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Front linkage on autonomous Krone and Lemken concept
Krone and Lemken have added a front linkage/PTO to the jointly developed autonomous vehicle.The two partners say that the front linkage significantly increases functionality and efficiency on grass- and arable land. Krone has already tested it with the EasyCut F 320 front mounted mower and rear butterfly EasyCut B 950 Co...
En savoir plusAutonomous sprayer at Argentine show
Argentine combine harvester and sprayer manufacturer Metalfor unveiled the prototype of its VAX autonomous platform at the Argentinian AgroExpo 2024 trade fair.Our Dutch colleagues at Mechaman.nl spotted this one. Developed jointly with Marinelli Technology, the prototype at the Buenos Aires show is based on the Metalfor...
En savoir plusAlliance Agri Star II: the NEW 65 series are here! | Sponsored
Alliance completes its Agri Star ll tyre portfolio with the new 65 series. The radial tractor tyre with Stratified Layer Technology (SLT) is now available in 65, 70, 80/85 and 90/95 series and thus for a wide range of machines.In 2020, YOHT’s flagship brand, Alliance, marked a significant milestone with the introductio...
En savoir plusJohn Deere updates 5M tractors
The latest John Deere 5M tractors are available with new transmission options and AutoTrac screen integrated in the dashboard. There is also a new top model: the 5130M (max. 135hp).The new fifth model in range uses the same Stage V 4.5l four-pot PowerTech motor as the 5095M (100hp), 5105M (110hp) and 5120M (125hp). Maxim...
En savoir plusEvers Toric XL operates 9m wide
Evers expands its range of Toric disc cultivator injectors with the Toric XL, to be used in combination with self-propelled machines. With a working width of up to 9 meters, the Toric XL enables high capacity. The injector is 3-part folding and has a transport width of 3 meters. In addition, the discs are fitted symmetri...
En savoir plusMore power for New Holland T8
New Holland has given its Racine-built T8 Genesis tractors a bit of a makeover for 2025. The updated models are said to offer the same look and feel, but then with more power.The new models: the T8.325, T8.355, T8.385, T8.415 and T8.440 (main picture), use the same FPT six-pot Cursor 9 Stage V motor as the current models...
En savoir plus12.5m Kuhn Optimer for CTF systems
Designed to work with controlled traffic farming systems (CTF), the new 12.5m version of the Optimer disc cultivator will be available for inspection on the Kuhn stand at Cereals 2024.Joining the existing Optimer range, which starts with the 3.0m mounted model, the 12500L, which was previewed at Agritechnica, comes with ...
En savoir plusEvers expands Toric XL range
Dutch manufacturer Evers has added new working widths of 7.8 and 8.4m to the Toric XL disc cultivator injector range and updated the existing models.When the Toric XL range was introduced in July 2022, it was offered in widths of 9.0 (72 discs) and 12m (96 discs). Called the Toric XL 72-900 (72 discs) and 96-1200 (96 dis...
En savoir plusNew loaders for Claas tractors
Claas has launched a new generation of front loaders for its Elios, Axos and Arion tractors.Succeeding the FL C series, the six newly designed models cover lift capacities from 940 to 2,490kg (measured 80cm in front of the bucket pivot point) and a breakaway force from 1,820 to 3,120kg. Maximum lift heights at the bucke...
En savoir plusGrimme updates RH hoppers
The 10cm wider front section on the restyled Grimme RH20, RH24 and RH28 receiving hoppers helps to increase intake volumes, and the traffic light control system makes them an easier target for trailers.Hopper floor speed can be set from 0.2 to 6.0m/min, and the revised Capacity Control feature allows it to be controlled ...
En savoir plus450hp articulated Lovol tractor
There is nothing official, but this picture clearly shows that Chinese manufacturer Weichai-Lovol has developed its first articulated tractor. Called the P9000, it is believed to have an output of 450hp.Weichai-Lovol, which has injected new life into the ill-fated Arbos brand, was catapulted under the spotlights at last ...
En savoir plusFendt 728 Vario | Profi Video Tractor Test
With the Vario 700 Gen 7 range, Fendt has once again appeared to take an engineering lead over its competitors, who had not only caught up on the CVT front, but in some cases surpassed what the German tractor maker had to offer with its smaller six-cylinder tractors. Does the five-model Gen 7 tractor range deserve the hy...
En savoir plusNew John Deere S7 combines for 2025
Sharing their body styling and cab with the X9, the new four-model range of single rotor John Deere S7 combines also come with many of the X9s automatic harvesting systems.Set to replace the current S770, S780, S785 and S790 for the 2025 harvest, the new models are powered by Stage V JDX motors. Replacing the 9.0l PowerT...
En savoir plusNew cab on Horsch Leeb sprayers
The cab on the latest Horsch Leeb PT and VT self-propelled sprayers is not only more spacious and quieter but is also said to take operator comfort to new high levels.Previewed at Agritechnica last November, the VT was the first self-propelled sprayer to feature the latest Claas cab. Fitted with an advanced A-column term...
En savoir plusJohn Deere 9RX with more than 900hp
John Deere has expanded the 9RX range with three new models; the 9RX 710 (max. 781hp), 770 (max. 847hp), and 830 (max. 913hp).Sitting above the existing 13.6l powered four-model 9RX range from 539-691hp, the larger 18-litre JD18X block in the three new tractors, which meets Stage V regs without DEF/AdBlue, provides up to...
En savoir plusKverneland in-furrow Ecomat ploughs
Kverneland UK has extended its Ecomat shallow plough range, with smaller models suitable for in-furrow use.The new versions are available in six-, seven- and eight-furrow builds, and join the existing eight- and 10-furrow on-land models. Developed as an option for minimum disturbance seedbed preparation, the new ploughs ...
En savoir plusNew features and options for Massey balers
Massey Ferguson’s latest RB round balers have a quicker tailgate. New options include film binding on variable chamber RB V Protec models.Standard on all Xtra and Protec models, the new high-speed tailgate increases output by up to 6.0%, which translates to an extra four bales per hour. Film binding was a new option on...
En savoir plusTartan wrap for Fastrac fundraiser
A tartan JCB Fastrac has rolled off the Cheadle production line in honour of Scottish rugby legend and motor neuron disease (MND) campaigner Doddie Weir.Wrapped in Doddie’s own design blue and yellow tartan livery, the Fastrac 4220 iCON was welcomed off the production line by son Angus Weir, ready to report for fundrai...
En savoir plusNew Holland updates the T9
New Holland says that the advanced oscillating roller wheels and vibration dampening mount suspension in the latest SmartTrax track system improves the ride quality on the revamped T9s, which now reach a new top speed of 40km/hr.Available on T9.520, T9.580, T9.615, T9.655 and T9.700 (475 to 645hp rated power) on 2025 mod...
En savoir plusCustomisable work lights for Valtra tractors
The customisable LED work light system first introduced on the sixth generation Valtra S Series is now available for all new N, T, and Q series tractors.Users can choose their own preferred colour temperature from a warm yellow 2700K to a cold blue 6500K and light intensity from 0 to up to 2900 effective lumen.The Valtra...
En savoir plusBig news on tracks
New Holland introduces the T9 SmartTrax heavy horsepower 4WD tractor with PLM Intelligence. High road speed and maneuverability in the field and on the road, are 2 important assets for this New Holland flagship.
“The T9 SmartTrax with PLM Intelligence is more than an enhanced track system,” explains Ken Paul, p...
En savoir plusBobcat upgrades compact wheel loaders
Some of the features and options from the recently launched 75hp Bobcat L95 are now available on the 55hp L75 and 68hp L85.These include an improved version of the Advanced Attachment Control system, with new features designed to make the operator’s life easier. These include flex-drive, which allows the engine speed t...
En savoir plusLower Q4 but higher full year results for CNH
The agricultural division (includes Case IH, New Holland and Steyr) of CNH Industrial booked net sales of US$4.95 billion in the final three months of last year; down 8.0% on 2022’s total of US$5.37 billion.Lower industry volumes in all global regions are cited as one of the main reasons for the drop. The one bright sp...
En savoir plusPrecise unloading on the go
The days of jockeying between the grain cart and combine seem to come to an end. New Holland and Raven are introducing Raven Cart Automation, a system that synchronizes combine and grain cart movements to ensure a streamlined activity while combining and unloading simultaneously on the go.
“Raven Cart Automation ...
En savoir plusVogelsang halves trailing shoe row spacing
A new linkage option halves the row spacing on Vogelsang trailing shoe slurry applicators from 25 to 12.5cm. This doubles the surface area coverage without affecting tractor forward speed.Called DoubleFlow, a Y-shaped piece on the new double runner linkage divides the drain hose into two outlets. Designed to fit the flow...
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