Steaming ahead in historic tractors
Steam-engine tractors had a relatively short lifespan in terms of the length of time they were in use on American farms. But steam engines still live on in farm lore and in the hearts of many people who make their living off the land. Source: Billings Gazette First developed in 1868, steam tractors were most popular from 1885 […]
Mitas well float on water
Mitas high-horsepower tyres helped a Claas Axos 320 tractor weighing four tons to “walk on water”. Source: Tyre Press Thanks to careful calculation and Archimedes’ principle, the tractor successfully navigated the port and then returned to dry land without the captain getting his feet wet. Mitas, part of Trelleborg Group, and its partners carried out the unusual stunt in […]
You must test drive your tractor
When you’re buying a car, you probably take each car you are considering for a test drive, around the block or around town or even overnight. Buying a tractor is the same thing. Source: iBerkshire It is also a large investment that deserves your time and attention to detail. “That’s why one of the most important […]
Fendt finds it’s easy to be green
The new Fendt Nature Green is not a revolution, but rather an evolution because the Fendt green has been renewed several times in the history of this traditional company. Source: AFDJ eNews As an example it occurred because the ingredients of the paint changed and the lead was removed, or because there was a switch to low […]
Deere in tractor aftermarket
Not in the market for a new tractor? Deere & Co would like to sell you all the equipment to make your older one smart. Source: Bloomberg With slumping crop prices, the company is seeking to combat slowing sales by selling farmers bolt-on products – modems, navigation devices, sensors and software. In the process, it’s joined the race for […]
Claas ties itself in knots
CLAAS claims the new QUADRANT 5300 and 5200 – the replacement models for the popular QUADRANT 3300 and 3200 – are the fastest square balers on the market. Source: AFDJ eNews The QUADRANT 5300 produces 1.2 x 0.9 metre bales, while the 5200 produces 1.2 x 0.7 m bales. Product Manager – CLAAS Greenline, Luke […]
JCB on the Fastrac
New South Wales spreading contractor Simon Manwaring expects his new agricultural tractor the JCB 4330 Fastrac to significantly improve his efficiency and provide him with greater flexibility in all weather conditions. Source: AFDJ eNews Mr Manwaring recently purchased the new 4220 Fastrac agricultural tractor for spreading lime, gypsum and granular fertilisers for his Harden-based contract […]
Backpacker tax rate cut for farm workers
The proposed 32.5% tax rate that was to apply to working holiday visa holders will be slashed to 19% following strong representations by The Nationals in Government. Source: AFDJ eNews Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, and Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, said the change recognised the importance of […]
China’s YTO introduces tractors for southern market
YTO chose the Henty Machinery Field Days to introduce its range of 35-220hp tractors to the southern Australian market and debut the company’s first powershift model. Source: AFDJ eNews Henty was attended by a YTO international delegation including Kejun Wang, president of YTO Group Corporation and Les Clarke who is EveryMach YTO Tractors Australia general […]
TMA awards Landaco bulk spreader
A Riverina designed and manufactured bulk spreader has won the coveted Tractor and Machinery Association Award at the Henty Machinery Field Days. Source: AFDJ eNews The TMA award recognises the best new Australian designed and built agricultural machine and is judged by a panel of independent judges. It was presented by TMA chief executive officer […]