Deutz-Fahr tractors built in the world’s most modern manufacturing plant
Following three years of planning and construction, the tractor manufacturing plant known as “DEUTZ-FAHR Land” is now producing high performance tractors from 96kW (130hp). Deutz-Fahr 6, 7 and 9 Series tractors are manufactured here for the world market. A plot of 150,000M2 adjacent to the existing premises was purchased for implementing the project. The L-shaped building, […]
Valentini is a strong purpose build for local conditions
Antonio Valentini, owner and managing director of Italian manufacturer Valentini SRL, has undertaken the 16,073 kilometres journey here several times since 2011 to ensure his company’s products are standing up to harsh Australian conditions. About half an hour by road from Venice Italy, Valentini is a manufacturer of a wide range of rotary hoes and […]
Claas offer Torion wheel loaders for farms
CLAAS has revealed its first range of high-performance wheel loaders for handling farm produce and materials. The Torion range with seven models on offer has been developed in conjunction with German materials handling specialist Liebberr who also manufactures the current CLAAS Scorpion telehandler range. At the entry-level are the Torion 535 and 639 models that […]
Manitou takes compact rough-terrain forklift into tight spots
Manitou’s MC18 rough terrain forklift is squarely aimed at farm producers that need a compact model with an overall width of just 1.45m (4.7ft), which allows it to manoeuvre into restricted spaces. The MC18 forklift also offers greater visibility than any previous model with less noise nuisance. A height of less than 2m (6.6ft) on […]
Silvan Radak sprayer ideal for tall mature fruit and nut trees
There is a major revitalisation progressing in the Australian nut industry including almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts with numerous expanded plantings underway in the southern states in particular. But it is often forgotten that in north-east Victoria in the upper reaches of the Ovens Valley there are a small number of long established mature age walnut […]
Aussie-first technology drives push-to-talk radios into the digital age
Australia’s first two-way radio style transceiver on a cellular network has been launched. It provides previously unavailable push-to-talk communication across Australia, powered by Telstra. Sydney-based communications company, ToooAir is behind the Australian-first communications product – Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC). The three-product range comprises of a compact unit, mobile mounted unit and handheld device, offering two-way, […]
Longsword seed will be ideal for medium-low rainfall areas
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) is addressing a gap in the wheat variety market with the release of Longsword, a winter wheat variety specifically designed for medium-low rainfall environments. Industry research in recent years has looked at how capitalising on opportunistic earlier sowing may increase profitability by delivering higher overall farm yields. Yields of existing spring […]
JCB Loadall telescopic handler ticks off 40 years of production
JCB was the first to launch an innovative machine to save farmers from what was back breaking work – the Loadall telescopic handler was launched on 20 October 1977. Loadall could offer mechanised lifting and loading tasks on building sites that had previously been carried out by work crews, and its potential in agriculture was […]
Kubota dealers in box seat as Great Plains added to stock list
Kubota dealers were let loose in Australia’s biggest candy store at their most memorable Dealer conference this decade. The candy on offer included an extensive model line from USA seeding and tillage equipment specialist Great Plains. This range was already gathering momentum for incumbent distributor PFG Australia and is now expected to fly to withering […]
Bourgault 3420 PHD Paralink Hoe Drill continues to be a show stopper
It tops off a great year for Bourgault. It already holds the title for the 2017 “Planter of the Year” and now the 3420 PHD Paralink Hoe Drill has also taken out the Henty Machine of the Year award. Just what is all the fuss about you may well ask. Well for starters this highly […]