Valtra tractors to offer smart glass display
The Valtra SmartGlass development is described as ‘robust and bright’ transparent display technology and is laminated inside the windscreen. Tractor operators need to pay attention to many things while operating the tractor – observe surroundings, watch and control the implement, assess the work being done and be aware of machine status. Valtra’s SmartGlass transparent display […]
Diesel takes over as fuel source
Diesel engines are the long-term success story for tractor power, and with no obvious competitors currently available their popularity is likely to continue for some time. The first alternative to animal power was the steam engine which was used mainly on big farms for about 40 years until the early 1900s when tractors began to […]
Grizzly Tiny gets a crumble bar for added efficiency
With the largest range of disc ploughs in the world, Grizzly Engineering continues to add to its specialist disc cultivation range for the Australian market. The release of the rear crumble roller on the Tiny adds yet another string to its bow. The Tiny is already a versatile disc plough and with its weight it […]
Honda Talon 1000R Sports SXS bursts into Oz
It has been confirmed the high-powered break-neck speed Honda Talon 1000R Sports SXS off-road vehicle will be available in Australia from mid-2019. The Talon 1000R is in essence a Sports SXS designed to run at high death-defying speeds over open terrain and is boosted with a host of technical upgrades. You will need to buckle […]
Case IH Patriot owners offered technology upgrade
Growers now have an opportunity to add Case IH. AIM Command FLEX retro-fit kits to any Patriot sprayer manufactured from 2009 to 2016, giving a cost-effective alternative to a new sprayer purchase. When Case IH first introduced AIM Command on Patriot sprayers in 1999, spray technology was elevated at that time to a higher level […]
BKT AGRIMAX tyres fitted to first driverless tractor from Escorts
Escort’s first driverless tractor has been fitted with BKT branded radial AGRIMAX tyres. The Indian based Escorts Agri Machinery Division released their first automated tractor that will become a next-generation digital vehicle for precision farming. Escorts, a worldwide brand best known for its tractors in the Farmtrac and Powertrac ranges – is co-operating with the […]
GME Drought Breakers lend a helping hand
We have witnessed some of the most selfless acts of kindness extended to battling Aussie farmers who are down on their knees trying to save their precious herds from total annihilation and in many cases the end of the family farm. This year has been one of the driest on record and it’s had a […]
KOHLER ENGINES Why Kohler Glad you asked…
Yes, Kohler makes reliable power products (like engines and generators), but anybody can say that. At Kohler, every engine is designed to help you achieve more than you imagined. Your job, your earnings, your time – that’s what matters most. That’s why Kohler is maniacally obsessed with making great engines. They have to work – […]
Trelleborg boosts traction capability of high power tractors
With design input from leading tractor manufacturers Trelleborg’s TM1000 tyres optimise high power tractor performance levels. Enhancements covering tread pattern, lug design and tyre material composition deliver superior traction, floatation and wear characteristics. With conventional configuration (i.e. non articulated, non track) tractors now being produced with up to 368kW (500hp) of 76 to power capability, […]
Davimac models in strong demand
The benefit of a family owned manufacturing business moving into its second generation becomes evident when you witness the growth of Central West NSW machinery maker, Davimac. Established in 1982 by David McNab, Davimac had already been manufacturing quality farm machinery for 30 years when son Shannon McNab came on board in 2001. Under David […]