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LAMMA 2025: New dealer network for JCB in Ireland
JCB is to restructure the distribution of its agricultural products in Ireland with the appointment of a network of new dealers. The appointments will take effect from February 1st, 2025, and will strengthen the company’s presence in the Irish agricultural market.Announced at this week’s LAMMA 2025, the new distribut...
Read moreLAMMA 2025: Limited edition Opico harrow and seeder
The showpiece on the Opico stand is a black and gold 6.0m grass harrow and seeder. The limited-edition paintwork marks a three-decade long partnership with Austrian manufacturer, Hatzenbichler.Introduced by Opico to the UK market in 1994, Hatzenbichler comb harrows were originally sold into the organic and arable markets...
Read moreAscenso’s greener tyre production
Ascenso is an off-highway tyre brand owned and promoted by Mahansaria Tyres Private Limited (MTPL), created by the Mahansaria Family more than three decades ago. The Edge Green certification of their plant in Panoli, is a primary innovation of the World Bank Group to promote sustainable buildings worldwide.
"Pano...
Read moreHSD disk improves residue flow
"The new John Deere high-speed disk series was designed with farmer input," said Michael Porter, John Deere go-to-market manager for tillage equipment. "Field preparation is a critical part of the production system and providing an opportunity for farmers to get the work done in a minimal amount of time is critical durin...
Read moreLAMMA 2025: Dalbo UK shows new 3.0m subsoiler
Taking centre stage on the Dalbo UK stand at LAMMA today is a new 3.0m subsoiler. There is also a new 5.0m PowerChain.The model on the stand is a three-leg version with an HD rear packer and the leading disc option. Fitted with winged or low disturbance points, the frame is available with two, three or five legs (all hyd...
Read moreAGCO to build new parts warehouse
As part of the site, AGCO"s approximately "17 million low-emission, sustainable facility will primarily serve Europe and the Middle East (EME) and be the "Master Depot" for supplying parts into North America, South America and Asia Pacific from Europe.
The new logistics platform is intended to be operational by the...
Read moreSMALL, BIG AND LOTS OF LOADALLS
JCB has announced a plethora of new models including a preview of the TM110 small tele loader which has been developed in just 18 months at the behest of Lord Bamford. The new addition will get its official unveil at LAMMA tomorrow but here are some of the key stats.Rather than reinvent the wheel so to speak, the enginee...
Read moreMachineryGuide 10th anniversary
The company’s designers placed great emphasis on accuracy, as farmers expect economical solutions in terms of fuel consumption, spray and fertiliser output. This turned out well and as a result, the company’s turnover doubled almost every year. This success has encouraged the developers not only to keep the concept, ...
Read moreNew tractors heading to LAMMA
Kubota, Case IH, Fendt and Massey Ferguson will all have new tractors on the stand at this week’s LAMMA 2025.Kubota will launch its M7004 tractor series to mark a decade of the M7 tractor lineup. Powered by a proven 6.1l, four-cylinder Kubota engine producing 130-175hp, the three-model M7004 series offers a choice of t...
Read moreFoldable bars on Kuhn seeders
The BTFR 5010 seeding bar has a row spacing of 15 cm. It is equipped with low-maintenance Suffolk coulter seeding units. The coulter pressure is adjustable up to 25kg to maintain sufficient seeding depth, including in heavy clay or sticky soils. The distribution of the coulters in 3 rows spaced 33 cm apart make it easier...
Read moreYTO tests 220hp tracked tractor prototype
YTO is testing a 220hp rubber tracked tractor. The company could soon provide Chinese farmers with an alternative to imported western brands.Called the CH2202 and believed to be the first such tractor from a Chinese manufacturer, the chassis on the latest prototype (first one was spotted mid-2023) was developed in-house....
Read moreAdvanced Garford guidance and electric weeder
Garford will show a new advanced vision guidance system at LAMMA next week. Also on the stand will be electrical weeding technology and a flexible hooded sprayer. All are commercially available for this season.Robocrop AI uses artificial intelligence to combine colour, infrared and depth information to precisely identify...
Read moreNRH to unveil the Tremor
British cultivation machinery NRH Engineering will launch the Tremor low disturbance subsoiler at LAMMA next week.Made at the company’s factory in Seaton Ross, York, the Tremor is described as a strong, value-for-money (from £15,000), versatile 3.0m implement that can be configured with five, six, or seven legs. It is...
Read morePhytech joins irrigation specialists
Phytech helps growers optimize the farming production value chain using proprietary plant and field condition sensors to deliver data-driven agronomic insights and recommendations. These insights are executed through in-field automation controls, enabling optimized yields, water savings, and input efficiency for economic...
Read moreMore John Deere autonomy at CES
While each of the equipment categories experience their own set of challenges, a commonality across all is skilled labor availability. "Our customers all have work that must get done at certain times of the day and year, yet there is not enough available and skilled labor to do the work," said Jahmy Hindman, Chief Techno...
Read moreJohn Deere shows autonomous 9RX
A 9RX is one of four autonomous machines on the John Deere stand at this week’s CES 2025 in Las Vegas.Building on the autonomous technology first revealed on an 8R410 at the same North American show in 2022, the company’s second-generation autonomy kit combines advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras for navigatio...
Read moreStewart Legend to debut at LAMMA
A reversing camera and rear door alarm are fitted as standard on the new range of Legend trailers heading to LAMMA next week. There is also a new and improved lighting system.Superseding the Scottish trailer manufacturer’s best-selling GX tipping trailer range, the reversing camera on the Legends sends the image via a ...
Read moreProDrain disc optimizes drainage
The ProDrain disc is an optional attachment to the closing wheels of the Tempo planter and Proceed precision seed drill. It is mounted outside the closing wheels, to work the soil on the sides of the seed row.
"When planting in certain conditions, there is a risk that the surface becomes too smooth, increasing the ...
Read moreClaas partners with CertifAI
Claas recognizes AI as a key technology that can create increased customer benefits. When developing new products, the company addresses both the technical and regulatory challenges associated with the development of AI-based solutions. To tackle these issues even more effectively, Claas enters into collaboration with AI...
Read moreMonarch opens European HQ in Belgium
Monarch Tractor, the American manufacturer of electric and autonomous tractors, is expanding to Europe and opening a branch (Monarch Tractor Europe) in Antwerp, Belgium.Described by Monarch Tractor CEO and co-founder Praveen Penmetsa as the next logical step for the company’s ongoing strategic growth journey, the new b...
Read moreShelbourne to show new hedge trimmer
Shelbourne Reynolds will introduce a new model in its 7000 series hedge trimmer range at LAMMA – the 7065T telescopic.Designed to be compact and thus suitable for narrow lane work, it offers both farmers and contractors a first-time opportunity to invest in a heavy-duty trimmer with a true 6.5m reach from the middle of...
Read moreAlpego updates 8.0m power harrow
Opico will show the latest version of the Alpego DMAX 800 (8.0m) power harrow at LAMMA 2025 later this month.Fresh from its launch at EIMA in Italy, main updates include the redesigned side panels with wearproof skids to create the optimal soil flow towards and under the rear rollers, and the new rubber roller is said to...
Read moreLarger tub on latest BvL feeder
German manufacturer BvL has developed a 25m3 capacity version of the V-Mix Drive Maximus Plus self-propelled mixer wagon.Sitting above the current range-topping 21m3 model, the new twin auger flagship is powered by the same 224hp six-pot motor, and uses the familiar BvL loading head, which has tines instead of knives. ...
Read moreFirst outing for Claydon front hopper
The 2,750l capacity of Claydon’s new Evolution front hopper is split 45/55%. The new unit will be at LAMMA 2025.Pressurised to ensure reliable high-volume material delivery to the rear distribution heads, twin metering units deliver either mixed or separated seed/fertiliser flows to the rear-mounted drill. ...
Read moreTurbo discs added to HE-VA straw harrow
HE-VA has added a set of front mounted turbo discs to its Top Strigle straw harrow. Further intensify soil movement, the new discs are fitted to 3.0m-9.0m models.Working directly behind the combine, the combination of discs and five rows of heavy-duty harrow tines penetrate the surface, resulting in a cost-effective impl...
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