John Deere 5R and 6M Series tractors get AutoTrac guidance
John Deere has added a built-in cab corner-post display to its updated 5R and 6M utility tractors to give customers an easy, cost-effective way to view AutoTrac guidance system information. AutoTrac enables hands-free steering by using GPS coordinates to control the tractor. The company says that regardless of an operator’s level of experience, the corner-post […]
NDE vertical feed mixers are fast and efficient
NDE Co of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been building TMR feed mixers for more than twenty years. NDE produces vertical mixers with one to three augers and capacities ranging from 9 to 48 cubic metres. Eastern Spreaders in Kerang, VIC has been distributing the NDE mixers locally since 2000 and carries a full range […]
GSI Silos introduce a plan to reduce grain storage costs
GSI has introduced a finance plan that allows growers to store more grain on-farm, and as a result offers more control of farming operations to maximise profit potential. GSI offers the resources growers need to help plan the perfect grain system, as well as everything they need to keep a system running efficiently and safely. […]
Duraquip takes seeding by storm
Duraquip of WA is best known as a builder of innovative transport equipment solutions including its range of Tornado seed and fertiliser trailers. Now however, the Gnowangerup based manufacturer has made a bold move into the seeding market with its Seed Storm seeding bar. The company said it saw an opportunity at the upper end […]
ATV brands to quit Australian market over operator protection devices
Major brands like Honda, Yamaha and Polaris have announced they will be quitting the local market for ATVs rather than adhere to new safety standards introduced by the Australian government. The primary reason quoted for the move is that the companies do not want to fit rollover protection devices to their quad bikes as they […]
Byron Shire Council picks Komatsu low emissions WA270-8 wheel-loader
With Final Tier IV emission controls in mind, Byron Shire Council has purchased a Komatsu WA270-8 wheel-loader to help sort household and green waste. Located in the Myocum hinterland, close to Mullumbimby NSW, the Council’s Resource Recovery Centre is a recycling facility that sorts household waste and annually transforms 3000 tonnes of green waste into […]
Agsafe drumMUSTER recycling program enjoys continued success
For years, farmers and other AgVet chemical users had few options for disposing of used containers. Consequently, they were dumped, buried, or burnt. Times have changed and growers and other users are aware of the potential uses of recyclable plastics, plus most QA food safety programs require growers demonstrate their commitment to environmental safety. Enter […]
Morris Industries given a fresh start by Rite Way Mfg
Rite Way Mfg based in Canada has emerged as the owner of Morris Industries and has taken control of Morris’ well-known seeding, tillage and hay product model lines. This was always going to be a big deal, with consideration of 134 Morris employees to care for, along with manufacturing plants and existing inventory to fix […]
Priceless Imperial EB tractor may be lost to Australian history
An extremely rare Australian tractor built in Richmond VIC in 1912 may have been lost to an overseas collector forever. The Imperial EB model built by Australia’s first tractor manufacturer, A.H McDonald, has been sold to a private bidder in a US auction. The tractor sold for US$283,500 on June 13th and local tractor enthusiasts […]
Simplicity 30 Series Air Carts are leading the charge this season
Since their launch just over 12 months ago, Simplicity Australia’s 30 Series Air Seeders have taken the local market by storm. Not only are they the largest Seeders Simplicity has ever built, but the current design platform incorporates a number of user-friendly features not previously available on their standard range. Simplicity Australia Sales Manager Doug […]