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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
“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 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...
The tractors use Smartpilot ICT technology for autonomous driving and in addition to the unmanned Robot Tractors, Yanmar has introduced a lineup of Auto Tractors that deliver high-precision work with minimal human operation. The Auto Tractor system is an in-house developed GPS steering system, where the driver has to be in the cabin. Yanmar says it’s possible to upgra...
The company says interest in field loading kits is growing as farmers are keen to reduce crop miles and the amount of harvest-related soil they are carting on roads after loading the crop at the field side. Tong says these problems are all but eliminated by receiving and cleaning the crop at high capacity straight from trailers filled by the harvester. The self-con...
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...
Based in Bourne, Lincolnshire, Consus Fresh Solutions has developed a cloud-based software system to help with quality assurance audits and the traceability of fresh produce. “One of the biggest issues facing producers is that each retailer can have different requirements for size or ripeness and varying specifications for shelf-life,” says Derek Thompson, co-founder ...
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...
Powered by Kubota, the new Landboss 1100D LE was built specifically for the Australian market, featuring a steel tip tray and over one tonne combined tow and carry capacity. Landboss Australia, director, Michael Poynton said he was pleased to announce the latest model. “Since its introduction in 2015, Landboss has established itself as a major player within the g...
Touted as the complete farming experience, the game has racked up millions of fans across its PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and computer platforms. In a media release, Giants Software said loyal partnerships with some of the biggest brands in agriculture had contributed to the success of the Farming Simulator series. “The franchise has always offered players the large...
The new 7580 and 7590 come it at 62 and 68 kilowatts (80 and 92 horsepower) respectively, and weigh in over 3.6 tonnes each. A Mahindra spokesperson said over the last decade, Mahindra had forged a reputation for toughness and durability, based around the companies historical alignment with steel trading. “This starts with design, it comes from incorporating qual...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
The Maxxum 150 is powered by a FPT 6.7-litre engine – the same lump that is in the bigger Optum range – that develops the same power as the current four-cylinder FPT 4.5-litre engine, currently in the Maxxum 145 model. As with other Maxxum models, transmission options range from the semi-power shift ActiveDrive 4 and ActiveDrive 8 to the firm’s CVXDrive continuously v...
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...
Employees operate the robots from a catwalk located above the pens, reducing safety risks by keeping those who work in the cattle yard portion of processing plants at a greater distance from the 1,300-pound animals. “The robotic cattle driver developed by Cargill is a major innovation in the handling and welfare of farm animals,” said Temple Grandin, professor of anim...
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 event – which runs from 8am to 2.30pm on Tuesday, October 30 – will be held at Knott Oak near Ilminster (TA19 0JA) and feature the new McCormick X8.660 VT-Drive and X7.690 P6-Drive tractors working with a selection of Pottinger equipment, including the Terrasem C6 trailed disc cultivator drill. “It’s one thing looking at a tractor and implement at a show or in our...
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...
Available directly from the companies online store, the patented spiral-shaped sensors measure both moisture and limited nutritional characteristics to a depth of up to 90 centimetres, then feed the information to the cloud through a satellite. CropX, chief executive officer, Tomer Tzach said the sensors were only one step of the system, targeting crop and pasture agr...
“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...
The Can-Am Maverick Sport MAX DPS 1000R delivers riding excitement for up to four riders in a daring, precise and confident package. The versatile performance side-by-side vehicle is especially attuned for trails. A performance-grade suspension system with FOX 2.0 PODIUM QS3 shocks, power steering, and 60-in (152.4 cm) width improve the overall riding experience. A rear-...
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...
