Machinery News

Major Equipment is returning to LAMMA this year and launching a hedge cutter head, which it says has the power and performance to tackle the most vigorous jobs.

An open day by Attlefield Farm Machinery Ltd (AFM) at its Daventry base featured the latest Spearhead hedge cutters and attachments in action as well as static displays of rotary mowers and flails. David Williams attended the event.

The Patriot cultivator from Cousins of Emneth will be on show at LAMMA this year, with a new addition for even greater versatility. Meanwhile, special show deals will be available and show visitors will have a last opportunity to take advantage of finance deals.

Farmer and contractor Alan Tunstall has released a book giving a comprehensive look at the history, makes and models of combine harvesters.

After an antifreeze check at Ken Cook’s farm , a chance conversation over a cup of tea started a “labour of love” on a beautiful vintage tractor – and the restoration led to a string of victories at machinery shows throughout 2023.

The Tilly Group is highlighting a new standard on the maintenance of machinery, which has been published by the British Standards Institute to improve the safety and efficiency of ageing machinery.

Essex-based K&J Engineering Contracts Ltd offers oil fired grain dryers, servicing, spares and repairs.

At LAMMA 2024, Richard Western is launching a new tandem axle version of its DS150HD/DS175HD Delilah rear-discharge manure spreader and updates across its trailer ranges, including an upgraded suspension system.

A large-scale farming operation focused on green energy production has invested in a pair of one-pass deep cultivators which will be used for all future cultivations. David Williams saw the machines in action.

As the end of 2023 looms we have seen extreme price movements in the dairy price. As the milk price has dropped, the pressure on dealing with the winter waste intensifies, says PFC.

Merlo UK has announced the launch of two new additions to its extensive agricultural product range on offer in the UK at LAMMA 2024: the Turbofarmer 30.7 and the Turbofarmer 27.6.

Bradley Engineering has added a range of weighing and packing machinery to its portfolio, which includes palletisation and robotics products.