More tractor accidents than quad bike
The toll of nine deaths in tractor-related accidents in 2016 was higher than that from highly publicised quad bike incidents. Three of the tractor deaths involved people younger than 15. Source: Western Magazine SafeWork NSW’s Tony Williams says the organisation conducts presentations or workshops on a range of safety, workers’ compensation, insurance, injury management, and legislative topics. These […]
A Case for new Large Square Balers
Case IH has unveiled its new series of Large Square Balers for the Australian market, designed for the toughest crop types in the most challenging of conditions. Source: AFDJ eNews The Case IH LB434 XL series retain the features and adaptability of the current LB434 units, while introducing a range of new attributes to get […]
Tracking – the use of guidance systems from Fendt
Fendt consistently allows technical innovations from its higher-horsepower tractors to migrate across to its smaller vehicle ranges. This enables small to medium-sized farms to share in the economic benefits of products such as the guidance system. Source: AFDJ eNews As well as the economic and ecological benefits of savings in seed, fertiliser and crop sprays, many farmers place […]
American farmers hacking with Ukrainian firmware
To avoid the draconian locks that John Deere puts on the tractors they buy, farmers throughout America’s heartland have started hacking their equipment with firmware that’s cracked in Eastern Europe and traded on invite-only, paid online forums. Source: Motherboard Tractor hacking is growing increasingly popular because John Deere and other manufacturers have made it impossible to perform “unauthorized” repair […]
John Deere 6R Series launch is complete
John Deere is launching two new top of the range six-cylinder tractor models rated at 171 kW (230 hp) and 186 kW (250 hp) (97/68 EC), designed to meet the needs of contractors and arable farmers in Australia. Source: AFDJ eNews The 6230R and 6250R will complete the line-up of John Deere 6R Series tractors. The 6230R and 6250R has set high […]
Finance offer on Hitachi machinery
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) has announced a great finance offer for its range of Zaxis-5 series mini excavators. Source: AFJD eNews With repayments starting from as little as $150.84 a week, customers can take advantage of the limited offer when purchasing a new machine until 30 June 2017. This repayment amount is based on […]
MF 8700 Series advanced tech series
Massey Ferguson has introduced a new control terminal and more advanced technology to 8700 Series high horsepower tractors. Source: AFDJ eNews The advancements in technology include Massey Ferguson’s new Datatronic 5 terminal, AGCO’s common electronic architecture and full integration of on-board precision technologies. This combination provides producers with the tools and flexibility they need to improve the accuracy […]
Fake farm machinery scam
Farmers have been warned of a fake farm machinery website claiming to be based in Ireland and trading in farm equipment. Source: FarmIreland The company which lists an address in Limerick has already ripped off a Lithuanian farmer for as much as €19,000 when she tried to purchase a tractor off the website. The woman said she had […]
Amazone C-Mix-Clip
Amazone now has the new C-Mix-Clip quick change system for the Cenius mulch cultivator series to enable an even more comfortable share change. Source: AFDJ eNews In this way, the simple, very quick and, above all, time saving change over from, for instance, a deep loosening with narrow shares to stubble work with goose foot […]
Gehl loads up for Australia and New Zealand
Answering the market demand for larger wheel loaders, Gehl developed the 750 Articulated Loader for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Source: AFDJ eNews The 750 Articulated Loader represents an expansion into the 60-80 horsepower size class, with a larger engine and higher horsepower than the competition. This model has Tier IV-certified engine emissions technology, […]