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queensland’s finest FarmFest returned in 2021 with over 20,000 people visiting Toowoomba on the first day alone. With so much to offer, Anthony Wingard checked out the best of FarmFest
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fter a COVID-19 induced hiatus, FarmFest roared back to life in early June, with sizeable crowds visiting the Toowoomba event to enjoy the latest and best the agricultural sector has to offer. Farms and Farm Machinery dropped by to check out the best new machinery – and a few old favourites.
CASE IH FARMALL M Case IH debuted its new compact tractor – the Farmall M – which combines many of the features from the Farmall U, such as the transmission, brakes, hydraulics and electronic draft control, with the Farmall JX’s new front axle design and superior engine. The Farmall M is available in both 90 and 110 horsepower (67 and 75kW) models and also comes with Case IH’s new ActiveDrive4 automatic transmission, which replaces the clutch with buttons to improve gear changing. ActiveDrive4 covers a range of speeds, from 0.28km/h to 40km/h, and features 32 forward and 32 reverse gear options. Manufactured in Case IH’s Turkish factory, the Farmall M includes a redesigned cab, similar to the JX model but with a more ergonomic interior, and a repositioned air-conditioning unit to make the cab even more spacious for the operator. Case IH says the tractor is ideal for cattle and dairy operations but adds its versatility means they can undertake a wide range of tasks.
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The Farmall M includes a redesigned cab, similar to the JX model but with a more ergonomic interior.
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Deutz-Fahr’s new range of Warrior-branded tractors has touched down in Australia with the six-cylinder machines ideal for farming in Australian conditions. The Warrior range spans across seven different models of Deutz-Fahr tractors, with the horsepower options ranging from as low as 171hp up to 336hp (128 to 251kW). Among the Warrior range are the 6165 and 6215, which feature RC-shift transmission – essentially making the models run as a fully automatic tractor; with the option to also run as a manual with 54 forward and 27 reverse gears. The 6165 and 6125, along with the larger 7250, 8280 and 9340 models, also offer an alternative variable tractor transmission across the Warrior range which uses only 80 per cent of mechanical components in the field. Deutz-Fahr’s Warrior range is ideal for small farming operations, including graziers and dairy ventures.
FENDT 716 Fendt’s latest 716 tractor offers operators a much more refined cabin experience, thanks to the new FendtOne technology system. The new ergonomic armrest and hand controller for operation are big features of the 716, while a number of display screens and tablets, utilising the FendtOne technology, offer operators the best in data. A 10-inch (25.4cm) dashboard, 12-inch (30.5cm) terminal and 12-inch roof terminal display provide ample space to display information and data, while the 3L joystick and multifunctional joystick makes operating the 716 a relaxing, flexible experience. Both joysticks have freely assignable buttons, offering the driver even more flexibility while the 3L joystick, with Fendt’s front loader which has a third valve, means three functions can be undertaken at once.
NEW HOLLAND T8 350 GENESIS The big unit of New Holland’s tractor range, the T8 350 Genesis is among the world’s most powerful conventional tractors. The T8 350 Genesis encompasses the power of 350 horsepower (261kW) but is efficient enough to meet Tier 4B emissions standards. To make life just a bit easier for operators, the New Holland designers made the tractor more visually appealing with small tweaks, such as the display screen moving places to sit on the steering column. New Holland’s SideWinder II armrest was also on show – another fresh design that makes operating the T8 350 genesis comfortable and intuitive, with all key functions placed strategically so they can be operated using just the fingertips.
MASSEY FERGUSON S 5710 Increased visibility from inside the cab has been the biggest focus for the designers of Massey Ferguson’s S 5710 tractor, with wide glass doors and curved quarter windows offering the best visibility in the field. The sloped hood on the S 5710 is also a distinguishing feature, giving drivers even more vision inside the cab when manoeuvring around the field. At 105hp (78kW), the S 5710 gets around thanks to a 4.4-litre four-cylinder Agco engine that complies with Stage V emissions standards.
THE TRACTOR YOU WANT IS NOW EASIER TO FIND
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