Machinery News

McConnel has launched an all-new 60hp 62-Series Power Arm range – a refined mid-range reach arm mower designed for farmers, contractors and local authorities.

Agricultural machinery manufacturer Claydon has appointed Lisburn-based Genesis Agri as its Opti-Till crop establishment products distributor across Northern Ireland.

Tuckwells, a Suffolk-based agricultural and turf machinery dealer which has been operating since 1954, will expand its newly refurbished showroom at the Worlingworth outlet following the acquisition of Tomlinson Groundcare in May 2025.  

Chafer Machinery Ltd and Horstine brands have been acquired by Nexus Technology and Engineering Ltd. The newly formed company will operate as Nexus Chafer Ltd. 

British machinery manufacturer JCB has won a £152 million military contract with the US Marine Corps. 

Merlo UK has announced significant changes to its agricultural dealer network, strengthening its presence across large parts of the East, Southeast and Midlands.  

The British Rubber Co. has highlighted its partnership with Tianli – an emerging brand that continues to make impressive strides in the global tyre market.

UK agricultural tractor registrations fell to their lowest level on record in 2025 and are likely the lowest since before the Second World War, the Agricultural Engineers Association has confirmed.

Several companies marked important milestones at this year’s LAMMA Show. The Farmers Guide team is bringing you the latest highlights from the event. 

The JCB Fastrac 6000 Series, Garford Electric Weeder and Spread-a-Bale Combi-Bale have been recognised in the Machine of the Year category at the LAMMA 2026 Innovation Awards. 

In 2021 BAGMA completely revised its tractor and trailer brake testing training with the introduction of the Agricultural Tractor-Trailer Scheme (ATTS).  Dr Andy Scarlett, BAGMA ATTS trainer, explains what is new and lists the benefits the ATTS can offer both to dealers and customers.

Brockhills of Yorkshire and P.V. Dobson have announced a new partnership as a Fendt dealership for Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the North East.