Trade Shows & Global News

The most significant change to the latest versions of the four-cylinder Valta A105 (105hp) and A115 (115hp) is the disappearance of the traditional mechanical gear lever. The four-speed powershift is now electronically controlled.The two tractors are now only available with the HiTech 4 transmission, which provides 16f+1...

Qualube SolaBright is a new solution to clean solar panels. The pH neutral, low-foaming detergent is made by British lubricant and paint manufacturer Witham Group.The build-up of dirt, dust, bird droppings and other residues can significantly reduce efficiency by blocking sunlight from reaching the photovoltaic cells. Le...

Rabe Agrartechnik is re-entering the pneumatic power harrow/seed drill market with the Ventus.Developed in collaboration with Spanish manufacturer Sola, the 3.0m Ventus is based on Sola’s seeding technology and has been modified in terms of tank, distribution technology and operation. Designed for the Eu...

The newly developed two-stage folding frame on the 12m Einböck Chopstar-Prime XXL mechanical row crop cultivator folds to a transport width of 3.0m and height of less than 4.0m.All hoeing elements are arranged in a row and the Row-Guard camera sliding frame automatically steers the machine between the rows. Keeping the...

A teaser video of the most powerful Claas Jaguar self-propelled forage harvester so far is currently running on the company’s UK website.Claas will soon join Krone and John Deere in the 1,000hp league, although all the Jaguar manufacturer is saying ahead of the big reveal next week is that the new range-topper has a la...

Agco booked net sales of around US$4.7 billion in the first half of this year. This is 24% lower than the US$6.2 billion* in the same six months in 2024.The Europe/Middle East region was one of the casualties for the Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra parent company, where net sales dropped 13% to US$3.10 billion (US$3.57...

India’s Tata Motors is taking over the Iveco Group for €3.8 billion. FPT Industrial, which builds engines, powertrains and front axles for tractors and other agricultural and construction machines, is part of the deal.India’s Tata Motors is taking over the Iveco Group for €3.8 billion. FPT Industrial, which build...

Ritchie Bros. sold nearly 3,000 agricultural equipment lots in the first six months of this year: the highest number in five years.With a 31% year over-year increase in buyers and a 27% rise in bidders across auctions and digital marketplace, buyer activity was particularly strong from Germany, Italy, Australia and Franc...

Maschio Gaspardo has set up a new joint venture with US no-till drill specialist Lynx Ag to develop and produce large precision seed drills for the North American market.The new company, Maschio Gaspardo USA, will allow the Italian manufacturer to extend its range of large seed drills designed specifically for the needs...

Cheffins will conduct a £multi-million sale on behalf of Eastern Farms in September. Highlights of the approx. 200 lots include two John Deere 9RX tractors and an X9 combine.With an estimate of £300,000 (2023 9RX 640), £180,000 (2019 9RX 620) and £300,000 (2022 X9 1100), the trio are expected to account for a sizeabl...

With a rated output of 507hp, the 760 is the new flagship in the Claas Trion 700 series. The Trion 750 also gains a few more horses.Completing the line up in the medium power segment for next season, the Trion 760 is powered by a 12.4-litre MAN engine. The same block develops a rated output of 466hp (was 435hp) in the Tr...

Chinese manufacturer Weichai Lovol has opened a plant capable of producing a new 100hp+ tractor every four minutes and in excess of 100,000 units a year.Costing an estimated US$420 million and covering a total surface area of around 52ha at company HQ at Weifang (Shandong), the result is claimed as the world’s most mo...

A 2,000-litre SFH2000 Evolution single front hopper is now available for Claydon’s range of Opti-Till machinery.Precisely 150mm lower and 100mm narrower than the existing 2,750-litre double front hopper, the new model incorporates a large, 1.80m x 750mm, opening lid with a single centred latch and stay strut. It is als...

Topcon Agriculture says that the UC7 Plus provides improved height and spray control capabilities and significantly reduces operator stress and fatigue.Described as the next generation of sprayer boom height control technology, it is built on the foundation of the company’s Norac boom height control system. Compatible ...

The Solitair PT, a new power harrow drill, is said to be suitable for a wide range of different soils and conditions.Equipped with four tine carriers per metre of working width, Lemken says that the tine arrangement and hydraulic depth adjustment (standard) on the Zirkon power harrow ensures even crumbling and a continuo...

The newly developed chamber concept and separate hydraulic system on the Cerex 700 RC round baler range is said to take performance to a new level.Completing the product range above the Variant, and approved for use in a wide range of crops such as silage, straw, hay or hemp, the new bale chamber works with two endless H...

Horsch has extended its Fortis universal cultivator range. Developed specifically for standard tractors up to 500hp, the new Fortis LT is available in four working widths from 4.60m to 6.75m.Described as a compact solution for medium-sized farms that can be used for shallow tillage to primary soil cultivation, the newcom...

Czech manufacturer SMS has revamped three more mounted models in the Ontario light disc cultivator range.Joining the existing mounted Ontario 300 (3.0m), and trailed 500 (5.0m) and 600 (6.0m) models – which were all upgraded two years ago – the Czech manufacturer says that main benefits of the three latest versions: ...

Some 2,700 exhibitors have signed up for this year’s Agritechnica. The fully booked show will fill all 23 halls at the Hanover Fairgrounds.Show organiser DLG (German Agricultural Society) confirms that all leading global farm equipment manufacturers have now committed to the week-long event. With 65% of ...

Spread-a-Bale is working in collaboration with Groundswell to document the benefits of covering newly planted potato tubers with straw.Immediately after planting, straw was spread over the tubers with a Spread-a-Bale Maxi 2VR HD XL, specifically adapted with a 1.8m wide rear hood with a trailing 500ml long rubber flap to...

The latest versions of Sky Agriculture’s Progress seed drill are available with the P30 single disc seeding unit as an alternative to the P50 double disc unit.Designed to make Progress technology accessible to a wider range of users, the new unit has a single disc opener with an optional press wheel. Already widely use...

It is not often something new comes along in the world of mowing, but Kuhn has managed to do just that with the GMD15030. This fully-mounted machine has a working width of 14.5m using four 3.1m, seven-disc beds at the rear and paired with either a 3.1m wide GMD plain or FC-F conditioner front mower (the latter allowing t...

The reduced dimensions of the new single-axle version of the Tramspread contractor trailer engine driven pump unit make it easier to navigate through narrow gateways and awkward yards.Filling a gap in the range for a more compact format (6.3m long chassis is over 2.0m shorter than the twin-axle model), the newcomer carri...

Austrian specialist tractor manufacturer Reform has announced a change of management.Reform Group CEO Reinhard Riepl has handed over his responsibility to Markus Wieshofer, who takes over the sole board of directors and forms the management board together with Wolfgang Zauner. Mr Wieshofer has been with the company since...

Kramp has launched a range of PTO shafts. Manufactured by Comer, they are marketed under the Kramp brand through its distribution network.The range spans T10 to T60 series shafts, including both with and without clutches. The PTO guards are black, which is said to provide higher UV resistance and a longer service life th...