The new seven-strong Farmall A range will makes its debut to UK and Irish customers at the respective grassland events. The range extends from the 55hp Farmall 55A to the 115hp Farmall 115A tractor.
Farmall 55A – the farmyard specialist
Farmall 55A is a new 55hp single specification tractor open station tractor. Standard specification is an 8×8 synchro transmission with left hand mechanical shuttle enabling quick and easy direction changes in shuttle type operations. Standard equipment also includes one rear double-acting remote valve and 540 rpm pto.
Whilst these tractors are designed primarily for working in and around yards and livestock buildings, the rugged and robust construction also makes the tractor very capable in a support role within many other environments. Available in either 2wd or 4wd, these tractors are equipped with an easy access spacious, comfortable operator’s platform.
A folding roll over protection is also part of the standard equipment. When folded this allows the tractor to access areas with a door height of 2m.
Farmall 65A, 75A, 85A, 95A, 105A, 115A – for farmyard and field
Farmall A, which supersedes JX range, brings new features, an increase in power, two additional higher powered models and a new ergonomically designed cab. These six new models which span the 65 – 115hp range are all available in 4wd.
Standard specification on Farmall 65A, 75A, 85A, 95A is a 12 x 12 mechanical shuttle, while the Farmall 105A and 115A benefit from a 12 x 12 powershuttle. In addition, the powershuttle is available as an option on Farmall 85A and 95A.
Internally the ergonomics of the cab have been given a complete overhaul with remote valve levers, hand throttle and rear 3-point hitch control relocated to improve the simplicity of operation. The heating and ventilation unit is now relocated to the rear of the cab to improve the feeling of spaciousness and enable a high visibility panel to be incorporated into the roof. This optional high visibility panel will be especially valuable for front loader operations enabling drivers to keep the loader in view when stacking bales or operating in low roof buildings.
Farmall 65A and 75A are ideally suited to perform the support role on large livestock units whether operating yard scrapers or powering straw choppers. The Farmall 85A and 95A combine power with economy and make ideal loader tractors, while the extra power available from the Farmall 105A and 115A makes these tractors ideally suited for high pto power tasks like operating diet feeder wagons.
Outside of the farmyard these tractors will play an important role in transport, slurry / manure spreading, fertiliser application, silage making and a variety of other field operations. Maximum rear lift capacity is an impressive 3,565kg and up to three rear remote valves can be specified.
Case IH Farmall A Tractor Range
May 15th, 2012Same for Deutz-Fahr At Cereals 2012
May 14th, 2012
Cereals 2012 will be an important event for Same Deutz-Fahr – the company is displaying a comprehensive line-up of the latest Deutz-Fahr product ranges.
These will include top end models powered by the very latest Tier 4i Deutz 4-valve turbocharged high torque engines based on SCR technology and employing AdBlue injection systems.
Taking centre stage is the new Agrotron L730. With a six-cylinder 7.1 litre, 213hp engine under its bonnet, this Deutz powered tractor has a full powershift transmission offering three speed ranges.
Deutz-Fahr combine harvesters are represented by the range topping 366hp 6095 which has, for this event, been equipped for the first time with a Biso header – a 7.5m version. The five-model Deutz-Fahr 60 Series combine harvester range, which use straw walkers and well proven technology, are renowned for their reliability.
Telescopic loaders will also be present headed up by the popular mid-range Agrovector 30.7, which has a lift capacity of 3000kg to a height of 6.9m.
Add in the 163hp M625 Profiline, the 181hp M640 Profiline and the latest versions of the Agrofarm models and the Deutz-Fahr line up for Cereals is complete.
CNH Welcomes UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
May 11th, 2012CNH’s manufacturing plant in Basildon, UK, received a visit today by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
Held in the presence of national and local press, the event was attended by Franco Fusignani, Head of New Holland Agricultural Equipment and of CNH International, Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, Head of CNH Corporate Development, and Derek Neilson, Head of Agricultural Manufacturing.
The Basildon manufacturing facility has a 47-year tradition of producing tractors for the medium-high market segment. Since its establishment, the factory has produced more than 1.8 million tractors. The site spans 40 hectares and employs around 1,000 people. This CNH plant is the only one that produces the innovative 110-270 horsepower tractor ranges, 92% of which are distributed worldwide. More than 5,000 farmers per year visit these premises and some receive specific training on the product.
“As the only key manufacturer in the UK agricultural equipment sector, we are committed to improving our competitiveness and leveraging the local agricultural heritage and know-how,” remarked Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, Head of CNH Corporate Development.
The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister visited the facility and its 2km assembly line. The plant tour was followed by a Q&A session on site that was attended by around 200 employees.
On this occasion the Prime Minister said, “I was delighted to visit the CNH plant in Basildon today and meet its employees. A great example of a growing, successful company, CNH showcases the important role that manufacturing has to play as we work to rebalance our economy and foster sustainable economic growth.”
The Deputy Prime Minister added, “It’s a privilege to see for myself the world leading work going on at CNH and to be able to speak to so many of the people key to that success – the Basildon plant’s workforce. The Coalition Government has been straining every sinew to rebalance the British economy and put manufacturing at its heart. Supporting job creation and growth is our number one priority for Britain. Manufacturing companies like CNH have an important role to play in building the stronger more balanced economy we need.“
“It is an honor for us to welcome the Prime Minister David Cameron and the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg at our world class manufacturing facility in Basildon and to show our best in class products. I am proud to say that at this site we produce a tractor every four minutes and that the value of the production in 2011 exceeded 1.2 billion pounds,” commented Mr. Fusignani.
CNH UK belongs to the top 15 UK export companies and its products are exported to approximately 120 countries worldwide.
Meath Farm Machinery Used Equipment Sale
May 10th, 2012
John Deere Dealer Meath Farm Machinery are holding a used equipment sale today Thursday 10th of May and tomorrow Friday from 10am to 8pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
There are lots of machines on offer and no reasonable offer refused.
So come and talk to the sales team at Meath Farm Machinery, Kilberry Cross, Navan, Co Meath
Horsch And Claas Set World Record
May 9th, 2012Claas and Horsch set a new world record on 26th April by drilling 448.29 ha in 24 hours with the Maestro 24 SW drill and the Claas Xerion 5000 Trac tractor. The joint bid took place near Chaplygin, Russia, about 200 miles south-east of Moscow, with the goal of setting a world record for high-speed precision drilling; 24 precision rows in 24 hours.
As part of the challenge, the team, drawn from members of Claas and Horsch, aimed to drill and apply fertilizer simultaneously using the 24-row Maestro running at about 15 km/h. The high precision was an essential requirement laid down by the farmer whose fields were used for the record attempt. The attempt was independently verified by Johannes Hädicke from AGRARTECHNIK magazine and Alexey Andreev from Russian agricultural Neue Landwirtschaft Russland publication.
Horsch Maestro 24
Designed for large precision drilling operations, the Maestro 24 features a 2800 litre seed and fertiliser hopper and 24 seed rows fed from a “Seed on Demand“ system for easy filling and short filling times. A high coulter pressure up to 300 kg gives effective operation up to 15km/h and can be adjusted centrally via a hydraulic drive.
The small, electrically-driven metering devices and be controlled independently and are designed to ensure the distance between the fertiliser and seed remains consistent. Few moving parts ensure the metering devices are accurate and robust.
Claas Xerion 5000
The 524hp Xerion 5000 is designed for big farming operations. Four equal-sized wheels transmit power via a permanent four-wheel drive system that ensures maximum traction and power-to-the-ground is always maintained. An ideal 56% / 44% front-to-rear weight distribution is beautifully balanced with rear implements for easy control and traction.
Throughout the 24 hours, all machine and sowing parameters were monitored and documented constantly by CLAAS TELEMATICS and the grain sensor of the seed drill.
In total, 10 tonnes of seed and 47 tonnes of fertiliser were applied. As a result, 10 pit stops had to be made to fill the seed drill. Each stop was also used as an opportunity to refuel the tractor. The world record was achieved with an average fuel consumption of 3.17 l/ha.
Total area planted (ha) 448.29
Total duration (h) 24
Surface output (ha per h) 18.6
Sowing rate (grains/ha) 88,000
Reference spot (%) 94
Total seed used (t) 10
Total fertilizer used (t) 47
Fuel consumption (l per ha) 3.17
Speed (km/h) 14.7
New Holland New Big Baler Will Get Gobal Launch at Cereals Show
May 4th, 2012New Holland have picked Cereals Show in Lincolnshire for the Global launch of their new big baler which is the sucessor to the BB9000.
Also at Cereals New Holland will have the T6 tractors which are equiped with the ECO Blue SCR NEF engines. There are 7 models in the T6 range which from 119hp and 175hp all have excellent power to weight ratio and improved traction.
Along with the T6 New Holland will also be displaying the T7, T8, T9 tractors and the CX5000 and CX8000 conventional combines
Patchwork Web Site Goes Live
May 2nd, 2012The new Patchwork website has now gone live – showcasing the company’s cutting edge range of GPS systems for agriculture.
Branching into web application style functionality, www.patchwork.co.uk marks a new generation of online experience for the agricultural sector. Entirely scalable, the site offers easy navigation whether viewing on a desktop or mobile device and brings cutting-edge operation to farmers and contractors.
It displays Patchwork’s full range of products – including the BlackBox Go, Advance and Evolution GPS Guidance systems and the WebTrack Visual Field Management software – matching each to the farming applications they can enhance.
Designed with customer interaction in mind, the new website will provide remote support for any technical queries along with downloadable manuals and instructional videos for all of Patchwork’s equipment.
Going forward it will provide a regularly updated source of product news and developments as well as providing a portal for downloading the latest software upgrades for each of Patchwork’s class leading GPS systems.
Horsch Have New Advanced Sprayers
May 1st, 2012Horsch have 3 new sprayers the self propelled PT270 and the trailed GS 8000 and GS 6000 which it claims are the most technically advanced sprayers on the market today.
The development of the machines is part of Horsch’s partnership with Leeb a German sprayer manufacturer. The new company is called Horsch Leeb Application Systems GmbH.
The PT270 was designed to cover larage areas it features mechanical axis drive for better traction in hilly terrain and reliable 50km road speed. There is pneumatic nozzle control. The boom can be specified with a 25cm nozzle spacing which requires a boom height of 25cm above the crop keeping drift to a minimum. Horsch Leeb have designed an advanced contour following boom all sections can go above and bellow horizontal. Availanble in working widths up to 36m. The PT270 is equiped with a rotary pump and a stainless steel tank designed for long life and easy cleaning with out leaving any residue.
The GS8000 and GS6000 trailed machines have 8000ltr and 6000ltr stainless steel tanks. Other feature are low centre of gravity, low horse power requirment, tubular frame which allows the control systems to be fully enclosed there is a patented parallegram boom design which is hydrauliclly cushioned. The steering and controls of the sprayer is done through a Muller Comfort Terminal ISO-Bus system
The Queens Award for Worlds Number 1 JCB Backhoe
April 30th, 2012JCB has won the Queens Award in the international trade category 2012 for the JCB backhoe loader.
Its the 6th such award for the the backhoe loader and is JCB’s 27 Queen Award since 1969. JCB has also recently retained the position as worlds number 1 manufactureer of backhoe loader for the 12th year in sucession.
The backhoe loader was pioneered by JCB’s founder Joseph Cyril Bamford in 1953 and JCB now manufactures the backhoe loader on 3 continents at Rocester in the UK, Delhi India and Sao Paulo Brazil and sells them in more than 120 countries.
Range Rover Evoque Named Women’s Car Of The Year
April 27th, 2012The Range Rover Evoque has been announced as the supreme winner of the women’s world car of the year 2012 a panel of 17 worldwide women motoring writers judged the Evoque to be the best model with regard to womens’s car purchasing priorities.
This is the latest success for the Range Rover Evoque it already has 110 global awards.
Landrover will be presented with the trophy at the Paris Motor Show in September