Oz Value rolls out affordable machinery
Oz Value Ag Machinery is offering an affordable alternative in the land roller segment with their Flatout range. Source: The Land The Flatout land roller range is available in three roller types, a simple fixed roller in widths to four metres, Twist Rollers that swivel for easy transportation up to seven metres and Tri-Plex roller, a massive three part roller that hydraulically […]
Farm quads safety should be common sense
Hard and fast regulations about farm quad use are not useful, says a New Zealand safety expert. Source: Stuff.co.nz Farmers can challenge WorkSafe guidelines on quad use because it is not always “reasonable and practical” to wear a helmet or not carry a passenger, says a quad safety specialist. Robin Grieve, a quad safety tutor at Farmskills, […]
AGFEST shows off X5 Farm Spec
CF Moto decided to use AGFEST to launch its latest ATV the X5 Farm Spec. Source: AFDJ eNews Director, Michael Poynton said AGFEST was the perfect place to introduce agricultural customers to the company’s new ATV and expects high demand and honest feedback from AGFEST attendees. “The Farm Spec model this one replaces was an […]
Just In Time printed parts
Imagine your local implement dealer manufacturing an emergency repair part you need at the dealership. Source: Farm and Ranch Guide Well, it’s no longer just imagination. Jake Clark, a young entrepreneur from Fargo, explained to farmers attending a recent Commodity Classic in New Orleans, a new process called 3-dimensional printing and how it could impact the agricultural industry. Mr Clark is […]
Claas has widest mower on the market
CLAAS has extended availability of its new MAX CUT disc bed with the addition of six new disc mower models one of which, the DISCO 1100C BUSINESS, is the widest mounted mower combination on the market with a maximum working width of 10.30m. Source: AFDJ eNews While this new addition will mainly appeal to contractors and […]
New Deere sprayer in June
Featuring a larger 5000-litre capacity spray tank and a new ultra-lightweight but extremely strong carbon fibre boom, John Deere’s new R4050i self-propelled sprayer will be making its UK & Ireland show debut at Cereals 2016 in Cambridgeshire this June. Source: AFDJ eNews Scheduled to be in full production at the John Deere Horst factory in the Netherlands for the 2018 season, the R4050i will join […]
Shining a better light on Quadtrac
A full 360 degrees of LED illumination for night work is just one of the upgrades to Case IH’s 2016 Steiger Quadtrac tractor models. Source: AFDJ eNews The LED lighting package will be standard, as will several other upgrades. “The twin driving forces behind all features on the 2016 models were productivity and durability,” Pete […]
Red Dots for Deere
John Deere’s 8000 Series self-propelled forage harvesters have been recognised with a 2016 Red Dot international design award for excellent product design. Source: AFDJ eNews A jury of independent design specialists from 41 countries chose the forager out of more than 5200 entries from 57 countries by applying stringent selection criteria. “The revolutionary new design of […]
AGCO Red Dot specials
AGCO’s attention to design was recognized when Fendt and Valtra, two of its leading brands, won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2016. Source: AFDJ eNews The Red Dot Design competition is one of the largest and most respected design competitions in the world. More than 5200 products from 57 countries entered this year’s contest. The jury consisted […]
Defender goes for a sixer
Can-Am has expanded its Defender Max range with a six seater offering good towing and cargo carrying. Source: AFDJ eNews There are four different models. It easily converts from transporting people to carrying cargo. Models are available with two heavy-duty Rotax V-Twin engine packages – a 52 kilowatt HD10 and a 36kW HD8. It has three […]