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machinery FLOWTAST: Clean forage in difficult conditions from Pottinger

The TOP 842 C centre-swath rake offers high output and the best ground tracking over a working width of 7.7 to 8.4 metres. Pöttinger has upgraded this rake with an innovative feature: The new glide bar is available as an option instead of jockey wheels to track the ground close to the tines over the whole surface. FLOWTAST glides effortlessly over wet and peaty soils even with deep marks and holes.

Pöttinger presented the innovative glide bar for the frst time at the Agritechnica in Hanover (GER) last year. This spring, the new kit proved it met expectations in the feld. Pöttinger has been focussing on the production of clean forage. During development, they paid special attention to situations where a wheeled chassis reaches its limits. This is the case, for example, on wet, peaty soils with deep wheel marks, and when working with whole crop forage in felds where the sward does not provide full surface cover, or even in areas that have been damaged by wild boar. If the wheels sink in, the tines inevitably scrape the ground and the forage becomes contaminated.

With FLOWTAST, the rake glides smoothly over problem areas in the feld. The large area of contact improves load-bearing capacity on wet, peaty soils. A hydraulic cylinder alleviates the weight of the TOP 842 C rotor unit. This results in a low pressure on the ground of approx. 200 kg. This protects the soil and the glide bar. Repair work and downtime are minimized thanks to the reduced wear and lower stress on the frame of the rake.

The Pöttinger engineers tested various materials and selected a special plastic (PE 1000) for this application. This synthetic material possesses an enormous resistance to wear and abrasion. Each glide bar consists of fve individually exchangeable 15 mm thick plates. To provide AGCO has agreed changes with existing dealer partners in Scotland on the distribution of the Valtra brand. These changes support AGCO’s longterm strategy driving brand exclusivity, and building dealer viability over the long-term, and will be fully implemented by 1st April 2021.

Under these changes, CAM Engineering, based from existing premises in Castle Douglas, will expand their territory responsibilities to cover SW Scotland, while Alistair Young Engineering Ltd, at Dunphail near Forres, will also expand west to support customers perfect ground tracking and tine guidance, the glide bar is installed close to the tines. It tracks the ground along the full raking length of the tine arc. The sickle shape bar also offers the best gliding properties during sideways movements.

The proven MULTITAST jockey wheel system can be ftted as an option for additional ground tracking excellence when using

AGCO Announces Expansion of Dedicated Valtra Dealers in Scotland

the FLOWTAST glide bar. across the Black Isle and N. Scotland. “Both dealerships enjoy an excellent reputation for customer service and overall support” comments Mark Casement, Director Distribution Management for AGCO. “We continue to drive brand exclusivity while always looking to improve dealer viability, and we are pleased offer our existing partners the opportunity to further grow their business with us. We are confdent that these expanded Valtra responsibilities will offer new and existing customers the very best support as they look for excellence from committed dealer partners.”

additional benefts over a single chain design.

The foor chains in muck spreaders convey the material towards the rotors and require a constant and even feed to ensure all the load is spread accurately. All leading manufactures now use heavy duty, mining conveyor chain systems which are far superior to the early light weight, fat link agricultural chain systems of the past.

Traditionally the market saw larger “trailer type” 2m wide muck spreaders designed using single foor chain systems, but when a large amount of material was tipped into them it did not support the foor well and it would bow and eventually stove in, impinging the conveyor system .The twin foor chain system naturally gives a more robust foor slat, but permits support to the centre of the spreader foor.

Ktwo muck spreaders have a fared body throughout which gives an increased volume capacity but also allows a stronger foor design. By starting to taper from the foor, the innovative design acts as a funnel to help move materials down to the chains increasing volume and allowing for easier emptying with less bridging. Even with the central gap between the two chain systems, the nature of the manure itself ensures complete emptying of the spreader.

‘’A single chain is a simple system that allows for easier slat bending and requires a bigger and more clumsy chain to achieve the required pulling capacity.’’ Explains Ashley Knibb, Ktwo Senior Design Engineer. “And suffers from inherently more chain wear on the gearbox drive side”, As observed over the years by Stewart Freeman Ktwo Service and Parts Manager.

‘’Spreading the load” across a twin system with four chains and two runs of slats, means it is not imposing such a big load onto the slats, a smaller more compact chain can be used and the foor is supported better”.

machinery Richard Western to collaborate with Dutch designers for new push-off trailer products

Richard Western is bringing the safety and effciency benefts of push-off trailer design to its product line, with the launch of a three-model range to be built at its Suffolk factory.

The introduction follows the signing of a deal agreed with Dutch frm USA Equipment, which for some time has had the trailer design manufactured for it under licence in the Netherlands. Richard Western will be manufacturing the product for sale through its network of dealers in the UK and in a number of other European countries.

The principle behind the trailer’s design is not only push-off discharge, but also load compression, allowing the potential capacity of the trailer to be fully utilised, and forager harvester output to be thoroughly exploited, while also potentially reducing required trailer

numbers. Further advantages include the ability to eject in restricted spaces, such as within sheds, and part-discharge of full loads.

The trailer body is of a monocoque design, using high quality steel with folded side walls for high strength. Initially a tandem axle 40m3 version will be available, while triple axle models with 50m3 and 60m3 capacities are planned.

Both tandem and triple 2 axle variants use 150x150mm highspeed axles with hydraulic or air braking options. Triple axle models have a self-contained onboard hydraulic system, while the hydraulics on tandem-axle trailers operate from the tractor system. All models are equipped as standard with sprung heavyduty suspension to ensure an equal axle load and good roadholding.

Striking new CLAAS UK headquarters officially opened

Following three years of construction work, during which time the headquarters site for CLAAS UK and their dealer MANNS of Saxham has been completely redeveloped, the striking new headquarters building has been offcially opened by Cathrina ClaasMühlhäuser, Chairwoman of Supervisory Board and Chairwoman of Shareholders’ Committee CLAAS KGaA mbH.

Work on the redevelopment of the site, at the centre of which is an impressive new 33,000m2 state-of-theart headquarters building,

commenced in November 2017. Construction work has been carried out in phases to enable day-to-day work for the 130 people employed on the site to continue with the least possible disruption.

“By supporting this major redevelopment and impressive new building, both the CLAAS Group and the Claas family have shown their commitment to CLAAS dealers, their customers and UK agriculture as a whole, and also to Bury St Edmunds and west Suffolk where we are now one of the largest employers,” says Trevor Tyrrell, Senior Vice-President

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machinery Massive wheel and telescopic wheel loader models from Kramer

The Kramer brand stands for all wheel steer loaders, telescopic wheel loaders and telehandlers with extreme manoeuvrability, all-terrain mobility and high effciency. The Kramer 8 - series of wheel and telescopic wheel loaders sets new standards in terms of technology, performance and comfort. All models combine modern engine technology, decades of experience and know-how in development for daily and demanding agricultural use. After all, telescopic wheel loaders from Kramer are fullfedged wheel loaders with a plus in reach, stacking and dumping height.

The latest additions to the Kramer machine portfolio include the telescopic wheel loader KL55.8T and the wheel loaders KL60.8 and KL60.8L. They impress with maximum stability, manoeuvrability and a constant payload. The machines are driven by a 100 kW Deutz TCD 3.6 engine with exhaust emission level V and 100 kilowatt power. The even more powerful Deutz TCD 4.1. engine with level V and 115 kilowatt is optionally available to the customers. The exhaust aftertreatment is carried out by DOC, DPF and SCR.

Kramer offers the KL55.8T with Z-kinematics and telescopic loader unit in the 9 – 12 tonnes performance range. This expands the full quality wheel loader to include the advantages of a telehandler with the even

further increased load-over height, stacking height, dumping height and reach. In addition to loading all agricultural machines and trailers, an important application area in particular is the loading of, for example, fodder mixing vehicles or biogas systems and stacking bales. The telescopic wheel loader is also equipped with the “Smart Handling” overload system. It prevents the vehicle from tipping over in the longitudinal direction. With a bucket tipping load of 5.500 kilograms and a stacking payload of 3.900 kilograms, the telescopic wheel loader is convincing, despite its low dead weight. It´s equipped with a telescopic loader unit (Z-kinematics), which gives the full fedged wheel loader the advantages of a telehandler.

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New tractors arrive at UK dealerships

Over thirty dealerships in the UK are taking delivery of the all-new Fendt 300 and 700 series tractors. The fourth generation 300 series is available with four power outputs ranging from 113 horsepower to 142 horsepower, whilst the 700 series has six models offering 144 to 237 horsepower.

The eagerly awaited new tractors are the frst to feature the new FendtOne interface which connects the tractors to a new Fendt farm management system. This enables the farm or feet manager to send tasks to the tractor’s terminal and receive data from the operator when the task is complete.

“FendtOne is the future for Fendt operators worldwide. The new terminal in the cab, and the option for additional screens, enable operators to structure their tasks more easily and effciently. It also facilitates the real time transfer of data from tractor to offce so that all tractor tasks can be monitored, and PDF reports created,” explains Peter Henson, Fendt’s UK tractor sales engineer.

A new cab layout with a new armrest and joystick offers a more ergonomic driving experience. The new screens have a six-tile layout and can display different views on a page layout. A “one touch” entry reduces the number of clicks and sub menus needed to access implement settings. “It’s a more intuitive system that has all the same functionality of the previous generation of tractors, but in a more accessible way. Operators can create and save their own screen layout, this will help those sharing tractors or wanting to save a wide variety of implement settings,” says Mr Henson.

Further advances in technology include additional section control capacity which will see the new tractors capable of more sections than the current 36 sections as the software develops. “These machines are about future proofng farming and offering operators the ability to be more precise. FendtOne provides farm managers with the data needed to improve effciencies and make cost savings,” concludes Mr Henson.

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Massey Ferguson MF 1700 M Series compact tractors

Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of the new MF 1700 M Series of compact tractors. All are powered by the latest Stage V compliant engines delivering powers up to 67hp.

“Equipped to a high specifcation, the powerful MF 1700 M Series is designed and built to provide excellent performance in a wide range of horticultural, amenity, municipal, grass care and agricultural applications,” says Francesco Murro, Director Marketing Massey Ferguson Europe & Middle East

All models come with fourwheel drive as standard, plus a choice of a comfortable, quiet cab or with a platform, as well as hydrostatic or mechanical transmissions to perfectly match the task and users’ requirements.

These new, well-equipped tractors complement the existing 20hp, MF 1520 and 25hp, MF 1525 models. With its compact chassis the MF 1700 M Series is the perfect choice for those looking for a narrower and lighter tractor than the MF 3700 Series and MF 4700 Series, which begin at 75hp.

“With the introduction of the MF 1700 M Series Massey Ferguson has now completely renewed our entire range of tractors dedicated to the smaller farm, groundscare and amenity sectors,” says Mr Murro. At the same time, we took the opportunity to greatly increase the compact tractors’ specifcations to boost productivity and comfort for both professional and occasional users.

“The new MF 1700 M Series is also a perfect ft with Massey Ferguson’s current tractor line-up, providing more models and an even wider choice for professional farmers and operators,” he adds.

Powered by the latest, 1.8 litre Stage V compliant engines, the 35hp MF 1735 M and 40hp MF 1740 M, combine compact dimensions with powerful performance. The perfect mowing tractors, both models come with the well-proven, improved HST hydrostatic transmission and a choice of versions with a platform or cab.

Both tractors are available with a new factory-ftted, three-

MAX CUT cutter bar now available from 2.2m working width

CLAAS has introduced two new ranges of rear mower that feature a centre-of-gravity side mounted system. The two new ranges, the DISCO 10 and DISCO 100, comprise seven brand-new models that cover working widths from 3.4 down to 2.2m and also incorporate the proven MAX CUT mowing bed, which was previously only available on wider working width models. They replace the DISCO Inline and DISCO 50 series for the 2021 season.

A new feature for all sidemounted DISCO disc mowers is a centre-of-gravity hitching system, which ensures that the mower bed, much like mowers with centre pivoting, has a uniform contact pressure over the entire working width. The large suspension spring engages in the middle of the machine frame in this case. Furthermore, the line of force of the spring runs exactly through the centre of gravity of the mower unit. The force is evenly distributed to the mower bed by the inner and outer support, resulting in clean forage and an undamaged sward.

CLAAS is now introducing the MAX CUT mower bed, familiar from the DISCO family and proven thousands of times over, to the entry-level segment of disc mowers with the three new DISCO 32, 28 and 24 side mounted mowers with working widths of 3.0, 2.6 and 2.2m. explains Tramspread Managing Director, Terry Baker.

Dribble bars from 6 to 12 metres feature a single macerator and tractor spool valve controls. The 12 metre is also available with twin macerators, which are ftted on the 15 metre and 24 metre models as standard. All twin macerator dribble bars beneft from electro-hydraulic folding mechanisms, with power beyond, operated from cab mounted controls.

Left- and right-hand geometric control is standard on all twin macerator dribble bars and allows for independent boom adjustment, a feature that will help those spreading on undulating land. “This feature enables the boom height to be adjusted for feld gradient and out crops,” says Mr Baker.

The Suffolk range has pipework designed for fow meters and slurry monitors to be retro ftted using the Tramspread Isobus Raven Box. “This transmits monitoring and mapping data to a monitor in the cab, which should encourage all users to test and measure slurry to make the most of its nutrients,” says Mr Baker. “We have focussed on connectivity and automation for easy management and recording,” he adds.

All booms up to 15 metres are made of galvanised steel whilst the larger 24 metre model has an aluminium construction. “The balance of strength and weight is important. Spreading umbilically is only better for the land if the weight of the dribble bar is not too high. We chose aluminium to reduce the weight which will also reduce soil compaction,” concludes Mr

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