JCB Fastrac sets British tractor speed record
Setting a British speed record in a tractor might seem like a pointless exercise but what it does is confirm the credentials of the JCB Fastrac as a fast on-road transport vehicle. Using a modified version of the Fastrac 8000, the record was set at 166.7kph (103.6mph) at Elvington Airfield, near York, with British TV […]
Fendt adds tech innovations to its large tractors
Fendt 1000 Vario tractors are getting a range of technology options that will improve operator efficiency, comfort level and also protect against theft or damage. Currently being rolled out in northern hemisphere markets it includes the option of electrically adjustable rear view mirrors said to give operators particularly good sight over large attachments and in […]
Case IH Steiger MY19 models get a performance boost
Steiger 2019 models will offer a number of updates that start with improvements to the track system, engine and undercarriage. The upgrades are designed to boost the tractors’ efficiency, performance and durability in our local farming conditions. The tracks on the 400, 450 and 500 Steiger Rowtracs have been upgraded, allowing for those models to […]
WA revamps pilot escort rules for over-width machinery
Main Roads WA has revamped its pilot escort rules for over-width machinery following a backlash from the farming industry. The changed requirements are designed to be simpler and more streamlined. Three zones will now operate to determine the need for agricultural pilots (anybody who holds a vehicle licence), while the previous 100-kilometre restriction from origin […]
Davimac upgrades chaser bins for upcoming harvest
Davimac chaser bins have been upgraded from top to bottom, with stronger, tougher roll tarps and redesigned track undercarriages. The tougher roll tarp now consists of heavy-duty 900gsm European PVC. The material is made from UV-stabilised panama-woven polyester, that offers significant gains in strength and tensity, as well as resistance to damage and wear from […]
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 […]