Trade Shows & Global News

Dutch self-propelled sprayer manufacturer Agrifac has developed a diesel-electric version of its Vanguard 55.The new format in the Vanguard 55E sees the six-cylinder 212/284hp(157/212kW)diesel engine in the Vanguard 55 swapped for a four-cylinder 169hp (124kW) block and an 80kWh battery pack. The smaller engine acts as a...

JCB sales turnover totalled £5.7 billion in 2025, down slightly on the £5.8 billion in 2024. The company sold 113,498 machines last year (119,848 units in 2024).Profit before tax was £642 million (£687 million in 2024) and the business remained debt-free with no net borrowings. “While 2025 was a more...

Strautmann will preview the new Primus 900 range of self-propelled mixer wagons at EuroTier in November.Spanning capacities from 22 to 30m, the new three-model range are all equipped with the same Smart Feed Cab and Feed Control system as the existing Primus 600 models. Power comes from a six-cylinder 280h...

The 145hp rated power of the 6145C, the new 6C series range topper, increases to a maximum output of 156hp with boost.Sitting above the 6115C (116-121hp), 6125C (127-129hp) and 6135C (136-137hp), the four-cylinder Farmotion 45 Ultra common rail engine in the new fourth model in the range is equipped with e-VGT turbo inte...

The factory of bankrupt Belgian sprayer manufacturer Delvano has been acquired by fellow Belgian company Depoortere.Depoortere stepped forward when Delvano filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. However, the new owner has no plans to make sprayers. Instead, the factory provides extra space for further growth of Depoort...

An ISObus retrofit kit is now available for numerous new and used Kuhn mowers not fitted with the system during the build process.Expected to prove popular with users wanting to improve functionality, without going to the expense of buying a new set of ISObus mowers, ISObus functions include setting and modifying headlan...

The new exterior design is not the only change to the latest versions of the GX general purpose trailers, which now have electronic forced steering and a new job computer.Coming from the RX, ZX and the TX, the electronic forced-steering system on the GX 360 (36m³), 440 (44m³) and GX 520 (52m³), uses a sensor fitted ah...

The Dewulf Certa 40 Integral four-row cup planter can now be combined with the Lemken Zirkon 12 power harrow.Equipped with 38cm tines, this combination is said to produce a fine tilth in heavy clay soils, and is well suited to stony fields. Nine large depth wheels in front of the cultivator ensure automatic depth control...

The latest version of the Teleskid 3TS-8T telescopic boom tracked loader is said to offer the ultimate small loader versatility.Like the wheeled variant, the tracked Teleskid is ideally suited to working in confined spaces, stacking and retrieving bales, loading feeders and muck spreaders, and operating bale shredders fo...

Vervaet is spending around €6 million on a new paint and powder coating facility at its Dutch site in Biervliet.Expected to be fully operational by April 2027, the new paint shop will be equipped with an automated powder coating system, facilities for wet painting large components and dedicated areas for professional f...

A strategic partnership between Vogelsang and Slovenian manufacturer BeTEC will soon see slurry application booms from both companies incorporated into a new range.The BlackBird series of trailing shoe applicators will be available in two new options, a RedLine and GreenLine both built on the Vogelsang framework. ...

The latest version of the mounted Teres 300 reversible plough can work both in-furrow or on-land.Available with five or six furrows, and designed for tractors up to 300hp, switching between the two modes is done from the cab via the parallelogram adjustment centre. Furrow width and the front furrow are also hydraulically...

Canadian manufacturer Bourgault Industries is to supply Case IH and New Holland with co-branded precision seeding air drill systems and high-capacity air carts.Distributed through CNH’s dealer network in North America, Australia, and other high-potential seeding markets, the seeding equipment manufactured by Bourgault ...

The latest version of the 4-tonne class mini excavator has a more powerful engine and tweaks to the boom and cab improve operator visibility.Replacing the previous D17 engine, the in-house built 25hp Stage V DW01 motor provides more power and higher torque for heavy duty applications. Moving the position o...

The SKH 743 was the highlight at the 50th anniversary event of Sepp Knüsel, the Swiss company that builds the Rigitrac tractors.Set to replace the existing SKH 75-2, the 116hp 3.6l Deutz four-cylinder Stage V engine produces a maximum torque of 460Nm at 1,600rpm. The hydrostatic transmission provides two driving ranges:...

All of the changes made to the third generation versions of the TF38.10 and TF42.7 are designed to help operators remain productive for longer.“The 4.2-tonne, 7-metre sector represents one of the most significant markets within UK agriculture,” comments Owen Buttle, national sales manager, Merlo UK. “Every change w...

With 680hp on tap, the flagship in the new four-model Gen 2 Vario range is flagged up as the world’s most powerful CVT tractor.Built at the Jackson factory in Minnesota, the 15.2l MAN D28 in the 1151, 1156 and 1162 develops 521hp, 571hp and 625hp, respectively, while the 16.2l MAN D42 in the 1167 maxes out at 680hp. ...

Sky Agriculture’s Methys PCS (Precision Cutting System) precision cultivator is now able to sow cover crops in dry conditions and into chopped straw.This new configuration is based on the precision cultivator frame, with four gauge wheels and a rear harrow that can be individually adjusted for each row. The main innova...

Krone has rounded off its sixth-generation Big Pack large square baler offering with the new Plus and redesigned Pro variants.Plus variants are said to be an attractive option for customers seeking straightforward good value for money technology. With higher levels of automation, the Pro range is for high bale counts, di...

Live field demonstrations remain at the heart of Tillage-Live 2026, providing an opportunity to see some of the latest equipment at work. The one-day AEA organised event will give visitors the chance to look at how different cultivation systems perform through side-by-side comparison of machinery working in real field c...

This month’s APF trade show will provide the first opportunity to see the recently-launched Stihl Allpro battery system.Engineered to provide increased power output, longer running times, and significantly longer service life, the new battery also introduces ultra-fast charging capabilities. When paired with the new AL...

The electrically-powered E-Horse tool carrier will be on display at the AgroTechniek Holland (ATH 2026) show next month.Previewed as a prototype at the same Dutch show in 2024, the E-Horse is designed as a lightweight (1.9t excludes implements) vehicle suitable for carrying a 3.0m-wide hoe or seeder in row crops. ...

Described as a versatile four-pot range that packs large tractor technology in a compact format, the new Arion 5 Cmatic CVT series comprises three models from 145 to 180hp.Succeeding the Arion 500 range, the 4.5-litre four-cylinder engine in the new Arion 5 models; 5.140, 5.160 and 5.180, generates 145hp, 165hp and 180hp...

Belgian manufacturer Dewulf has added the three-row ZB3 to its range of top lifting carrot harvesters.Developed for growers with an uneven sowing schedule seeking increased performance in all conditions, the ZB3 is powered by the same 350hp Scania DC9 Stage V engine as the existing two-row ZB2, which if for growers worki...

The newly designed frame on the latest versions of the Synkro cultivator helps to reduce the overall weight of the 5m folding model by around 250kg.Also available as 3 and 4m folding models, and 2.5 and 3m ridged mounted widths, the universal cultivators are said to be ideal for mid-sized 300-400ha family farms with smal...