The power of hydraulics in agriculture
The integration of hydraulics within modern agriculture has revolutionised farming operations, transforming the way farmers work, boosting efficiency, productivity, and precision. Yet, with high volumes of produce to distribute, domestically and internationally, unplanned downtime through hydraulic failure can be costly. Thanks to unpredictable weather patterns, this is especially the case during growing season and harvest-time […]
Thomas Spiering joins CLAAS Group Executive Board
Harsewinkel, July 3, 2023. On October 1, 2023, Thomas Spiering will join the CLAAS Group Executive Board, where his responsibilities will include the Self-propelled Harvesters Business Unit. He will be reporting to CEO Jan-Hendrik Mohr. “We are delighted that with Thomas Spiering we have gained an experienced manager for this important role on the Group […]
SCOTTS INTRODUCES ITS GT170 WINDROWER KIT
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of vegetable harvesting equipment has launched an innovative conversion kit that allows owners of the GRIMME GT 170 trailed harvester to convert seamlessly to a fully functioning windrower without modifications to the host machine. Designed in response to local growers where the Grimme GT170 is their preferred choice of […]
Claydon appoints importer for Spain
Claydon, a pioneer in direct strip seeding technology, has appointed AG-Group as the sole importer for its range of drills and stubble management equipment in Spain. AG-Group started off in 1987 as Vogel and Noot Espana S.A..and became AG-Group in 2017 following a management buy-out by General Manager Pascual Galindo AG-Group’s headquarters are in Tamarite […]
Second-hand machinery sales soar as new tractor registration nosedives
The largest agricultural auction in Europe, Cheffins, saw the highest grossing sale of second-hand machinery on 7th November with sales totalling £3.5m at its sale ground in Sutton, Cambridgeshire. This is an uplift on sales of over £1m compared to November last year. The most expensive tractors were purchased by UK dealers who are reporting […]
New old look for special Quadtrac
Case IH is marking 20 years since the introduction of the Quadtrac, the world’s first high-hp articulated rubber-tracked tractor, by offering a special anniversary colour scheme on all Quadtrac 620 models ordered before November 30, 2016. The livery reflects the styling of the original 360hp model launched in 1996. Developed from the articulated tractor knowledge […]
Helmut Claas celebrates 90th birthday
Helmut Claas, for many years the managing partner of the CLAAS Group and chair of the Shareholders’ Committee, celebrated his 90th birthday on 16 July. He built the company, founded by his father and uncles, into one of the world’s leading agricultural machinery enterprises. “Helmut Claas has been a decisive source of both ideas and […]
NFYFC Dream Machine designers win trip to KUHN headquarters in France
KUHN Farm Machinery has announced the winners of its Dream Machine competition, with four Young Farmers from Essex, County Durham, Devon and North Yorkshire winning a trip to the company’s global headquarters and manufacturing plant in France. Held in association with the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), the Dream Machine competition was designed to […]
TOBROCO Machines nominated for Koning Willem I prize 2016
Manufacturer TOBROCO Machines has been nominated for the Koning Willem I prize 2016 in the category small and medium enterprises. This national enterprise award can be described as ‘the Oscars for the Dutch industry” and is a reward for real entrepreneurship. After a comprehensive procedure amongst 73 companies, there are three nominees left. Founder and […]
