With its stepless hydrostatic drive, the Pantera self-propelled crop protection sprayer from Amazone is well-proven in its ability to cope in difficult operating conditions. It features excellent pulling power and, with its climbing ability of up to 27 %, it fully meets the demands usually found in practice. There are sometimes, however, operating conditions, for ins...
Extending Spread-a-Bale’s M series, the 500kg Midi Lite requires only one tonne lift capacity and is suitable for most tractor fore-end loaders as well as skidsteer and Hof loaders. Spreading distance is up to 14 metres to the left by a single horizontal rotor. The machine is powered hydraulically and requires a maximum 55 litres per minute oil flow. The chain drive t...
Feedback from farmers was the basis for this development, following demands for a cost-effective and straightforward system for swath merging that would also be suitable for simple rear-mounted mowers. Pöttinger makes it possible with the CROSS FLOW auger that merges the forage to form one swath right after mowing. The enclosed design prevents forage losses. CROSS FLO...
PROLANDER: new tine, toughened share and roller options The PROLANDER range of vibrating tine stubble cultivators receives a new tine which uses a single bolt to hold a hard-wearing, easy to change and reversible share in place. The single-bolt design reduces the amount of downtime incurred when replacing worn parts, while the heat-hardened share, which is also thi...
This will also give buyers the option of a lower positioned cab which will lower the centre of gravity of the machine and additionally allow Knight to offer a greater range of booms with the machine. The re-design includes repositioning the Ad-Blue tank from the front to the side of the machine, where it is located near the main sprayer controls, and near the new tool...
“The 250 series Axial-Flow upgrades focus on improving both combine and operator productivity,” explains August von Eckardstein, Case IH harvesting product marketing manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Our aim has been to aid decision-making and make front-to-rear settings easier for a particular desired outcome. In this way, the combine can not only help to ...
The Gladiator will go on sale in the second quarter of 2019, offering all the off-road capability that Jeep is long known for, the company reports. In the process, the truck will offer a 1,600-pound payload capacity and a 7,650-pound towing capacity. Here are some additional specifications provided by Kelley Blue Book: All-new Wrangler-based pickup with 5-foot be...
The larger machine has powered steering and mechanical drive to all four of its rear wheels, with a power split hydromechanical stepless transmission providing seamless speed control. Both versions have variable supplementary hydraulic drive to the central front wheel, which helps the machines execute tight turns using the 70deg right and left steering lock, as well a...
Case AFS Soil Command records the settings for different elements – such as discs, tines and packer – chosen by the operator and then automatically adjusts them as necessary to maintain the same relationship when one setting is changed. Case-IH points out that soil structure issues resulting from inconsistent seedbed preparation can limit planting speed at a time when...
The robot is called Sweeper and is designed to operate in a single-stem row cropping system, with non-clustered fruits and little leaf occlusion. Preliminary test results showed that by using a commercially available crop modified to mimic the required conditions, the robot currently harvests ripe fruit in 24 seconds with a success rate of 62%. The BGU team spearhe...
The new machine will be fitted with a hydraulically driven pump located at the rear of the chassis and immediately adjacent to the boom. This new, simplified design removes several metres of pipework, which will drastically reduce the volume of spray solution remaining in the machine at the end of work. Knight is also fitting an air purge system that reduces spill ris...
The 9000 Series combines the latest forage harvesting technology with several efficiency enhancing developments to form the basis of John Deere’s new HarvestMotion concept, which significantly increases throughput and enables industry leading fuel economy. Performance improvements of up to 10 per cent have been verified through numerous field tests conducted by both John...
If you’re hauling solid manure, the VB235 manure spreader is a new addition to the Meyer’s lineup. It still features the Twin Twister vertical beaters in the rear and can handle just about any kind of solid manure. It’s a machine that can help you treat manure like a resource and not just a leftover byproduct that you must get rid of. Meanwhile, Nuhn Industries contin...
The PowerDisc coulter uses a parallelogram pivot that enables a pressure of up to 150kg per coulter, which is ideal for operating on heavier land. This proven design ensures that coulter has a more consistent sowing depth and slot closing in these conditions. Designed for high-speed precise sowing after plough, mulch sowing or direct seed, the Pronto DC is offers prec...
“Topcon Agriculture is a technology company that is merging the strengths of all of our acquired brands into advanced products that create tremendous value for our customers, dealers, and OEM’s” said Danea Armstrong, vice president of sales, support and channel development for Topcon Agriculture. “We see the tillage tool as a powerful platform for sensors and the collect...
The new models come in four-, five- or six-furrow versions and are designed to need between 200-300hp up top, while the on-land design reduces the effect of drift caused by offset changes. Key features on the new models are manually adjustable skimmers that can be tweaked without the need for tools, with standard shearbolt protection for the skimmers having a breakout...
The Ballyhaunis, County Mayo-based manufacturer has designed a purpose-built section control system to accurately control the distribution of fertiliser at precise rates. The firm claims to be the first company in the UK to design and manufacture an auto section control spreader for fertiliser and lime operations. Key to this is a twin conveyor feed system, which r...
Available in 6 to 12 row versions and capable of drilling maize, sunflower, beetroot, sugar beet, peas, beans, onions and other crops with row spacings from 37.5 to 80cm, the new MAXIMA 3 range comprises 12 models in a choice of configurations including telescopic, trailed, foldable and telescopic with adjustable spacing. The new MAXIMA 3 drills use an improved seed s...
The first ever product manufactured by Maschio was a rotavator in 1964. Since then the Maschio name has become synonymous with rotavators throughout the world and the company now produces what is arguably the largest range available. The Jane Bed Tiller is the latest evolution of the Maschio rotavators, targeting root crop, vegetable, fruit and flower growers to intensiv...
Ideal for creating consolidated stale seedbeds ahead of drilling, the addition of two rows of sprung finger tines can turn a set of rolls into a true multi-purpose machine, capable of helping growers reduce their reliance on chemicals in combating pest and weed problems. As well as being put to work in their conventional role for seedbed consolidation, Tip Rollers equ...
The ES encloses the cutting and rinsing process, isolating the operator from potentially hazardous products. The time savings created will allow the operator to spray an extra hour each day, according to the company. Features ES system accepts 1-2.5 gallon jug containers as well as 10- 50 pound dry product bags. Easy loading ergonomic tank height. Tank capacity of 5...
One such machine was on display on the Tafe tractors stand at the Dairy UK show. The principle of Harbrook Engineering’s scraper is pretty simple. Twin rams on a telescopic box-section toolbar extend and retract to vary how wide the rubber-bladed wing sections reach. A locking valve prevents ‘self-steer’ when the tractor turns while relief valves help to avoid impa...
The headline figures include the inner radius turning circle, which has been drastically cut from 1,257mm for a standard pivot-steer 3248 machine to 760mm on the new dual-steering model for the same loop. There are now five different steering modes. Thaler has already received an award from the Innovation Competition at Galabau Show, Germany’s biggest landscaping show...
An Ontario company has created the technology for robotic cutting solutions has had some successful testing in developing an ultra high-pressure no-till planting tool that’s essentially a liquid coulter. I-Cubed began research on the idea about 10 years ago. It started on a request from farming groups who were having more and more difficulty planting seeds through heavie...
The Avatar SD40 splits its 166-bushel product carrying capacity between two independent 83-bushel tanks with the proven HORSCH electric driven metering system on each tank. “The ability to precisely meter two products independently is an industry first for bulk central fill type single disc drills,” explains Jeremy Hughes, product manager for HORSCH. While the operator c...
The Rubin 10 offers the same mixing efficiency at high operating speeds as the Rubin 9, with a shallow working depth of 3 inches up to 6 inches. The Rubin 10 also offers several important improvements in the field. Lower Fuel Costs; Longer Service Life The most significant improvement on the Rubin 10 is the new symmetrical disc arrangement on both sides of the machin...
High in reliability the new TERRADISC has working speeds of up to 18 kph. The uniform, shallow working depth and optimum packing effect produces a perfect seedbed. The compact design, aggressive disc angle and offset configuration of the tools ensure reliable penetration and excellent mixing in of soil and vegetation even in dry conditions. The short construction is a ke...
“We’re delighted to be working with CLAAS Eastern. Our ‘farming with passion’ philosophy extends throughout the company from innovative product development to outstanding customer support from our dealers. By working with CLAAS Eastern, we have two businesses focused on providing great products and support,” says Stephen Burcham, General Manager at HORSCH UK. HORSCH’s...
Lift capacities have been increased on key models to help users boost productivity by loading more with each cycle and thereby reduce cycle numbers per task. Maximum load capacity on the two models with 6m maximum lift height has been increased by 100kg. As a result, the Farmilft 633 has a maximum lift capacity of 3,300kg, while the 636 has a maximum lift capacity of 3,6...
JS Shurts will helm engineering, production, marketing and finance from Tribine headquarters in Newton, Kan. “Our primary focus through 2018 will be to ensure the initial T1000 deliveries meet the schedules and field performance criteria we have committed to our customers, plus set the plans for a successful 2019 and beyond,” Shurts notes. Along with his brother an...
The main change from the smaller Bobcat-derived loader range is a new boom, which is 500mm longer and has a new headstock design that uses a Z-shape linkage, offering an extra 13deg (49deg total) of tipping angle and 5deg more on the crowd function. Along with the new lift height, maximum lift capacity now tops out at 4,300kg, an increase of 700kg on the previous rang...
The new opener is designed to provide even less soil disturbance, more consistent seeding depth, better seed to soil contact and improved slot closure, and features only one grease point for minimal annual maintenance. In addition for 2019, John Deere will have new, fully ISOBUS compliant software available for both the 750A All-Till and 740A Min-Till drills. A key be...
Peel Valley Machinery, Wee Waa, sales, David McDonald said the new John Deere 4060 , showcased at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip, featured a 6000 litre tank and a carbon fibre boom in line with industry requirements. “There is very much a demand for larger tank sizes through the industry for greater water carrying capacities for the higher spray volumes,” he said. “The ...
Featuring power efficiency and responsiveness, the 6130 is the latest in the popular 130 Series. Case IH, Australia and New Zealand harvest product manager, Tim Slater said the 6130 suited a range of applications in the local market. “These combines are ideal for operators looking to replace earlier model Axial-Flow combines or the smaller owner/operator or contr...
The Prado 150 SmartBar is made for models from October 2017 on-wards, while the new Hilux StealthBar will fit 2015 models and beyond. On release, the company said the increasing popularity of the SmartBar range was driven in part due to the use of an advanced polymer material which allowed impact absorption, temporarily deforming the bar before returning to its origin...
