T-Press makes its debut at LAMMA
26th January 2026
Sumo used LAMMA 2026 to unveil the new T-Press – a cultivation press that represents a fresh addition to its arable machinery range and an unusual development story.
The machine began life as a final-year university dissertation by Martin Darley, design engineer, now part of the Sumo team, who developed the concept while on placement with the company. From initial design work through to manufacture, the project has evolved into a production-ready machine aimed at filling a gap left by a number of discontinued presses that remain popular on UK farms.
The T-Press is designed to combine shallow cultivation, levelling and consolidation in a single pass. It features a row of tines spaced at 250mm, working to adjustable depths of up to 150mm, followed by hydraulically adjustable levelling paddles and a rear DD packer.
Working widths of 4, 5 and 6m are available, all sharing a common chassis. This modular approach allows machines to be upgraded between widths by changing wings, rather than replacing the entire frame.
At the rear, the use of DD packer rings reflects a deliberate decision to use a proven, familiar solution rather than introduce unnecessary complexity.
Sumo says the focus has been on refining the overall package, with attention paid to frame strength, contour following and ease of adjustment. Tool-free tine changes and simplified settings are intended to reduce downtime and make the machine straightforward to manage in the field.
The machine is aimed at arable growers looking for a versatile press capable of working ploughed ground, incorporating cover crops and carrying out shallow cultivation, without moving into deeper or more aggressive tillage systems. Feedback at the show suggested interest from farms looking to replace ageing presses with a modern equivalent that retains a familiar working principle.
Alongside the T-Press, Sumo also highlighted updates to its DTS drill, now in its second generation. Changes include higher-capacity hopper options, a revised metering system, strengthened headstock and updated coulter assemblies, all developed in response to long-term customer feedback and the push towards wider working widths.
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