Machinery & Equipment

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

New Holland tractor is No. 1

The New Holland T8 Auto Command tractor gets the No. 1 award from the top exhibition for agricultural machinery.

Massey Ferguson’s Antarctic adventure

In 2014, Massey Ferguson will celebrate the historic feat of three Ferguson TE20 ‘Vaaljapie’ tractors in 1958 by returning to the South Pole.

Agritechnica highlights

Recently back from Agritechnica in Germany, Joe Spencer highlights the ‘best of the biggest’ at the exhibition.

Tractors for Africa

Joe Spencer reports on European tractor manufacturers at Agritechnica whose products are available in South Africa.

German innovation

In addition to winning a gold medal at Agritechnica, Claas walked away with a record six silver medals for innovation.

New Holland at Hanover

Every two years in Hanover, Germany, Agritechnica showcases innovative ideas from machinery manufacturers large and small. Joe Spencer was there.

Agritechnica gold medal winners

The German Agricultural Society organises Agritechnica, the world’s largest exhibition of agricultural machinery. This year, the society awarded four gold medals for innovation. Joe Spencer takes a look at the...
John Deere’s 6M tractor series launch

John Deere’s 6M tractor series launch

Joe Spencer attended the SA launch of John Deere’s 6M series tractors at the Royal Show Grounds, Pietermaritzburg.

Planter preparation – what you need to know

An extensive pre-season planter inspection and overhaul can prevent costly breakdowns, says Joe Spencer.

Horsch’s Knežmost farm

As part of a tour of Horsch facilities in Europe, Joe Spencer visited the company’s farm in the Czech Republic.

New equipment from Horsch

At a recent press conference in Germany, Horsch unveiled new machinery that will be displayed at the Agritechnica Show in Hanover in November.

Massey Ferguson’s 7600 series

MF’s new 7600 series is already proving popular.
New tractor parts for your old tractors

New tractor parts for your old tractors

Sparex recently launched an extensive range of Massey Ferguson parts for vintage and veteran tractors.

Planters for all

This year’s Nampo featured a plethora of planters for all levels of farming. Joe Spencer reports.

Agri equipment – big bucks vs better value

Every year, Nampo sees the prices of agricultural equipment climbing steeply, which makes South African-manufactured products that much more attractive. Joe Spencer reports.

Seen at Nampo

Forage harvesters, fertiliser wagons and a proven design that’s making a comeback. Joe Spencer reports.

Boerepatente competition gets a new look

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, this year’s Boerepatente competition introduced a change in its rules to encourage entries from young farmers.

Locomotive collector and his toys

Swopping model trains and tractors for the real thing so entranced Wilfred Mole that he has dedicated himself to preserving Southern Africa’s transportation heritage. And the 1 000 visitors to...

Bell at the Royal Show

The Royal Show, SA’s oldest and largest mixed exhibition, took place in Pietermaritzburg from 24 May to 2 June. Joe Spencer describes some of the vehicles that Bell Equipment had...

Challenger RoGator RG1100

The new Challenger RoGator RG1100 high-clearance self-propelled sprayer offers more power and boom-to-boom benefits to cut fuel consumption, emissions, maintenance and operator fatigue.
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