Trade Shows & Global News

SPONSORED: In the evolving world of agricultural machinery, the demands placed on tyres have never been higher. Modern tractors are expected to be multi-functional workhorses, transitioning seamlessly from heavy-duty field tasks—such as ploughing, tilling, and disking—to light-duty operations like sowing and spraying...

The compact working height and high carrying capacity of the latest Primor straw bedding and feeding machine from Kuhn Farm Machinery will appeal to farms with restricted height sheds.Aimed at users requiring a high-capacity machine in restricted height buildings, the 5.5m long bale bed on the new 11m³ Primor GII 110.1...

The DX23E-7 is the latest addition to the growing range of electrically powered Develon excavators.With an operating weight of around 2.2 tonnes, the DX23E-7 offers better performance and a 5% higher lift capacity than the Develon DX19-7 diesel excavator on which it is based. The development of the electri...

John Deere is adding three new models to the top end of the 8R and 8RX ranges with rated outputs of 440hp, 490hp and 540hp.Designed for heavy draft applications and long working days on large European farms, the 8R/RX 440, 8R/RX 490 and 8R/RX 540, sit above the existing models which peak with the 8R/RX/RT 410 (410hp/443h...

Fendt dealer Hamilton Ross Group has agreed heads of terms to acquire Ancroft Tractors. The transaction is expected to complete on March 31, 2026.The proposed acquisition supports Hamilton Ross Group’s long-term strategy of strengthening its regional dealer network and enhancing customer support capability. ...

The UTV310 and UTV311 LED work lights are said to offer a high-performance solution to enhance machinery efficiency and safety.With die-cast aluminium housing and a polycarbonate lens, both 40w lights deliver 3,200 lumens. The 360 degree rotational bracket stem provides plenty of mounting, movement and adjustment options...

Kubota has entered the small square baler market with its new SSB (Small Square Baler) Series.Unveiled at the National Farm Machinery show in Kentucky, the highlights of the two twin axle models; SSB2012 (31×46cm bales) and SSB2014 (36×46cm bales) are the patented dual-chamber design and single-row bale output. ...

Case IH is strengthening its dealer network across key regions of Northern England. Townson Tractors has taken on the franchise and there is a larger patch for existing dealer Lloyd.Townson Tractors is expanding its Hellifield depot to become a dual‑branded location, adding Case IH alongside its existing New Holland of...

The Indian Mahindra Group is building a new factory in Nagpur to assemble both tractors and cars for domestic and key export markets.Spread across 600ha, when up and running sometime 2028 it will be the Group’s largest integrated tractor and car manufacturing facility, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 trac...

A new two-in-one sheet could help farmers save silage from spoilage on the top and shoulders of their clamp.Combining a flexible underlayer with a thicker green-black top layer, the Synergy sheet was developed to create an improved oxygen barrier to enhance fermentation and prevent spoilage. Lloyd Dawson, ...

Available for many years in trailed and self-propelled Grimme potato harvesters, the MultiSep roller separator is now available for the RH 24 series receiving hoppers.Positioned between the presentation belt and pre-grading rollers, the unit is equipped with four pairs of rollers, each set comprising a segment roller wit...

Kioti Europe and French company Naïo Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a new robotic platform.The two partners will cooperate on several strategic areas, including the industrialisation of robotic agricultural solutions, cost optimisation, and commercial development across European and in...

Higher milk prices were behind the 18% increase in Lely revenue last year, which topped one billion Euros (2024: €857 million).Favourable global milk prices led to a financially healthy year for dairy farmers in general, giving them the confidence to invest in robotics and data. “The 2025 result is better than expec...

The Duraflo discs and vanes from British company Simcox are designed to improve spreading efficiency and lower maintenance costs when spreading lime.Developed over seven years, and initially tested on a Gustrower machine, the first set was sold in August 2022. Unlike most spreaders where the vane is mounted on a base pla...

Swedish front loader manufacturer Quicke has expanded its portfolio with tractor bumpers and front and wheel weights.The result of a strategic partnership with French manufacturer Easymass, the Quicke-branded range includes So Easy wheel weights and Q-Bloq front weights for rear and front linkages. There is also a 450kg ...

With an estimate of £50,000-£60,000, a 1970s County 1254 will be one of the highlights of a Cheffins vintage and classic tractor auction in Northern Ireland next month.Others include a 1990s Ford 7610 Series II which is set to sell for £14,000-£16,000, and a 1990s New Holland 8670 is estimated to command £20,000-£2...

The North American tractor market declined by nearly 10% last year to 195,857 units.21,422 units lower than in 2024, figures published by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reveal that the sharpest decline was in the 100hp+ category. The 17,648 units sold were 5,161 (22.6%) fewer than the 22,809 in the prev...

Claas has commissioned two new assembly lines at its French plant in Metz-Woippy to build the new Cerex round and Cubix square balers.Following the opening of a new prototype workshop at the beginning of last year, the company has now spent €3.3 million to modernise and expand final assembly at the 65-year-old plant to...

Krone Group generated sales revenues of nearly €2.3 billion in 2024/2025 (previous year €2.4 billion). Earnings before tax fell from €107 million to €40.1 million.The commercial vehicle division accounted for around €1.4 billion of total sales, with farm machinery approx. €846 million. While farm incomes impr...

Dutch company Speelman Machines is reviving the Agrifac LightTraxx and OptiTraxx self-propelled sugar beet harvesters.A strategic licencing agreement between Agrifac Machinery and Speelman Machines gives Speelman the rights to produce the Agrifac harvesters under its own name for sale in the Benelux and northern Germany....

Veenhuis and Schuitemaker distributor AIS was showing this Scania mounted forage trailers. The Schuitemaker Siwa 660 body has a capacity of 38m3 and comes with a top sheet to prevent forage loss in transport.Truck wise, the £135,000 pictures outfit was based on a 2020 Scania P410 XT with 395/85 R20 front and 560/60 R22....

McConnel’s new 62 Series Power Arm, a refined mid-range reach arm mower, is said to offer an unrivalled combination of reach and power.Manufactured at the Ludlow facility, the range is available in 5.1m, 5.5m and 5.7m configurations, plus, a 5.5m Variable Forward Reach (VFR) model provides significantly improved visibi...

Develon has appointed newly formed GOS Plant Services as its authorised dealer across key regions of Wales.Operating from a modern 30,000m² site at Blaenavon, South Wales, GOS will represent Develon across East and South Wales, as well as Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Powys and Ceredigion. In addition t...

Kuhn Farm Machinery has added a 6.1m model to its Multi-Longer range of hedge and verge cutters.Requiring a tractor weighing 5.5t, and a minimum of 100hp, the 6157 e-TPAL joins the 7457 e-TPAL as telescopic, left-handed machines, designed specifically for UK and Irish users. Expected to be a popular model,...

The Fortis Silage Compactor has been proving a hit for Bristol-based Taylor Attachments in Scandinavia. There are two working widths, 3.0m and 3.5m but other bespoke sizes are possible. While the drum measures 914mm in diameter, the outer rings are 1,258mm. Three baffles prevent the water ballast from sloshing left to ri...