Trade Shows & Global News

JCB has announced a plethora of new models including a preview of the TM110 small tele loader which has been developed in just 18 months at the behest of Lord Bamford. The new addition will get its official unveil at LAMMA tomorrow but here are some of the key stats.Rather than reinvent the wheel so to speak, the enginee...

The company’s designers placed great emphasis on accuracy, as farmers expect economical solutions in terms of fuel consumption, spray and fertiliser output. This turned out well and as a result, the company’s turnover doubled almost every year. This success has encouraged the developers not only to keep the concept, ...

Kubota, Case IH, Fendt and Massey Ferguson will all have new tractors on the stand at this week’s LAMMA 2025.Kubota will launch its M7004 tractor series to mark a decade of the M7 tractor lineup. Powered by a proven 6.1l, four-cylinder Kubota engine producing 130-175hp, the three-model M7004 series offers a choice of t...

The BTFR 5010 seeding bar has a row spacing of 15 cm. It is equipped with low-maintenance Suffolk coulter seeding units. The coulter pressure is adjustable up to 25kg to maintain sufficient seeding depth, including in heavy clay or sticky soils. The distribution of the coulters in 3 rows spaced 33 cm apart make it easier...

YTO is testing a 220hp rubber tracked tractor. The company could soon provide Chinese farmers with an alternative to imported western brands.Called the CH2202 and believed to be the first such tractor from a Chinese manufacturer, the chassis on the latest prototype (first one was spotted mid-2023) was developed in-house....

Garford will show a new advanced vision guidance system at LAMMA next week. Also on the stand will be electrical weeding technology and a flexible hooded sprayer. All are commercially available for this season.Robocrop AI uses artificial intelligence to combine colour, infrared and depth information to precisely identify...

British cultivation machinery NRH Engineering will launch the Tremor low disturbance subsoiler at LAMMA next week.Made at the company’s factory in Seaton Ross, York, the Tremor is described as a strong, value-for-money (from £15,000), versatile 3.0m implement that can be configured with five, six, or seven legs. It is...

Phytech helps growers optimize the farming production value chain using proprietary plant and field condition sensors to deliver data-driven agronomic insights and recommendations. These insights are executed through in-field automation controls, enabling optimized yields, water savings, and input efficiency for economic...

While each of the equipment categories experience their own set of challenges, a commonality across all is skilled labor availability. "Our customers all have work that must get done at certain times of the day and year, yet there is not enough available and skilled labor to do the work," said Jahmy Hindman, Chief Techno...

A 9RX is one of four autonomous machines on the John Deere stand at this week’s CES 2025 in Las Vegas.Building on the autonomous technology first revealed on an 8R410 at the same North American show in 2022, the company’s second-generation autonomy kit combines advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras for navigatio...

A reversing camera and rear door alarm are fitted as standard on the new range of Legend trailers heading to LAMMA next week. There is also a new and improved lighting system.Superseding the Scottish trailer manufacturer’s best-selling GX tipping trailer range, the reversing camera on the Legends sends the image via a ...

The ProDrain disc is an optional attachment to the closing wheels of the Tempo planter and Proceed precision seed drill. It is mounted outside the closing wheels, to work the soil on the sides of the seed row.

"When planting in certain conditions, there is a risk that the surface becomes too smooth, increasing the ...

Claas recognizes AI as a key technology that can create increased customer benefits. When developing new products, the company addresses both the technical and regulatory challenges associated with the development of AI-based solutions. To tackle these issues even more effectively, Claas enters into collaboration with AI...

Monarch Tractor, the American manufacturer of electric and autonomous tractors, is expanding to Europe and opening a branch (Monarch Tractor Europe) in Antwerp, Belgium.Described by Monarch Tractor CEO and co-founder Praveen Penmetsa as the next logical step for the company’s ongoing strategic growth journey, the new b...

Shelbourne Reynolds will introduce a new model in its 7000 series hedge trimmer range at LAMMA – the 7065T telescopic.Designed to be compact and thus suitable for narrow lane work, it offers both farmers and contractors a first-time opportunity to invest in a heavy-duty trimmer with a true 6.5m reach from the middle of...

Opico will show the latest version of the Alpego DMAX 800 (8.0m) power harrow at LAMMA 2025 later this month.Fresh from its launch at EIMA in Italy, main updates include the redesigned side panels with wearproof skids to create the optimal soil flow towards and under the rear rollers, and the new rubber roller is said to...

German manufacturer BvL has developed a 25m3 capacity version of the V-Mix Drive Maximus Plus self-propelled mixer wagon.Sitting above the current range-topping 21m3 model, the new twin auger flagship is powered by the same 224hp six-pot motor, and uses the familiar BvL loading head, which has tines instead of knives. ...

The 2,750l capacity of Claydon’s new Evolution front hopper is split 45/55%. The new unit will be at LAMMA 2025.Pressurised to ensure reliable high-volume material delivery to the rear distribution heads, twin metering units deliver either mixed or separated seed/fertiliser flows to the rear-mounted drill. ...

HE-VA has added a set of front mounted turbo discs to its Top Strigle straw harrow. Further intensify soil movement, the new discs are fitted to 3.0m-9.0m models.Working directly behind the combine, the combination of discs and five rows of heavy-duty harrow tines penetrate the surface, resulting in a cost-effective impl...

Dieci has launched a second fully electric telehandler, the Mini Agri-e 20.4 (2.0t/4.0m) Smart.Joining the Mini Agri-e 26.6 (2.6t/6.0m), the Italian company’s first fully electric handler, the onboard charging system for the 22kWh lithium battery pack in the 20.4 can be plugged into different electricity sources, incl...

The 9,400l triple tank on the 12.25 LC, a new model in the Avatar family, is split 50:15:35. When fitted with the 400l MiniDrill, the newcomer can deliver up to four separate components.Available as a 12m model only, the Avatar LC offers a 3,000l increase over the 12m Avatar SD. With its single-row design of SingleDisc c...

Semi-mounted reversible ploughs are still a key tool for large farms, says Lemken, which is looking to target them with the Diamant 18 (5-8 furrows) for tractors up to 650hp.The updated wheel position behind the base frame is said to make the best use of the extra frame weight to provide optimum penetration even on dry s...

The QR code is the "digital business card" of the machine and by simply scanning, it enables  access to  machine-specific information and its applications. As it is linked to the serial number, users only receive relevant and customized information that can be accessed any time. The clearly positioned and user-friendly...

The Chinese manufacturer’s first articulated tractor was spotted earlier this year. Now the tracked version has broken cover.Called the P5002 SV, while previewed recently at the factory in China, very little is known about it, although the model number suggests a power of around 500hp. If it does share a...

The Case IH Puma 240 (270hp max with boost) can now be ordered with the PowerDrive full powershift as an alternative to the standard CVXDrive CVT.Available on models with electronic or mechanical remote valves, the new transmission option provides 18 or 19 forward speeds, depending on whether the tractor is ordered in 40...