Kubota to launch branded implements
Kubota Agriculture is to strengthen its farm machinery portfolio with the launch of a range of Kubota-branded kit at the 2017 Lamma show. Source: Farmers Weekly UK The range of machinery will include disc mowers, rakes, tedders, flail choppers, fertiliser spreaders, round balers and wrappers manufactured and distributed for Kubota by the Kverneland Group. Rob Edwards, Kubota Agriculture’s business development manager, […]
John Deere’s electric dreams
John Deere has pulled the wraps off of its first fully electric tractor in a new video. Source: The Verge The tractor project is called Sustainable Energy Supply for Agricultural Machinery, or SESAM, and John Deere plans to officially unveil it at the Paris International Agribusiness Show in early 2017. Until then, we only know a few things about the SESAM tractor. […]
John Deere adds new flagship tractors to 6R Series
John Deere is launching two new top of the range six-cylinder tractor models rated at 230 and 250hp (97/68 EC), designed to meet the needs of contractors and arable farmers. Source: AFDJ eNews The 6230R and 6250R will complete the lineup of John Deere 6R Series tractors from summer 2017. The 6230R and 6250R set new standards for transport, operator comfort and acceleration on […]
China’s CNH plant wins bronze certification
Class Manufacturing CNH Industrial’s joint venture manufacturing plant in Chongqing, China, was recognized for its manufacturing excellence with a Bronze Level certification in World Class Manufacturing. Source: AFDJ eNews The facility produces FPT Industrial powertrains for CNH Industrial’s agricultural equipment, construction equipment and commercial vehicles brands, serving global markets. The plant, located in the Huang Mao Ping economic development […]
Why mandatory ABS on tractors does not make sense
The European Commission’s plans to make ABS systems obligatory for tractors between 40-60km/h must be shelved in the EU according to CEMA. Source: AFDJ eNews Fast tractors (driving more than 60 km/h) have been required to have Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) installed since 2016. The question the EU now needs to decide on is whether ABS should […]
Case IH WD4 series windrowers
Case IH has unveiled the WD4 Series self-propelled windrower with industry-leading features. Source: AFDJ eNews Making its Australian debut at Case IH’s Red Excellence Tour earlier this year, the WD4 Series windrower comprises three models – the WD1204 with 120hp (90kW), the WD1904 with 190 rated hp (142kW) and 199 max hp (149kW) and the […]
NZ looking for innovators
Applications are open for New Zealand’s most prestigious and innovative agricultural awards. The 2017 Fieldays Innovation Awards seek to celebrate and support New Zealand’s most innovative agricultural inventions and showcase emerging products and technology that will lead change in the rural sector. Source: AFDJ eNews Applicants in the awards will showcase their ideas, designs and products at the […]
CLASS’ mobile RTK
CLAAS has released a mobile RTK base station that provides high accuracy for automatic steering systems in any location, however remote. Source: AFDJ eNews CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager – Precision Farming, Travis Ryan-Salter says RTK FIELD BASE is ideal for use in regions that are unserviced by a RTK base station network or have poor mobile phone coverage. “Automatic steering systems […]
Case IH apprentice wins bronze at WorldSkills
A young apprentice from Western Australia has taken out the bronze medal in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Melbourne recently. Source: AFDJ eNews Cameron Lennox, a third year heavy plant mechanic apprentice at Cunninghams Ag Service in Moora, earned his spot in the National Finals after winning the state […]
Aussie farm production to top $60b
Good news continues for much of the Australian farming sector, following on from last week’s record winter crop forecast, with the gross value of farm production set to increase by 6%, topping $60 billion in 2016–17 for the first time, according to the latest Agricultural Commodities report. Source: AFDJ eNews Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]