loaders

Sharing several design features from the larger 8S range, the new model uses a 6.6-litre AGCO power six-cylinder block which is shared across the range, offering 210hp with an additional 10hp available as a boost for transport, pto or high hydraulic demand applications through the use of the engine power management (EPM) system.

As the buzz around electrification of farm machines marches on, the latest manufacturer to join the fray is JCB with its 525-60E telehandler. To see what the battery powered loader is capable of, Alex Heath put it to work on

To mark its 75th anniversary, JCB has published a 144 page book featuring more than 400 photos.

As the buzz around electrification of farm machines marches on, the latest manufacturer to join the fray is JCB with its 525-60E telehandler. To see what the battery powered loader is capable of, Alex Heath put it to work on a range of tasks on a beef unit and a potato grading line.

Fitted with an eight speed gearbox, a 173hp engine and high flow hydraulics, JCBs new TM420S would suggest it has all the ingredients to be a capable performer at a number of tasks. Richard Bradley gets behind the wheel to find out more.

Representing one of the firms latest loader developments, we try out Claas new pivot steer telehandler, the Torion 738 T Sinus. James Rickard puts the machine to work to find out more.

Following the launch of its NewAg line up of telehandlers in 2016, Manitou has expanded the range to include two heavier duty models that were left out of the initial rollout. The manufacturer says the market has changed in the subsequent years, with an increased demand for extra capacity and user comfort.

Looking for greater comfort, reliability and control, Wiltshire contractor Ollie Kinch opted for a Volvo L70H loading shovel to handle clamping and loading duties. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

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.