Case IH Magnum with AFS Connect on show at AgQuip
Visitors to Queensland’s AgQuip Field Days had a preview peek at the next generation of Case IH’s high-power tractor technology. The AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) precision technology, was launched in North America earlier this year, with the tractor due in Australia in late 2020. Described by the company […]
Kubota reveals M8 Series high power tractors
Kubota has made an OEM manufacturing agreement with Versatile that enables it to blend its engineering prowess with Versatile’s history of building big tractors, to launch the Kubota M8 Series. There were initial claims that Kubota was about to buy Versatile, but the arrangement is strictly a deal where Versatile builds a high-power tractor especially […]
Mahindra higher horsepower tractors
The Mahindra 8000 series 80hp tractor has been the bedrock of the Mahindra Australia tractor range since 2012. Selling over 500 units in Australia, it has been well regarded for its solid and build, easy maintenance and reputation for being able to handle the tough stuff. The factory has worked on improving the ergonomics of […]
BKT V-FLEXA steel-belted flotation tyres for trailers
BKT has revealed a tyre specifically designed for agricultural trailers, the V-FLEXA radial. The flotation tyre also incorporates VF technology (Very High Flexion), and this enables the V-FLEXA to transport heavy loads with an inflation pressure that is 30 per cent less than a standard tyre of the same size. The V-FLEXA also combines VF […]
Digga Magnum Mulcher effectively cuts fire breaks
With much of Australia facing difficult bushfire conditions, land and vegetation clearing is a must to create much-needed firebreaks. While back burning is the preferred method, it’s not always possible, making Digga Australia’s Mulcher an effective alternative. The Digga Mulcher is a hydraulically driven attachment suitable for use with high flow skid steer loaders and […]
Kuhn sets a raking world record in Jutland
Kuhn has set a world record for raking with a GA 15131 gyrorake covering 188.9 hectares in only 8 hours. The record just verified by the DLG, was achieved on August 26, 2019 in Braedstrup, Denmark with a four rotor gyrorake GA 15131, standard model. It was hitched to a John Deere 6250R tractor in […]
New Holland Genesis T8 Series is precision smart
New Holland has debuted its 2019 flagship Genesis T8 Series tractor loaded with Precision Land Management Intelligence (PLM). Built in-house from the ground up, PLM is New Holland’s intuitive precision farming platform designed to adapt to the unique needs of each individual farmer. PLM has functions ranging from advanced connectivity between operators, vehicles, advisors and […]
Lallemand stored silage meets long-term feed requirements
Silage allows you to store high quality feed for extended periods until you need it, years or even decades in the future, giving you more options to finish or maintain livestock, no matter what the season. Many livestock producers are turning to Lallemand Animal Nutrition, a leading Australian provider of silage inoculants, sealing systems for […]
Parts Express to open Toowoomba distribution warehouse
It’s a runaway successful in the US, and now agricultural parts wholesaler Parts Express is opening its first distribution warehouse in Australia. It will be based in Toowoomba Qld. Parts Express is a leading wholesaler of agricultural parts in the United States and carries one of the widest ranges of new aftermarket parts for tractors, […]
Sencrop weather station keeps you connected
French company Sencrop has created an affordable solution for farmers to make the most of applying real-time weather data to enhance growing conditions. The connected weather station collects ultra-local, paddock-specific weather statistics such as air temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed. This data not only serves to boost farm productivity and efficiency, but also empowers […]