Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot wins prestigious award in Poland
The Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot has been acclaimed as ‘Agricultural machine of the year 2012’ in Poland. This prestigious award, granted by the Institute of Technology and Life Science, is the major prize awarded in Poland to leading manufacturers of equipment for the agricultural business. The jury comprised of professors and staff […]
Same Deutz-Fahr celebrates its millionth tractor
On Friday, 11th November 2011, a SAME Frutteto3 S 90.3 Hi-Steer rolled off the production line in Treviglio to become the millionth tractor to be produced since 1927. This was the year when Francesco Cassani and his brother Eugenio introduced the Cassani tractor one of the first tractors in the world to be […]
A new star in the cornfields and on the streets
…a Zetros agricultural tractor with Allison fully automatic transmission. Corn harvesting in Germany demands tractors that can perform both in the fields and on the roads. Thanks to a conversion by Brandenburg-based, Germany Harald Bruhns GmbH, farmers can now rely on a new “Secutor” agricultural tractor a Mercedes-Benz Zetros with an Allison 3500 Series fully […]
Penny + Giles sensors and joysticks specified for multi-function trailer upgrade
Penny + Giles, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and designer and manufacturer of high precision sensing technology, is supplying its contactless rotary position sensors and advanced joystick controllers to help control the latest Transtacker trailer from Big Bale Company South. The versatile, multi-function trailer, which sells in the UK and around the world, has […]
Vogelsang acquires strip-till technology for precise liquid manure spreading
Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH, established specialist supplier of pump, macerator, distributor and spreading technology for the agricultural and biogas sector, industry and municipalities, exclusively acquired strip-till technology from Hirl Systems Agrartechnik GmbH on 01/08/2011. This process enables gentle tillage and precise liquid manure depot fertilisation in a single step. Vogelsang’s goal is to build on […]
The new CREW now in diesel
The new Polaris Ranger CREW diesel shares the same proven 904cc, three-cylinder YANMAR diesel engine as the RangerDiesel, coupled with the ability to carry six adults. The engine is rubber-mounted to transfer minimal vibration to the operator, and provides low-speed torque to work harder. The fully-sealed, fixed center distance clutch drivetrain keeps water out of […]
JCB chooses new Fastrac engine partner
JCB today unveiled SISU as the companys chosen supplier of Stage IIIB/ Tier 4i engines for its entire Fastrac tractor range. The announcement coincides with the preview in the UK of the brand new Fastrac 8280 and 8310 tractors at the Cereals 2011 show on June 15 and 16. Sisu engines have been specially developed […]
New generation JCB Fastracs offer fuel saving of up to 10%
JCB today unveiled its new generation fuel-saving Fastrac 8000 Series tractors including a brand new model offering greater power and torque for increased productivity. The preview of the JCB Fastrac 8280 and the new flagship of the range, the JCB Fastrac 8310, takes place in the UK today at the Cereals 2011 show. The 8280 […]
Fendt 700 Series sets the new standard
Three completely new 200hp to 240hp tractors in the Fendt 700 Vario Series, will make their world debut at the Cereals Event on Wednesday, 15th June. This exclusive UK introduction, which coincides with the international launch in Germany on the same day, means Cereals visitors will be the first to see this impressive new range. […]
