JCB Robot 160W

    JCB and Volvo team up

    2 February 2010

    Manufacturers JCB and Volvo Construction Equipment have joined forces in a framework agreement under which they will co-operate on engineering and manufacture of both skid steer and compact tracked loader products.

    Lamma Show Goodyear Wheel Alignment workshop

    Wheel alignment workshop success for Goodyear

    2 February 2010

    GOODYEAR’s Wheel Alignment Workshops were a big hit at Lamma, says the company. The workshops, which were launched in 2009 and run throughout the year, was extended to encompass Lamma as Goodyear took the opportunity at Newark to highlight the impact of incorrect wheel alignment on tractors.

    Goodyear DT800 range grows to meet size demand

    2 February 2010

    ROWCROP wheels and tyres continue to become larger and able to bear more weight as tractors used for tramline and bed work increase in size, and Goodyear’s Optitrac DT800 range is now larger to accommodate the growth in load requirement.

    Ley Tigo Forage Wagon

    Lely TIGO makes UK bow at Doe Show

    1 February 2010

    LELY’S range of forage harvesting equipment grew in May 2009 when it took a minority interest in German manufacturer Mengele Agrartechnik AG. As part of the deal, Lely took on a range of loader wagons, which were previously available from Reco of Huntingdon.

    McHale 991T

    McHale unveils latest bale wrapper

    1 February 2010

    The 991T is the latest offering in high output bale wrappers from McHale.

    US hay dryer arrives in the UK

    1 February 2010 | Updated: 1 February 2010

    Suppliers of hay to the lucrative racehorse market must meet high standards, with products being free of dust and mycotoxins, which can be harmful to equine athletes.

    Opico adds to sales team

    1 February 2010 | Updated: 1 February 2010

    Charles Bedforth has joined Opico in a newly-created role of sales manager and will be responsible for machinery and parts sales for both He-Va and Opico brands for the Bourne, Lincolnshire-based company.

    Vicon Haybob

    Vicon still selling the Haybob

    1 February 2010 | Updated: 1 February 2010

    WE have previously written about how Kuhn is now selling the renowned Haybob hay tool.

    Organic growth for the specialist show

    January 29, 2010

    New mechanical hoes and a revolutionary insect control method took pride of place at last week’s Biovak 2010. Steven Vale joined the visitors at the Dutch event.

    Beetle Eater proves itself with other pests

    January 29, 2010

    A machine developed to tackle Colorado Beetles in Canada is proving its value on European pests.