Machinery News

This Wednesday, the unique tartan-wrapped JCB Fastrac, known to many as Doddie the iCON, will lead the march at Sandy Duffus’ Tractor Run. 

A 500kW biogas plant at Coston Hall Farm in Norfolk recently benefitted from an engine and control panel update from CHP support specialist Gen-C.

The Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show, which will be a celebration of the many milestones for feats of engineering, including the 60th anniversary of Massey Ferguson’s 100 series, returns with an exciting world record attempt. 

German manufacturer, Claas, unveiled its latest forage technology to the farming press at its factory in Bad Saulgau, southern Germany, at the end of June. Machinery editor Neale Byart reports.

After serving the community for nearly 40 years, a machinery specialist, MKM Agriculture Limited, has announced the closure of one of its branches. 

The new flagship New Holland CR11 combine, previewed at Agritechnica 2023, was present at the official harvest 2024 launch of the new design.

In 2024, family-run agricultural dealer and John Deere specialist Tuckwells is celebrating its 70th anniversary of trading, alongside the arrival of new combine models.

Manufacturer Richard Western says investing in its nurse tank NT50 should be an easy decision for those harvesting silage or carrying out umbilical slurry work. Government grants are also available for 50m3 nurse tanks.

Following 25 uninterrupted years of manufacture, the 100,000th Fendt 700 Vario has just rolled off the production line in Marktoberdorf. 

TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety charity, has launched a campaign to emphasise the importance of thorough tyre maintenance for farmers during Farm Safety Week. 

“We are all trying to get more done with fewer staff, while weather windows get shorter,” explained Forrest Farms farm foreman, Robert Hale.

William Purves Funeral Directors has revealed its custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse for families and funeral directors to hire.