Trade Shows & Global News

By renaming its 8000 and 9000 series forage harvesters with F8 and F9 designations, John Deere has reached the 1,000hp mark for the first time.All the details of the F8 600 (flagship in the F8 range) are included in our driving impression in the current issue (08/2025). There are numerous updates and new options, but two...

The Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) has developed the prototype of what is claimed as the world’s most powerful conventional rigid tractor; the Belarus 542hp Titan 5425.Under the hood is a 13.5-litre Chinese Weichai diesel common rail WP14T, a Stage IIIa six-pot turbocharged block that develops 2450Nm of torque at 1500rpm. M...

The Versatile Nemesis will make its long-awaited European debut at Agritechnica in November. The Cummins-powered range, which was launched in North America in 2019, comprises five models: 175 (170/195hp), 195 (190/215hp), 210 (210/220hp), 235 (230/260hp) and 255 (250/272hp).The transmission in the Nemesis ...

The long running dispute between Agco and India’s Tafe (Tractors and Farm Equipment) is over. The two companies have reached a series of agreements.Terminating all outstanding disputes between the two parties, including issues surrounding the use of the Massey Ferguson brand, reciprocal shareholding rights and governan...

Czech manufacturer Bednar has added a 12.3m model to its Galaxy GE roller range.Joining the 6.3m and 8.3m models introduced a year ago, the chassis on the trailed 12300 (12m) is reinforced to support the five articulated sections. Fitted with alternating 500mm smooth and 530mm breaker rings, the hydraulic ...

The refreshed exterior is not the only change to the two-row, self-propelled Dewulf ZB2 top lifting carrot and parsnip harvester. There is also a new and larger bunker.Aimed at growers seeking increased performance in all conditions, the larger 10m³ bunker (10% increase on the previous version) is based on the design of...

Several decorative Case IH, Claas, JCB, John Deere, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Steyr and Zetor tractors took part in the first Lithuanian ‘Dakar’ tractor race. There were also a handful of Ukrainian-made XTZ T-150Ks.Organised by the farmers group of Agro Dakar, and advised by Lithuanians who have participated in profess...

Spread-a-Bale extended its M range of straw spreading machines at the Royal Highland Show where it launched the Mega.Designed to handle the biggest and most challenging bales, complete with Hardox wear plates to the front floor section and 1.3m high rotors, the Mega has the capacity to spread all bales – round up to 1....

Kverneland parts can now be ordered through a new online portal called Terrako. The digital marketplace is said to reduce downtime, ensure the right parts are ordered and ready for collection from their nearest Kverneland dealer.Access requires customers to sign-up, creating an online account which highlights their neare...

Kilkenny based IAM Agricultural Machinery has been appointed as exclusive importer and distributor of the full Sky Agriculture product range across the Irish market.Following on from the French company’s recent transition to a single unified brand combining Sulky, Sky, and Prolog under the Burel Group, dealers and farm...

Previewed at Lamma earlier this year, the new Quicke N-series front loader is now available in Ireland.Slotting between the X-series and premium Q-series, and available in both mechanical self-levelling and non-self-levelling variants, the N is engineered for tractors from 80 and 180hp. Made from forged ...

A Kverneland five-furrow LO 300/85 plough and rubber-tracked AgXeed AgBot 5.115T2 have set the first world record for autonomous ploughing. The combination achieved an output of 20.8ha in 24 hours. The challenge was carried out at Birch Farm, Stonegrave, North Yorkshire. Working on-land at furrow widths of...

Horsch has added a 5,000-litre entry-level model to its Leeb PT self-propelled sprayer range.Sitting below the 6.230/6.300 (6,000-litre) and 8.300 (8,000-litre) models, the new Leeb 5.230 PT (230hp) and 5.300 PT (300hp) use the same 6.7-litre six-pot FPT Stage V block. “The 230hp engine suits the 5,000-l...

Massey Ferguson has launched two new 1M series compact tractors. The first two models; the 1M.20 (20hp) and 1M.25 (25hp), replace the current 1520 and 1525, respectively.Supporting the same family styling as the firm’s larger tractors, the three-pot motor is mated to a new, nine-speed transmission in the 1M.20 (replace...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the New Holland TR70 in 1975.The brand entered the combine market in 1964 when it acquired Belgian company Claeys, which had introduced its first self-propelled combine in 1952. The new owner continued to develop the conventional straw-walker combine line, but during ...

The recent acquisition of North American based Sentera gives John Deere a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture.Headquartered in Minnesota, Sentera’s cameras are compatible with most major drone platforms. Drones equipped with the technology fly over fields at high speeds. The high-resolution ima...

Visibility from the cab to the boom on the 500R has been maximized, giving operators a clear view of their working environment for safer and more efficient spraying. The machine"s weight is evenly distributed, enhancing traction both in the field and on the road. Its narrow profile makes road transport easier and safer, ...

Two new mid-sized JCB Telemaster telescopic wheeled loaders, the latest high-lift Loadall telehandler, and the upgraded 435S wheeled loader all make their Scottish debut on the Scot Agri stand at this week’s Royal Highland Show.The two tele-loaders are the TM280 (109hp) with single-range hydrostatic drive, and TM280S (...

BKT is in the process of expanding rubber track production at its Bhuj facility. The Indian plant is expected to be operational in the second half of next year.Part of a five-year plan to progressively strengthening the company’s position in the rubber track business, BKT is also looking to consolidate its position in ...

In the Changzhuang Town of Suiping County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province, Zoomlion’s grain combine harvesters are the “vanguards” of harvesting.

Zhang Xiaobo, a combine harvester driver in Suiping, is operating a Zoomlion TE100-DH this summer, the first hybrid power harvester in China. “The harvester is po...

This recognition, which is open to companies that have been in operation for at least 50 years, enhances the long tradition and cultural identity of the Landini brand which is a symbol of Italian industrial history and evolution.

Historical Trademarks are a key demonstration of Italian creativity and entrepreneursh...

Working on-land at furrow widths of 40cm (16in) and at a depth of 22.5cm (9in) to prepare land for maize and fodder beet, the 156hp rubber-tracked autonomous AgBot 5.115T2 operated at forward speeds from 5.6kph up to 8kph on the rolling land, slowing only to carry out headland turn sequences.

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Case IH has updated the optional joystick used to control the front linkage on its Optum tractors. The new version also controls the rear linkage.Incorporated into the Multicontroller armrest, joystick functions are configured using the Pro 1200 touchscreen display. Case IH says it is simple to set up the tractor to sui...

All models of the new generation of round balers are equipped with advanced ISOBUS capabilities, ensuring complete machine integration into the John Deere Operations Center. This intelligent connection ensures that farmers can monitor bale quality on the go and thus operate more efficiently in the field. The connectivity...

Thierry Lhotte started his career in Massey Ferguson 37 years ago and successfully held various roles in the Company. He started in After-Sales, evolved into Marketing, Sales, led & restructured Fendt & Valtra France at the time AGCO purchased these brands. In his career Thierry demonstrated a strong engagement in all pr...