Machinery & Equipment

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

Cobra Interceptor sprayer

The futuristic new Cobra Interceptor sprayer was launched at the recent EIMA Show in Bologna, Italy. Joe Spencer reports.

New MF series on the way

Massey Ferguson’s all-new 5600 tractor series was launched at the recent EIMA Show, in Bologna, Italy. Joe Spencer reports.

New balers boost performance

A radical redesign and some innovative features characterise Case IH’s new large square balers. Joe Spencer reports.

T4000F series wins another tractor award

New Holland’s T4060F has won the ‘specialised’ category of the prestigious Tractor of the Year 2013 awards. Joe Spencer reports.

Money saver goes commercial

A unique oil-fired furnace has been perfected and is now for sale, with quite a number already working in the field. Joe Spencer reports.

Krone sets new world record

German company Krone recently entered the record books when a Comprima F125 XC baler produced 149 round bales in one hour. Joe Spencer reports.

Case IH in Réunion

The advantages of mechanisation in the sugar industry were demonstrated by Case IH at the recent International Sugar Conference. Joe Spencer reports.

Combine revolution

The Lexion 700 is the world’s first combine harvester model series which continuously and automatically adjusts to harvest conditions. Joe Spencer reports.

Combine makeover

A re-designed cab and a folding auger with a pivoting spout option are among the new features on Case IH’s latest Axial-Flow combines. Joe Spencer reports.

Seen at the Garden Show

A wide range of turf and lawn care equipment was on display at the recent Sunday Tribune Garden Show in Pietermaritzburg. Joe Spencer reports.

NH at the Spring Show

Now known as the ‘Spring Show’, the old Pretoria Show has become a genuine agricultural event. Joe Spencer reports.

High standards

TürkTraktör recently became the first company in Turkey to achieve both energy management and emission quality certification. Joe Spencer reports.

New Holland in Lusaka

Danatrac is now New Holland’s official distributor in Zambia. Joe Spencer reports.

Local proves lekker at Eston

As usual, local manufacturers showcased their products at the annual Nedbank Eston Show. Joe Spencer reports.

The Farmall is back in action

The recent introduction of the new Farmall series by Case IH marks the return of a much-loved brand to the SA tractor market. Joe Spencer reports.

Combines for Georgia

New Holland recently made the first delivery of an order of more than 100 machines to the Republic of Georgia. Joe Spencer reports.

Big tractors set new record

This unique event also raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity. Joe Spencer reports.

Making tracks

Fordson, Ford and New Holland have a long history of using track conversions. Now the latest SmartTrax system has hit the US market. Joe Spencer reports.

Lely takes the lead again

A harvesting machine should provide high quality roughage and also work as an efficient forage transport wagon – the new Lely Tigo XR excels at both jobs. Joe Spencer reports.

Horsch in South Africa

Terratill Implements, the exclusive distributors of Horsch equipment in Africa, recently hosted its first farmers’ day. Joe Spencer reports.
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