Simplicity seed bars in final order phase that will fill soon
Australian farmers are unique, and so are their farming practices so it is clear that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work here. Simplicity Australia has recognised that fact and this is why they continue to manufacture the largest range of airseeders available. And despite being best known for their airseeders, Simplicity has also been producing […]
T-Quip grabs the rights to Gianni Ferrari
The local distribution rights for the Giannai Ferrari brand have passed from JSB Equipment to Western Australian turf care specialists T-Quip. Gianni Ferrari produce a range of turf equipment including professional ride-on mowers, sweepers, flail mowers and utility articulated loaders. The range includes zero-turn mower designs which reduce manoeuvring time. Gianni Ferrari lawn mowers also […]
AGCO IDEAL combine harvester wins design award
A Fendt badged IDEAL harvester has taken out the Platinum A’ Design Award in Como, Italy. The impressive design of the IDEAL ahrvester sold here under the Massey Ferguson badge, impressed the international panel of experts in the category of “Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries.” The IDEAL harvester beat out candidates from 106 countries to win […]
TYM T413 take lead in sub-compact tractor sector
South Korean manufacturer TYM is gaining a reputation as an innovator in the small and utility tractor market. The company claims it has the world’s highest capital investment in R&D as a percentage of its revenue. The launch of the T413 sub-compact utility tractor shows just how much innovation can be packed into a 28.5kW […]
Drill between maize rows to avoid compaction
Weaving Machinery has developed its Companion Crop drill specifically to boost protection against soil compaction for maize and cover crops. The drill is the next step forward in Weaving’s decades-long commitment to powerful no-till machinery. The Companion Crop has been manufactured in response to wide customer demand for a drill engineered to preserve soil structure […]
Crusher hay conditioning rollers fit all leading brands
B&D Rollers of Minnesota have been producing their Crusher hay conditioning rollers since 2006 and over the years through paddock tests, consulting with farmers, and continuous research and development, they have continuously improved the Crusher rollers. This innovative piece of equipment completely flattens the stem with minimal leaf loss, thus retaining the nutrients in the […]
John Deere set to update S700 combines
John Deere has announced a number of combine updates for the 2020 season, with the focus on increased throughput, automation and easier operation. The S-Series combine’s automatic regulation of forward speed, HarvestSmart, has been optimised and integrated with the Interactive Combine Adjustment system ICA2. In situations where ICA2 cannot achieve the required grain sample due […]
Flexi-Coil 6100 Precision Disc Drill maximises productivity
Ben Marshman was so impressed with Flexi-Coil’s 6100 Precision Disc Drill that he bought an 18m (60ft) drill and a Flexi-Coil 4460 air cart after trialling them last year. The South Australian broadacre grower made the switch to Flexi-Coil after 19-years of disc seeding with other brands and said the Flexi-Coil 6100 Precision Disc Drill […]
Fendt boosts 300 Series appeal with the 314
The Fendt 314 Vario slots in at the top end of the 300 series, bringing more power and a host of technology smarts not seen before. It’s not being released until the end of 2019 into northern European markets and no date has been set locally, but one thing is certain, this is one of […]
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 […]