John Deere adds new flagship tractors to 6R Series
John Deere is launching two new top of the range six-cylinder tractor models rated at 230 and 250hp (97/68 EC), designed to meet the needs of contractors and arable farmers. Source: AFDJ eNews The 6230R and 6250R will complete the lineup of John Deere 6R Series tractors from summer 2017. The 6230R and 6250R set new standards for transport, operator comfort and acceleration on […]
Worldwide tractor market decline is a trend
A general crisis in commodity prices and declining farm incomes are some of the reasons behind a general fall in world agricultural machinery sales. Source: The Land That is according to data released during EIMA 2016 which also indicates the trend is set to continue in 2017. The tractor market is heading toward the end of 2016 declining in almost all major […]
CLAAS NEXOS narrow-width tractor
Specialist crops such as wine and fruit or municipal work call for small, manoeuvrable tractors with powerful engines, which offer the driver a high level of comfort. Source: AFDJ eNews The new series of the CLAAS NEXOS narrow-width tractor meets all these requirements. As well as powerful engines, smaller dimensions and higher manoeuvrability, the new […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Massey Ferguson MF 6700 S Series
Massey Ferguson introduced the MF 6700 S Series, which includes the world’s first 200 hp, four-cylinder agricultural tractor. Source: AFDJ eNews Its four-cylinder power, manoeuvrability and agility puts the MF 6700 S in a class of its own according to the manufacturer. Massey Ferguson’s new ‘S Effect’ takes maximum four-cylinder engine output to 200hp (with […]
New top of the range Deere for 2017
A new top of the range 400hp tractor (97/68 EC rated) with Stage IV engine will complete the line-up of John Deere’s 8R Series high horsepower tractors from 2017. Source: AFDJ eNews The 8RT Series tracked range will also be updated for next year, to add more power, comfort and functionality. The 8400R’s 6% higher pulling […]
Landini has landed
Landini has returned home to Australia in what promises to be an exciting time for the tractor brand, and they have appointed Inlon Pty Ltd as their sole distributor for eastern Australia. ‘Landini has been manufacturing tractors for 132 years, so they have a solid reputation,’ said Gary Surman, Inlon’s Sales and Marketing Manager. ‘They […]