Kubota

An independent cider maker has invested in a Kubota compact half-track to preserve its orchards and improve harvesting efficiency across multiple locations. Farmers Guardian reports

CNH (New Holland and Case IH) knocked John Deere off the top spot in terms of UK tractor sales in 2020, ending a 16-year reign.

The sub-100hp power sector is awash with manufacturers from all over the globe, all vying to offer competitively priced yard tractors. Alex Heath finds out what bang for your buck you can expect to get for £30,000.

Kubota has launched the M5002 and M4003 series tractor ranges, with several performance and emission upgrades over their predecessors, the M5001 and M4002.

Moving away from the big five tractor brands could offer value for money in these cost-sensitive times, suggests one Chippenham-based farming business. Jane Carley finds out how the business is getting on with a fleet of Kubotas.

For one Dumfriesshire farmer and contractor, switching from a skid steer to a compact telehandler has enabled more operations to be completed without sacrificing usability when space is at a premium.

Looking to improve comfort and convenience when scraping out cubicle sheds, one Somerset dairy farmer opted for JCBs 403 compact loader, adding a range of attachments to make the most of the compact materials handling solution. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

With emissions equipment on modern tractors eating into chassis space, integrating a mid-mounted hedgecutter is no longer the straightforward task it once was.

Now in its third generation, Kubotas latest M7 tractor series comes with a host of updates and added features. James Rickard finds out more with a test drive.