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The TH Hybrid Power concept on New Holland’s Agritechnica stand is based on a TH7.40, but then with the diesel engine swapped for a fully electric drivetrain.The hybrid concept disconnects the drivetrain from the hydraulics with the 70kWh battery providing 154hp (115kW) for the driveline and 112hp (84kW) for the hydrau...

Agritechnica provided the first opportunity in Europe to see John Deere’s E-Power 130hp electric tractor prototype.Repetitive tasks in orchards, vineyards, vegetable and livestock farms are expected to be the big markets for the fully electric tractor, which supports a new base design. There are no gear ...

The patented TriForce II coulter arm suspension is the main novelty on the latest reincarnations of the Väderstad Spirit 400-900C/S and Inspire 1200C/S at Agritechnica.Taking three years to develop and test, the patented rubber bar profile of the new triangular beam increases the coulter pressure to 120kg (previously 80...

The joystick steering system was a highlight on the Agritechnica stand of Dutch mini wheeled loader manufacturer Giant.Developed following requests from the market, the joystick also provides numerous other functions, including forward/reverse, a horn on the side of the paddle, and up to two other machine functions can b...

The Lintrac 160 is the most powerful tractor from Lindner as of yet. But rather than underdeliver, the four-cylinder is actually 175hp, and puts out 160hp at the shaft. David Lindner points out that the customers of the family owned business want to know they have the power they are paying for, hence the conservative mod...

This is not it but a 12-row Holmer Terra Dos 5-40HD just like this one set a new world sugar beet harvesting record a couple of weeks before Agritechnica.Lifting 95ha in 24 hours, and breaking the previous Holmer record of 85.6ha with a 12-row T4-30 autumn 2015, the 24-hour marathon took place on a 142ha field (headland ...

The drum on the InnoMade Silagewalze clamp compactor is 1.20m in diameter and is available in two working widths; 2.50m and 2.80m. The standard machine is 2.65t but this can be increased to 4.33t when filled with water or 5.17t with sand.There is also the option of adding a hydraulic side roller which extends the working...

Bogballe was previewing a number of features it will be rolling out to its spreaders at Agritechnica.An integrated hydraulic drive system will replace the pto powered pump Bogballe has used up to now. This means that the left and right discs can be operated at different speeds to each other. And there is a new ISObus sys...

Getting their time to shine at Agritechnica is the new generation of short-wheelbase Puma models. There are just three tractors in the Case IH range, the 155, 165 and 185, that’s right the top model has been renamed to coincide with the extra power from the new engine software.There will be three transmission options w...

The T5.120 Il Trattore styling concept is enjoying as much attention as the newer models on the New Holland stand at Agritechnica.With styling and green and red paintwork inspired by the original 702, the first full production Fiat tractor, the styling concept is based on the range-topping model built at the Jesi factory...

German company Tadus is one of several exhibitors showing a fully electric tractor at Agritechnica.Producing a maximum power of 160hp (120kW), the battery inside the T16.20 powers five electric motors – one each for the front and rear axles, two others for the front and rear ptos and one for the hydraulics. There is no...

A fully-mounted version of the GreenMaster is one of the new items on the Güttler stand at Agritechnica. This new addition has been developed with British importer, Wox Agri Services and follows the usual format of a scarifying levelling board, two rows of 12mm tines and then the trademark Güttler prism roller.The latt...

Weycor’s new 3xx series mini loaders will start production in March next year. The range is growing from the current two models to five models which will come in the Agrarline green or what has been the more familiar ‘Atlas’ orange for the construction and municipality sectors.These will weigh 2.50 to 3.30t and be ...

One of the two striking Nexat gantries at Agritechnica 2025 is a 28m wide version for planting up to 72 rows.The planting bemouth is fitted with two flexible 7.0m outer wings in addition to the central 14m toolbar. And to highlight the flexibility, one side is fitted with planters from K-Hart (Canada), the units on the o...

The Claas Arion 6.190 is the first of fresh-faced range that will be phased in alongside the 6.140 and 6.160 which will be coming later in 2026. These will be offered alongside the equivalent Arion 610, 630 and 660 for the foreseeable, but the new models will only be available with the CVT stepless transmission and with ...

Bigger foragers need bigger tools – Kemper, Claas and Krone are all showing 16-row 12m-wide maize headers at Agritechnica 2025.The Krone unit is on a special one-off full black version of the Big X 1180, signed by Bernard Krone. The German company confirms that the 14-row XCollect will be out next year and on sale from...

Crawer has introduced a number of new lights including the teardrop cluster on the front of all New Holland T6000/7000 and the T6/T7 tractors that don’t have the separate lower circular headlight introduced around 2018.The unit is supplied complete with the LED work light inserts and what product specialist Rob Haarhui...

The 1015 is the first 100hp TAFE tractor for the European market, and an important model in the company’s plan to become a leader in the sub-100hp segment.Equipped with a 103hp 2.9-litre Deutz Stage V engine, the 30f x 15r power shuttle transmission provides more than 20 speeds below 12.5km/hr. The top speed of 40km/hr...

Kubota is showing an autonomous version of its M7004 tractor at Agritechnica.Designed as a solution for European farms struggling to find labour during peak planting and harvesting periods, the M7004 Autonomous shares some of its technology with the Agri Robo previewed at the same German show in 2023. The ...

There is a new sense of direction at Versatile, and that direction is leading to Europe. In December 2023, Versatile was purchased by ASKO Holding, a multi-pronged Turkish business which already owns Basak and in construction equipment circles MST to name but two.The plan now is to setup up a European hub for Versatile a...

Zuid West Banden is a relatively new player in the central tyre inflation business. Jaap Vollaard from the Dutch business says that nine out of ten system it has fitted so far utilise the tractors compressor for inflating the tyres due to a combination of cost-saving and acceptable performance. But it also has external c...

Its not just the cab which is new on the two model 8 Series range from Deutz-Fahr, the whole tractor is new and it fills a gap between the 8280 TTV and the more heavy-weight 9340 TTV. Not all of the details on the 8310 TTV and 8340 TTV have been announced yet, but this is what we know so far ahead of the official press l...

DNL from the Netherlands say the Macks range of wheel loaders may be built in China, but it has been developed in Germany. It has order six machines for testing over the coming months to ensure the product is right for them.The first of these machines was on show at Agritechnica and includes the WL20T and what it expects...

Zetor does not have a stand at this year´s Agritechnica but an inconspicuous model from the new 6 Series stands at one corner of the Czech Republic manufacturers exhibition area.Previewed as a concept at last year´s TechAgro farm machinery show, the new four model range comprises the 6130 (130hp), 6140 (141hp), 6160 (1...

Fendt is keen to talk to Agritechnica visitors about the latest development in the Xaver autonomous concept.One of several autonomous solutions on display at the Hannover Fairgrounds, the design the Xaver 104 GT autonomous tool carrier was inspired by the popular Fendt GT tractor. A 25kW (48v) generator bo...