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 […]
Agrifac factory scores top marks for sustainability
Sustainability is a core objective of the Agrifac sprayers business and the company recently took a big step in that direction with its new manufacturing facility achieving an impressive 97.38 per cent score with the international BREEAM assessment programme. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is an assessment method for determining the sustainability performance […]
HATZ 3H50T is the compact power pack to consider
Compact dimensions and convincing power are values prized in the latest offering from the H series by Hatz with the 3H50T model able to fit in the smallest of space. Technical refinement of the 3H50T also allow this model to offer the best fuel efficiency in its class, key among all models the H series […]
Trelleborg TM1000 ProgressiveTraction tyre wins another award
Trelleborg has been picking up awards across the northern hemisphere for its TM1000 ProgressiveTraction tyre. Now Trelleborg Wheel Systems has been awarded the prize for “Best Agricultural Tyre” at the Hevea Tyre Industry Awards 2019. The event was held at the North Convention Centre of the Madrid Fair Institution (IFEMA) in Madrid Spain, on 9 […]
CNH Industrial completes ATI Track System purchase
CNH Industrial (CNHI) has completed its purchase of ATI Inc. an Indiana-based US manufacturer of rubber track systems for high-power tractors and combines. This provides New Holland customers with access to factory-fit industry leading track technology. It extends the available of the range and enabling New Holland to tailor their choice based on their specific […]
BKT flotation tyres for trailers
A handy innovation from tyre manufacturer BKT is a line of specialty flotation tyres designed for use with agricultural trailers of all kinds. Designed for combined road and paddock usage, the tyres provide minimum impact on the land while also offering stability for heavy loads at transport speeds. First up in the range is the […]
Instant asset write-off tax breaks get farmers into buying mode
Immediate write-offs up to $150,000 sets the mood for a spending spree not seen since the global financial crisis (GFC) downturn back in 2009 from the Rudd goverment’s $42 billion stimulus package The instant Asset write offs and Accelerated depreciation deductions now on offer are far more generous than the previous GFC tax breaks in […]
Titan Australia will keep all Tyre and wheel branches operating
To support the nation’s agriculture, mining and transport sectors, Titan Australia has advised its facilities will maintain normal operations in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Titan Australia, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Titan tyres, wheels and axles is committed to keeping its Australian manufacturing and service facilities operating as normal. The […]
Massey Ferguson French built tractors to top 18,000 a year
AGCO, the owner of the Massey Ferguson brand, has ramped up its production at its factory in Beauvais France. The Beauvais factory will oversee the full design, build, testing and manufacture of new Massey Ferguson tractors to produce volumes over 18,000 a year. The ongoing plans are part of Massey Ferguson’s long-term growth strategy, that […]