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machinery New Holland Agriculture announces dealer network changes in Scotland
Agricar Ltd will expand their territory on the east coast to cover the Fife area.
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Bryson Tractors Ltd will expand their territory to Ayrshire and West Lothian.
Lloyd Ltd will expand their territory to Mid Lothian and East Lothian.
Lloyd Ltd will move into the existing Lothian NH Ag depot at Macmerry industrial estate, Tranent for an initial period with a view to locating to a larger facility in the area in the near future. Staff have been offered employment with Lloyd Ltd.
Lloyd Ltd continue to operate from their existing two New Holland Agriculture depots in southern Scotland and the Borders at Kelso and Dumfries.
In addition to their Lanark depot, subject to completion of contracts, Bryson Tractors will take ownership of the current Agricar depot in Dundonald providing customers in the area a continuity of service. Many of the staff in the depot will move to Bryson Tractors to further enhance this continuity.
Agricar will continue to offer the full range of New Holland products and parts from all existing depots in Forfar, Stirling, Perth, Laurencekirk and Blairgowrie and will open a new depot in the Fife area in the near future. Details of this will be announced separately.
Ravenhill Ltd based in Elgin will continue to cover the north of Scotland.
Pat Smith, New Holland Business Director for UK commented: “We are delighted that these three companies with a long trading history have each expanded to enhance our already excellent coverage in Scotland. It provides to them all the critical mass to invest and grow their businesses fit for the future. Importantly it provides our many customers in Scotland with continuity and exceptional service for many years to come.”
SLURRYKAT in Northern Ireland has just launched a new 15m Premium Plus Duo dribble bar, the largest one in the company’s vertical folding range to date.
As demand from customers over the past two years for a larger 15m dribble bar was increasing SlurryKat took the decision to up the ante and develop exactly what they wanted.
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The transport height of the new 15m dribble bar is 3.2m, the same as the 7.5m version, which is a key example of how engineering and innovation keeps SlurryKat one step ahead.
The booms on the new 15m machine are angled inwards which means they can avoid any low lying branches or trees when in transport mode. It is the only 15m dribble bar on the market that can carry the SlurryKat Bak-Pak hose reeling system, which runs 1,200m of hose for umbilical use.
The booms boast a novel tri-folding design so the outer booms can fold round followed by the inner booms. The machine then lifts vertically into the transport position.
Looking at the performance of the new 15m Premium Plus Duo dribble bar, the prototypes and the first full production machines operate a respectable flow rate of up to 300 cubic metres per hour, around 60,000 gallons per hour.
SlurryKat CEO Garth Cairns said: “This is generation three of our Duo dribble bars which follow on from the huge success of the 7.5m to 12m Duo dribble bar range, which we brought to the market in late 2020. That followed the first and very popular Duo range that we first introduced in 2008.”
Latest Massey Ferguson MF 3 Speciality Series
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce the introduction of its latest MF 3 Speciality Series. This comprehensive new range includes six variants designed specifically to provide the dimensions, specifications and power that precisely match the particular demands of each specialist sector.
Equipped to a high standard, MF 3 Speciality Series tractors deliver exactly the right features for straightforward, comfortable operation and optimum
performance with low running costs.
“Thanks to our close contact with customers and decades of experience we have a deep understanding of these specialist sectors. This knowledge ensures our designs meet the particular needs of each individual sector, so customers don’t have to make any compromises,” says Jérôme Aubrion, Director Marketing Massey Ferguson, Europe & Middle East.“High value crops, often cultivated in tight spaces and on difficult terrain present particular challenges for growers. MF 3 Speciality Series tractors offer a range of features that are specially tailored to meet the exact requirements for each cropping situation. At the same time they also offer operators much greater comfort and ease of use,” adds Mr Aubrion.
The MF 3 Specialist Series includes six different versions, with a new top, 120hp model available for all the variants apart from MF 3GE and MF 3AL models. The full range offers models with cabs or a platform, a choice transmissions including a new 30F/15R Eco as well as the option of Essential or Efficient specification.
New electric drive drill from Kuhn
KUHN Farm Machinery has launched a new mechanical seed drill with electric drive. The Sitera e has a 3-metre working width with an electric motor to provide variable rate functionality through a HELICA fluted roller.
“The addition of electric drive to the Sitera range offers easier and faster calibration on the move. This new range can be programmed using ISOBUS, the VT30 terminal or KUHN’s CCI 800 and 1200. Operators can therefore make adjustments at the push of a button rather than having to leave the cab,” explains product specialist Edd Fanshawe.
The HELICA distribution with helical fluted roller also enables variable rate and headland shut off on the move. “Seed application rates of 1.5kg/ha to 450kg/ha of all seed varieties can be applied precisely without changing or dismantling any parts which will save time,
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reduce waste, and increase seed application accuracy,” he adds.
The seed application rate modulation can be adjusted manually or automatically by GPS when using an ISOBUS terminal with TC-GEO functionality. Using section control functionality, the seed drill will also start and stop automatically by GPS on the headland.
The 3-metre machine has three models enabling operators to choose between the Suffolk coulter (3010), disc (3020) or parallelogram mounted SEEDFLEX (3030) options. “Each is compatible with the HR 1020, 1030, and 1040 series power harrows which feature a quick-release interface for fast coupling and uncoupling of the seed drill. For higher working speeds of up to 15kph on light soils and in plant residues there is also a CD 1020 seedbed cultivator option,” he concludes.
Fentons of Bourne celebrates 35th anniversary
Fentons of Bourne Ltd, the familyowned agricultural, estate and turf maintenance equipment supplier, recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with an Open Day at its head office in Kate’s Bridge near Bourne in Lincolnshire.
The event featured working demonstrations from manufacturers including Avant, Becx, Etesia, Farmtrac, Husqvarna, Homburg, Iseki, Major and more.
Commenting on his company’s milestone, Glen Bellamy said:
“We are very proud that we have reached this milestone for the business. We have survived the precarious nature of various business cycles, the latest being the Covid pandemic, but we are still here and stronger than ever.
I think our longevity is a combination of excellent customer service, the ability to adapt in a dynamic marketplace and a dedicated and loyal staff with unparalleled knowledge of the products we represent.
We enjoyed celebrating the last 35 years with so many of our customers and suppliers. We were particularly delighted by the surprise arrival from Holland of our suppliers Homburg Draincleaners and Becx Mechanical Hedge Trimmers and Weed Control.”
FARMING SCOTLAND MAGAZINE Subscription page 123 New issue out July 2022 Kubota announces further expansion with Lister Wilder
Kubota (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that Lister Wilder is to further widen its geographical area, reaching into parts of South West of England.
This progressive extension of its sales area and customer
base, will see the dealership expand into Somerset to support agricultural and ground care customers across the South West of England from its newest Kubota centre, located at Keynsham, Bristol.
“Lister Wilder’s expansion further strengthens Kubota’s commitment to its customers and the markets in which our business operates,” says Henry Bredin, general manager of Kubota (UK)’s Tractor Business Unit. “This move sees Lister Wilder continue to strengthen its partnership with Kubota, as it actively supports a wider customer base in both agricultural and ground care sectors.”
Combined Powers… Krone and Lemken present autonomous system
Combined Powers is the name of a joined Krone / Lemken project and design concept – the autonomous ‘process unit’ that consists of a drive unit and various implements. After passing trials in cultivating, ploughing, sowing, mowing, tedding and raking last year, innovative concept will be integrated in the well-proven forage harvesting and tillage systems of the two companies.
Using a diesel-electric drive that generates up to 170kW (230hp), the drive unit is designed to meet the power input requirements of the implements used in the processes above. The drive power is transferred electrically to the wheels and the pto and from there to the implement which couples to a three-point linkage. The drive unit boasts multiple and extensive sensor systems which monitor the immediate surroundings and the implement attached, ensuring safe operation and optimum results as the primary objectives. Operators control and monitor the combination from a mobile device, transmitting jobs and job reports via a communication module and the agrirouter, the established data exchange hub.
The speciality of the process unit is that it is controlled by the implement and not vice versa. This detail was considered imperative for achieving optimum results. The implement and the drive unit act as one integrated smart system. Based on the long experience in the application of ISOBUS and TIM
on Krone and Lemken machines, the drive unit and implement communicate and interact, sharing literally all types of data. The Combined Powers design concept also brings further benefits, because it was also developed to counter the increasing shortage of skilled labour in agriculture. Also, it will free farmers from spending those long days in the field. Instead, they will become system operators who merely monitor the process unit which delivers a consistently accurate quality of work. Thanks to its enormous versatility, the unit is designed for year-round work and a long service life. Intensive trialling in all types of conditions and seeking feedback from farmers and contractors will continue this year. Further information is available at www.combined-powers.com
TORION agricultural wheel loaders from CLAAS
CLAAS has introduced the TORION 530, a new 46hp entry-level model in their range of compact articulated wheel loaders for agriculture. In addition, the TORION 535 and TORION 639 models also receive more engine power.
The CLAAS range of small TORION wheel loaders with articulated steering now includes three models with engine outputs of 46 to 74 HP. As a new entry-level model the TORION 530, which is powered by a 46 hp Yanmar four-cylinder engine with 2.2l displacement, complements the price list. The hydraulic system delivers 61 l/min at 230 bar and enables an articulated tipping load of 3,000 kg. The parallel-guided Z-kinematics of the conical mast allows for a bucket pivot point of 3.18m to be dumped over heights of up to 2.82m and maximum reach of 1.46m. The mast and attachment are conveniently operated using a joystick. Alternatively, the two additional control circuits can be controlled using an additional lever or at the push of a button.
On the larger TORION 535 and TORION 639 models, power from the 2.1 l Yanmar four-cylinder engine has been increased to 74 hp. They are now optionally available with either standard or High-Lift Z-kinematics. In the standard version, overreach heights of 2.82m (TORION 535) or 2.98m (TORION 639) can be achieved, while the High-Lift version can reach 2.97m to 3.18m. Depending on the version, the bucket pivot point is between 3.19m and 3.54m. Maximum reach is from 1.49m to 1.71m. With a hydraulic delivery volume of 70 or 80 l/min, the articulated tipping load of the TORION 535 is 3,500 kg (High-Lift: 3,300 kg) and on the TORION 639 it’s 3,900 kg (High-Lift: 3,600 kg).
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