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, […]
Robots herd cattle and pick broccoli
Humans have been farming for thousands of years since the first crops were planted and animals began being domesticated during the Mesolithic era. But technology could soon be squeezing us out of our traditional roles as farmers, as robots take to the fields. Source: Daily Mail UK A robot that is capable of herding cattle and pulling trailers through […]
Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia launches mPact XTV
Mahindra Automotive Australia also known as Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia announced the launch of a new range of side-by-sides called mPact. Source: AFDJ eNews Designed and built in the US, the new Mahindra mPact range is based on a full width three-seater chassis design that comes in numerous configurations to suit Australian conditions. The […]
Clutch repair solutions
Schaeffler automotive aftermarket’s LuK brand is the supplier of tractor clutch repair solutions for Australia and New Zealand. Source: AFDJ eNews Schaeffler’s LuK brand is a key manufacturer of clutch technology, supplying all major tractor manufacturers worldwide. The LuK tractor clutch portfolio includes such items as single clutch systems designed and manufactured for maximum strength […]
Heads up on HeaderTarp
The HeaderTarp is an award winning combine harvester spill and weather protection system manufactured by Tough-As Products in Mannum, South Australia. Source: AFDJ eNews With an ever expanding range to fit more than 30 different harvesters, including John Deere, New Holland, CaseIH and now Gleaner and Massey Ferguson there has never been a better time […]