Kubota reveals M8 Series high power tractors
Kubota has made an OEM manufacturing agreement with Versatile that enables it to blend its engineering prowess with Versatile’s history of building big tractors, to launch the Kubota M8 Series. There were initial claims that Kubota was about to buy Versatile, but the arrangement is strictly a deal where Versatile builds a high-power tractor especially […]
Mahindra higher horsepower tractors
The Mahindra 8000 series 80hp tractor has been the bedrock of the Mahindra Australia tractor range since 2012. Selling over 500 units in Australia, it has been well regarded for its solid and build, easy maintenance and reputation for being able to handle the tough stuff. The factory has worked on improving the ergonomics of […]
BKT V-FLEXA steel-belted flotation tyres for trailers
BKT has revealed a tyre specifically designed for agricultural trailers, the V-FLEXA radial. The flotation tyre also incorporates VF technology (Very High Flexion), and this enables the V-FLEXA to transport heavy loads with an inflation pressure that is 30 per cent less than a standard tyre of the same size. The V-FLEXA also combines VF […]
New Holland Genesis T8 Series is precision smart
New Holland has debuted its 2019 flagship Genesis T8 Series tractor loaded with Precision Land Management Intelligence (PLM). Built in-house from the ground up, PLM is New Holland’s intuitive precision farming platform designed to adapt to the unique needs of each individual farmer. PLM has functions ranging from advanced connectivity between operators, vehicles, advisors and […]
Agricast High strength replacement wear wheel for cultivation
Agricast of the UK recently announced selling one thousand of its High Strength Wheels, less than a year after bringing the design to market. The 1,000th wheel formed part of a consignment to Australia that included an order placed by Springfield Hay of Cowra NSW to help produce their quality lucerne and cereal hay. Agricast […]
Knight machinery lights work well into dark
Aware of the often-tight window for spraying, Knight Machinery of the UK has developed boom lighting for all its sprayers to enable operation in low light conditions or at night. The system shines a blue light through the spray pattern so operators can monitor whether all nozzles are performing efficiently. Powerful BlueBeam LED spotlights with […]
Laforge offers front linkage for Fendt
Fendt’s range of MT900 Vario tracked tractors can now be retrofitted with a front linkage designed by French firm Laforge. The beefy addition has a lift capacity of 6,400kg, a lifting stroke of 805mm and runs Cat III arms. It also comes with Laforge’s Powerfold system, this allows operators to lift the arms out of […]
Load Master retrofit trailer scales very handy addition
Load Master is offering an on-board weighing kit for farm trailers. The retrofit scales allows the operator to monitor real-time stats relating to payload, gross trailer weight, individual axle weight and drawbar weight. There’s also an overload alarm should the load exceed legal or manufacturer-set limits. This is a very valuable function to stay legal […]
Strapless bale trailer is fitted with hydraulic bars
Instead of the time-consuming process of securing bales with straps for transport, several bale trailer manufacturers are being fitted with hydraulic load-securing sides. The MetaX Mooring from Swedish firm Metsjo is a 12m flatbed trailer that holds its load in place with a pair of hydraulically adjustable bars running down each side. The bars are […]
Solectrac electric tractors convert 1950s era Fords
Californian company Solectrac has hit on the idea of converting new 1950s-era Ford tractors built in India into all-electric workhorses. Solectrac is owned by inventor Steve Heckeroth, who has been doing electric conversions on cars, trucks, racing cars and tractors for 25 years. The eUtility tractor offers 30kW (40hp) and the company says its electric […]