Author Posts: David Williams

An early opportunity to test-drive Valtra’s new Q-series tractors confirmed that the new
models have what it takes to attract owners and users in this competitive market segment. David Williams reports.

Vaderstad’s Carrier XT, which shares proven features of the original Carrier while adding the extra convenience and versatility of the newer Carrier XL model, will prove a popular addition to the line-up, predicts an East Anglian-based main dealer. David Williams reports.

Vervaet UK importer J Riley expects a busy autumn touring the UK with its Vervaet Quad 550 4-wheel, self-propelled slurry applicator. David Williams saw it in action.

Pottinger used a late June European press launch to announce new products for every link in the harvesting chain: from mowing, tedding and raking to loading. David Williams reports.

Kverneland announced and demonstrated many new products at an exclusive press event in Italy during late June. David Williams was there

A new, stepless powershift transmission with electronic control and automatic shifting is expected to boost sales volumes for Deutz-Fahr’s popular 6-series tractors. David Williams tried them out.

Introduced to the market in 1968, the Toyota Hilux is an icon when it comes to practical farm load movers. David Williams tried the latest model.

Two Germany-based machinery manufacturers have joined forces to develop a fully autonomous full-sized traction unit capable of making ‘decisions’ regarding work strategies and implement settings to optimise performance. David Williams had an early invitation to see it at work.

Zetor has enjoyed a reputation for manufacturing reliable and cost-effective tractors for many years, and now the manufacturer’s wholly owned Zetor UK operation is benefitting from sustained investment to boost the brand and further increase sales. David Williams reports.

A Suffolk sugar beet grower trialled a high-specification seedbed cultivator this spring, to find out whether it offered significant advantages over the farm’s usual power harrow-based system. David Williams reports.

Weaving has added a wider 8m model to its popular Sabre drill range – increasing the options available for larger farms looking for a versatile, all-weather drill. David Williams saw the first 8m version working on a Northamptonshire farm.

Late last year, Ford announced significant updates for its Ranger pick-up in a series of special editions. David Williams tried out the latest flagship Raptor SE.