Trade Shows & Global News

Twin-reel film binding is a new option for Kuhn Farm Machinery’s FB 3130 fixed chamber round baler.Already available for the larger FB 3135 fixed chamber model, the system uses two 750mm stretch film rolls to bind the bale as opposed to a single, wider conventional unit.This means operators are handling lighter rolls, ...

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Krone describes the GX 360 Plus as a compact universal trailer suitable for grain, silage and root crops.It is three years since Krone launched the GX 440 and GX 520. Rounding off the lower end of the range, the GX 360 Plus, like the larger siblings, is based on the single-chassis concept and chain driven conveyor belt.I...

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Claas has added five new models to the Scorpion range; the 733, 1033, 638, 738 and 742.The higher hydraulic pressure, 100mm longer wheelbase and modifications to the rear counterweight allow the new handlers to deliver up to 300kg more lift capacity – 3.3t in the 1033 and 733 entry models and 4.2t in the 742.The 143hp ...

The Juno Max is claimed as the first truly autonomous feed pusher for farms with at least 800-1,000 cows.Lely reckons that the two top priorities for these farms are feeding herds more efficiently using less labour. The Juno Max is designed to meet both requirements. Set to join the existing Juno, the Max is designed to...

New Holland used the Dutch AgroTechniek Holland (ATH) farm machinery show to preview a model from the revamped range of T5 Dual Command tractors.As far as we are aware, there are no changes to the engine and transmission, and the model numbers are identical, but the exterior styling differs, courtesy of the restyled engi...

A leading cutting roller is one of two new front options on the 2025 versions of the Lemken Rubin 10 (4.0m-7.0m) semi-mounted compact disc harrows.Joining the existing straw harrow option, the six blades on the cutting roller are said to be particularly useful for knocking down OSR and sunflower stubbles, slicing and shr...

McHale will unveil a new four-model range of F5 fixed chamber balers at next week’s National Ploughing Championships.Superseding the long-standing F5000 series, the four new models, which are all available now, are the F5-540 (non-chopper), F5-550 (15 knife chopper/semi-automatic), F5-560 (25 knife chopper/fully automa...

Belgian manufacturer AVR is demonstrating its new Spirit 9200i trailed two-row offset bunker harvester at this week’s Potato Europe in France.Following prototype testing in 2023, seven pre-production harvesters are in the field this season ahead of full commercial availability next year. Designed to work behind a 160h...

The OptiWagon, an electrically powered autonomous feed distribution robot, will make its first appearance on this side of the North Sea tomorrow at the UK Dairy Day.Completing the brand’s Optimat range of robots to provide a total dairy herd feeding solution from weighing, cutting and mixing to delivering feed, the Opt...

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The AF11, the new twin rotor Case IH flagship combine, has been joined by two single rotor models: the AF9 and AF10; and following the Agritechnica 2023 preview, the Axial-Flow 160 and 260 series can now be ordered for the 2025 harvest.Bringing the total number of models in the two ranges to eight (class six to 10+), the...

The new mobile version of the Vogelsang XSplit slurry separator is aimed at contractors and multi-site farms looking to separate slurry or digestate before application.Unlike the existing trailer version, where the frame on which it rests is mounted on to a plant trailer, the pumps, Rotacut and controls on the new versio...

Next week’s Potato Europe will provide visitors with the first opportunity to see the second version of the Enduro four-row sieving harvester in action.The Belgian manufacturer launched the self-propelled harvester at the end of 2020. Previewed three years later at Agritechnica 2023, the second generation Enduro will m...

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Pöttinger has launched the Plano VT 6060. The compact 6.0m trailed stubble cultivator is suitable for a variety of conditions.The 37 rigid tines on the two frame sections are arranged symmetrically to prevent side pull. Spacing across the six rows of tines is 16.2cm. This results in good soil mixing and levelling, says ...

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Claydon reckons to have developed a mole drainer that combines the benefits of traditional mounted and trailed designs without any of the drawbacks.Over the years, the Claydon family´s Suffolk arable farm has owned several mole drainers, but none ever did quite what they wanted. So they set to work to design their own.T...