New StarFire receiver makes UK debut at CropTec
John Deere’s new generation StarFire 6000 satellite receiver makes its UK show debut at CropTec. Source: AFDJ eNews John Deere’s new generation StarFire 6000 satellite receiver has been designed to set new standards in operational accuracy and signal uptime, while also improving the connectivity of machines using the John Deere FarmSight range of precision farming solutions. The receiver […]
Kuhn releases new machine in GA range
Kuhn’s brand new trailed machine adds to its existing GA range, which also includes a 13 metre trailed model, the GA 13131 and two semi-mounted machines, the GA 8731 (7.70 to 8.60m working width) and GA 9531 (8.40 to 9.30m working width) machines. Source: Stackyard The GA 15131 is designed for use on farms where […]
Fastrac turns 25 with new model for Australia
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the JCB Fastrac tractor, Australian distributor JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) is bringing the all-new 8330 Fastrac to our shores. Source: AFDJ eNews According to Dave Moselen, JCB CEA National Product Manager for Fastrac, the new 8330 adds to the appeal and performance of the current 4000 series, which […]
Grizzly’s grumpy and tiny
It’s been almost three years since Grizzly released its newest and largest range of tandem offset discs. The ‘Tiny’ range has multiple sizes and configurations to choose from and it comes in the biggest and heaviest model that Grizzly has ever built. Source: AFDJ eNews Since release it has ploughed some of Australia’s toughest and […]
Rollover Rescue Tracker
Commercial GPS tracking company, Austracker, has announced the launch of the Rollover Rescue Tracker, an automated alert based system designed to drastically reduce the time taken to rescue farmers if their bike rolls. Source: AFDJ eNews Quad bike rollovers are currently the leading cause of farm deaths in Australia. According to a study by The […]
Picking the best for the orchard
Orchardist Jim Mullett and his family have tried three tractor brands in their Queensland business, Monduran Orchards and decided they can’t go past the compact Case IH Farmall B. Source: AFDJ eNews “Every little thing about them ticks the box, like no other tractor has done beforehand,” said Mr Mullett “We have 14 Farmall Bs […]
A poultry wizard from Manitou
The reduced dimensions of Manitou’s new MVT 730 makes it ideal for narrow aisles or paths, it was designed specifically with the poultry industry in mind. Source: AFDJ eNews With lifting capacities of three tonnes and lifting heights of 6.84 meters, the MVT 730 is ideal for tasks requiring a compact and low profile machine […]
Rain puts a damper on machinery purchases
Heavy rains across New South Wales have farmers reassessing possible machinery purchases despite their still expressing interest in new equipment. Source: ABC Rural Machinery dealers have noted that when the rain first came, around May, there were increased enquiries from farmers with crops in the ground. “The current climatic conditions have slowed a lot of things down,” Tim Slater, from machinery […]
Mitas well float on water
Mitas high-horsepower tyres helped a Claas Axos 320 tractor weighing four tons to “walk on water”. Source: Tyre Press Thanks to careful calculation and Archimedes’ principle, the tractor successfully navigated the port and then returned to dry land without the captain getting his feet wet. Mitas, part of Trelleborg Group, and its partners carried out the unusual stunt in […]
You must test drive your tractor
When you’re buying a car, you probably take each car you are considering for a test drive, around the block or around town or even overnight. Buying a tractor is the same thing. Source: iBerkshire It is also a large investment that deserves your time and attention to detail. “That’s why one of the most important […]