Farm machines will lead the drive to digitise
Emerging trends in digital and automation technology offer a bright future for farm machines, says the Australian general manager of the global technology company Lapp. Simon Pullinger points to five trends – intensified networking and miniaturisation, use of connectors instead of direct wiring, a trend towards system solutions, DC power replacing AC and co-existence of […]
Kuhn Profile 24-2 DL mixer wagon delivers quality at a lower cost
KUHN’s Profile 24-2 DL mixer wagon offers a major step up for high-quality silage producers due to the speed and efficiency of its feed delivery system. Available here for the first time the 24-2 DL mixer wagon offers a capacity of 24cu.m is able to produce high-quality silage, offering the most crucial component of an […]
SDLG LG959 wheel loader a match for Queensland heatwave
Much of eastern Australia has just sweated through an exceptionally warm and dry summer but in south-west Queensland farmers are still talking about February 2017 when the mercury topped 47C. And so too is Chinese manufacturer SDLG. The company is claiming an unqualified victory for its LG959 wheel loader at a cattle station in the […]
Depth Charge deep ripper win fans in WA’s Wheatbelt
The Depth Charger deep ripper from West Australian company Rocks Gone has seen grain growers lining up to place an order at recent live demonstrations. After a hearty reception in the far west, the firm is now heading to South Australia with the hydraulic roller-integrated unit, the latest invention by founder Tim Pannell. The Depth […]
Croplands Pegasus 7000 Plus is key to big capacity
Australian owned, agricultural spray equipment manufacturer, Croplands is quickly filling its order book for the dual tank, high capacity Pegasus 7000 PLUS. With a 7000-litre main tank, plus the versatility of an additional 1500-litre tank, many growers are finding it’s the versatility they have always wanted. Croplands Portfolio Manager, Steve Norton is head of the […]
Gason 2210 Air Seeder is the biggest from its stable
Gason has a winning model this season with the 2210 air seeder and it’s also their biggest model release to date. The 2210’s come with a massive 21,300-litre capacity that is made up from three bins offering a 32/41/27 split. This is why every grower will find a winning formula, as there are just so […]
Ease and precision combine in HARDI’s Saritor 62 Sprayer
HARDI’s Saritor Active 62 self-propelled sprayer is an exclusive Australian market release, designed with local conditions in mind. It represents a logical evolution from the Saritor 5500, as it has a larger capacity 6200 litre tank in stainless steel, fixed axles at 3 or 3.5m for improved boom stability and HARDI’s intelligent ActivAir nozzle control […]
Bourgault Series 3420 Paralink Hoe Drill is a big deal
Since its launch in Canada, there has been lots of hype about how Bourgault’s massive new drill was capable of transforming to only 5.6m (18.2-ft) wide and 5m (16.6-ft) high for transport. Equally impressive is the drill’s ability to manage transport turns with relative ease using its unique steering system. The company has two models […]
Next generation baler wrapper is launched
You are getting a preview of the most outstanding Baler Wrapper combination ever released – it’s from leading manufacturer KUHN. Not all agricultural balers are created the same – and for farmers hoping to improve the productivity and profitability of their silage operations, a new baler-wrapper combination machine promises to transform the market. The FBP […]
Massey Ferguson offers value with entry level self-propelled sprayer
Massey Ferguson has release an entry level self-propelled sprayer for Australia and New Zealand. The MF 9130 Plus has been introduced to fill the demand in the market for a robust model that offers exceptional value. The MF 9130 Plus will suit smaller and medium sized operators who will appreciate its simplicity, strength and will […]