AG Salons & Nouvelles de la mécanisation

The 4,700-litre hopper on the Alentix 8047 GI twin disc spreader will suit users wanting to carry more fertiliser to the field.One of the stand out products unveiled at a pre-Agritechnica press event at a farm close to Amsterdam Schiphol airport, main points include the RapidRate dosing system. Positioned ...

The Kverneland Group has confirmed that production of the iconic Vicon pendulum fertiliser spreader will finish for good at the end of this month.The decision to pull the pin after 67 years at the Dutch facility in Nieuw-Vennep was taken following a thorough evaluation of the investments needed to the plant and product r...

Claas has launched the 1000 series, a four-model range of 1,000hp+ Jaguar self-propelled forage harvesters. The engine in all four models: the 1080 (850hp), 1090 (925hp), 1100 (1,020hp) and 1200 (1,110hp), is a 24-litre, MAN V12.There is too much information in the 13-page press release to cover here, but the newly desig...

With a rated output of 785hp and a peak of 853hp, the Quadtrac 785 is the most powerful Case IH tractor so far.First spoken about earlier this year at the CNH Investor Day, a few details and pictures of the new flagship in the range have just been loaded onto the company’s North American website. The det...

Previewed at Agritechnica 2023, the Horsch Leeb Xeric 14 FS pneumatic fertiliser spreader has now made it to the commercial stage and is on sale for next season.The German manufacturer first announced it was going to build such a machine in 2021. Test machines were in the field in 2023 and a model was previewed at Agrite...

North Yorkshire based J.F. Hudson has further developed the Agricultural Tank Monitoring System (ATMS) to include LF (Liquid Fertiliser) and U (Underground) versions.Developed for tank systems linked by underground piping, the first ATMS-U system has already been installed on a Lincolnshire farm to connect three digestat...

Kuhn Farm Machinery has added Ben Burgess to its specialist big baler network. The addition covers all depots and is centralised at the Coates outlet near Peterborough.As well as improved access to sales, service and back-up at dealer level, existing and prospective SB customers now have access to dedicated demonstrator ...

Liverpool-based Huskisson has replaced Norwest Plant as the Bobcat dealer for north west England and North Wales.Covering Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester in north west England, Clwyd in North Wales and the Isle of Man, the new dealer has taken on additional staff and a substantial initial order for parts for ...

The most significant change to the latest versions of the four-cylinder Valta A105 (105hp) and A115 (115hp) is the disappearance of the traditional mechanical gear lever. The four-speed powershift is now electronically controlled.The two tractors are now only available with the HiTech 4 transmission, which provides 16f+1...

Qualube SolaBright is a new solution to clean solar panels. The pH neutral, low-foaming detergent is made by British lubricant and paint manufacturer Witham Group.The build-up of dirt, dust, bird droppings and other residues can significantly reduce efficiency by blocking sunlight from reaching the photovoltaic cells. Le...

Rabe Agrartechnik is re-entering the pneumatic power harrow/seed drill market with the Ventus.Developed in collaboration with Spanish manufacturer Sola, the 3.0m Ventus is based on Sola’s seeding technology and has been modified in terms of tank, distribution technology and operation. Designed for the Eu...

The newly developed two-stage folding frame on the 12m Einböck Chopstar-Prime XXL mechanical row crop cultivator folds to a transport width of 3.0m and height of less than 4.0m.All hoeing elements are arranged in a row and the Row-Guard camera sliding frame automatically steers the machine between the rows. Keeping the...

A teaser video of the most powerful Claas Jaguar self-propelled forage harvester so far is currently running on the company’s UK website.Claas will soon join Krone and John Deere in the 1,000hp league, although all the Jaguar manufacturer is saying ahead of the big reveal next week is that the new range-topper has a la...

Agco booked net sales of around US$4.7 billion in the first half of this year. This is 24% lower than the US$6.2 billion* in the same six months in 2024.The Europe/Middle East region was one of the casualties for the Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra parent company, where net sales dropped 13% to US$3.10 billion (US$3.57...

India’s Tata Motors is taking over the Iveco Group for €3.8 billion. FPT Industrial, which builds engines, powertrains and front axles for tractors and other agricultural and construction machines, is part of the deal.India’s Tata Motors is taking over the Iveco Group for €3.8 billion. FPT Industrial, which build...

Ritchie Bros. sold nearly 3,000 agricultural equipment lots in the first six months of this year: the highest number in five years.With a 31% year over-year increase in buyers and a 27% rise in bidders across auctions and digital marketplace, buyer activity was particularly strong from Germany, Italy, Australia and Franc...

Maschio Gaspardo has set up a new joint venture with US no-till drill specialist Lynx Ag to develop and produce large precision seed drills for the North American market.The new company, Maschio Gaspardo USA, will allow the Italian manufacturer to extend its range of large seed drills designed specifically for the needs...

Cheffins will conduct a £multi-million sale on behalf of Eastern Farms in September. Highlights of the approx. 200 lots include two John Deere 9RX tractors and an X9 combine.With an estimate of £300,000 (2023 9RX 640), £180,000 (2019 9RX 620) and £300,000 (2022 X9 1100), the trio are expected to account for a sizeabl...

With a rated output of 507hp, the 760 is the new flagship in the Claas Trion 700 series. The Trion 750 also gains a few more horses.Completing the line up in the medium power segment for next season, the Trion 760 is powered by a 12.4-litre MAN engine. The same block develops a rated output of 466hp (was 435hp) in the Tr...

Chinese manufacturer Weichai Lovol has opened a plant capable of producing a new 100hp+ tractor every four minutes and in excess of 100,000 units a year.Costing an estimated US$420 million and covering a total surface area of around 52ha at company HQ at Weifang (Shandong), the result is claimed as the world’s most mo...

A 2,000-litre SFH2000 Evolution single front hopper is now available for Claydon’s range of Opti-Till machinery.Precisely 150mm lower and 100mm narrower than the existing 2,750-litre double front hopper, the new model incorporates a large, 1.80m x 750mm, opening lid with a single centred latch and stay strut. It is als...

Topcon Agriculture says that the UC7 Plus provides improved height and spray control capabilities and significantly reduces operator stress and fatigue.Described as the next generation of sprayer boom height control technology, it is built on the foundation of the company’s Norac boom height control system. Compatible ...

The Solitair PT, a new power harrow drill, is said to be suitable for a wide range of different soils and conditions.Equipped with four tine carriers per metre of working width, Lemken says that the tine arrangement and hydraulic depth adjustment (standard) on the Zirkon power harrow ensures even crumbling and a continuo...

The newly developed chamber concept and separate hydraulic system on the Cerex 700 RC round baler range is said to take performance to a new level.Completing the product range above the Variant, and approved for use in a wide range of crops such as silage, straw, hay or hemp, the new bale chamber works with two endless H...

Horsch has extended its Fortis universal cultivator range. Developed specifically for standard tractors up to 500hp, the new Fortis LT is available in four working widths from 4.60m to 6.75m.Described as a compact solution for medium-sized farms that can be used for shallow tillage to primary soil cultivation, the newcom...