AG Salons & Nouvelles de la mécanisation

The latest version of the VMS V300 milk robot is claimed to be faster and smarter, and the bigger box offers more space for larger cows than its predecessor.Notable updates include Flow-Responsive Milking in which the pre-set vacuum at the teat end remains constant, regardless of the milk flow. DeLaval reckons this can r...

“Today and in the long term, we see the coexistence of a wide variety of technologies  among our heterogeneous customer groups. Despite advances in battery technology, there will be applications where internal combustion engines are  indispensable, as infrastructure, machine design or usage profiles do not allow for ...

Carr’s Billington has expanded its Merlo coverage and support to additional depots in Stranraer and Penrith.Headquartered in Carlisle, this growth follows the successful partnership announced in December when the new dealer signed up to represent the brand across northern England from its depots in Carlisle, Hexham and...

The average gross hourly rate for machinery operators working for agricultural contractors in Ireland ranges from €15-20/hr.All respondents in a nationwide contractor wage survey carried out by the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) confirm paying their operators gross rates of between €15-...

Crawfords Group has expanded its Agco sales and aftersales territory to extend across North Hampshire and Berkshire, including the key M4 and A34 corridor.In addition to this, Crawfords has also been awarded the Massey Ferguson franchise for sales and aftersales across West Sussex and South Hampshire. Oper...

Horsch has developed a trailed version of its Finer tine cultivator. The Finer XL is available in working widths of 7.0m and 8.0m.Joining the four mounted Finer SL (5.0m-8.0m) models, the new trailed versions provide the same working depth range from 2.0cm to 10cm. Suitable for stubble cultivation, seedbed preparation an...

Russells has enlarged its New Holland area by acquiring neighbouring New Holland dealer Robert D Webster.Based in Malton, North Yorkshire, Russells, which has nine New Holland depots across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire, will retain Webster’s branches at Owstwick near Hull, and Hutton Cranswick near Driffi...

Chinese manufacturer Xuzhou Kaier Agricultural Equipment Co (Xuzhou Kaier) has added a 400hp tractor to the top end of its XZF range.Sitting above the current XZF3804 (380hp), the 11-litre engine in the Xuzhou KR XZF4004 is mated to a fully synchronised 16f x 16r transmission. Maximum lift capacity of the electronically ...

ISOBUS Dynamic Tramlining is easy to set up with the iPad-based control system Väderstad E-Control. When in the field, the machine automatically shuts off specific rows when needed to match the tyre tracks of the sprayer. The tramlining will be controlled automatically, shutting off the rows independently of where they ...

Earlier this year, AGCO Corporation and SDF Group from Italy signed a partnership agreement for the production and assembly of Massey Ferguson tractors in the low-midrange horsepower segment.

Based on MF specifications, these tractor series went in production quite promptly in SDF facilities in India and Turkey. Bo...

The Amazone Cenio and Cenius mounted cultivators and Catros mounted compact disc harrows can now be fitted with the FW 580 flex ring roller.With a ring spacing of 200mm and a narrow roller core, the 580mm diameter packer roller is suitable for a wide range of soils, including sand and loam. The continuous...

"We"re glad to offer our customers access to satellite connectivity, enabling them to maximize the potential of our precision technology in even the most challenging rural environments," said Stefano Pampalone, Agriculture Chief Commercial Officer at CNH.

"Starlink’s satellite network offers reliable, low-latency...

Tractors specified with the 12F/12R powershuttle have mechanical draft control. From late 2025 there will be an option for electric auto guidance, for ease of field operation and matching parallel passes. An optional telematics package will enable instant two-way data communication.

Features common to all Plus trac...

Case IH has upped the power, tweaked the powershift, and made a few other performance boosting changes to its top-end Magnum tractors.The new lineup comprises the 355 (390hp/boost to 410hp), 385 (417hp/435hp) and 405 (435hp no boost). The 385 and 405 models can be specified in Rowtrac configuration. Replac...

The Finer XL can be used all year long: from stubble cultivation to seedbed preparation to mechanical weed control. The core responsibilities include shallow tillage from 2 to 10 cm and all-over cutting. The Finer XL is currently available in 7 m and 8 m working width.

For the trailed technology, adaptions were mad...

Long-standing Merlo dealer RVW Pugh has taken over the South Lancashire territory previously covered by Malpas Tractors.Operating from their head office in Churchstoke, Powys, and with depots at Holmes Chapel in Cheshire and Newport in Shropshire (TR Machinery), RVW Pugh now also operates from the former Malpas Tractors ...

Kubota (UK) has boosted its range of guidance solutions with an entry-level auto-steer package called Value Line Steering. The new kit is said to bring affordable precision to any Kubota machine equipped with a steering wheel.Sourced through Topcon, the kit includes the XR-1 GNSS receiver with built-in gyroscope and acce...

French cultivator and mechanical hoe manufacturer Carré has filed for judicial protection with the French authorities.This step was taken in response to a decline in order volumes since 2023 and is part of a restructuring procedure aimed at ensuring the company’s continuity. The judicial protection – ...

Kuhn Farm Machinery has strengthened its dealer network in the north of England with the appointment of Clapham Agricultural Engineering as a full product line dealership.Clapham Agricultural is run by Ed and Debbie Clapham. Based at Ripponden, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, the move reinforces Kuhn’s presence in a key ...

A 785hp Case IH Quadtrac is coming to sit above the existing 715hp model. It is not known when the 10% more powerful top model will be available. Revealed at the CNH Investor Day 2025, other product launches planned from both Case IH and New Holland up to 2027 include 15+ new tractors, and the company plans to completel...

Manitou Group is looking to expand its electric machine ranges over the next five years. The goal is that 28% of all machines sold by the company in 2030 will be electric.The company is also planning to accelerate the development of new products and services, consolidate its strong position in telehandlers and reinforce ...

Higher load capacity, less soil compaction and increased road comfort are some of the claimed benefits by BKT for its Agrimax Proharvest tyre for combines and other harvesters.VF (Very High Flexion) technology allows the new tyre to carry 40% more load compared to standard versions with the same inflation pressure. ...

PTx Trimble says that users of the new NAV-960 GNSS guidance controller will see improvements in terms of increased uptime and reduced overlap.Designed as a successor and upgrade to the flagship NAV-900, as well as the additional processing power of the upgraded CPU, the next generation receiver is now capable of trackin...

Combines, tractors and a range of used equipment from a prominent New Holland dealership is being auctioned due to fleet renewal.Held across four depots in south-west England, the four New Holland combines in the BPI auctions include a 2022 CX8.90, 2019 CR10.90, and 2017 CX8.80. The 10 lots of New Holland tractors includ...

The Catros+ 6003-2TS Special offers all the same advantages of the existing models in the Catros family. It is suitable for shallow soil tillage from a working depth of 5 cm and can also be used at depths of up to 14 cm to incorporate larger quantities of organic matter. It operates on speeds of up to 18 km/h which maxim...