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Mid-life tweaks for Mannheim Deeres Nov 20, 2009
Mid-life tweaks for Mannheim Deeres
John Deere is promising improved performance and fuel economy for its 6030 and 7030 Mannheim produced tractors.  read more
Bigger tanks from Hardi Nov 20, 2009
Bigger tanks from Hardi
Hardi has extended its Master Plus range of mounted sprayers with the addition of 1,500 and 1,800 litre capacity models.  read more
Axial Flow takes a bigger bite Nov 20, 2009
Axial Flow takes a bigger bite
Case IH is making a number of upgrades to its 88 and 20 series Axial Flow combines for the 2010 season.  read more
Agritechnica: Over 350,000 visitors Nov 20, 2009
Agritechnica: Over 350,000 visitors
Agritechnica showed there is still interest in farm machinery despite the economic downturn.  read more
Agritechnica: No need to waste fertiliser Nov 20, 2009
Agritechnica: No need to waste fertiliser
Väderstad is now able to cut fertiliser use on its Rapid 300C Super drills.  read more
Agritechnica: Twin rows get bigger Nov 13, 2009
Agritechnica: Twin rows get bigger
Pöttinger has a whole host of new machines for the 2010 grass season including a new 9.0m to 9.8m twin rotor rake.  read more
Agritechnica: Tines and discs do mix Nov 13, 2009
Agritechnica: Tines and discs do mix
Gregoire Besson now has a 3m mounted tine and disc machine in its product range.  read more
Agritechnica: Kuhn launches new tedder Nov 13, 2009
Agritechnica: Kuhn launches new tedder
Kuhn has developed a new 10.8m tedder that has the transport wheels positioned in front of the rotors.  read more
Agritechnica: Krone adds float to front mowers Nov 13, 2009
Agritechnica: Krone adds float to front mowers
Krone is making its front mounted mower easier to set-up with the tension springs now contained in the headstock for setting the suspension system.  read more
Agritechnica: Väderstad concept cultivator Nov 13, 2009
Agritechnica: Väderstad concept cultivator
Väderstad is extending its stubble cultivator line up with the Swift that goes on sale for in 2011 following further field tests next season.  read more
Agritechnica: Vitasem gets a makeover Nov 13, 2009
Agritechnica: Vitasem gets a makeover
A new heavy duty power harrow and box drill from Pöttinger was getting its first public airing at Agritechnica.  read more
Agritechnica: Dumper skid goes spraying Nov 12, 2009
Agritechnica: Dumper skid goes spraying
German sprayer manufacturer Inuma has unveiled a 9,000-litre self-propelled that uses an articulated Hydrema dumper skid unit and cab.  read more
Agritechnica: He’s a handsome Fella Nov 12, 2009
Agritechnica: He’s a handsome Fella
Fella is giving a rather sporty look to its next generation of front-mounted mowers.  read more
Agritechnica: Plenty of metal in Swedish plough Nov 12, 2009
Agritechnica: Plenty of metal in Swedish plough
There is no shortage of metal in Overum’s latest plough – the fully mounted Xcelsior EX range.  read more
Agritechnica: The Scout is out Nov 12, 2009
Agritechnica: The Scout is out
Case IH is looking for feedback on what could be a new venture for the firm – a two-seater utility vehicle.  read more
Agritechnica: Bridging the spader/drill gap Nov 11, 2009
Agritechnica: Bridging the spader/drill gap
Imants has developed a rear tyre packer and linkage system for its spading machines.  read more
Agritechnica: A case of frugality Nov 11, 2009
Agritechnica: A case of frugality
Case IH can now supply a 40km/hr economy version of its mechanically governed Maxxum 110, 115, 125 and 140 tractors.  read more
Agritechnica: Tyre pressure adjustment on the move Nov 11, 2009
Agritechnica: Tyre pressure adjustment on the move
Fendt reckons to have the first factory-fitted tyre pressure control system that’s fully integrated into its host vehicle.  read more
Agritechnica: And the big one said “roll-over” Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: And the big one said “roll-over”
Joskin is showing a whopping 55m³ forage trailer at Agritechnica, complete with a hydraulically powered roll-over sheet.  read more
Agritechnica: Aggressive approach from tough harrow Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Aggressive approach from tough harrow
Austrian manufacturer APV is offering a heavier duty version of its grass tine harrow.  read more
Agritechnica: Going direct in style Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Going direct in style
Köckerling has introduced a new version of its Ultima tine drill.  read more
Agritechnica: Terra does a Top job Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Terra does a Top job
Vogel and Noot has high hopes for its 4m to 8m Terra Top cultivator in the UK.  read more
Agritechnica: Big blast packs in extra forage Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Big blast packs in extra forage
Hawe has developed a forage transfer trailer with a difference.  read more
Agritechnica: Tulip’s in Hanover Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Tulip’s in Hanover
Tulip Industries is promoting a new broadcasting air seeder for mounting on cultivators.  read more
Agritechnica: Claas delivers a baby ag tractor Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Claas delivers a baby ag tractor
It was not all about the big stuff for Claas at Agritechnica.  read more
Agritechnica: Harrowing tines for straw Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Harrowing tines for straw
Need a high-output straw harrow? Then Canadian firm Degelmann may have the answer in the guise of its 12m trailed unit.  read more
Agritechnica: Nowt like a little shake and shove Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Nowt like a little shake and shove
Irish firm Doyle Engineering is looking to bolster sales of its Vibro post driver.  read more
Agritechnica: Tornado drops from a greater height Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Tornado drops from a greater height
Sporting a yellow colour scheme to help it stand out from the rest of the red Lely kit is the firm’s Tornado RPC445 baler wrapper combination.  read more
Agritechnica: More tech crams into Lexion cab Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: More tech crams into Lexion cab
CEMOS is the latest electronic gadget for Claas Lexion combine users.  read more
Agritechnica: Speedbird digs deep Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Speedbird digs deep
Rabe is still trialling its prototype Speedbird trailed tine cultivator for deeper working than the Profibird.  read more
Agritechnica: Range of rolls from V & N Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Range of rolls from V & N
Vogel and Noot now has its own family of rolls with working widths up to 8.3m.  read more
Agritechnica: No rain on this ‘Plain’ Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: No rain on this ‘Plain’
Great Plains is exhibiting two new drills that can fold to 3m for transport.  read more
Agritechnica: Cab suspended comfort for MF 5400 Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Cab suspended comfort for MF 5400
Cab suspension is steadily filtering down through the Massey Ferguson tractor range.  read more
Agritechnica: Handler has loads of shove Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Handler has loads of shove
JCB could be pushing its Loadall telescopic handler into wheeled loader territory.  read more
Agritechnica: Cultivator drills come into line Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Cultivator drills come into line
Austrian drill maker Pöttinger has redesigned its 3m and 4m Terrasem trailed cultivator drills so that they are more in line with the C6 and C8 models.  read more
Agritechnica: Condor prepares for take-off in 2011 Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Condor prepares for take-off in 2011
Agrifac is previewing its new Condor self-propelled sprayer, ahead of the machine becoming fully available in 2011.  read more
Agritechnica: Greenmaster tackles the poachers Nov 10, 2009
Agritechnica: Greenmaster tackles the poachers
To rectify badly poached land, Güttler now has a cross board for its Greenmaster grassland rejuvenating machine.  read more
Agritechnica: McHale adopts a variable approach Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: McHale adopts a variable approach
Irish manufacturer McHale now has a variable-chamber round baler.  read more
Agritechnica: Slick pit stops for Belgian tanker Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: Slick pit stops for Belgian tanker
To speed up slurry tanker fill times Joskin is now marketing a 250mm diameter arm.  read more
Agritechnica: Househam flies the flag Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: Househam flies the flag
Flying the flag for British sprayer manufacturers in Hanover is Househam with its latest EU spec trailed sprayer.  read more
Agritechnica: Rock-steady boom from Challenger crew Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: Rock-steady boom from Challenger crew
Achieving the ultimate in boom stability was the fundamental build criterion for Challenger when designing its RoGator 635, 645 and 655 self-propelled sprayers.  read more
Agritechnica: Smaller and smaller… Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: Smaller and smaller…
Tiny telehandlers is something of a theme at this year’s Agritechnica.  read more
Agritechnica: Compact is cute Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: Compact is cute
JCB is targeting smaller livestock farms with the launch of its 527-58 telehandler.  read more
Agritechnica: Xerion piles on the muscle Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: Xerion piles on the muscle
The stand-out Hanover highlight from Claas is the unveiling of its new Xerion 4500 and 5000 tractors.  read more
Agritechnica: NH T6000 tops out at 200hp Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: NH T6000 tops out at 200hp
New Holland’s new T6000 tractor flagship, the T6090, may be rated at 121kW/165hp, but it peaks all the way up at 148kW/201hp (with boost).  read more
Agritechnica: Make a bed with a Horsch and harrow Nov 9, 2009
Agritechnica: Make a bed with a Horsch and harrow
Horsch is debuting a number of new machines at Agritechnica, but not all of them will make it across the Channel – including the Pronto 6KR.  read more
Agritechnica: Hatz off for new drill Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Hatz off for new drill
Farmers could soon have even more choice in the cultivator drill market, as the pictured 6m Mustang outfit from Hatzenbichler is set to land on UK shores once it has finished at Agritechnica.  read more
Agritechnica: Big drills rise in the east Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Big drills rise in the east
Aimed at markets where transport widths over 3m are not an issue, Sulky is exhibiting the smallest of its tine direct drills – the 12m Seed Master.  read more
Agritechnica: 400hp conventional tractor on the horizon Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: 400hp conventional tractor on the horizon
It is entirely feasible that a Russian manufacturer could be the first firm to break the 400hp barrier for a conventional, non-artic tractor.  read more
Agritechnica: Sulky stretches its trailed line Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Sulky stretches its trailed line
Sulky now has a new range of trailed fertiliser spreaders that utilise the trapeze spreading system from the X-series mounted machines.  read more
Agritechnica: Star shines for Spearhead Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Star shines for Spearhead
Spearhead has extended its rotary mulcher range with the addition of 9.1m and 12.1m models.  read more
Agritechnica: Curtains come off Deutz eight-wheeler Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Curtains come off Deutz eight-wheeler
As previewed on these web pages yesterday, the concealing curtains were finally raised on Deutz-Fahr’s XXL 1630 eight-wheeled tractor earlier today.  read more
Agritechnica: The electric age dawns Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: The electric age dawns
Belarus could be the first manufacturer to bring a full electric tractor to the market.  read more
Agritechnica: Krone rolls out more wagons Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Krone rolls out more wagons
Two new wagon developments are on display at Agritechnica from Krone.  read more
Agritechnica: Going for gold Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Going for gold
With 100,000 Vario transmissions now out working, Fendt is marking the occasion with a special Gold paint job.  read more
Agritechnica: Electric power for sprayer Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Electric power for sprayer
Amazone is showing a raft of new kit at Agritechnica including some interesting sprayer developments.  read more
Agritechnica: Bigger hoppers for Lemken combi Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Bigger hoppers for Lemken combi
A new range of trailed power harrow drills has been revealed by Lemken at Agritechnica.  read more
Agritechnica: Ikarus S stretches its booms Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Ikarus S stretches its booms
Vicon Rau can now offer a 27m and 28m HSS boom on the new trailed Ikarus S sprayer.  read more
Agritechnica: MC goes with four-post cab Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: MC goes with four-post cab
McCormick has bred some new life into the MC range of tractors with a new four-post cab similar to that introduced on the CX within the past 12 months.  read more
Agritechnica: Landini plays the numbers game Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Landini plays the numbers game
Landini is freshening up its model identification with a new numbering scheme.  read more
Agritechnica: Spinning disc saves feeder fuel Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Spinning disc saves feeder fuel
By reducing the friction in its vertical feeders Trioliet says it could reduce power consumption by as much as 20%.  read more
Agritechnica: Four-pots join M family Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Four-pots join M family
Clamouring for their bit of the limelight on the Deutz-Fahr stand are the Agrotron M410 and 420.  read more
Agritechnica: Hitch up from the cab Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Hitch up from the cab
John Deere has won a DLG Silver medal for its new top link arrangement that allows the operator to hitch up to mounted implements without leaving the seat.  read more
Agritechnica: Horsch and cart Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Horsch and cart
Drill manufacturer Horsch has unveiled a monster 8,000-litre seed/fertiliser drill, the Sprinter 8SW.  read more
Agritechnica: Electronic steering for high-hp Valtra Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Electronic steering for high-hp Valtra
The reverse-drive system for Valtra’s S-series tractors relies on a new type of orbitrol valve that responds to electronic commands.  read more
Agritechnica: Lemken gets Sirius Nov 8, 2009
Agritechnica: Lemken gets Sirius
Lemken has been busy with its sprayer line-up for Agritechncia, adding new smaller Sirius models and putting its own touches to the trailed Albatros.  read more
Agritechnica: Curtains due to come off eight-wheeler Nov 7, 2009
Agritechnica: Curtains due to come off eight-wheeler
Tractor maker Deutz-Fahr is going to reveal its show-stopping eight-wheel, 600hp artic model tomorrow morning at Agritechnica.  read more
Agritechnica: More float for GXF mower Nov 7, 2009
Agritechnica: More float for GXF mower
JF-Stoll has a new suspension system for its GXF front-mounted mower dubbed Contour Float.  read more
Agritechnica: Mighty Russian goes stepless Nov 7, 2009
Agritechnica: Mighty Russian goes stepless
Russian tractor manufacturer Kirovets will be stunning Agritechnica visitors with its CVT-equipped 428hp artic tractor, the 9430.  read more
Agritechnica: As clear as Kristall Nov 7, 2009
Agritechnica: As clear as Kristall
Lemken’s Kristall mounted cultivator comprises two rows of tines, which are fitted with the new TriMix point for greater mixing with reduced risk of blocking.  read more
Agritechnica: Zetor unveils Maxterra 165 Nov 7, 2009
Agritechnica: Zetor unveils Maxterra 165
Zetor is giving customers a taste of the future by revealing its Maxterra – a new range that will span 135hp to 175hp when it reaches the market.  read more
Kverneland Group takes on Veenhuis wagons Nov 5, 2009
Kverneland Group takes on Veenhuis wagons
Dutch manufacturer Veenhuis has sold its self-loading and transport silage wagon products to the Kverneland Group.  read more
New mounted sprayers from Vicon Rau Nov 5, 2009
New mounted sprayers from Vicon Rau
Having given us a sneak preview of its new mounted sprayer at Cereals, Vicon Rau is to launch the Ixter range at Agritechnica.  read more
Updated Terrano saves juice Nov 4, 2009
Updated Terrano saves juice
Horsch has updated its Terrano FX range of trailed cultivators making them easier to pull.  read more
Massey fills the gap with bigger 7400s Nov 4, 2009
Massey fills the gap with bigger 7400s
The 7400 range of CVT tractors from Massey Ferguson now mirrors the semi-powershift 6400 line up thanks to the introduction of the 7497 and 7499.  read more
Grain Event: Telescopic air vents Nov 4, 2009
Grain Event: Telescopic air vents
Catching aeration ducts when emptying grain stores could be a thing of the past thanks to telescopic ducts available from Danagri.  read more
Grain Event: Portable fan control box Nov 4, 2009
Grain Event: Portable fan control box
Martin Lishman has developed a portable control box for pedestal fans.  read more
Grain Event: On the move protein check Nov 4, 2009
Grain Event: On the move protein check
Sinar Technology is now offering a protein and moisture testing kit for combines.  read more
Grain Event: Perry tweak range Nov 4, 2009
Grain Event: Perry tweak range
Perry of Oakley says that it has made a number of improvements to its 150t per hour grain drier.  read more
Grain Event: On combine pesticide application Nov 4, 2009
Grain Event: On combine pesticide application
Lodi UK has been trialling a system that applies pesticide to grain as it is harvested on the combine.  read more
No need to rock the tank Nov 3, 2009
No need to rock the tank
Veenhuis has developed a partition system for its slurry tankers that prevent maximum weight limits being exceeded on the road while improving stability.  read more
Wagons roll for Pöttinger Nov 2, 2009
Wagons roll for Pöttinger
Pöttinger is set to unveil a number of new features for its forage wagon line-up together with new models at Agritechnica.  read more
Rear discharge spreaders from Pichon Nov 2, 2009
Rear discharge spreaders from Pichon
Slurry equipment manufacturer Pichon is to offer a range of rear discharge muck spreaders that have been jointly developed with fellow French firm Dangreville.  read more
New Manitou dealer for Lancashire and Cheshire Nov 2, 2009
New Manitou dealer for Lancashire and Cheshire
Cornthwaite Agriculture in Ormskirk, Lancashire and Agricultural Machinery at Nantwich, Cheshire have been appointed Manitou dealers.  read more

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