Tractors

Fendt has done a good job of keeping its new mid-range tractor series under wraps ahead of the official Agritechnica launch this November. David Williams was one of only a few European journalists invited for an early test drive.

Claas used an exclusive press event in Germany to show its new 650hp Xerion flagship for the first time, along with smaller tractors from 75–103hp, a new mower conditioner and entry-size combines with styling and features like larger models. David Williams was there.

Iseki UK & Ireland is set to display and demonstrate compact tractor models from its latest TLE and TG6 ranges at Tillage-Live.

Case IH’s latest line of redesigned Puma AFS Connect CVXDrive and Multicontroller tractors has been launched with significant upgrades offering greater comfort, performance and connectivity, as part of the company’s biggest revision of the last 15 years.

Overall tractor registrations were up 6% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with higher horsepower tractors showing the biggest rise due to increased availability in the supply chain, the latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) have revealed.

The Farmtrac range of innovative, value-driven tractors and attachments, including the industry’s first all-electric model, return to The Game Fair at Ragley Hall on 28-30th July.

The machinery display at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show will feature Farmtac’s pioneering all-electric compact tractor, alongside other cutting-edge machines from the brand including the popular FT26 and the higher horsepower FT6050.

Vintage power and the progress of tractor technology will be on full display at the Royal Bath & West Show this year, with over 50 vintage and rare tractors making their way to the event from across the UK.

Kioti has teamed up with Spanish manufacturer Tenias to provide a front loader option on Kioti’s flagship HX tractor range.

Analysis by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has revealed a 10% increase in UK agricultural tractor registrations in the first three months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, partly due to improved availability as supply chain disruptions ease.

Over 2,600 lots, including more than 250 rare vintage and classic tractors, will go under the hammer at the Cheffins Vintage Sale, the largest vintage auction event in Europe, on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd April.

The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has published the latest figures for UK agricultural tractor registrations.