06.08.2008
Massey Ferguson New Three-Model Combine Range
Massey Ferguson has finally announced the launch of its long-awaited rotary combine range. These US-made machines, built in the Hesston factory in Kansas, have been on test this side of the Atlantic for some time and have been extensively adapted to suit European farming conditions. They also now get a new cab and electronic system. The Fortia range consists of three models, the MF9695, MF9795 and top-of-the-range MF9895.
30.07.2008
Agrifac ZA 3400 P: Effective crop protection
Agrihold Farm Machinery (UK) has introduced a self-propelled sprayer Agrifac ZA 3400 P with adjustable hydraulic track width from 1.5 to 2.25 metres, a tank capacity of 4000 litres and a transport speed of 50 km/h.
24.07.2008
Vicon to introduce new square balers
Two new big square balers have joined the line-up of balers available from Vicon (Netherlands). The LB1270 and the LB1290 offer more capacity and produce bales with greater density, when compared with the LB 12200 and LB 12290 balers they now replace. The LB1270 produces bales measuring 120cm wide by 70cm high while the LB1290 makes 120cm wide by 80cm or 90cm high bales.
17.07.2008
Caterpillar New Compact Telehandlers
Caterpillar has launched three new telehandlers into the agricultural market. The TH255 super compact is designed to work in tight areas and comes with a load capacity of 2500kg, a maximum lift height of 5.6m and a capacity at maximum reach of 839kg. Despite its compact dimensions - which include a width of 1.82m, cab height of 1.9m and turning radius of 3.2m - the TH255 is claimed to have a spacious cab and be easy to get in and out of.
29.05.2008
Kubota New Tractors M40 Series
Japanese manufacturer Kubota is to launch a new series of tractors. The M40 series offers four models in the 60-95hp range with prices starting from ?23,000 and are available from the beginning of June. The new series, which supersedes the established ME range, is clearly aimed at the livestock or mixed farmer.
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