Tractors loaders and farm vehicles

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.

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.

With safety increasingly under the spotlight and more distance covered on the road, one farm has opted for a trio of bale trailers with hydraulically operated sides, reducing the time taken strapping a load. Jane Carley reports.

Accurate weighing of loads is a useful bonus for contractors and merchants moving a variety of materials with a tractor loader, as one Devon contractor is finding with Quickes latest automated system. Jane Carley reports.

Aiming to find out more about Fendts latest tracked tractor development, we try out a model from its new large frame 1100 Vario MT Series. James Rickard 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.

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.

Combining the capability of a telehandler with the functionality of a tractor, Merlos MultiFarmer is proving a worthwhile purchase for one Cornish grower.

A change in machinery policy has led Stafford Proctor and Sid Mann, of Long Sutton-based Proctor Bros, to buy two John Deere track layer tractors. Alex Heath finds out more

Over the last five years, one Oxfordshire grower has made the most of a Versatile 550DT for frontline power. Its performance and low running costs have led to a second Versatile joining the fleet. Geoff Ashcroft reports.