Machinery & Equipment

Maximize farm productivity with expert tips on tractors, harvesters, plows, and other essential farming equipment.

New Holland self-propelled, front boom sprayer model

New Holland’s self-propelled, front boom sprayer model

According to New Holland, a front-mounted boom offers many advantages over a rear-mounted one.
Pöttinger Terradiscs

Pöttinger Terradiscs – wider and faster

Pöttinger Terradiscs, very wide, high-speed disc harrows, were launched at Agritechnica 2018 in Hanover.
Husqvarna: The right tools to fight winter veldfires

Husqvarna: The right tools to fight winter veldfires

South Africa has not one, but two fire seasons: the dry summer months in the Western Cape, and the dry winter months in the rest of the country.
Caring for your tractor tyres

Caring for your tractor tyres

How long will your new tyres last? That depends on whether you use them correctly and drive carefully. And this applies regardless of tyre quality.
Case IH unveils a new six-cylinder tractor: the Maxxum 150

Case IH unveils a new six-cylinder tractor: the Maxxum 150

Improvements have resulted in far more powerful four-cylinder tractor engines. But Case IH has bucked the trend, adding a six-cylinder engine to its Maxxum range.
Anro Boerdery

New software helps farmers extract value from drone images

Since its launch four years ago, agri tech company Aerobotics has been working on algorithms to improve the interpretation of aerial data. James Paterson, Andrew Sheard and Marloe van Niekerk spoke to Glenneis Kriel about the software.
The Husqvarna 325S25 Sprayer.

Husqvarna motorised sprayer: even spray and easy to use

Follow any manual knapsack sprayer out of the store to its destination, and you will find an application that could be made more efficient by using a motorised sprayer.
Krone Big X 1180 forage harvester.

Meet the world’s most powerful forage harvester

The official launch of the latest Krone Big X forage harvester took place in Germany in September 2018. Joe Spencer reports on this advanced machine.
John Deere 6130R with CommandPRO option.

Even better gear from John Deere

John Deere recently announced improvements and additions to the specifications of some of its tractors and combines.
Kuhn Assembly

A visit to Kuhn’s vast implement factory in France

Rovic Leers dealers and farmer customers were recently taken on a tour of Kuhn’s impressive factory in Severn, France.
EkoNiva-APK

EkoNiva producing more than 1 300t of milk a day!

EkoNiva-APK is a leading milk producer in Russia and Europe. Sophisticated technology and facilities are largely behind its success.
Highlights of Zimbabwe’s ADMA Agrishow

Highlights of Zimbabwe’s ADMA Agrishow

Case IH played a starring role in the fourth annual ADMA Agrishow.
Dezzi three-wheeler cane-loader

Local manufacturers seen at Royal Show

Every year, the Royal Show features exhibitors and agricultural equipment quite different from those at Nampo. The Royal Show is also a showcase for smaller and local manufacturers.
Wayne Gumboots

5 Common questions about gumboots

Five of the most common questions around gumboots and selecting the perfect pair for the job.
A world of machinery on display at Agrishow Brazil

A world of machinery on display at Agrishow Brazil

Denene Erasmus, who attended the Agrishow Brazil in May, reports on some of the highlights of the show’s machinery exhibition, which attracts manufacturers from around the globe.
Seeders and planters at Nampo

Seeders and planters at Nampo

Implements in this category continue to grow larger and wider, and a considerable number demonstrated this trend at Nampo Harvest Day this year.
Valtra S4

Meet the new Valtra S374

The powerful, versatile and fuel-efficient S374 tractor was the centre of attention at Valtrac’s Nampo stand.
TL-170-ES Windrower

Turnerland equipment for onions

Turnerland Manufacturing has developed equipment that allows onion growers to harvest their crops directly from the land with minimum labour.
Hippo Mills turn 90!

Hippo Mills turn 90!

The Hippo hammer mill was launched at the 1928 Pietermaritzburg Royal Show. Joe Spencer takes a closer look at the company.
Catros XL 3003

Smart designs from Amazone!

Four Amazone machines received the world-renowned Design Label at this year’s iF Design Awards.
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