m, allowing the company to up production levels to new levels, as well as develop novel niche products.

  • Spectacular SUMO rise creates demand for larger premises

    December 4, 2009

    SUMO’s meteoric rise entered yet another chapter with the official opening of its new factory premises at Melbourne, just outside York.

  • SUMO grassland subsoiler aims to rejuvenate tired grassland

    3 December 2009

    SUMO’s extra space has helped generate growth and kick-started new product work, including the eagerly-anticipated Versadrill and its grassland subsoiler.

  • Trio of new Landini dealers in Wales

    3 December 2009

    LANDINI tractor owners in Wales are being supported by another three sales and service dealers, able to supply the full range from 28hp compacts to 225hp heavy arable machines, plus the PowerLift telescopic handler.

  • New spreader from Sulky stable

    2 December 2009

    RECO’S latest spreader offering from Sulky, the DPX28, is aimed predominantly at the mid-sized farmer and will handle a wide range of fertilisers and granulated ureas.

  • Landini launches 'Techno' versions of PowerMondial

    26 November 2009

    LANDINI has upped the beat of its four-cylinder PowerMondial range by adding ‘Techno’ versions which will, it hopes, appeal to a wider range of users.

  • Lucky dozen get chance to own special John Deere sprayer model

    25 November 2009

    Twelve die-cast model collectors in the UK are now the lucky owners of a special limited edition gold model from John Deere, following the company’s 5430i self-propelled sprayer draw.

  • Dowdeswell ploughs investment into production technique

    18 November 2009

    Dowdeswell Engineering, the only remaining volume plough maker in the UK, has invested in both its manufacturing capacity and component quality to give customers shorter delivery times and improve its strong reputation in the industry.

  • Agritechnica 2009: Pöttinger wins the gongs in Hanover

    18 November 2009

    AUSTRIAN manufacturer Pöttinger had a very successful Agritechnica, scooping three awards for its forage harvesting machinery innovations.

  • Apache offers something different

    18 November 2009

    If you want something away from the more usual ATV manufacturers then Apache Quads can offer just that. The company has just launched its new Apache RLX 400 two-wheel drive machine to the market, and it surprises in the specification stakes.

  • Agritechnica 2009: 350,000 flock to Hanover show

    18 November 2009

    AGRITECHNICA 2009 saw a rise of seven per cent in exhibitor numbers and a three per cent rise in visitors, with over 350,000 attending this year says DLG, the German Agricultural Society.

  • Agritechnica 2009: JCB shows off smallest side-engined telehander to date

    11 November 2009

    JCB says it offers the most comprehensive range of materials handlers on the market, and is set to increase what’s available with the launch of a new compact side-engined machine, the 527-58.

  • Agritechnica 2009: Pottinger goes all intelligent

    10 November 2009

    AUSTRIAN manufacturer Pottinger has launched a clever system for those who run its Jumbo or Torro forage wagons behind John Deere 6030/7030 Premium tractors.

  • New tracked Deere meets expectations

    6 November 2009

    We catch up with John Deere’s new 8345RT crawler, the first of its class with a CVT transmission, for an exclusive first drive.

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