Parklands superstores
Parklands has introduced a superstore concept for its range of power equipment product stores. Source: AFDJ eNews “It’s not a Superstore in the Ikea or Bunnings model,” Managing Director Ron Zacka said. “But we’ve tailored the Superstore concept, by improving on current industry practice. Other power products suppliers tend to get their dealers to pay […]
Farm quads safety should be common sense
Hard and fast regulations about farm quad use are not useful, says a New Zealand safety expert. Source: Stuff.co.nz Farmers can challenge WorkSafe guidelines on quad use because it is not always “reasonable and practical” to wear a helmet or not carry a passenger, says a quad safety specialist. Robin Grieve, a quad safety tutor at Farmskills, […]
AGFEST shows off X5 Farm Spec
CF Moto decided to use AGFEST to launch its latest ATV the X5 Farm Spec. Source: AFDJ eNews Director, Michael Poynton said AGFEST was the perfect place to introduce agricultural customers to the company’s new ATV and expects high demand and honest feedback from AGFEST attendees. “The Farm Spec model this one replaces was an […]
Agri Insight shows growth
The Commonwealth Bank’s latest Agri Insights report released in May shows continued strong investment intentions across Australian farming operations. Source: AFDJ eNews The Agri Insights Index continues to be positive, shifting only slightly over the past six months and remains positive at 9.5 points. The index is influenced by strong investment intentions across fixed infrastructure, technology, and plant and equipment, […]
Isuzu at AgFest Tasmania
Isuzu’s engines’ department will show a select range of off-highway engines on the road, with a visit to AgFest in Launceston, Tasmania, on 5 May. Source: Big Rigs Now in its 33rd year, AgFest draws an average of 60,000 people from all corners of Australia who are involved in, or passionate about, agriculture. With around 700 exhibits at […]
Claas shows class with excellence
For the fifth consecutive year readers of the American magazines “Diesel Progress North America” and “Diesel Progress International” chose the best products, technologies and innovations across 12 categories, in different areas of the automotive industry. The CLAAS LEXION 780 triumphed in the newly added “agricultural equipment” category by virtue of its design and technical functionality. The “Diesel Progress Excellence In Equipment Awards” were […]
Reduced truck fuel tax rate
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to reduce the truck fuel tax rate – known as the road user charge – from 26.14 to 25.9 cents per litre from 1 July 2016. Source: Prime Mover Magazine The reduction was one of the recommendations in the ATA’s 2016 pre-budget submission, and follows several […]
Just In Time printed parts
Imagine your local implement dealer manufacturing an emergency repair part you need at the dealership. Source: Farm and Ranch Guide Well, it’s no longer just imagination. Jake Clark, a young entrepreneur from Fargo, explained to farmers attending a recent Commodity Classic in New Orleans, a new process called 3-dimensional printing and how it could impact the agricultural industry. Mr Clark is […]
Claas has widest mower on the market
CLAAS has extended availability of its new MAX CUT disc bed with the addition of six new disc mower models one of which, the DISCO 1100C BUSINESS, is the widest mounted mower combination on the market with a maximum working width of 10.30m. Source: AFDJ eNews While this new addition will mainly appeal to contractors and […]
Totally electric agricultural machinery
Electric vehicles for construction, agriculture and mining will be a US$30 billion market in 2025. Source: AFDJ eNews Komatsu, John Deere, Caterpillar, and other companies manufacture mainly hybrid vehicles, while some others offer smaller, purely electric versions. Pure electric is a legal requirement indoors. Outdoors, fuel saving and better performance would be attractive. A new report […]