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Krone has developed a clamp for its VariPack and VariPack Plus balers to prevent bales from rolling down slopes.The speedy ejection of a bale is viewed as a big plus of the VariPack. The drawback is that bales can roll away when the tailgate is opened on a slope. The hydraulically operated clamp is designed to prevent th...

CNH Industrial agricultural (includes Case IH, New Holland and Steyr) equipment net sales of US$14 billion in 2024 were 22% lower than the US$18.1 billion in 2023. The fall is due to lower industry demand.Following a subdued first nine months, there was no upturn in the final three months of last year with ag net sales d...

Heinrich Wilking has been appointed division manager at DLG TestService and Raphael Korte as test engineer, both roles that will support the growing test area of homologation. Sven Bümmerstede is appointed Sales & Business Development Manager and is responsible for the sales and strategic development of the test center....

The exterior styling is not the only update to the Rostselmash 1370 unveiled at Agrosalon, recently. The 366hp Cummins QSL9 in the previous 1000 series flagship has been swapped for a Russian made block.The slightly more powerful (371hp) 9.0l six-pot Russian Kamaz 689 Stage IIIa engine is mated to the same 16fx9r full po...

“AGCO delivered strong fourth quarter results with an adjusted operating margin of 9.9%, even with challenging market dynamics and aggressive production cuts,” said Eric Hansotia, AGCO’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We cut our production hours 33% in the fourth quarter and ended the year with...

Today, round balers have gate and speed automation, which automates stopping the tractor when the bale is full sized, wrapping and ejecting the bale. The addition of weave automation allows less reliance on the operator skill to make a uniformed bale.

"Gone are the days where operators must weave a tractor during t...

Väderstad says that when planting in certain conditions, there is a risk that the soil surface becomes too smooth, increasing the risk of erosion or capping following heavy rain.Enter the ProDrain, an additional disc mounted outside the ordinary closing wheels, prevents this by disturbing the soil surface between the ro...

Braking up crusts without effort. The Starliner rotary hoe is a mechanical weeding tool that uproots young weeds present in crops. Equipped with rotating stars, it eliminates crusts and crumbles the earth, thus improving aeration and mineralization of the soil. Suitable for winter and spring crops such as cereals, corn a...

Modularity, weight optimization and precise spacing of the seed were at the forefront of the revision of the seeding unit. The parallelogram, which guides the single-row seeding unit in depth, is now made of hardened cast aluminum. The lower weight combined with increased rigidity ensures improved adaptation to the groun...

George Browns is adding Deutz-Fahr to its list of farm equipment franchises. The family business will offer the brand across three branches spanning an area from London to Birmingham.The move is designed to expand its product offering to match the needs of large-scale arable farmers and contractors who operate high-outpu...

This decorative 4CX is the one millionth JCB backhoe loader to leave the line.Decorated in graffiti art by London-based artist and illustrator Dave Smith, it was presented to Lord Bamford at the celebratory event to mark the backhoe milestone. “I am the only person in the business now who can remember th...

VariPack machines are known for their high baling density and throughput. The fast bale ejection is a key feature, whereby the tailgate is opened and closed in less than five seconds. There is a disadvantage on slopes, however, if the bales roll away from the bale chamber out of control immediately after the baling proce...

"Farmers around the world can make a confident choice to bring Shaktiman"s farm equipment onto their farms, safe in the knowledge that they"ll always have access to a dedicated global service network supplemented by genuine spare parts," says Ashwin Gohil, Chairman of Shaktiman.

"Investing in ag machinery is a big ...

The Seed Hawk 600-900C is a highly versatile no-till seed drill designed to meet the demands of modern agriculture. Available in working widths of 6, 8 and 9 metres, it offers farmers the flexibility to adapt to different field sizes and soil conditions. Its standout feature is the tine coulter system, which creates a cl...

"This expansion underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability," says Guillaume Hulin, Managing Director, Kverneland Group Les Landes-Genusson. "By increasing capacity and modernizing operations, we"re ensuring KVG LLG continues to provide efficient and environmentally responsible solutions to farmers worldw...

Stafford-based Boss Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) is the new UK and Ireland distributor for Yanmar agricultural equipment.The new distributor will use Yanmar Turkey Marine to manage sales and distribution of the Yanmar range, the initial focus being with compact tractors (22-60hp) for the UK and Irish markets. �...

By Doug Schmuland, senior director & global OEM coordinator at Topcon Agriculture

Over the past two decades, precision agriculture has become an indispensable ally to farmers, cutting costs and increasing yields, benefiting to farms of all crop types and sizes, with the market evolving to offer solutions tailored t...

After several years of rapid growth, with a record turnover of 7,0 BSEK (611 Euros) in FY23, FY24 proved to be a much more difficult year. Several external factors, such as high interest rates, lower grain prices and deferred investment aid in many key markets have put pressure on many farmers over the past year and sign...

The F-Trac tool carrier is said to be ideal for tasks including hoeing, mowing, spraying, fertilizer spreading and precision drilling.Made by Dutch engineering company WDM, mounting the 60hp Stage V Kubota diesel to the rear of the 3.2t prototype provides the operator with an unobstructed view out through the front of th...

With the introduction of the Series 6, Zetor returns to its roots when tractors were categorized by numerical series. Chronologically arranged numerical model series linked to engine performance ensure a clear categorization system, making it easier for farmers to identify the most suitable machine for their needs.

Zetor is close to launching its eagerly awaited 6 series tractors, a 131-171hp four-pot range to replace the Forterra HD (130, 140 and 150) and Crystal HD 170. The Czech manufacturer also confirms it is developing a 200hp+ range.The impending arrival of the new 6 was first announced on the company’s Facebook page in Oc...

At World FIRA, New Holland will display one of its innovation projects currently under development, namely Advanced Vision Assisted Guidance for specialty tractors.

Currently in its testing phase, the system uses LiDAR vision technology combined with simultaneous localization and mapping algorithms (in place of GPS...

The mounting kit of the integrated VSS Agro furrow press packer system, with its different levels of equipment, is compatible with both the Teres 300 and Teres 300 V models, if not fitted with hydraulic overload protection. The packer also fits to the Cayros XMS with 3 or 4 furrows, likewise without hydraulic overload pr...

The new exterior styling is not the only change to the Vervaet Q-616 beet harvester for the coming season. The Claas X11 cab is also new and there are several other updates.These include the updated lifter frame, which is said to improve efficiency and precision during harvesting, resulting in fewer losses and a cleaner ...

Kuhn is in the process of adding a third family member to its expanding portfolio of mechanical hoes. The Starliner rotary hoe joins the Rowliner and Tineliner launched at Agritechnica 2023.The result of an agreement with Einböck, for which Kuhn has given its own specifications, the Starliner is suitable for winter and ...