Machinery

Unpredictable weather and a move to more farms adopting multi-cut silage systems has shown Cheshire agricultural contractors Dutton’s explains the value of its Fendt Lotus 1250T tedder

All in one pumping rigs are not an uncommon sight these days with many contractors taking advantage of the systems ease of transport from job to job. But with many lengthy twin axel set ups, tight access routes and small farm yards can make some of the bigger outfits a challenge to manoeuvre. James Huyton reports on the latest compact offering from Tramspread.

Groundswell brings together a melting pot of ideas and advances in the regenerative agriculture space. James Huyton looks at some of the machinery and tech from the event.

Launched in 2020, MF’s 205 to 305hp 8S range have been upgraded for autumn 2025 with new features and powertrain refinements

from 1975 to 1990,Gairdner Complete Contracts converted trailed pto-driven forage harvesters to engine-powered machines for many of Europe's major manufacturers

Growers could risk harvest losses from insect damage if they fail to thoroughly clean out and prepare their grain stores ahead of harvest

Front-end loaders are increasingly used as a way of getting more hours from an expensive tractor purchase, and Stoll suggests that IsoBus technology could help the tractor loader compete with or even surpass dedicated handlers.

With many manufacturers now offering some form of mechanical weeding machinery, Pottinger has added an additional spring tine machine to its existing range

As the largest machinery display at any event in Scotland, manufacturers took the opportunity to showcase several new machine introductions for the UK market

Designed to provide improved weight distribution and the ability to work with multiple different drilling and planting systems, the range of multi-hopper front tanks has expanded with several choices on offer. Toby Whatley and James Huyton look at some of the market options for 2025