Machinery

Visitors and exhibitors from around the world descended upon Harrogate the specialist potato event, with new technology and equpiment on show

Telehandler manufacturers JCB and Merlo will launch two additional models to their respective ranges at LAMMA 2024

Can an electric UTV match the performance of its petrol and diesel counterparts, James Huyton takes Polaris's long-awaited Ranger Kinetic on test to find out.

Spray technology, field data collection and drill customisation were some of the features at this year's CropTec, held at the NAEC at Stoneleigh for the first time.

Positioned alongside the smaller, 2022-launched E-Worker, Merlo's all-electric TF e43.7 is entirely a concept machine which uses the same background technology developed for the E-Worker.

Developed as part of a German state-supported new technology project, the Tribkopf project uses a 102hp biomethane powered FPT engine fitted into a wheeled module with linkages and a pto front and rear.

Aligning with the commercial launch of its full electric E107 V Vario vineyard tractor, Fendt showed a late-stage prototype of a full-body version of the same unit.

Occupying a section of Claas' new technology display, the manufacturer gave visitors an insight into a future drive option it is currently working on for its combine products.

Recovery and realism were two overarching themes at this year’s German machinery extravaganza, Agritechnica. Ben Briggs reports from Hanover on the mood among manufacturers and event organisers.

Off road vehicle specialist Can-am seek to gain a larger market share with their new Outlander ATV. James Huyton takes a first drive from the launch in France.