Case IH 250 Series combines get AFS Harvest Command automation
Combine harvester automation is one of the most rapidly evolving sectors of precision farming technology and Case IH is at the forefront with the incorporation of AFS Harvest Command into its latest 250 Series machines. Combine automation allows for settings such as rotor speed, rotor cage vane angle, cleaning fan speed, and sieve positions to […]
Morris Industries thrown a ‘possible’ lifeline
Canada’s Rite Way Mfg is set to become the new owner of fellow Canadian manufacturer Morris Industries from 1 July 2020 if the Morris receiver can get the Saskatoon Canada court to stamp its approval on the deal. Not many would have expected that when Rite Way Mfg started out in 1972 with a rock […]
Steyr Konzept tractor offers a future design
The Austrian Steyr brand has produced a tractor concept that has won the Platinum Award in a 2020 Design Awards Competition in the Concept Design category. The Steyr Konzept succeeded in a field of some 3,000 entrants. The Design Awards, established by the International Awards Associate, recognise the achievements of design professionals from around the […]
Less is more for new Toyota pallet jack
The humble pallet jack is getting a make-over with Toyota’s latest electric goods handlers. Not only that, but the lower spec LPE200B is cheaper than its predecessor. Toyota’s product manager, Michael Marks, said the LPE200B was an entry-level machine that would appeal to customers who didn’t need all the available options and who would prefer […]
Honda ATVs to stop Australian sales after 2021
Honda has advised that due to the new standard passed by the Australian government in October 2019, the company will no longer sell ATVs in Australia after 10 October 2021. Honda stated the reason behind their decision was because the standard represents a set of regulations that cannot be entirely met by any ATV in […]
New or Used Cat power systems primed to buy now
“Now could be as better time as ever to purchase a Cat power system, utilising one of the federal government’s schemes,” says Jason Martin, Segment Manager Electric Power Retail and Used Equipment at Energy Power Systems Australia. The Australian government has introduced a number of stimulus measures to help businesses address the significant economic consequences […]
Titan tyres continue to offer full service worldwide
With machinery sales taking a hit globally, it was inevitable that tyre sales would follow. Titan International has reported a 16.8 per cent drop in revenue for the first quarter of 2020. The company said orders on its books had been significantly rolled back but it was optimistic demand would return in the second half […]
Continental TractorMaster tyre aces tests
In testing conducted by the German Agricultural Society (DLG), a pair of Continental TractorMaster tyres won out over all comparable candidates from other well-known European premium tyre manufacturers in terms of performance, fuel consumption, ground coverage, and drive efficiency. The DLG test series comprises multiple tests of the efficiency of agricultural tractor tyres in […]
Caterpillar Introduces Hybrid Engine Concept
Caterpillar has unveiled a hybrid engine concept which captures surplus energy through a parallel hybrid system and reuses it when needed. The Cat C18 hybrid engine concept helps optimise machine performance using technology to capture surplus energy through a parallel hybrid system which, when required, will re-introduce the energy back into the machine. The concept […]
Toyota Huski skid steer helping Melbourne Zoo elephants
A new Toyota Huski 5SDK8 skid steer loader is working hard at Melbourne Zoo moving materials around to keep the zoo’s Asian Elephants stimulated and to encourage their natural behaviours. The work is part of an enrichment program at Zoos Victoria, which includes keeper Chris Lekos who is part of the passionate elephant team providing […]