A Case for conceptual learning
Case IH unveiled an autonomous concept vehicle, a cabless Case IH row crop tractor that can operate autonomously with a wide range of field implements. Source: AFDJ eNews “In many parts of the world, finding skilled labor during peak use seasons is a constant challenge for our customers,” said Case IH Brand President Andreas Klauser. […]
Precision and comfort make the case for Patriot sprayer
Southern Mallee farmer Garry Summerhayes bought another Case IH Patriot 4430 sprayer, this one has AIM Command PRO. Source: AFDJ eNews “The advantage with this is that instead of the machine being operated by spray jets grouped into seven sections, this has 72 sections. So every time you go across a diagonal on a headland […]
Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia launches new mPact XTV side by side range
Mahindra Automotive Australia Pty LTD (MAAPL), trading as Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia, announced the launch of an exciting new range of side by sides called mPact. Designed and built in the USA, the new Mahindra mPact range is based on a full width 3 seater chassis design that comes in numerous configurations to suit […]
Precision and comfort make the case for Patriot sprayer
The efficiency of precise jet control, reliability, a rear engine and operator comfort are among the reasons Southern Mallee farmer Garry Summerhayes bought another Case IH Patriot® 4430 sprayer. “This one has AIM Command PRO, so is an upgrade on the model we had before. The advantage with this is that instead of the machine […]
Kaeser launch portable compressors with built-in electric brakes
In order to meet the unique requirements of the Australian Trailer Design rules for towing trailers, Kaeser has developed a range of its larger Mobilair portable compressors with built-in electric brakes. A world first for Kaeser, owners of these new models can now register the compressor for the road, for ease of transportation. The Mobilair […]
Ripper blades help you tackle the touch stuff
Breaking up solidly compacted ground with loader buckets can be a big challenge. When you are confronted with having to break up hard, clay-compacted ground or other surfaces that over time have acquired the resilience of concrete, most compact loaders fitted with even the best buckets may struggle. One of the most efficient methods of […]
Fastrac 4220 takes spreading contractor up a notch
New South Wales spreading contractor Simon Manwaring expects his new JCB 4220 Fastrac to significantly improve his efficiency and provide him with greater flexibility in all weather conditions. Simon recently purchased the new 4220 Fastrac for spreading lime, gypsum and granular fertilisers for his Harden-based contract ground spreading business, SFM Spreading. It is the third […]
CLAAS buys Shredlage technology
CLAAS has acquired the Shredlage after signing a license agreement last year with the owners of this new method of maize treatment. Source: AFDJ eNews “We are convinced that Shredlage delivers a clear benefit to the customer,” Hermann Lohbeck, responsible for the Forage Harvesting Division on the CLAAS Executive Board said. “By taking over this […]
CLAAS sharpens up
The fully automatic wet grinder called Aqua Non Stop Comfort by CLAAS is now equipped to sharpen even more knives as used by manufacturers of self-loading forage wagons and balers. Source: AFDJ eNews As things stand, the 70 exchangeable templates currently available can be used to grind up to 105 different knives. Additional templates are […]
Methane tractor tests positive
Back from the positive field tests in Italy, Spain and in the United Kingdom, the innovative 100% methane powered New Holland prototype T6.180 tractor has been tested at the La Bellotta farm located near Turin by German customers as well as by the young farmers recently awarded in Brussels. Source: Stackyard The T6 Methane Power Tractor Prototype is New Holland’s second generation T6.180 Methane Power tractor, […]