Machinery
A car rental outlet with a difference: Is this the new face of tractor hire?
A picture of a Claas tractor sitting at a Sixt rental outlet (in Germany) has been doing the rounds on...
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LAMMA 2019: New 4-cylinder McCormick tractors get a ‘boost’
A new range of McCormick four-cylinder tractors was shown at last week’s LAMMA show in England. The McCormick X7.440 P6-Drive...
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LAMMA 2019: New cab for JCB telescopic handlers
A new range of agricultural-spec JCB Loadall telescopic handlers was launched at last week’s LAMMA show in England. Key features...
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New faces join the on-the-ground team at Fendt
While Fendt has been pursuing its quest for ‘full line’ (full product) status, it has also been recruiting some new...
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Check your tractor’s fuel level and faults…on your phone
A new Valtra ‘service’ enables tractor owners to remotely access all manner of information from their machines, including fuel levels,...
Machinery
DLG survey: Which machinery brands are held in highest esteem?
Every year, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) carries out a survey – to find out how brands/manufacturers are perceived by the...
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Tractor sales: Who topped one of Europe’s biggest markets in 2018?
John Deere topped the new tractor market in France – one of western Europe’s largest markets – in 2018. However,...
Machinery
LAMMA 2019: ArmaTrac moves up to 125hp
Following the purchase of ArmaTrac last year, there can be little doubt that the Mahindra empire is determined to make...
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4th-generation Valtra tractors to get Stage 5 engines this year
Valtra is updating its N, T and S Series tractors (above 130kW) to Stage 5 emission standards this year. At...
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New-look beet harvesters to make UK working debut
New-look, face-lifted Vervaet self-propelled sugar beet harvester models are to be demonstrated at UK importer J Riley Beet Harvesters (UK)...
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Air-suspended front axle for Valtra’s latest N Series
Valtra will offer its AIRES air-suspended front axle (as an option) on its latest N Series tractors from 2019 on....
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LAMMA 2019: ‘New-look’ Manitou skid-steer unveiled to show-goers
Manitou has announced at this week’s LAMMA show (England) that all Mustang skid-steer loaders sold in Europe, and many other...
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Pint-sized Valtra tractors get new gearbox and cab suspension
Valtra has updated its A Series tractor line-up, with the introduction of new A104 and A114 models with HiTech 4...
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Samson takes over Pichon to become ‘Europe’s largest slurry tanker manufacturer’
Samson Group (headquartered in Denmark) has taken over the activities of Pichon Industries. Back in November, we reported that Pichon –...
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Argo Tractors targets €1 billion turnover within 5 years
Argo Tractors (the Italian manufacturer of Landini, McCormick and Valpadana tractors) has ambitious plans for the next five years. At...
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Kverneland celebrates 140 years and umpteen big-name acquisitions
This year – 2019 – sees Kverneland celebrate 140 years as a manufacturer and supplier of agricultural machinery. The history...
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New Holland’s futuristic methane-powered tractor wins big
New Holland has received the prestigious Good Design award for its methane-powered concept tractor. The award was bestowed by the...
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Who in the machinery trade is worth their weight in gold?
As the FTMTA (Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association) Farm Machinery Show draws ever closer (February 7, 8 and 9), the...
