Farm safety report highlights ways to die on a farm
Tractors and quad bikes remain two of the leading causes of injury on Australian farms but deaths from both vehicles have declined significantly in 2018, according to new research. The AgriFutures Australia-funded report shows fatal accidents caused by tractors fell from 13 to nine and deaths involving quads fell from 11 to six, when comparing […]
Honda moves to electric power with eGX prototype
Honda has shown its first prototype electrified power unit developed for commercial-grade work equipment, the eGX. The eGX is an advanced zero-emission electrified power unit, compatible with Honda’s GX Series general-purpose engines. Honda see the electric transition as being seamless as Honda’s GX engine series already hold the world standard as a power source ideal […]
Honda will stop selling ATVs if ACCC proposals become law
Honda said it will stop selling ATVs in Australia if a draft standard proposed by the ACCC becomes law. The standard is proposed to improve farmer ATV safety but instead Honda believes it is flawed, unworkable and may put farmers’ lives at greater risk. Honda says, rather than relying upon demonstrated scientific evidence, the ACCC […]
SwagBot autonomous robot raises $6.5 million for imminent release
The Agerris SwagBot farm robot started out as remote-controlled in 2016, but has now elevated to autonomous farm robot status following an au$6.5 million grant to take into every local paddock in 2020. Then the world. The fully autonomous SwagBot is expected to be capable of identifying and eradicating weeds, while monitoring pastures and crops. […]
Hatz completes ultra-compact engine family
Hatz Diesel has expanded its H50 series with the addition of the 3H50 water-cooled engine, that offer a compact solution for powering irrigation systems. The 3H50 was launched to the Australian market in 2018 to mark Hatz‘s 35th anniversary, and is suitable for use across a wide range of irrigation applications. Sami Almogawish, Managing Director […]
Honda HRX premium lawn mower delivers more in 2019
Honda Power Equipment has redesigned its HRX lawn mower series with either the HRX217HZU (electric start) for $1499rrp or the HRX217HYU (recoil start) for $1299rrp. Honda research and development was combined with feedback from current HRX users, to drive more innovative upgrades. Beginning with the power plant, the HRX Series are the first Honda mowers […]
Trelleborg IF and VF tyres deliver big results
Along with the need for agricultural radial tyres to carry heavier loads, it’s the reason new IF and VF tyre technology has been developed. And with upgraded IF and VF tyres, manufacturers have been able to keep up with the demands of larger and more powerful farm machinery. The terms, IF for Improved Flexion and […]
Drones safety rebate added to quad bike funding
Drones will join the Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program (QBSI Program) as part of an extra $2.8 million dollars in farm safety funding from the NSW State Government. The QBSI program now includes a rebate for one drone per eligible business plus an extra $1.25 million to continue the quad bike safety rebates program for […]
BKT Agrimax Force revealed as its biggest ever radial tyre for tractors
BKT has shown its biggest radial agriculture tyre ever produced, the Agrimax Force IF 750/75 R 46 with a diameter of 2.30m. The Agrimax Force is already BKT’s most popular tyre range worldwide and represents one of the highest qualities available in a radial tractor tyre. The Agrimax Force IF 750/75 R 46 highlights the […]
Trelleborg marks its contribution to sustainable agriculture
The world’s population reached 6 billion people in 1999 and is expected to increase to 8.5 billion by 2025. One of our greatest challenges is to increase food production in a sustainable manner. Trelleborg is one company that is introducing some major goals in sustainable agriculture. From current cultivated areas it is clear that more […]