Ripper blades help you tackle the touch stuff
Breaking up solidly compacted ground with loader buckets can be a big challenge. When you are confronted with having to break up hard, clay-compacted ground or other surfaces that over time have acquired the resilience of concrete, most compact loaders fitted with even the best buckets may struggle. One of the most efficient methods of […]
Rally no place for a tractor
The use of tractors to make a chicane on a Rally Finland stage has been deemed “irresponsible” by World Rally Championship drivers and teams. Source: Autosport Two tractors promoting event sponsor Valtra were positioned in the formation of a chicane on the Harju spectator stage run on the first two days of the event. WRC champion Sebastien Ogier […]
100 years of John Deere
One hundred years of John Deere tractors will be on show at the John Deere 50 Celebration & Heritage Event during September 2016. Source: AFDJ eNews John Deere Limited will also publicly celebrate its 50th anniversary in the UK and Ireland. John Deere customers and fans are invited to join the anniversary celebrations by registering their attendance on the […]
Vintage life in the Riverina
It’s that time again for the loud rumble of vintage machinery to come to life in Leeton. Source: The Irrigator The Riverina Vintage Machinery Club will again host its rally in town next weekend in what is hoped to be one of its biggest yet. There will be plenty for all ages to see and do across […]
Fastrac on track for 25 years
JCB is celebrating 25 years production of the Fastrac – a range of agricultural tractors that remain unique and continue to offer farmers and contractors a combination of features and performance advantages resulting in high levels of productivity and utilisation. Source: AFDJ eNews It was JCB chairman Anthony Bamford who struck on the idea of manufacturing […]
Russia in a rush for more tractors
In an attempt to shift the economy from raw materials, Russia is putting effort into the agriculture sector. Source: RT From January to June, the country produced 35% more tractors and harvesters than in 2015. “The growth of the industrial production of agricultural machinery could be estimated at double-digit figures. The increase in production of combine harvesters in the first half exceeded 35% year […]
Clutch repair solutions
Schaeffler automotive aftermarket’s LuK brand is the supplier of tractor clutch repair solutions for Australia and New Zealand. Source: AFDJ eNews Schaeffler’s LuK brand is a key manufacturer of clutch technology, supplying all major tractor manufacturers worldwide. The LuK tractor clutch portfolio includes such items as single clutch systems designed and manufactured for maximum strength […]
Tractor collection worth £170,000
A collection of vintage tractors went under the hammer and sold for £170,000. Source: BBC News Several of the machines were made by Marshall Sons & Co Ltd, a now defunct Lincolnshire manufacturer described as “an iconic British brand” by auctioneer Cheffins. The 11 Marshall tractors had belonged to Ian Allerton, a Driffield farrier and collector who died in […]
Global Escorts for farm machinery
Escorts , one of India’s tractor manufacturers has unveiled its global ambitions with the launch of 13 new tractors in 12HP to 110HP range under flagship brands Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Euroline. Source: Economic Times India The series will cater specifically for the world market. This heralds the foray of the engineering conglomerate in the newer and bigger horsepower range of 12HP […]
New Challenger in the US
Challenger, a global brand of Agco has introduced an entirely new category of tractors to North American agribusiness operations. Source: AFDJ eNews Challenger 1000 Series tractors are one of the industry’s most versatile standard tractors and an innovation for 2016. Designed to deliver lower cost of ownership per acre, advanced connectivity and world-class Challenger performance, […]