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Drill between maize rows to avoid compaction
21 Sep 2019
Weaving Machinery has developed its Companion Crop drill specifically to boost protection against soil compaction for maize and cover crops. The drill is the next step forward in Weaving’s decades-long commitment to powerful no-till machinery. The Companion Crop has been manufactured
Continue Reading →Crusher hay conditioning rollers fit all leading brands
21 Sep 2019
B&D Rollers of Minnesota have been producing their Crusher hay conditioning rollers since 2006 and over the years through paddock tests, consulting with farmers, and continuous research and development, they have continuously improved the Crusher rollers. This innovative piece of
Continue Reading →John Deere set to update S700 combines
20 Sep 2019
John Deere has announced a number of combine updates for the 2020 season, with the focus on increased throughput, automation and easier operation. The S-Series combine’s automatic regulation of forward speed, HarvestSmart, has been optimised and integrated with the Interactive Combine
Continue Reading →Flexi-Coil 6100 Precision Disc Drill maximises productivity
20 Sep 2019
Ben Marshman was so impressed with Flexi-Coil’s 6100 Precision Disc Drill that he bought an 18m (60ft) drill and a Flexi-Coil 4460 air cart after trialling them last year. The South Australian broadacre grower made the switch to Flexi-Coil after 19-years of disc seeding with other bra
Continue Reading →Fendt boosts 300 Series appeal with the 314
20 Sep 2019
The Fendt 314 Vario slots in at the top end of the 300 series, bringing more power and a host of technology smarts not seen before. It’s not being released until the end of 2019 into northern European markets and no date has been set locally, but one thing is certain, this is one of t
Continue Reading →JCB Fastrac sets British tractor speed record
19 Sep 2019
Setting a British speed record in a tractor might seem like a pointless exercise but what it does is confirm the credentials of the JCB Fastrac as a fast on-road transport vehicle. Using a modified version of the Fastrac 8000, the record was set at 166.7kph (103.6mph) at Elvington Air
Continue Reading →Fendt adds tech innovations to its large tractors
19 Sep 2019
Fendt 1000 Vario tractors are getting a range of technology options that will improve operator efficiency, comfort level and also protect against theft or damage. Currently being rolled out in northern hemisphere markets it includes the option of electrically adjustable rear view mirr
Continue Reading →Coolamon Spreader Chaser wins coveted Henty Award
18 Sep 2019
A multi-purpose fertiliser spreader and chaser bin offering increased productivity and year-round flexibility has won the 2019 Henty Machine of the Year Award. The Coolamon Spreader Chaser, entered by Coolamon Chaser Bins, Coolamon NSW, impressed judges with its innovation, engineerin
Continue Reading →Case IH Steiger MY19 models get a performance boost
18 Sep 2019
Steiger 2019 models will offer a number of updates that start with improvements to the track system, engine and undercarriage. The upgrades are designed to boost the tractors’ efficiency, performance and durability in our local farming conditions. The tracks on the 400, 450 and 500 St
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