Trade Shows & Global News

While primarily designed for establishing and reseeding grassland, the Smart 400 (4m) universal pneumatic seed drill from SMS Agro can also sow most common crops.Aimed at small and medium-sized farms seeking a compact and versatile drill, the Smart is said to provide reliable operation even in challenging conditions on h...

The He-Va 3m G-Drill is specifically designed as a low cost means of establishing grass, grain and cover crops.The disc drill is developed as a straightforward tool capable of rapidly generating a drilling zone, placing seed at a consistent depth, and consolidating the seedbed with a weather-proof finish. ...

Strautmann is transitioning from working with a single, exclusive importer to supplying an independent UK dealer network directly from its German headquarters.Effective from February 1, 2026, this new approach represents a strategic investment in the UK market and is designed to bring Strautmann closer to its valued cust...

The C516-75, a 16-row maize grain header for 75cm rows, is the widest ever offered by Case IH in Europe.Developed to maximize the performance of the AF series combines, main advantages of the 12m header include the significantly reduced overall weight of the picking units, and operators benefit from simplified maintenanc...

The Claas Group generated sales of €4.9 billion for its 2025 financial year, which ended on September 30 (€5.0 billion in 2024).Sales performance varied across the regions. While sales in Western Europe declined slightly, the Central Europe and Central Asia region recorded significant growth of 7.9%. In North and Sou...

The T7.270 Methane Power CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) tractor has officially joined the New Holland range. The order books are open and the first deliveries will start spring 2026.The NEF 6.7-litre six-cylinder motor is an evolution of the methane-fuelled block used in T6.180 Methane Power. Upgraded with a high-performan...

Vicon has developed a fully automated sensor-based solution that provides real time data dry matter data when working with a disc mower conditioner.Positioned above the conditioning rotor, the Vicon DM sensor detects and measures the crop as it passes through the mower, and the actual value is displayed live on a screen ...

The 695cc (49hp) single-cylinder, four-stroke engine in the 2026 Kymco UXV 700i is said to give the UTV plenty of power and torque to work hard on a farm.The automatic CVT in the side-by-side vehicle provides a dual range, reverse gear and active engine braking. The gear selector offers five options (low and high range, ...

The new cab on the Schäffer 3650-2 wheel loader provides 30% more interior space than the structure on the previous 3650.The combination of 10% more glazing, a more compact bonnet and larger exterior mirrors improve all-round visibility. Noise levels are lower, thanks to improved insulation and greater suspension travel...

The vertical folding boom and close-coupling of the latest Tramspread umbilical dribble bar makes it suitable for use with any 150hp+ tractor, just like the horizontal folding version.The ability to fold down to 18m, with shut-off taps, has been retained from the existing 18/24m model. Pipework from the front-mounted swi...

The water flow supplied by the Stihl WSA 40 battery-powered container helps suppress dust and cool the cutting wheel of a cut-off machine.Operating at a consistent pressure of 1.5 to 2.5 bars, with one 10.8v AS2 lithium-ion battery the compact 10-litre capacity pressurised container can deliver water continuously for up ...

Vredo, the Dutch manufacturer of self-propelled slurry machines, injectors and grassland equipment, has been acquired by investment company Apicem.Supported by Apicem’s capital investment and strategic guidance, the new Vredo management team, which includes members of the third generation of the De Vree family, will fo...

Valtra showed this eye-catching hand painted G Series tractor at Agritechnica and announced that the 100-145hp range can now be ordered with a CVT.Developed and manufactured by Agco, the new transmission option is available across all four models and comes in two configurations – Active and SmartTouch. P...

Alliance has sold over one million of its Agri Star II series tyres worldwide since the launch in 2020. Looking to keep the momentum going in its 70th anniversary year, YOHT’s flagship brand has added a row crop version to the range.Designed to provide reliable performance for row crop equipment, such as a sprayer, bot...

The MLT625e (2.5t to 5.9m) at Agritechnica is Manitou’s first electric telehandler for the agricultural sector.The 35kWh lithium-ion battery powers two electric motors – a 40kW one for the driveline, and a 30kW unit for the hydraulics. Sufficient for five hours of typical work (65% handling, 15% loadin...

The H7-600E diesel-electric rotary combine was a big hit on the Agritechnica stand of Chinese manufacturer Zoomlion.The hybrid technique sees a 480hp six-cylinder Chinese Stage V block mated to a generator that powers a dozen electric motors. The most visible is the one driving the 9.2m header, but inside and underneath ...

Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has taken on the Bailey Trailer franchise in Shropshire.Available exclusively from the dealer’s Allscott depot, and in turn across all six of its depots, TAG sales director Tom Shakeshaft says Bailey trailers are renowned for their build quality and reliability, and a perfect fit for the company...

Alamo will be introducing the Mantis self-propelled hedge cutter in Europe next year. Made in Texas, it has not been confirmed which Alamo business (it owns Bomford, McConnel, Spearhead and Twose to name but a few) will handle sales in our market.The machine on show is the second generation of Mantis self-propelled which...

A trio of mounted forager harvesters on the Özbudak stand at Agritechnica piqued our interest. One of a number of manufacturers from Turkey at the show, Özbudak Makina is from the west of the country and in a predominantly livestock area.The firm is looking at developing a trailed machine following several enquiries at...

Making over 650 buildings per year, Hörmann was displaying this typical wooden truss example with solar panels fitted directly to the purlins.Stefan Hörmann points out that fitting the panels directly costs approximately five to 10% more than mounting the PV panels onto a cladded roof. But even, owners were starting to...

Opico has added Simtech direct drills to the portfolio. The line-up includes grassland and arable options ranging from mechanical box-drills to wider pneumatic units.The smaller, simpler gravity-fed box drills start with the 1.8m VT180 model aimed at the viticultural market and also include the TSG240 and TSG300 grass dr...

Alongside a new precision planter, Bednar was showing its entry to the power harrow drill market with 3.0m and 6.0m versions.Our focus here is on the 3.0m wide Soniq ON3000. Rated up to 250hp, the power harrow is sourced from an Italian manufacturer that uses double bearings and a top cap for easier access the a full top...

Falc was displaying a new triple flail mower setup with the front unit having a pull type headstock. This is said to allow better ground following.It uses the Italian makers usual 2.8m wide flail mower, but the rear pins, closest to the tractor, run in vertical slots which gives the required float. The slides on either s...

Lemken surprised Agritechnica show goers with its first proper direct drill, the Solitair NT which has been tested in the UK this year.Niklas Krueger is one of those tasked with bringing the new drill to the market. The NT project has been on the go for over three years and is a Lemken machine that uses some of the Equal...

Alongside the new front mower, Sip was unveiling a light-weight triple, the Alpine Disc 800D. Garry Daly from Irish importer Farmec says that there its customers have been asking about a lower cost rear butterfly to help increase output but at a more modest price point.The 7.95m wide model uses a pair of belt driven, sev...