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Our Service Department are here to help with all of your technical issues. With our fully trained service engineers who are provided with the latest technical equipment to provide the very best service to our customers. Our Parts Department keep a large stock of fast moving and common parts to ensure we keep our customers going all year round as well as offering special promotions throughout the year. Check out our website for the latest offers.
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Platts Harris celebrate Platts Harris Limited has been in business since 1913 and celebrates its centenary year this year in 2013. The Company operates out of three branches, situated in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, Darley Dale, Derbyshire and a professional groundcare business, Golf and Turf Machinery at Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The main activities include the sales, service and parts supply of Agricultural, Construction and Groundcare machinery throughout the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, West Lincolnshire and North Leicestershire. Platts Harris hold main machinery franchises for New Holland Agriculture and Construction machines, Ransomes Jacobsen and Iseki professional groundcare machines, Bomford Turner, Hardi, Joskin, Kawasaki, Marston Trailers, Opico, Reco, Shelbourne Reynolds, Vicon and other leading suppliers. The parts portfolio includes Stihl, Honda, Westwood, Draper, Dickies, Martin Lishman, Kramp, Portek, Ambra and many other leading brands.
• High output mowing with the unique Vicon three bladed disc • One third more cuts per minute gives unbeatable cut quality promoting faster regrowth • Unrivalled contour following suspension systems limit sward damage • The widest range of mower conditioners and plain mowers to suit every application
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The Company carries an extensive range of new, used and demonstration machinery in stock, together with a large stock of fast moving and common parts to ensure they keep their customers going all year round. They operate a 7 days a week service during the in-season periods with extended opening hours during peak periods. All the service engineers and parts staff are fully trained to the very highest level and have all the latest technical equipment that is required to work on the state of the art machinery provided to their customers. Platts Harris has 58 members of staff with over 800 years
combined experience, including 22 Service Technicians with mobile workshops and diagnostic equipment, 11 Parts Counter Staff and 11 Area Sales Managers. The Company had a turnover of over £25 million in 2012 and carry a wholegoods machinery stock of over £4 million from over 40 main machinery and parts suppliers. Platts Harris also has the added benefit of being part of Lookers plc, which had a turnover of £1.9 Billion in 2011. This gives them financial backing and stability with access to group resources in terms of HR, Health and Safety, Legal and Accountancy personnel, together with very attractive company vehicle purchases for service vans, cars etc.
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The largest part of Platts Harris business is by far their New Holland franchise for both Agricultural and Construction machinery. New Holland offer a full range of tractors from a 21HP compact tractor, right up to a flagship 669HP articulated agricultural tractor. The New Holland Combine Harvester range covers all types and sizes of farms, from the TC5040 for the small acreage farmer, up to the award winning and innovative CR9090 for the larger grower. There is also a range of Telescopic Handlers to suit every need and requirement.
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Dirt Driver Limited would like to congratulate PLATTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;HARRIS LTD. on their 100th Anniversary! As the supplier of possibly the most comprehensive range of Pressure Washers produced by a British Manufacturer, we have for the past 20 years been fortunate enough to supply Platts Harris Limited, and not only do they sell our Pressure Washers to their customers, but also use them as working tools in the workshops at their own branches. We wish them success for the future and assure them of our continuing support and back-up service to them and their customers.
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New Holland’s BigBaler receives SIMA Silver Innovation Award for industry-leading safety • Best-in-class baler safety enhances the operator experience • Industry-leading throughput of up to 110 bales/hour • Up to 20% capacity increase and up to 5% denser bales for improved productivity New Holland’s Big Baler range of large square balers has further cemented its position as the industry-leader with a coveted SIMA Silver Innovation Medal. The international jury of agricultural experts were particularly impressed by the cutting-edge safety features, which enhance operator safety with a zero-tools approach, whilst maintaining best-in-class outputs. Furthermore, the Big Baler is just the latest product in the renewed, professional hay and forage product line up, which features the updated FR range of forage harvesters and the new Roll Baler, high density, fixed chamber round baler. The Big Baler is produced at New Holland’s global Centre of Harvesting Excellence, in Zedelgem, Belgium, where it benefits from the world’s most advanced harvesting expertise. The facility, which recently gained the World Class Manufacturing bronze level, is home to both product management and development teams together with the testing and manufacturing departments; this fully integrated model ensures close collaboration and continual dialogue to guarantee the peerless competitiveness, functionality and quality of the Big Baler. Zedelgem is also home to the flagship rotary CR and conventional CX combines, as well as the renowned range of FR forage harvesters.
New Holland set to unveil T5 Electro Command and new TD5 range for the first time in the UK at LAMMA The first public showing in the UK of New Holland’s T5 Electro Command and new TD5 tractor range are set to draw large crowds at the prestigious upcoming LAMMA show. New Holland has further extended the T5 range’s appeal to livestock, mixed farmers and contractors with the addition of the acclaimed Electro Command™, semi-powershift transmission. The truly all-rounder three-model range, developing between 99114hp will benefit from a state-of-the-art transmission, alongside
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NEW HOLLAND RANGE. POWER AND EFFICIENCY THROUGHOUT. proven class-leading Common Rail technology for Tier 4A compliance and the segment’s benchmark, deluxe VisionView™ Cab. The Electro Command™, semi powershift transmission is an optimised version of the acclaimed transmission currently fitted to the popular T6 range. This highly efficient transmission, features 16 forward and reverse gears, and enables operators to select up to eight gears via up or downshift buttons on the dedicated transmission lever without physically moving it. Alongside the T5, visitors will be able to view the brand new TD5 range which gives the driver the best outlook with its new VisionView™ cab - combining segment-leading operator comfort with ergonomics in a stylish package. The TD5 boasts robust and efficient mechanical engines of up to 113hp for ultimate productivity and efficiency, as well as the segment-first hydraulic PowerShuttle, which is ideal for loader applications. Outstanding operator safety comes with the ROPS option with full FOPS compliance, while the R38 tyre compatibility brings enhanced productivity and reduced soil compaction.
In the New Holland range, you can always find the right equipment for your present and future needs. Because it’s not only the widest, but also the most innovative, reliable and efficient on the market.
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New Holland launches the all new T4 range. More power. More features Tuxford: 01777 870111 Darley Dale: 01629 734807
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â&#x20AC;˘ Segment-leading deluxe VisionViewâ&#x201E;˘ cab: outstanding operator comfort and unsurpassed visibility â&#x20AC;˘ Tailored transmission offering: choose the transmission to suit your needs â&#x20AC;˘ Adjustable shuttle sensitivity: regulated direction control â&#x20AC;˘ Powerful Tier 4A compliant engines for outstanding productivity and efficiency â&#x20AC;˘ Powerful hydraulic packages: up to 100 litres/minute of flow â&#x20AC;˘ Award winning Lift-O-Maticâ&#x201E;˘ Plus â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible PTO options â&#x20AC;˘ Module front linkage and PTO: enhanced operating flexibility (available on June 2013) â&#x20AC;˘ Large tyre offering: maximum tyre size of 540/65R34 â&#x20AC;˘ Rugged ROPS option: comfortable and safe operating environment with optional FOPS protection canopy New Holland has completely redesigned and upgraded the T4 range, which now features three higher horsepower premium tractors which will replace the existing T4000 and the entry-level models of the T5000 ranges. This tailored offering produces between 86 - 107 hp and benefits from state-of-the-art Common Rail technology with an efficient Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation system for Tier 4A compliance. Advanced features include optional electronic draft control and Dual Commandâ&#x201E;˘ transmissions, and together with the deluxe VisionViewâ&#x201E;˘ cab and distinctive, eyecatching New Holland styling, the universal appeal of this range has been further extended.
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Lubricants for Professionals Advanced Lubricants for maximum performance The AMBRA NEW HOLLAND range has been developed by Petronas Lubricants using the most sophisticated technologies available in order to guarantee the highest performance and reliability from your NEW HOLLAND machine . The range comprises of engine oils, transmission oils, hydraulic oils, brake Àuids greases and protective cooling system Àuids. Petronas is the world leader in the manufacturing of lubricants for agricultural machinery and works in unique technical collaboration with NEW HOLLAND in order to obtain the most ef¿cient solution for each NEW HOLLA and for all applications. This is why AMBRA NEW HOLLAND lubricants and functional Àu are the only products to bear the NEW HOLLAND approval spec on their packaging and the only lubricants recommended in eve NEW HOLLAND machine manual.
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New Holland introduces the Roll Baler range, a new series of professional fixed chamber round balers • Efficient feeding and precision chopping improve profitability and bale quality • Precision engineered rollers ensure uniform bale formation and enhance machine reliability • Flexible wrapping with both net and plastic film options • Intuitive monitor for fingertip control • Precision hydraulic operation improves baling efficiency • Exceptional stability and tyre configurations reduce compaction and increase transport comfort • Easy servicing for reduced downtime • Exactly what it says on the shielding The new Roll Baler range of heavy duty fixed chamber round balers is set to become the default choice for professional baling operations. The three model line-up, featuring the standard Roll Baler 125, and two combination baler-wrapper models: the Roll Baler 125 Combi and the Roll Baler 135 Ultra, is set to redefine the benchmark in terms of bale density and wrapping flexibility. Moreover, the sleek modern design and premium construction further enhance the range’s appeal. “The heavy duty Roll Baler has been engineered by design to offer outstanding in-field performance, uniformly dense bales, efficient road transport and bullet proof reliability. Everything professional contractors and large scale dairy farmers are looking for to boost their productivity.” Stated Bob Hatz, head of Hay and Forage Product Management. “Furthermore, the flagship Roll Baler completes New Holland’s round baler line up, alongside the standard BR6000, fixed chamber baler and the BR7000, variable chamber models.” New Holland Construction also offer a full range of Construction machinery from a 1 ton mini-excavator, up to an 80 ton crawler excavator. The range includes Backhoe Loaders,
Skid Steer Loaders, Wheeled Excavators, Graders, Bulldozers, Telehandlers and Wheel Loaders, to suit all needs and requirements in the Construction and Plant Industry. Platts Harris has recently expanded their professional groundcare business, with the acquisition of Golf and Turf Machinery, based in Wakefield, covering most of Yorkshire. This now gives them coverage from North Leicestershire in the South, right up to North Yorkshire in the North. The main professional groundcare franchise is Ransomes Jacobsen, that caters for the Municipal and Golf markets, with a full range of professional grass cutting and maintenance machines. Other franchises held are Iseki compact tractors, Etesia, Greentek, IPU Ferris & Wright, EZ-GO golf buggies, Shibaura, Broadwood, Kawasaki, Wiedenmann and many other leading makes of professional grass care products.