Machinery & Equipment

Wuhlf’s Skerpioen: stinging its competitors

Wuhlf Equipment recently launched the first articulated tractor-loader-backhoe made in SA. With useful features and at a reasonable price, the Skerpioen offers excellent value, says Joe Spencer.

Vermeer ZR5 self-propelled round baler

Vermeer, the inventor of the big round baler in 1971, has announced its latest innovation: a self-propelled, big round baler.

Electronic eyes for the operator

Many of the innovations at the Agritechnica 2017 awards were aimed at making the work of the machine operator easier. Joe Spencer reports on two examples.

New Holland’s new concept tractor

New Holland recently exhibited a concept tractor powered by methane at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois, the largest outdoor farm event in the US.

Big winners at Agritechnica 2017

More than 320 new product registrations were received for this year’s Agritechnica, the world’s top agricultural machinery trade fair.

New Keenan self-propelled mixer takes top honours

This Irish company’s first self-propelled mixer took the Innovation Arena Award at Europe’s largest outdoor agricultural machinery show.

Tractors, equipment, machinery at the 2017 Eston Show

New Farmtrac tractors, an imported sprayer, and solidly built livestock transporters were among the items that caught my eye at Eston this year.

New John Deere S790 combine with 635D header

New John Deere automated combines

John Deere has integrated the latest automated technology in the combines and headers it is introducing in the UK for the 2018 harvest season.

Power and performance from Landini

Landini’s Landforce, Landpower and 7-Series tractors feature new styling and advanced features, and offer a wide choice for prospective customers in the larger utility tractor segment.