Farmers Edge SmartPro is a digital tool for Agronomists
Farmers Edge, a developer of precision agriculture tools has launched SmartPro especially for Ag professional advisors to collect data from its farm customers. SmartPro is able to pair digital technology with the agronomic expertise of dealers and rural supply retailers, crop advisers and agronomists. SmartPro will be a must have tool to help ag professionals […]
Volvo Vera electric truck hauls loads without a driver
It’s designed to be safe. It’s quiet and totally predictable – down to the cost savings. Nothing similar to what you’ve seen from us before. In fact, it’s impossible to drive even if you want to. The Vera electric vehicle is from Volvo Trucks autonomous solutions division. It is an electric, autonomous vehicle currently in […]
Rototilt R9 tiltrotator is the world’s largest tool platform
Rototilt says its latest excavator tiltrotator is designed for jobs that demand muscle and ability beyond the norm. With unprecedented capability it makes the largest excavators even more effective. The company bills its R9 tiltrotator, designed for excavators in the 30-40 tonnes range, as the largest in the world. Rototilt says it “transforms the largest […]
Lucas Mill portable sawmill reaches 25 year milestone
In 1994 the first commercial Lucas Mill portable sawmill was sold and now culminates into 25 years of successful operation with over 18,500 models sold in more than 100 countries. Established in 1994, Lucas Mill is a family owned and operated business. The factory originated in a small farm shed on a sheep property nestled […]
Manutec zero maintenance agri-hubs
The Manutec range of aftermarket press wheels has continued to grow. And 2019 has seen the release of specialised press wheel parts to suit North American seeding equipment, and designed specifically to suit our local farming conditions. The new press wheel parts are available for the most popular North American seeding equipment including; John Deere […]
C&C Machining wide track conversions for controlled traffic
With the continued trend to Controlled traffic farming (CTF) with the aim to reduce production costs and increase yields many growers have also found a way to combat excessive soil compaction damage. The severe effects from heavy machines extending deeper into the soil profile for growers and contractors across numerous tracks is now being beaten […]
SDLG loaders offer reliability across the whole range
Reliable performance isn’t expensive to build, a fact SDLG has been proving for decades. Their range of wheel loaders deliver simple operation and easy upkeep at some of the lowest prices in the industry. We run you through the current range that is proving popular for farmers and ag contractors due to their low-cost price […]
Wacker Neuson to build compact excavators for John Deere
John Deere has entered into a supplier agreement with Wacker Neuson that will see the German equipment maker build small excavators for Deere. Following the agreement, Wacker Neuson will build Deere badged compact excavator models ranging from 1.7 to 7.5 tonnes. Deere says these models will be specifically designed and manufactured to meet the needs […]
Manitou transitions Mustang brand to Mustang by Manitou
The Manitou Group is changing its Mustang badge to “Mustang by Manitou” to appear on the brand’s skid steers, compact track loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders. The transition from Mustang to “Mustang by Manitou” combines the strength of a structured network with the strong brand awareness of Manitou,” says Arnaud Boyer, Manitou Group […]
Deutz bolts 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, a Manitou telehandler has downsized from a 3.6-litre 74kW (100hp) engine to a 2.2-litre 54kW (73hp) engine by tapping the extra 20kW (27hp) from the batteries and generator to make up the difference. Previously, an engine […]