Trade Shows & Global News

Czech manufacturer Rozmital says that its SD-300R (3.0m) rear mounted disc mower conditioner is ideally suited to working in tough crops, such as alfalfa.Previewed as a prototype at Agritechnica 2023, and tested in various conditions last season, it is said to be a simple task to slide and lock the top non-driven roller ...

Kuhn SST received an "Technological Innovation award" at the recently held EIMA tradeshow in Italy. In addition to controlling all settings from the cab, the SST delivers tangible performance benefits for the user.

"Steady Control Ultimate" enables automatic adjustment of the ground tracking system to ensure an eve...

The success story of Bergmann spreaders began in 1954 with the M series, equipped with one or two horizontal tine beaters. In 1960, the range was extended with the semi-portal add-on loader L 100, which loaded dung, straw, hay and much more to allow a more versatile use of the manure spreaders.  In 1962, the spreaders ...

Engineered to carry heavy loads and reduce soil compaction at the same time, the Agriflex+ 377XT features Very High Flexion (VF) technology and Alliance"s Stratified Layer Technology (SLT). The tire"s ability to carry 40% more load at the same inflation pressure compared to standard tires or the same load with 40% lower ...

The demand for lorries specially designed for transporting agricultural goods has grown steadily in recent years. The reasons are multi-faceted.  Transport routes and cost pressure are rising, skilled workers are becoming ever more difficult to find and the harvest window is steadily shrinking. These challenges can only...

The newly developed locking system is a big plus of the Rotaro PTO shafts available from Granit Parts.The time‐saving device enables the shaft guard to be fitted and removed quickly during maintenance. Once the grease nipples for the universal joint on each side of the shaft have been removed, both lugs are pushed upwa...

Roel de Jonge is a selfmade man. Born in an entrepreneurial family and with roots in agriculture, he took his study in agricultural mechanization at the Wageningen University in the Netherlands in the nineties of the past century. From his childhood, he was an ag machinery enthusiast already.

"I wanted to build tra...

The high level of adaptability is one of the key features of the Razor. The depth guidance can be quickly changed between following rollers or wheels with a tractor tire profile. For ultra-shallow tillage, it is essential to keep the working depth precisely. For this reason, wheels in front of the tine section ensure eve...

Krone has developed a lorry version of its GX trailer. Called the GX 520 AgriLiner, the new hauler is said to be ideal both on the road and in the field.Joining the TX forage and GX universal trailers and Knapen KX moving floor models, the 52m³ AgriLiner comes standard with electronic forced steering and 26.5″ tyres....

As Irritec hits its 50-year milestone, it is bringing to market two new technologies for sustainable irrigation with a focus on seamless integration into the natural environment and data driven smart solutions. The global specialist in precision irrigation, presents its new solutions and projects targeted at increasing t...

Meller Sapphire Optics for drones feature Mohs 9 hardness and withstand fast moving dirt, sand, chemicals, heat to 1,000 degrees Celsius and 69 MPa pressure for protecting vision systems and sensors, operating in harsh environments.

Combining durability and high clarity, they are offered as lenses, windows, and dom...

The new facility provides instruction, specific to the company’s popular machinery and precision ag technologies. Made possible by a USD 5 million donation from AGCO Corporation, the advanced training center is set to support diesel technology education and address the critical shortage of skilled technicians in the ag...

Tuckwells in the UK was established in 1954. The company has built a reputation as a professional supplier of ag machinery and supplies. Their commitment to advancing farming practices through new technology aligns seamlessly with crop.zone"s mission to offer sustainable, herbicide-free and cost-effective solutions for m...

The initiative brought together eight Brazilian companies to EIMA 2024, carried out by the Brazil Machinery Solutions (BMS) export promotion project. This was the result of a partnership between ABIMAQ (the Brazilian Machinery Builders" Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency).

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Designed for the most demanding field operations, PFO technology enables tires to perform well under high torque and heavy load conditions, while maintaining optimal efficiency. More than just boosting load capacity, PFO allows for a substantial reduction in tire pressure while carrying the same load, significantly minim...

Chinese manufacturer Lingong Agricultural Machinery (LCAG) has developed a 600hp (440.4kW) articulated hybrid tractor.Claimed as the most powerful hybrid tractor on the market, is that the 16l Yuchai six-pot (YCK16-400kW) hybrid block in the X6004-9E, thefirst model in the new 9E series, is mated to a generator. ...

Load capacity of the redesigned cargo box on the new John Deere Gator XUV 875M is 454kg.Providing 13% more space than the box on the previous XUV 865M, the wider version contains a 12v SAE power port, cup holders, integrated clamping points to secure items and a redesigned tailgate with a flat work surface. ...

The considerable expansion of the head office is the latest in a series of recent investments. from the opening of a new production hall in 2016 – increasing the total production area by half at the time – to the opening of the new German branch in 2023 and an expansion of the R&D department with 12 additional staff ...

The Jumbo X was developed in collaboration with the Italian School of Design (SID). With six new mechanical and electronic patents, the Jumbo X combines high productivity while reducing fuel consumption per hectare worked, thereby cutting CO" emissions. 

The reinforced frame, consisting of three main sections, ens...

German manufacturer Kotte has signed a letter of intent to acquire the production rights for Kaweco slurry tankers.The news follows the recent announcement by Royal Reesink that the operations of its Dutch subsidiary Reesink Production (mainly Kaweco brand) will be discontinued at the end of this month (see link at botto...

The SDF Group is closing its combine harvester plant in Zupanja, Croatia. Deutz-Fahr combine production will end on February 28 next year.A decade ago, SDF had ambitious plans for combines when it acquired control of Croatian company Duro Dakovic. The plan was to increase production to 850 units a year by 2010 and 1,200 ...

The event was held at the Topcon Positioning Systems global headquarters in California, USA. Participants built 200 filter kits that will be distributed worldwide to provide clean, potable water. It is estimated that as many as 2,000 people will have access to safe drinking water for a decade through the use of the filt...

The heat-insulated door windows are made of Comfort Sky, a special compound developed by Saint Gobain, and when compared to conventional windows ensure a temperature difference of up to 6 degrees, as well as reducing noise. The new position of the handles also makes it easier for the operator to climb aboard. On the outs...

The extension of the Agrimax range starts with the Agrimax Procrop, designed to optimize field performance, particularly spraying activities and operations in row crops, as well as having good grip on asphalt in road transfers. Key features of this new product include VF technology, which enables to carry heavier loads a...

Newly appointed Danish Zetor importer DanaTek had hoped to show the 6 series prototype previewed at the Czech Techagro farm machinery show earlier this year.In the end, the four-pot Forterra series and six-pot Crystal 170HD replacement did not make it to Agromek, and the Danish company had to settle for the last Crystal ...