New Holland dealership Malpas Tractors expands customer service offering
Opened in January, the Denbigh branch has already sold three New Holland tractors as well as a range of implements. However it was officially launched at an event yesterday, 3 April, in front of a crowd of customers and members of the local farming community. Malpas Tractors Sales Manager, Paul Reeves, said: “We wanted […]
Dairy farm adopts radial tyre policy for skid steer loaders
Previously Graham Kitto, owner of Higher Coombe Farm in Liskeard, used cross-ply tyres on his three Bobcat skid steers, which are used to scrape yards and clear slurry. However, due to the unforgiving working environment which includes running on abrasive surfaces, these tyres rarely lasted more than 300 hours. The BibSteel Hard-Surface tyres were […]
Seven new dealers for SsangYong
The new appointments are: A E Wilcox, Wickwar, South Gloucestershire CJB Motorsales, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire Richard Cort, Bury, Lancashire Hursley Hill Garage, Whitchurch, Bristol Ian Allan Motors, Virginia Water, Surrey Mill Garages North East, Hexham, Northumberland Sheaf Motors, Dronfield, Derbyshire Commented Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK: “We have worked tirelessly over the past […]
No margin of error when using Micron’s Enviromist sprayers
Farmers are increasingly mindful of obligations to establish and maintain biodiversity along field margins safeguarding them from contamination from herbicides used to treat the crop. These eco-rich areas typically extend from the crop margin to the field boundary. The latter may be a hedgerow and/or a water course or a grassy bank to encourage and […]
Innovative new hood for Apache sprayer
NPE 2012 SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced the use of their Lexan* and Cycoloy* resins in Equipment Technologies’ (ET) tough, optimally designed Apache agricultural sprayer hood. The new product was developed to help overcome performance issues associated with fiberglass and metal, such as cracking or fading from exposure to high temperatures and ultraviolet (UV) light. […]
Habasit Rossi launches new range of PVC belts to comply with EU legislation
The range is suitable for production of any farm grown produce and applications include harvesting, sorting calibration, packaging and special processes such as inspection machines. Ian Thornham, Sales and Marketing Director for Habasit Rossi, said: “The new range of belts assures a safe production process, as the materials used have absolutely no impact on processed […]
The BMW X1: Now with the USA in its sights
The talented all-rounder of the premium compact segment will make its US market debut armed with state-of-the-art powertrain technology, innovative equipment features, selective design modifications and extensive interior refinements. The new BMW X1 will celebrate its US premiere at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on 6 – 15 April 2012, with its market launch stateside following […]
Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE Luxury special edition
Available exclusively in Santorini Black, the new Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Special Edition is guaranteed to turn heads with a distinctive new exterior look. Bright silver finishing picks out the full-length roof rails and complements the Noble plated door mirror caps and Titan Silver bonnet script and tailgate badge. The grille treatment is the opposite […]
Double award success for Nissan’s Dynamic Duo
Judging Cars in the Fleet News Crossover sector were judged on a number of criteria, including operating costs, suitability for their use as business cars and the level of support from the manufacturers and their corporate sales teams. Qashqai beat off stiff competition from rivals including Kia Sportage, Range Rover Evoque, MINI Countryman and Skoda […]
