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 […]
BKT flotation tyres for trailers
The latest 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 […]
Weego portable power pack jumpstarts engines and powers phones
The Weego 66 is a 12-volt lithium-ion power pack designed for outdoor workers. It weighs 1.1 kilograms and jumpstarts engines up to 10 litres by delivering up to 2,500 peak amps and 600 cranking amps. It also has 5-volt USB and 19-volt outputs for powering laptops and mobile devices – able to charge a mobile […]
Landini debuts REX 4 100 GT CAB vineyard tractor
Vine growers and orchardists are taking notice of the Landini REX 4 100 GT CAB tractor with heavily revamped styling and upgraded components. The REX 4 100 GT provides 70kW (95hp) and 400Nm of torque from its Tier 4, 2.9-litre, 4-cylinder Deutz engine and delivers that power to the wheels via a 36-speed transmission with […]
Perard Interbenne 46 chaser bins offer a big capacity
Pérard chaser bins are built to exacting standards in France and are now available here in two model ranges – the X-Flow and the larger capacity Interbenne. Four models of X-Flow are available with capacities from 15 to 34 cubic metres. The two smaller carts at 15 and 19 cubic metres have a single axle, […]
Kioti launches new DK10SE, CK10SE tractors with loader options
Kioti Tractor has announced the expansion of its DK10 product line with the introduction of eight new compact tractor models in the DK10SE series. The series includes four cab models — the DK4210SE HC, DK4710SE HC, DK5310SE HC and DK6010SE HC — and four ROPS models — the DK4210SE HST, DK4710SE HST, DK5310SE HST and […]
Farmers Edge launches SmartPro digital connection platform
Farmers Edge, a developer of decision agriculture tools, has launched its SmartPro solution designed exclusively for agricultural professionals to enhance their relationships with customers and spike their business growth through the use of precision digital tools. SmartPro pairs Farmers Edge precision digital technology with the trusted agronomic expertise agricultural retailers, representatives, crop advisors, and agronomists […]
Michelin intros a new Tweel airless tyre designed for UTVs
Michelin Tweel Technologies has introduced a new 26-inch airless radial tyre for UTVs. Originally designed for military special operations on light-tactical vehicles, the Michelin X Tweel UTV 26x9N14 tyre serves as a single unit that replaces pneumatic tyres and removes the need for maintenance, spare tyres or repair kits. “You bolt on that product and […]
Deutz bolts hybrid and electric drivelines to its engines
By using an E-Deutz diesel engine and driveline to power a generator and store energy in a battery pack, the Manitou telehandler above can down-size from a 3.6 litre/74.5kW engine to a 2.2 litre/54kW engine and tap 20kW from the batteries and generator to make up the difference. In the past, an engine manufacturer’s responsibility […]