John Deere has announced a number of improvements to its lower horsepower 5M and 5E Series tractors up to 115hp, which are suitable for arable, livestock and mixed farms as well as specialist growers. The company has also extended the 5E range with the introduction of the new 49hp 5050E, John Deere’s smallest agricultural tractor.
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Front mounted fertiliser distributes two different fertilisers in one pass
The ability to operate a ZA-V, or ZA-TS, fertiliser spreader mounted up front is a very interesting option, particularly for those users who are looking to spread two different types of fertiliser in one pass. This option offers the opportunity to set up each spreader optimally to the properties of the relevant fertiliser and thus
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Weaving Machinery debuts brand new LD top soiler at LAMMA
The mounted LD Top Soiler’s heaving action relieves compaction in the top 9” (228mm). “The new LD Top Soiler is perfect for anyone with a no-till or min-till system,” says Simon Weaving, Sales at Weaving Machinery. “But equally the LD can be effective to reduce compaction in conventional systems. We’ve designed it to lift the
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UK farming legislation – How can we make our farms safer?
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that the agriculture industry is the most dangerous industry in the UK. With 27 fatal injuries last year alone, you are 18 times more likely to die at work in the farming sector than the overall UK industry rate. Nearly a quarter (23%) of
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New transmission and hassle-free emissions feature on next generation McCormick X7 Series tractors
Increased power and performance, and cab refinements that make life more comfortable for operators are among features of the second-generation McCormick X7 Series tractors being launched at the LAMMA show. The range includes a more powerful model with 205hp for draft work and up to 225hp for pto and transport operations; Power Plus engine boost
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New aftersales initiatives enhance Massey Ferguson customer support
In a major boost to its aftersales operations, Massey Ferguson has launched a new 24/7 customer support helpline for Service-related issues together with a new dedicated Parts and Service website. “Underlining our total customer focus, we have developed these new initiatives to further enhance the customer experience with Massey Ferguson, strengthen our communications and contact
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KUHN Farm Machinery will be showcasing its next generation combination seed drill at LAMMA 2018
Kuhn will be showing its next generation combination seed drill – the VENTA 4030 + HR 4040 – all-new, next generation combination seed drillat the LAMMA show in January 2018. The VENTA 4030 + HR 4040 is KUHN’s The power harrow element – HR 4040 – uses straight blades and a Duplex gearbox, enabling rotor
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Take a more precise approach to production costs
With UK agriculture facing some of the greatest uncertainty in recent history, arable farmers must get a tighter grip on production costs and crop agronomy in order to remain profitable post-Brexit, recommend Hutchinsons. That was one of the key messages from the recent Hutchinsons technical conference, where speakers urged less focus on the big economic
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Vaderstad launch Crosscutter Disc For Improved Mixing
Väderstad has launched the CrossCutter Disc to improve the mixing of trash and soil at shallow depths of 2-3cm on stubbles, cover crops and on ploughed land, achievable at speeds of up to 20kph but with a low horsepower requirement. CrossCutter Disc is fitted to the Väderstad Carrier and has a working width of 3m
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0% finance now available on all new Claydon machinery
Claydon Drills have announced a 0% finance* offer, valid until 20 December 2017, on its full range of products. Calculated on 1 + 2 annual payments, based on 50% of the Recommended Retail Price, with VAT charged at the prevailing UK rate at the time of acceptance, the offer is available on new and demonstration
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The Tractor Shop appointed McCormick dealers
The Tractor Shop, located on the Fairfield Industrial Estate in Louth, has been appointed sales, service and parts dealer for McCormick tractors, covering North-East and much of North Lincolnshire, in a territory that extends from the Humber south to Ulceby and west towards the A15. The new partnership between The Tractor Shop and McCormick distributor
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TractAir exhibit a range of new products CropTec
TractAir was showing a new range of products which the company claim offer exciting new possibilities to increase productivity and efficiency – Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS) at Croptec. Agricultural tractor and trailer tyre pressures are critical if you want to get the best from your machine whilst avoiding soil damage and wasted fuel. In
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