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BUDGET

Mixed fortunes

Industry groups welcome Budget’s biosecurity funding, but new cash for rural roads is found lacking

This year’s federal budget has been met with mixed reviews from agricultural industry bodies, with some new policies embraced but other shortfalls pointed out.

Industry bodies have praised the increased biosecurity funding that is a key feature of the 2023-24 federal budget, while the establishment of the National Net Zero Authority in a move to embracing clean energy has also been welcomed.

But other aspects of the budget have been criticised, including rural roads receiving only a “drop in the ocean” of the money which had previously been called for.

The federal government also announced the instant asset write off scheme, which had been tipped to end on June 30, will be extended for another year, albeit with a maximum asset value of $20,000.

The biggest announcement was more than $1 billion of new biosecurity funding over the next four years.

Agriculture minister Murray Watt says more than $260 million is guaranteed every year after that, adding that this funding is important to keep the agricultural industry secure.

“Unfortunately for some years now Australia’s biosecurity system has been funded in fits and starts,” he says.

“Our world is changing and the current system does not allow us to respond to these changes or plan for the future.

“It also does not fully recognise that biosecurity is a shared responsibility and that everyone has to do their part to contribute to its upkeep.

“We are locking in a fair system to pay for biosecurity that shares the cost – with taxpayers,

risk creators and beneficiaries of the system all contributing.”

The biosecurity funding, which is more than forward estimates had predicted, was welcomed by the National Farmers Federation (NFF). However, this positivity was offset by a new bill for farmers equivalent to 10 per cent of their industry-led agricultural levies to help fund the biosecurity boost.

“The move to have farmers foot the bill is a bitter pill to swallow. We’re already significant financial contributors,” NFF president Fiona Simson says.

“What’s more, we bear the cost of managing historical pest and disease incursions and face the enormous threats posed by pests and diseases on our doorstep.”

“After years of consultation and discussion, we’d hoped to see a scheme such as a broad-based container levy – that forced risk creators to underwrite the system.

“It’s extremely disappointing to have to continue waiting for a meaningful contribution from risk creators.”

The budget allocates an additional $40 million for continued partnerships with Indigenous rangers to provide early detection and surveillance for biosecurity threats along Australia’s northern coastline.

Also in the budget, $300 million has been devoted to “climate-smart, sustainable practices that build climate resilience, increase market access and agricultural growth while supporting sustainability outcomes.”

A National Net Zero Authority will be established as Australia moves toward clean energy, a move which has been welcomed by NFF CEO Tony Mahar.

“When we talk about new renewable energy or new transmission lines, we’re talking about old farmland,” he says.

“A constructive and considerate partnership with farmers is central to delivering the Government’s Powering Australia Plan.

“This new authority will need to work closely with farmers to strike the right balance between hitting net zero and maintaining our capacity to produce food and fibre.”

NFF, along with fellow industry bodies GrainGrowers and Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA), were left disappointed by the amount allocated to rural road funding.

The bodies had called for an emergency funding package of nearly $5.5 billion, however the budget has only allocated about $250 million in new funding.

“While we appreciate the financial constraints facing the government, the current state of the roads is driving up inflation and putting regional drivers at risk,” GrainGrowers chairman Rhys Turton says.

The budget also increases the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge, which will move from 27.2c/L in 2023-24 to 32.4c/L in 2025-26.

“This budget increases heavy vehicle charges by $742 million over three years while returning just $250 million in new road funding,” ALRTA executive director Mathew Munro says.

“It is a backwards step likely to fuel inflation and hinder freight productivity for years to come.”

Other agriculture-related budget announcements include $20 to progress implementation of a National Soil Action Plan and $5 million to develop a renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy.

Biosecurity funding has received a big increase in this year’s federal budget

SEAWEED Production plant

Immersion Group aims to expand production of its red seaweed cattle methane supplement

Australian seaweed startup Immersion Group has announced investment from Japanese food conglomerate Nissui Corporation to accelerate the production of the native red seaweed Asparagopsis

Proceeds from the investment will be directed into the construction of a new onshore Asparagopsis production plant near Geelong in Victoria, which is expected to create up to 30 new jobs.

The new plant is expected to commence production by the end of the 2024 calendar year.

Nissui Corporation chief executive Shingo Hamada says the investment is an important step for the company to capitalise on the growing momentum behind Asparagopsis as a methane-reducing feed additive for ruminant livestock.

“We see an incredible opportunity to produce Asparagopsis, targeting premium beef markets in Australia and Japan.”

Hamada says the investment will facilitate the expansion of a new seaweed division at Nissui.

“Nissui’s existing marketing and distribution channels present an opportunity to develop a global Asparagopsis brand with Immersion Group, capable of servicing markets worldwide,” he says.

Nissui was the second-largest seafood producer globally in 2022, based on revenues of $8 billion.

Immersion Group CEO Scott Elliott says the Nissui investment will allow Immersion Group to rapidly scale the company’s proprietary onshore production technique for Asparagopsis and move into other markets.

“There are one billion cattle in the world, and to have a cornerstone investor and strategic partner in Nissui puts us at the forefront of servicing this unheralded demand,” Elliott says.

“Immersion Group was founded on a simple premise: we didn’t want to be the biggest Asparagopsis producer immediately, but we did want to be the best.”

Asparagopsis from the production plant will be directed into supplying trials in Australia and Japan.

The proposed onshore plant will complement Immersion Group’s existing operations in Portarlington and Queenscliff on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula and Perth in Western Australia.

The company delivers its onshore work in partnership with the University of Western Australia and Deakin University.

FORESTRY

Premium cut

FAE has grown its product line by adding a new forestry mulcher for skid steers

Italian manufacturer FAE has introduced its latest product – the BL4/SSL forestry mulcher for skid steers.

The mulcher is designed for skid steers between 90hp and 135hp (67-100kW) and has a shredding diameter of 30cm.

These features make it the most powerful model in FAE’s forestry mulcher range, and it is available in working widths of 157cm and 183cm.

FAE says the BL4/SSLs have a variety of applications, including orchard and vineyard maintenance and restoration.

It also says that they are ideal for heavy vegetation management in woods and forests, roadside and railway vegetation maintenance, the clean-up of canals, rivers and pond overgrowth, for wildlife habitat protection and food plots, plus maintenance of commercial and residential green areas, parks, trails and green recreational areas.

The mulchers feature the new highperformance BL Max blade with bite limiter technology, which FAE says is the most powerful bite limiter system currently available.

The head delivers high productivity and shredding capacity in vegetation management and is ideal in environments where a skid steer’s agility and compactness is required.

The BL4/SSL is available in a VT (variable torque) version, or with FAE’s exclusive Sonic technology.

Sonic technology optimises performance by up to 30 per cent, the manufacturer says, and offers easy calibration, setting and monitoring through a dedicated FAE App for smartphones.

Red seaweed has been shown to significantly reduce the production of methane by cattle

Immersion Group CEO Scott Elliott and Nissui Corporation chief executive Shingo Hamada

FAE’s BL4/SSL forestry mulcher

New look

From August, Farms & Farm Machinery will take a fresh look at the business of farming

Farms & Farm Machinery is relaunching this August with increased distribution, new partnerships, and a fresh format to better reflect the changing nature of today’s modern agriculture.

The content will have an increased focus on what matters to contractors as well as farmers, while the team at Farms & Farm Machinery will be refreshing the design and style of both our print and digital formats.

We are increasing our distribution to more than 670 new outlets across the country, ensuring our content will be seen by more people in every part of Australia.

We have cemented distribution partnerships to ensure the magazine will be getting into the hands of those purchasing machinery and actively engaged with the industry.

The magazine will continue to offer comprehensive coverage of the latest big and small farm machinery in Australia, along with technology updates, independent reviews, industry news and data trends – ensuring it is suited to anyone involved in the agricultural industry.

Our editorial content will focus on the following areas:

• New products and technology in Australia and overseas

• Helping farmers get the most of their land

• Helping farmers get the most of their people Parts, servicing and repairs – what farmers need to know

• Events – coverage of new technology at Field Days, demonstration days and similar

• Commentary on agricultural industry issues, laws and regulations

• Commentary on agricultural trends and data

• Factory tours, taking customers inside the company.

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The relaunch will begin with Farms & Farm Machinery edition #427, which goes on sale Thursday August 10.

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13.7 tonne (pre forestry protection fitted) with Cummins

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Turf score

The OnLink software provides fleet management and data analysis for groundskeeping and course management

Set to be launched this month, John Deere’s new OnLink platform has been designed to assist groundskeepers and superintendents in managing their fleet and staff.

“This is the first time we’ve launched OnLink outside the US, so customers in Australia and New Zealand will benefit from the latest and greatest version of the product,” John Deere product manager David Anderson says.

“There are some tools on the market that do sup -

is unique in that everything can be done in one place.

“This means all the jobs superintendents are currently doing, whether on a whiteboard, notebook or spreadsheet, can now be accomplished within the OnLink platform and are easily accessible wherever they are, on any internet connected device.

“As well as improving efficiency, the data available on the platform can be used to make more proactive choices around operating at a lower cost and more sustainably.”

OnLink records a wide variety of data to assist with decision making

automatic and manual entry for items such as soil moisture, water usage, greens speed, product inventory, and weather conditions. A summary of this data is presented on the OnLink dashboard to keep staff informed in real-time.

Superintendents can assign and monitor their team’s jobs from any device, keep track of their fleet and schedule maintenance using the system.

“The more John Deere machines you connect to OnLink, the greater the value for greenkeepers and superintendents because that integrated data becomes really powerful,” John Deere Australia/New Zealand production systems manager Stephanie Gersekowski says.

“Say there’s a sudden shift in weather, or a last-minute change to a tournament schedule – they can update a work planner and instantly send that through to the entire team.

“There’s a lot of excitement about the software coming to Australia and New Zealand, particularly with larger courses already running a whole fleet of green and gold.

“Launching OnLink at the ASTMA Conference gives us a chance to come together with others in the industry and engage with our customers. It’s wonderful to see such buzz around the turf industry at the moment and we’re excited to contribute to that.”

The OnLink platform will be officially launched to Australia and New Zealand at the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) annual conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre, taking place

AGTECH

HISTORY

Prize exhibit

The vintage 1912 McDonald ‘EB’ oil tractor now on display in Canberra highlights transformative change in Australia’s agricultural industry

One of the earliest surviving tractors to be manufactured in Australia has been acquired by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

The Vintage 1912 McDonald ‘EB’ oil tractor, which is now on display in the museum’s Gandel Atrium, represents a period of significant change in Australia’s agricultural industry.

The tractor was acquired by the National Museum for $250,000, with the support of the Australian gov-

ernment and an anonymous benefactor. It is one of three complete examples manufactured in Australia by AH McDonald & Co of Richmond, Melbourne.

In 1908, Melbourne engineers Alfred and Ernest McDonald produced the first Australian-made, oil-powered tractor, known as the ‘EA’. The improved design of the ‘EB’ followed in 1912.

It provides a revealing insight into the global transformation in automotive and agricultural practices

The McDonald EB tractor on display in the National Museum’s Gandel Atrium. Credit: Jason McCarthy, National Museum of Australia

triggered by the invention of the oil-driven, internal combustion engine in the 1870s.

“The McDonald ‘EB’ oil tractor represents a theme of Australian innovation in a revolutionary era for engineering,” National Museum director Dr Mathew Trinca says.

“This acquisition represents our agricultural history, and we are thrilled to share it with Australia.”

The tractor was originally purchased new in 1912 by Frank William Chilcott for use at Lillesdon Park, his 403-acre farm located on French Island in Victoria’s Western Port Bay.

It was likely used for land clearing as part of the local chicory cultivation industry, which was a prolific industry on French Island until the mid-1960s.

The arrival of the tractor on French Island was a memorable event that required a police escort. Local Ruth Gooch recounts that: “When Frank’s small nephew [Garth Bennetts] saw it coming over the hill to his island home, he took fright, ran inside and hid under the bed.”

Museum curator Dr Ian Coates, who coordinated the acquisition of the tractor, says the tractor has historic significance because of its association with Australia’s first tractor manufacturer.

“Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of the early tractors produced by AH McDonald & Co was the relative sophistication of their engineering, which included coil ignition, a three-speed gearbox and automotive rack-and-pinion steering,” Coates says.

“This reflects Alf McDonald’s capacity to improve the contemporary design of imported American tractors.”

SPRAYERS

Smart move

One Smart Spray’s precision spraying solution will be included in CNH Industrial’s product range

CNH Industrial and One Smart Spray, a joint venture between Bosch and BASF, have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate the latter’s advanced spraying system within CNH Industrial’s agricultural brand product portfolios.

The system’s integration will be led by the Raven team and will be commercially available through the global Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands.

CNH Industrial says the One Smart Spray integration is an important solution that will enhance its

precision and automated spraying capabilities.

The One Smart Spray system uses multiple cameras installed on a sprayer’s boom to provide customers with green-on-green (plant on plant) and green-on-brown (plant on soil) weed detection and selective spraying.

Precision is combined with digital tools and agronomic insights that are accessible via mobile devices to provide in-depth weed maps, track input and cost savings in real time and generate automated reports and data.

These deliver farmers clean fields while maximising herbicide savings, operational efficiency and sustainability.

The system also allows farmers to set up their desired spraying operations both in day and night conditions to expand their operating windows.

CNH Industrial says that its One Smart Spray collaboration is the latest development in its AgTech product offering, which will continue to support its agricultural clients.

One Smart Spray allows for greater precision while spraying

Nimble handling

Easily manoeuvrable and with a variety of implement options, the New Holland Boomer 25C is making versatility a matter of course.

New Holland’s Boomer 25C compact tractor is normally targeted at small holdings, or hobby farms – but its versatility is not confined to these applications.

Boasting a front end loader with a four-in-one bucket and three point linkage with a lift load capacity of 450kg at the ball ends, this compact tractor punches well above its weight.

Its design for continuous operation is meeting the demands of both small acreage owners and professional operators alike.

We made the journey to the Mount Martha Public Golf Course to find out exactly how this Boomer 25C model is changing the way operations are carried out, with more efficiency and ease than ever before.

Game Changer

Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the Mount Martha Public Golf Course has 18 couch grass fairways, a series of sand bunkers and a number of visitors all throughout the year.

Superintendent Damien Wills and his staff keep the course in top shape all year round – a schedule of regular upkeep that can be a little more work than a standard zero-turn mower can handle.

Hence the decision to reach out to Adam Unthank from the Tooradin branch of New Holland distributors Gendore Tractors and Machinery.

Unthank says these New Holland Boomer tractors are typically destined for small blocks with generally a 1 to 5 acre holding, with the size and versatility of the Boomer 25C setting it apart from its peers in the Boomer range.

“It’s been a bit of a game changer for us because the larger models are a little big for people that want to get around a little hobby farm,” he says.

“Though these tractors were all meant to be for homeowners, their commercial capability has sort of taken us a little bit by surprise.”

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Added Extras

Classified as a subcompact tractor, the Boomer 25C can be fitted with a front end loader, which opens a range of possibilities from gardening to small scale landscape operations.

At the Mount Martha Public Golf Course, the Boomer 25C is being used for pushing mulch around garden beds, loading sand into trailers for spreading on golf greens and general garden applications.

The Boomer 25C does come with the option of a belly mower with ample clearance underneath the chassis to accommodate the higher lift needed in undulated terrain.

Another add on extra is the addition of a backhoe loader to the Boomer 25C, something not possible on smaller zero turn mower type machines.

Having the ability to retrofit a little backhoe and a belly mower means this little guy can handle a myriad of tasks with ease, especially for operators not familiar with larger type machines.

In short, this compact tractor offers the agricultural options of larger tractors in a compact, user friendly versatile package.

Ease of Manoeuvrability

The first thing I noticed when I was putting the Boomer 25C through its paces was its ease of use.

Everything is ergonomically designed for the operator, from the forward-reverse foot pedals to the armrests (which many machines in this ballpark lack).

The front end loader operates smoothly with constant hydraulic flow to the bucket and the joystick controller is easy to use even for the novice.

On top of this, the turning circle of the machine is tight and impressive – it’s easy to see how its ability to get into tight spaces with ease makes it so versatile for the homeowner and commercial operator alike.

Back and Forth with Ease

The Boomer 25C offers a hydrostatic transmission, which is typically found on zero turn mowers and smaller machines.

This means there is no need for toggling between forward and reverse, it’s all available at the feet of the operator.

There is a high and a low range option with four wheel drive and a diff lock to tackle the sticky situations.

Shifting from forward to reverse with the hydrostatic gearbox was seamless while I was driving, with no lag between motions – and the added extra of rpm control means no extra footwork is needed to maintain speed whilst operating.

Commercial Possibilities

It is easy to see why the Boomer 25C has become so popular with such ease of use, especially for the novice operator.

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A New Holland’s Boomer 25C, centre, alongside the Boomer 50 and 35 at Mount Martha Public Golf Course

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The Boomer 25C is used for a variety of jobs on the golf course

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It features a 24.7hp 3-cylinder diesel engine

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A front end loader boosts the Boomer 25C’s capability

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Front implements are easily attached

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Easy steering and operation is a major benefit

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Controls are designed for simple use

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Moving around the course is easy with the Boomer 25C

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It is a change that course superintendent Wills had also noticed, saying the smaller machines were allowing his workers to carry out tasks they had previously only been able to do with manual labour.

Upgrading to the new machine had not only reduced labour time but has increased productivity substantially, he says.

“For these guys working with me, with the loader in tight spaces and changing direction on oddshaped greens and garden areas the hydrostatic transmission is always going to be the pick of the litter,” Wills adds.

For Unthank, the size and versatility of the Boomer 25C – as well as its design for continuous operation, means it will continue to be popular for some commercial operators, needing smaller machines to fit in where larger ones aren’t viable.

“We have one customer who has a vineyard and is actually using this tractor to tow a trailer full of grapes during harvest, because you can fit down the rows without doing any damage to the vines”, he says.

The Proof of the Matter

The expanding market for hobby farms and small acreage properties is growing more now than ever before with many people packing up from the cities and heading to the country in search of a tree change.

This brings with it new opportunities for machinery designed for both smaller properties and for people unaccustomed to agricultural type applications.

This is where machines like the New Holland Boomer 25C come into their own. It is small enough to tackle landscape gardening and ‘house block’ scenarios yet has enough horsepower and capability to be used for much more substantial work.

Shifting sand is an important use at the course

Course superintendent Damien Wills

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Contrasting fortunes

Australia’s wool industry faces major challenges as its trajectory takes an opposite path to wheat and grains, according to WAFarmers CEO Trevor

Whittington

Have you ever wondered why Australia’s wheat production keeps growing while our wool production keeps falling?

For those not deep into economic history, this is a brief history lesson of wool prices.

Australian wool is no stranger to the ups and downs of the commodity cycle, having gone through at least six major cycles over the past 140 years.

There was the boom of the 1880s which led to an oversupply and price crash during the 1890s Centennial Drought, repeated again with the price boom of the Roaring Twenties,. This was followed by a collapse in prices during the depression and the post war upswing culminating in the Korean War price spike of a ‘pound for a pound’ ($60/kg greasy today) which again collapsed.

Then there was a mini boom in the mid 1960s, followed by yet another collapse which led to the creation of the reserve price scheme, introduced in 1970 to help protect farmers against what was termed ‘potholes’ in price levels, with a government-supported stockpile buying wool at a set reserve price if there was no better market price available.

The development of the single desk for wheat between 1939 and 1999 was driven by similar political pressures.

In 1970, the price of wool was 113.4c/kg, some 60 per cent of the price received four years earlier, and by far the lowest price since the end of the Second World War.

The reserve price improved confidence and was followed by the boom in 1973 linked to an oil price rise pushing up the cost of synthetics, but that boom ended with the inflation that followed.

The scheme, which was cheered on by New Zealand and Argentinian farmers who did not have to pick up the interest tab, collapsed when inevitably the government pulled the plug on the growing stockpile.

This exploded between 1989 and 1991 after the reserve price was lifted to 870c/kg in 1987, leaving a long hangover of 4.7 million bales and a storage bill of $3 million a day for the industry to deal with over the next decade.

The most recent price spike in 2018 was driven by the growing Chinese economy, which has now well and truly fallen in on itself.

On average, every price boom is followed by a 60 per cent market price collapse - something that occasionally happens in the grain market as the cycle is much faster, but nowhere as near as devastating as in the sheep industry which struggles with years-long downturns.

In the case of wool, the market responds to higher prices by walking away from what is a luxury product and seeks out cheaper alternatives.

The same cycle can be found in other Australian luxury products such as pearls, wine or even Sandalwood; even most minerals go through a regular cycle of ups and downs.

Grain is an exception, as there are not many substitutes for wheat, barley, and rice unless you want to starve or eat less grain-fed meat.

The only product to defy this boom-bust cycle I can think of is diamonds, at least until the last three decades.

The market had been tightly controlled by De Beers, holding up to 90 per cent of all sales until Argyle Diamond mine came online.

Like the wool reserve price scheme, De Beers attempted to defy economic reality and started buying up diamonds to prop up the price, but this collapsed in 1996, signalling the beginning of the end of more than 100 years of controlled marketing.

The final nail in the coffin was a US class action in 2012 which destroyed the last vestages of the monopoly.

This led to diamonds, like wool, being seen as just another product, which was good for the consumer but not so good for the producer.

Still, wool growers have to the ultimate optimists as those families that remained in the game over the decades have built farms literally off the sheep’s back, but I wonder if it will continue.

This year marks 32 years since deregulation and production has collapsed fivefold in volume, from over 250,000 tonnes then to not much more than 50,000 tonnes today. Sheep numbers have also fallen, from 180 million to around 80 million today.

In turn, wheat has doubled the number of hectares sown from 8 million to over 16 million, with all other grains doubling their acreage.

Adding to the pressure on wool has been the demand for sheep meat and the steady winddown of the live export market which gave a home to older sheep held back for their wool.

The decline in sheep is only likely to increase because of the recent collapse in sheep prices in WA, along with the threat of the axe hanging over the live export market – not to mention the cost and availability of labour in WA due to mining booms and the relentless campaigns by animal activists to end any form of livestock production.

For an industry that looked like it had turned the corner in 2018 and was here to stay, built on the back of the booming Chinese market and the supposed growing demand for all things clean and green, it has been a huge step backward to end up where we are today.

My guess is wool will continue to be replaced by wheat as we march towards 2030 as the cost pressures of a labour-intensive industry which is under attack by activists, and the pressure on livestock carbon emissions, will see yet more wool growers turn to grain.

Trevor Whittington, CEO WAFarmers

Australia’s wool industry faces ongoing challenges

Heavy lifting

Big tractors have defied a broader trend of falling, in a return to normal levels in April, the Tractor and Machinery Association says

Sales of agricultural tractors have recorded another decline in April, this time down 31 per cent compared to the same time last year.

There appears to be little doubt that the combined impact of higher interest rates, low stock availability, machinery price rises along with a general drop in demand is seeing sales return to what might be regarded as normal levels.

On a year-to-date basis, we have now seen around 4,500 tractors sold, which translates to an annual figure of around 13,500 units if current sales levels continue.

By comparison, sales figures were around the 18,000 unit mark for the past two years.

In dollar terms the number is considerably different, down only 3.2 per cent on the same time last year, which reflects the mix of sales occurring in the market.

The outlook for the remainder of 2023 is likely to be a continuation of this tapering and while we may see a bump towards June as the government’s temporary full expensing program comes to an end, a full year’s sales figure of around the 12,000 to 13,000 unit mark is expected.

Sales around the nation were down, with Victoria off a whopping 49 per cent on the same month last year to be 33 per cent behind year to date.

Queensland was down 23 per cent and is now 15 per cent behind for the year to date, while New South Wales was down 26 per cent to be 25 per cent off year to date.

Sales in Western Australia reported an overall drop of 27 per cent despite another strong sales of high horsepower tractors, but remains 15 per cent

South Australia recorded a 15 per cent drop and now sits 11 per cent behind year to date.

Tasmania was off 22 per cent for the month to be 17 per cent off year to date, while sales in the Northern Territory finished 10 per cent down - but remain 23 per cent up for the year to date.

Looking at the machine categories, we find that the 200hp plus (150kw plus) range jumped again this month, this time by 14 per cent, but remains 17 per cent behind last year.

The small under 40hp (30kw) category, which is the category most likely to be affected by interest rates, was down by 51 per cent for the month and is now 17 per cent behind year to date.

The 40 to 100hp (30-75kw) range was also well down - 29 per cent in the month and is now 22 per cent behind year to date.

The 100 to 200hp (75-150 kw) category was down by 37 per cent and remains 28 per cent behind year to date.

Sales of combine harvesters have virtually now come to an end for this time of the year, however dealers are reporting a healthy forward order intake which bodes well for another strong season.

Baler sales enjoyed a jump in April, up 40 per cent on the same month last year and are now up 5 per cent on last year, while sales of out-front mowers continued their downward trend and were off by 6 per cent for the month.

Just a reminder, the annual TMA conference is being held this year in Sydney on Wednesday July 19 at the Stamford Plaza, Sydney Airport.

Ticketing and event information will be available on the TMA’s website as the association looks

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Gary Northover is executive director of the Tractor & Machinery Association of Australia (TMA). He can be contacted on (03) 9813 8011 or at gary@tma.asn.au

Sales of 200hp plus tractors were a shining light for April

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The new H-Series wheel loaders offer extremely reliable yet simple operation, low maintenance, and outstanding value.

SDLG is a member of the Volvo Group with over 50 years of manufacturing expertise. SDLG wheel loaders are renowned for their reliability and versatility and are an ideal choice for farming operations.

The SDLG range includes 5 wheel loader models including 3 new H-Series models; the L936HLA (11-tonne, 105kW, 1.8m 3 bucket, long arm), L938H (11-tonne, 105kW, 2.1m 3 bucket, 4 speed transmission) and L946H (13-tonne, 129kW, 2.3m 3 bucket, 4-tonne rated load).

COMFORT & SAFETY

Spacious air-conditioned cab with pillarless windscreen for ultimate visibility, ergonomic controls, low-noise and vibration technology, and fully certified ROPS-FOPS rollover protection.

POWERFUL & ROBUST

High torque, fuel efficient Weichai engine for powerful performance, superior reliability, and low maintenance, with a hydraulic quick hitch to easily accommodate a variety of attachments.

LOCAL SUPPORT

SDLG machinery includes a 3-year / 6,000-hour warranty backed by almost 50 years of expertise from CJD Equipment’s national branch and SDLG dealer network and 24/7 product support.

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CJD BRANCH OR SDLG DEALER & SECURE YOUR NEW WHEEL LOADER TODAY!

Events calendar

Here are upcoming field day and agricultural events for 2023. Information was current as of going to press

Ag-Grow Field Days – Emerald

Ag-Grow dates back to 1989, servicing central Queensland with some of the best the agriculture and mining sectors. Attracting over 1,500 companies and crowds in excess of 28,000 visitors, Ag-Grow is one of Australia’s largest field days.

When: June 22–24, 2023

More info: aggrow.com.au

Alice Springs Show - Alice Springs

Started in 1960, the Alice Springs Show aims to promote, encourage and advocate for the development of agricultural, pastoral, horticultural, viticultural, commercial, industrial, cultural, handicraft, artistic and tourism pursuits in Central Australia.

When: July 7-8, 2023

More info: alice-springs.com.au

Mudgee Small Farm Field Days - Mudgee

The Mudgee Small Farm Field Days has been running for over 40 years and attracts approximately 20,000 people per year.

With the mission to inform, educate and connect rural people with information and solution providers there are free demonstrations and talks along with commercial stalls, live music and activities to suit the whole family.

When: July 7-8, 2023

More info: mudgeefielddays.com.au

Australian Sheep and Wool Show - Bendigo

The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is your one stop shop for all things sheep.

More than 2,700 sheep and 30,000 people assemble in Bendigo for three days in July for largest show of its type in the world.and rock pickers.

When: July 14–16, 2023

More info: sheepshow.com

Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA) conference - Sydney

This year’s Tractor and Machinery Association annual conference will be held at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport. One of the main aims of this year’s TMA conference will be to provide some insights into attracting, developing and retaining employees. A number of industry figures will be featured speakers at the conference.

When: July 19, 2023

More info: tma.asn.au

Sheep Connect - Hamilton

Sheepvention Rural Expo has a sheep show and ram sales, an innovations hub, ag competitions, trade exhibits and other entertainment and produce.

When: August 6-7, 2023

More info: hamiltonshowgrounds.com.au/sheepvention

Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) - Brisbane

The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people.

The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live entertainment, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and showbags, family shopping, educational activities and much more.

When: August 12–20, 2023

More info: ekka.com.au

AgQuip Field Days - Gunnedah

Arguably one of the biggest field days on the Australian calendar, AgQuip has been supporting the agriculture world from its permanent, purpose-built site just outside of Gunnedah, NSW since 1973. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year and showcasing over 3,000 products, AgQuip has proven to be a much-anticipated event for both exhibitors and attendees alike.

When: August 22–24, 2023

More info: acmruralevents.com.au/agquip

Dowerin Field Days - Dowerin

Dowerin Field Day is the largest field day in Western Australia, attracting more than 25,000 visitors each year. Around 7,000 broad acre farmers attend the event each year and over half of all visitors stated their reason for attending was a strong interest in agricultural products and services. The Field Days has also won several tourism awards at a state and national level.

When: August 30–31, 2023

More info: dowerinfielddays.com.au

Royal Adelaide Show - Wayville

Established in 1839, the Royal Adelaide Show is now South Australia’s largest ticketed event.

Attracting on average around 500,000 people, the Royal Adelaide Show hosts more than 450 exhibitor stands and offers businesses a once-a-year opportunity to expand into new markets, boost revenue and significantly increase brand awareness.

When: September 2–10, 2023

More info: theshow.com.au

For the full year’s calendar of events: tradefarmmachinery.com.au/events

Top gong

LiuGong opens Melbourne base and debuts electric machines as it strengthens its pitch to Australian farmers.

Manufacturer LiuGong has unveiled two new electric machines as part of a grand opening for its new warehouse and distribution centre in Melbourne.

A new LiuGong electric wheel loader – the 856H-E Max – was launched alongside the 9027FE electric excavator and a range of electric scissor lifts.

For farmers, the wheel loader and excavator will have appeal and hit the Australian market following extensive research, development and testing.

Developing this advanced electric machinery has become a priority for LiuGong, which says it aims to help customers achieve their strict environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) goals.

“Each of these machines not only represents decades of research and development in electric technology, but commitment to manufacturing the highest quality machines that meet the versatile needs of customers, and further establish LiuGong as the premium Chinese manufacturer in the Australian market,” LiuGong Australia director Shannon Bethe said at last month’s launch.

“Our new wheel loaders alone have been put to the test in 500 work sites around the world, clocking over 90,000 hours combined in every environment you can imagine from coal processing, power plants, road construction works, cement production facilities, ports, and steel mills.

“We know that this will give our customers here in Australia the added confidence that LiuGong machines and advanced battery technology will perform no matter the application or worksite conditions, while also meeting customers’ strict ESG goals.”

The introduction of these electric machines, along with the expansion of LiuGong’s Australian footprint, are significant steps forward for a company which will mark 20 years of selling to the Australian market next year.

LiuGong’s senior vice-president Guobing Luo flew to Australia for the launch event and helped to officially open the premises in the Melbourne suburb of Laverton North.

Luo said the facility would help LiuGong to support both its dealers and customers around Australia.

“We are supporting our dealers to develop the local market and provide long-term support for our customers,” he said at the launch.

“With the opening of this facility, you will see many of our spare parts to support the local market.

“This is a high value customer market.”

While many of LiuGong’s products have a construction focus, albeit with crossover into the agricultural sector, Luo also said agricultural machinery was an area the company was looking to expand into.

Sugarcane harvesters already exist in LiuGong’s Australian offering, albeit without the electric technology, however the new electric machines are designed to help LiuGong grow its agricultural presence into a new sector.

Wheel loader

The first new machine introduced by LiuGong Australia is the 856H-E Max electric wheel loader.

It has been designed as zero-emissions wheel loader that is virtually maintenance free, with its power and reliability complementing its energy efficiency.

This 21-tonne battery-operated wheel loader has a rated load capacity of 5,800kg, a 3.5 cubic metre bucket capacity and a 3m dump clearance height.

Importantly, the 856H-E Max can operate on one charge for up to 10 hours, depending on the operation, while the Intelligent Battery Management System can be fast charged in just 90 minutes.

LiuGong Australia’s Oceania country manager Louis Wei says the wheel loader is packed with technology to boost productivity and efficiency.

“Featuring a patented, uniquely designed control box, and fully automated electric gear-shifting system, operators will experience an increase in transmission efficiency of more than 20 per cent,” he says.

“A 20 per cent higher efficiency of energy transfer from cancelling torque converter, plus 15-20 per cent energy-saving from the innovative energy recovery

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LiuGong has introduced the 856H-E Max electric wheel loader C

LiuGong’s senior vice-president Guobing Luo, centre, officially opened the manufacturer’s new facility in Melbourne

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LiuGong’s 9027F-E electric excavator

system, are also direct benefits of this new electronic control transmission system.

“In terms of adaptability, an upgraded battery encapsulation is waterproof, prevents dust build-up and is corrosion resistant. Intelligent temperature control adapts to ambient temperatures of between -30 to 45 degrees, and reverse airflow aids in dust removal.”

Other features include lower cabin noise, a smart diagnostic and battery management system and an Intelligent Auto Digging System which can reduce operator fatigue by automatically undertaking digging cycles.

Excavator

LiuGong’s other new machine which will appeal to farmers is the 9027F-E excavator.

This is described by the manufacturer as a reliable workhorse in a compact yet powerful unit.

Again, it is packed with electric technology which means zero emissions, minimal noise and vibration and smooth operation.

“The units offer a zero tail rotation design, quick industrial 380V battery charging via a household 110-230V power source, a dual-way auxiliary and rotation lines,” Wei says.

“Operators will also benefit from lower costs thanks to the maintenance-free motor and battery, as well as long-life hydraulic oil.

“There are also the intelligent features including a five-inch touch screen, central control panel, intelligent battery management system, electric

proportional joystick and adjustable auxiliary flow and pressure.”

The new 9027F-E excavator is a 2,680kg compact machine with a 0.08 cubic metre bucket capacity, 20.6kWh storage capacity and a dig depth of 2.85m.

Additional features of the excavator include LED work lights, an emergency stop switch and ROPS cabin.

LiuGong Australia’s full range of machinery can be viewed online at www.liugongaustralia.com.au while the company’s new headquarters is at 22 Agosta Drive, Laverton North.

Unstoppable force

Capable of handling any kind of challenge, Tinger ATVs are already making waves in the Australian agricultural market

Tinger ATVs could very well be the most unique agricultural product on the market.

Not only are these units amphibious - which is already a headline-grabbing feature - but they can handle every kind of condition with ease.

“You could be in a desert, and then all of a sudden you come to a river or a creek crossing, and the other side is full of snow - you don’t need to jump out, you don’t need to do anything - you just keep driving them,” Tinger Australia’s Jeff Gibbon says.

Working with the farming and agricultural sector, most farmers are looking for a vehicle that can accommodate the changing weather conditions and day-to-day challenges.

Where other vehicles would get bogged or have problems navigating through rough terrain, Tinger’s range of ATVs just glides over the top, being designed and built for long distance travel with comfort and safety in mind.

It might sound like hyperbole, but it is not a massive stretch to say Tinger ATVs have already revolutionised what Australian farmers can do with their land.

The fact these machines can handle such difficult conditions with ease – and any kind of difficult condition - has allowed farmers to access parts of their properties they had previously written off as inaccessible and therefore unusable.

Gibbon tells a story of driving home from a product demonstration in country Victoria with a Tinger ATV on the back of his trailer when an unlikely sales situation occurred.

“I was going through a roundabout and the gentleman was driving the other way and I could see him looking at me,” he says.

“He did a U-turn and followed me and end up waving me down, and he asked about the machines. Long story short, we end up going back to his property.

“He has over 800 acres. He’s a pig farmer and he was not able to get access to about 200 acres of his land.

“He tried having tractors, they got bogged. Side by sides just weren’t powerful enough, or they would also get bogged.

“We pulled the unit off the trailer, and he drove it over small logs, and through the mud and swampy conditions and it just continued to travel.

“He was absolutely amazed by it, and he bought it there and then.”

This particular farmer is still happy with his Tinger, Gibbon says, and was able to get feed to his stock – and his neighbour’s – during floods last year.

Another sale came about after a New South Wales-based farmer trialled a friend’s unit and was able to explore parts of his land that had never been accessible before, leading to this farmer buying a Tinger ATV for both hunting, fence repair and general use.

This example of fence repairing is a good one, as it shows how the Tinger ATVs can be used to solve problems, including ones which are unique to Australian conditions.

“When they were first built and developed, they were a people mover as they can carry six people and equipment,” Gibbon says.

“What we found here in Australia is a lot of people want just a one or two seater but be able to take stock feed or hay or fencing materials.

“Our biggest customer base so far has been the mining sector or remote locations and they’re not always looking to take people. They want to take equipment to service these buildings.

“Our second biggest customer has been the farming industry, and again one of the biggest things farmers have asked for is getting fuel to their tractor.

“They want to put a fuel tank on the back of it or a tank to do vegetation management and spray feeds, spray crops or take a chainsaw out.”

Tinger ATVs are available in three models.

One is the Armor 8x8 all-wheel drive, which is available as either a six-seater, or two-seater with drop down open space behind the driver.

The second is the Armor Tray, which is again a

two-seater 8x8 all-wheel drive, but offering a full-size aluminium tray for carrying large parcels.

Tinger’s model is the Track 2, which is a fully rubber tracked vehicle with easy ride suspension and can be either a five-seater, or two-seater with folded up rear seat and large storage area.

“Our units come standard with a three-cylinder, fuel-injected 57 horsepower motor with a lot of torque to the unit,” Gibbon says.

“They’re also connected to a commercial grade transmission with low, high and reverse gear, so if you are coming up a very steep hill or going down a steep hill, you can put it into low ratio and the climbing ability of these machines is very good.

“All eight wheels drive constantly, so you’ve got that eight-wheel connection to the ground. “The tracks on our units are 500mm wide and the composite in the rubber has got that flexibility to get onto the ground.

“It has very minimal environmental damage to the ground, and it has a very low impact because the weight distribution is very well spread over the equipment.

“The way they’re set up and the way they’re geared, they’re just unstoppable.”

Gibbon says the ability to handle these extreme conditions with ease, while still being perfectly suited to general use, is what makes Tinger ATVs stand out.

Tinger’s full range can be viewed at www.tingeratv.com.au

Tinger Armor 8x8 BA

Versatile design

One common feature across Antonio Carraro’s tractors, which has long been loved by owners and operators, is the hydrostatic transmission.

This dynamic system is especially popular in Antonio Carraro’s innovative Infinity series of tractors, which is growing in popularity thanks to both their hydrostatic transmission and reversible driving direction.

Aimed at carrying out precision tasks in a compact unit, there are two particular Infinity models which the manufacturer says are most popular.

Each equipped with a 75 horsepower engine, the SR 7600 Infinity is described by the manufacturer as “an isodiametric articulated tractor with narrow track”, while the TR 7600 Infinity has a steering chassis.

The tractors also boast the Infinity hydrostatic transmission, which allows them to work at the same speed in both directions – up to 15km/h while in mechanical work range and up to 40km/h while in mechanical road range.

Each mechanical range comes with three hydraulic ranges, which can be engaged manually or with an automatic gearbox without losing traction.

Braking on slopes is assisted by the forward motion pedal which brings the vehicle to a halt on its release.

The power of the transmission means the brakes can be almost never used, because not only does the accelerator pedal control forward movement, it also allows for deceleration until the tractor comes to a standstill – meaning the entire transmission can be controlled by the accelerator pedal alone.

Other suspension functions including cruise control, limit rpm, Intellifix, drive mode and fast reverse all allow the operator to find the right setting for the job.

Another aspect of Infinity models is that the clutch is only used for starting and acts as a safety device in case the machine needs to be stopped immediately.

The electro-hydraulic reverse on the steering wheel is extremely practical for carrying out forward and reverse manoeuvres, even repetitive ones, without using the clutch.

The Italian manufacturer is constantly improving its range to ensure more customers can access the hydrostatic transmission (HST) tractors.

Australian customers currently have access to HST tractors up to its 110hp model and down to the smallest of Antonio Carraro’s HST tractors, the 38hp TTR 4400 HST.

This is an economical and multifunctional tractor that also boasts the ability to reverse its driving direction, thanks to an RGS rotating control tower.

It is controlled by a steering wheel, and can have a joystick added, and has plenty of technology.

Antonio Carraro says this tractor is suitable for professional use in the civil sector in areas such as parks and roadway embankment maintenance, lending itself nicely to contractors seeking powerful performance while maintaining lightness and compactness.

Tony Award

One series within the manufacturer’s range – the Tony series – comes standard with a pressurised cabin while all other models can be fitted with airconditioned cabins.

Made up of models with a mechanical-hydrostatic transmission and run by software fitted with Shift in Motion technology, Antonio Carraro says its Tony series represents the forefront of the company’s tractor production.

It offers four speed ranges with electronic control that can be engaged while at a standstill or in motion.

The compact transmission has automatic functions run by its Intelligent Tractor operation system and Tractor Management Control.

This centralised control system simplifies all driver activities and is designed to make sure the tractor is always working in optimal conditions to boost productivity and save running costs.

It guarantees various functions such as the maintenance of parameters during operational activities, even when there is a change in gradient while going both uphill and downhill.

All the safety systems and monitoring of tractor diagnostics for scheduled vehicle maintenance operate within this system.

The operator can set, personalise and program into the tractor the parameters necessary for each task, calling up the selected combinations when required and making any necessary changes during operation depending on variations in terrain and type of crop. Speed is independent of engine revolutions as both can be programmed separately, while the speed range has great versatility and can operate from just 100 metres per hour up to 40 km/h.

Antonio Carraro’s full range of tractors can be viewed at www.antoniocarraro.it/au

Antonio Carraro’s tractors excel in challenging condtions

Hydrostatic transmission makes the tractors stand out

Antonio Carraro’s TTR 4400 HST

A powerful hydrostatic transmission helps to give Italian-made Antonio Carraro tractors their popularity among Australian customers

Fit for purpose

From poultry to piggery, Mini to Max – Dieci has a specialist telehandler to suit all agricultural operations

Dieci says its strength lies in the specific nature of its machines, ensuring customers will get a telehandler best suited to the unique needs of their farming style.

Dieci’s machines, which are made in Italy, are solidly built, easy to maintain and get parts for, and have good serviceability.

Above this, it is the manufacturer’s acknowledgement that one size does not fit all when it comes to agricultural needs that makes its products stand out.

Where else could you find telehandlers with such specific names and uses as Cotton Pro, Poultry Pro, Piggery Pro and Haymaster – among others?

“The hay sector and poultry sector are our two biggest in terms of farming,” a Dieci Australia spokesman says.

“If you look at telehandlers like the Cotton Pro and Poultry Pro, these are specifically built to their markets and have been developed over the years to improve them.

“I think that’s probably where we do things a little bit different from others – we work towards building a solution product.”

To highlight one of these specialist machines, the Poultry Pro has been designed for that industry’s unique requirements.

As an addition to the Agri Farmer 30.7 the Poultry Pro is fitted with smaller wheels, cooling pack, larger radiator with reversing fan and a low cabin height to help operators navigate more efficiently, while its

compact design enables it to fit into sheds and under gantries, which are typically used for feeding.

The Poultry Pro can reach speeds of 35km/h, can produce 98hp (73kW) and has a maximum lifting height of 6.35m.

Dieci’s Haymaster is also designed to work with a

wide variety of attachments, ensuring hay handling is made easy.

Farmers seeking an all-round telehandler are also catered to by Dieci, thanks to the Mini Agri, Agri Farmer, Agri Plus, and Agri Max ranges.

There are eight models of fixed boom telehandler across these ranges, all of which are versatile and have fully enclosed cabins. The smallest of these – the Mini Agri 25.6 – weighs 5,100kg and has a maximum capacity of 2,500kg and lift height of 5.78m.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Agri Max 70.10 weighs 12,100kg, has a maximum capacity of 7,000kg and significant lift height of 9.65m.

In between these models, the Agri Farmer 30.7 TCL (small tyres) and 30.7 TCH (large tyres) both offer maximum capacities of 3,000kg and lift heights of 6.35m while weighing 6,100kg.

The Agri Farmer 30.9 TCL (small tyres) and 30.9 TCH (large tyres) both have the same maximum capacity of 3,000kg, but are slightly heavier at 6,250kg and have a greater lift height of 8.7m.

Another telehandler in Dieci’s range, the Agri Plus, is available in two models – the 40.7 and 42.7 GD.

These have maximum capacities of 4,000kg and 4,200kg respectively, along with 7,600kg and 8,500kg total weights, also respectively, while the 40.7 is the slight winner on lift height at 7m compared to 6.9m.

Dieci has described the Agri Plus 40.7 – which is powered by a 125hp (93kW) engine – as one of its biggest sellers thanks to its versatility across industries, particularly for hay handling.

It is available with PS Power Shift transmission or VS Vario System hydrostatic transmission, and is fitted with bigger tyres, boom suspension and a suspension seat designed to increase comfort.

The ability for the bucket to move 146 degrees also allows for easy emptying on farm.

Dieci Australia’s full range, which also includes telehandlers for the construction and mining sectors, can be viewed at www.dieciaustralia.com.au

Dieci’s Agri Plus 40.7 is an all-round agricultural telehandler

The Poultry Pro has a low cabin height for efficient navigation

Making hay

Enorossi has more than 50 years of experience and a product depth that caters to silage needs and beyond

Italian manufacturer Enorossi can be described as an all-rounder that fills a lot of gaps for local distributor Clark Farm Equipment.

Enorossi’s product range includes mowers, balers, wrappers and rakes, and its strengths arguably lie in both the depth of product and the variety of farmers it appeals to.

“We’ve got a wide variety of products that fit a lot of sectors for us, and it’s pretty complementary to our range and the areas that we sell in,” Clark Farm Equipment general manager Cole Jones says.

“We have products for professional farmers, contractors, smaller block holders, dairy farmers, and coastal farmers. We cater pretty well for most areas.”

Jones says Clark regularly sells a “broad cross section” of Enorossi equipment rather than having one standout machine, with the most popular products also varying from year to year depending on the season.

Importantly, Clark has good stock across its Enorossi range – which means farmers can put their new purchases to work straight away and potentially even still take advantage of the Federal Government’s instant asset write-off scheme.

Two machines within Clark’s Enorossi range are the Enopack 900 square and RB 120 round balers.

Both are trailed balers that will suit small to medium farmers and contractors, and both of which are designed to handle dry and wet conditions.

The square baler requires a minimum 45hp tractor and weighs in at 2,100kg while the slightly larger round baler weighs 2,240kg and needs at least a 50hp tractor.

Clark Farm Equipment also sells two Enorossi bale wrappers – the BW 150 static wrapper and BW 200 trailed wrapper.

The static version uses a three-point linkage connection and offers semi-automatic bale loading driven by a hydraulic motor.

It has two rollers with semi-automatic bale centring and comes equipped with a vertical bale unloading kit.

There is also a 90-120 second wrapping time and a 50-75cm film reel height, characteristics which also apply to the trailed version.

Differences include the presence of four rollers on the trailed version compared to two, while there is also an automatic film cut as opposed to semi-automatic.

The trailed wrapper weighs in 440kg heavier (1,000kg versus 560kg), and also requires a minimum of 50hp on the tractor compared to 40hp for the static.

Enorossi’s mower range includes a sickle bar mower and three disc mowers, one of which has a conditioner and another which is professional-standard pull-type machine.

Three sickle bar mowers are available – the BFS 180, BFS 210 and BFS 270 – which are named for their working widths in centimetres.

They are double blade reciprocating machines which have an angle range that allows for both horizontal and vertical cutting and which can reach high working speeds without clogging.

Four models of the standard disc mower are available – the DM4, DM5, DM6 and DM8 – which have four, five, six and eight discs respectively.

The working width varies between 167cm and 320cm and is equipped with lateral oscillating cutting bars that ensure a quick, clean and uniform cut on all terrain.

A further step up in power is the DMC 6 Roll disc mower with conditioner.

This requires at least 90-100hp and provides six discs with a 245cm working width, plus rubber roller conditioner that facilitates drying of the product.

The TREX CP 320 is an eight-disc pull-type disc mower that features a central and pivoting drawbar to allow operators to work on either side of the tractor.

A pull back safety system and cutting bar allows for safe work without interruptions and provides both excellent ground adaptation and a precise and uniform cut.

Enorossi also manufactures a wide variety of rakes – ranging from linkage rakes, caddy rakes, inline rakes, Bat Rakes, Easy Rakes, rotary rakes, and tedder rakes.

The most basic is the RP4 linkage rake, which is a

The Enorossi TREX CP 320 disc mower simple and efficient four-wheel rake that suits small properties and hobby farmers with any type of soil. At the other of the spectrum is the Easy Rake Superstar, which is available in models with up to 20 wheels and with working widths as substantial as 11.2m.

It has 40 teeth per wheel and tapered roller bearings.

Another high-end model is the ENODUO 780 double rotary rake, which forms a central windrow with oscillating rotors to provide better adaptation to the terrain.

The arms overlap, which lifts the product in the centre from the ground to facilitate drying.

The depth of product range is excellent, and Jones says Enorossi is a proven brand which remains popular with Clark Farm Equipment’s customers for this very reason.

“The build quality is very good, the finish of it is very good, and it is very price competitive,” he says.

“The design has come about after years of use, development and selling the products around the world.”

To see the full Enorossi range, visit www.clarkfarmequipment.com.au

Enorossi’s Easy Rake Superstar

Top load

Three new models of Shandong Lingong Equipment (SDLG) wheel loaders have just become available for the Australian market National distributor CJD Equipment has introduced three SDLG H-Series wheel loaders Down Under, marking an exciting step forward for the company’s offering.

The new models range from 141-173hp (105129kW) and are packed with features to make them the ideal workhorses for Australian farms.

The L936HLA, L938H and L946H form the second generation of wheel loaders to be imported by CJD Equipment since its partnership with SDLG began 11 years ago.

These new loaders will sit alongside the existing LG918 and L958F models, which will bookend the range at 77hp and 217hp respectively.

CJD Equipment’s national SDLG product manager Andrew Egan says customers have already enjoyed the reliability of existing loaders across a variety of industries and believes this will continue.

“SDLG wheel loaders have all the necessary safety features in the cab, along with an ergonomic, comfortable, low-noise environment keeping operators alert and happy,” he says.

“The new models are very versatile, thanks to the factory fitted quick coupler and third function hydraulics which can accommodate a variety of different attachments, making the machine very simple to use.”

SDLG, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has also been a member of the Volvo Group since 2007 and is influenced by Volvo’s design and quality.

Features of the new H-Series wheel loaders include a fuel efficient six-cylinder Weichai engine which offers high torque for powerful performance while maintaining good reliability and requiring low maintenance.

Comfort is also at the forefront of the newly designed cabin, which is air-conditioned and has an improved sealing performance, plus a suspension seat and a wraparound pillarless front and rear windscreen for clear visibility.

All SDLG wheel loaders also feature ROPS-FOPS rollover protection as standard.

Of the three new models, the L936HLA offers a rated load of three tonnes, bucket capacity of 1.8 cubic metres, produces 141hp (105kW) and weighs in at 11 tonnes.

The rated load, overall weight and power specifications also apply to the L938H model, as does the presence of an automatic bucket kickout which ensures the bucket is parallel to the ground when lowered, although there are a couple of key differences.

The L938H has a larger 2.1 cubic metre bucket capacity and features a four-speed power shift transmission compared to the two-speed of the L936HLA.

This makes the L938H ideal for general material handling and transporting loose materials, CJD

says, whereas the small footprint and manoeuvrability of the L936HLA make that model better suited to removal jobs and utility work.

The largest of the new H-Series models is the L946H, which weighs 13 tonnes and offers a four tonne rated load capacity.

It produces 173hp (129kW) and has a 2.3 cubic metre bucket, helping to make it ideal for the bigger jobs on farm.

CJD Equipment has existed for almost 50 years and has been the SDLG distributor for more than a decade.

It also plans to bring three models from SDLG’s mini excavator range to Australia later this year.

CJD Equipment has a national branch and dealer network offering sales, support and parts to SDLG customers. The full product range can be viewed at www.cjd.com.au

The L946H is the largest of SDLG’s new models

The L938H wheel loader

SDLG’s L936HLA loader

In position

Intersales will offer subscribers to a new protocol both more accurate positioning information and more uptime for their precision agriculture systems

Intersales has looked towards securing its customers’ precision agriculture future by developing a satellite network which it says is cost effective without compromise.

The dealership network has created a Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP) which has more than 30 base stations and covers an area from Benalla in northern Victoria to southern Queensland.

The NTRIP will allow for real-time transmission of high-precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data over the internet and is commonly used in real-time kinematic positioning systems.

For farmers, this allows for the high-accuracy positioning information required by precision agriculture – along with other areas such as surveying and mapping - to be processed in real time.

Intersales’ network subscription manager Mark Yates says the company has been developing the network for two years to further benefit its customers.

“It is something we can do to give customers as much uptime as possible and less downtime,” he says.

“If you have a satellite space correction, it can be up to 15 to 20 minutes convergence time if it ever drops out. If it drops out three times a day, there’s an extra hour that you’ve lost.

“This gives the customers a cost effective and flexible option that will be maintained and monitored by Intersales.”

Yates also says the NTRIP network has been developed to provide a cost-effective network, compared to other high-end satellite-based networks.

Annual network access can cost only one-third of the price of others, Intersales says, with one, three and five-year subscriptions available.

There are also one month and three-month seasonal subscriptions available to suit tasks such as sowing, harvesting or paddock remarking.

This flexibility is one of the biggest advantages, Yates says, with customers able to select a package which best suits their needs while ensuring data access is not automatically cut off if a customer forgets to renew.

Yates also says the network may appeal to other industries such as construction or road mapping.

Intersales’ network has been thoroughly tested and is compatible with the likes of Case IH AFS Pro 700, AFS Pro 1200, New Holland Intelliview displays, Trimble FM 750, CFX 750, GFX 750, XCN 1050, XCN 2050, and other RTCM compatible unlocked receivers.

The network does require a reliable internet connection, as the receivers connect to the network using a modem via the mobile network.

Intersales has mobile boosters available to

increase network strength and therefore access to the system.

Another aspect which needs to be considered is existing field data.

Intersales says existing data is compatible with the new network, however an updated datum shift from GDA94 to GDA2020 could have significant implications for farmers.

The difference between the two datum is about 1.8m north-east, and it is important for farmers to ensure any data or systems which use positioning information are updated to GDA2020 to ensure accurate and reliable positioning data remains intact.

While some of this may seem complicated, the NTRIP network is complemented by an Intersales support network.

It is staffed locally and any questions and support requests will be dealt with by an Intersales staff member who is on site at one of its branches and who can also provide remote monitoring and repair.

This is in addition to assistance with setup, which Intersales can do instantly upon subscription.

Intersales has branches in Temora, Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Albury-Wodonga.

To subscribe, or find out more information about the network, contact Mark Yates on 0475 215 551 or email subscriptions@intersales.com.au.

The network will allow farmers to complete tasks such as sowing, harvesting and paddock remarking

Terraland TO 6000

• Super deep ripper! Rips down to 60cm (24 inches)

• One pass operation to super deep rip, mix clay and incorporate lime that also packs the surface for an excellent seed bed.

• The most economical way to transform poor to average sandplain into highly productive country in one pass!

• Medium to heavy country is also responding with great results!

Big arrival

The latest addition to the heavy-duty range of Hercules wheel loaders builds upon over three decades of engineering experience that has been crafted to suit Australia’s demanding earthmoving conditions.

Distributed throughout Australia by the team at Brisbane Mini Excavators Sales (BMES), the range of loaders can tackle a wide range of jobs on the farm.

The heavy-duty range – known as the HD Series – is built using quality materials and assembled locally with both the operator and owner in mind.

The range begins with the 11-tonne HD636 model, moving up to the 17-tonne HD656 and 21-tonne HD668 – with the newest addition to the BMES yard – the 25-tonne HD676 – also becoming its largest on offer.

Designed for both agricultural and earthmoving use, the HD Series has earned a reputation as an all-rounder, with the loaders excelling in demanding applications, BMES sales executive Steven Ragenovich says.

“The HD Series loaders are built for heavy-duty applications such as major stick raking, dam clearing and restoration, quarry work, bulk handling and allround agricultural use such as spreading fertiliser and on cattle properties,” Ragenovich says.

“Hercules has been building and developing this particular series of loaders for 30 years.”

In addition to the striking yellow paint job sported by each model of the HD Series, there’s plenty of features on the machines that equip them to handle larger jobs in farming.

With a maximum dumping height that ranges from 2.87m on the smaller HD636 model through to well above 3m on the HD676, operators can move material such as soil and construction waste with ease.

A hydraulic quick hitch makes changing between the plethora of attachments offered by BMES easy, meaning the HD Series is a true all-purpose machine.

Ragenovich describes the machines as a ‘tool handler’ that can be equipped with a jib, heavy duty pallet forks, rear rippers, stick rakes and rock buckets.

For the operator, the ROPS/FOPS-certified cab provides a heightened level of safety, while the cab itself features a fully integrated high efficiency air-conditioning and heating system that lets the operator work in comfort.

The HD Series loaders are equipped with a heavy-duty drive train and are powered by highly efficient Caterpillar-nominated engines.

Transmission guards, a high-density dust air filtration system manufactured by Mann+Hummell and quality armoured tyres are key features.

Bucket capacities on the loaders range from 2.5 cubic metres on the HD636 through to 7 cubic metres on the larger HD676, meaning operators can move more and do more in less time.

An advanced cooling system is available as standard, but this can also be further upgraded to a higher ambience package for regions prone to extreme heat.

With a two-year/2,000-hour warranty on parts and labour and a three-year/4,000-hour warranty on the engine that is backed up by BMES’ aftersales support, spare parts and technical advice, Ragenovich says the loaders are the ideal machine for any farm around Australia.

“Our customers have been very happy with what they are getting in a quality build loader for a very competitive price point,” he says.

“The customers also appreciate our support after the sale with technical advice, supplied filters and parts – which we carry the full range of – and an experienced dedicated parts department.”

BMES operates out of Yatala in Queensland but services Hercules vehicles across Australia. The business has been around for 34 years, with a team of 20 staff combining their experience in a dedicated sales, parts and technical department.

“We’ve been here for over 30 years – we’re a business with longevity, experience and reliability,” Ragenovich says.

“Our customers are far and wide and they rely on us for quick, quick response time for technical advice, servicing and delivery of spare parts.”

For more information on the HD Series loaders, contact Brisbane Mini Excavator Sales at (07) 3807 4333 or visit www.brisbaneminiexcavators.com.au

Hercules’ heavy-duty line of loaders, available through Brisbane Mini Excavator Sales, is expanding with a new 25-tonne model

The HD Series has earned a reputation as an all-rounder onsite

The Hercules heavy-duty range has been expanded with the new HD676 loader

FORD5610TRACTOR 4x4,frontendloaderwithforks,rops,roof, windscreen,72horsepowerapproximately,immaculate(front endlLoaderarms&forksbeingfitted).7122. TA1155052. $39,850

HYUNDAIROBEX55-7EXCAVATOR,4CYLINDERDIESEL newrubber tracks,exGovt,approximately2,356hoursindicated,serialno: M801123265,5.5tonneapproximately,airconditioning/radio (working),verygoodcondition.7148. TA1163343. $58,950INCLGST

MARSHALLMULTISPREAD825TFERTILISERSPREADER AS NEW, USEDONCE,serialno:12087770,2.5-3tonne,allhydraulicdrive,2 xhydraulicspinners,beltfeed,spreadwidthto24m. 7114. TA1149867. $35,500INCLGST

newfronttyres,reartyres70%nocracks,approximately99 horsepower,magnificentallround,bestyouwillfind.

REDROOROTARYHOE (WalkBehind),poweredbyHondaGX2709 horsepowerpetrolenginewithpurposebuilttippingtrailer. 6950. TA1038830.

$5,950INCLGST

MASSEYFERGUSON240TRACTORWITHFRONTMOUNTFORKLIFT (PH:08-83238795) tractorwithfrontmountedforklift,2 wheel drive,3pointlinkage,powersteering,tyresexcellentallround,45 horsepowerapproximately,mechanicallygood,beenthrough workshop&readytogo.6922. TA1076997.

HOWARDAR72"ROTARYHOE(08)83238795 heavyduty,on2nd setofblades.7102. TA1138708. $6,850INCLGST

MASSEYFERGUSON11552WHEELDRIVETRACTOR(PH:08-8323 8795) 2wheeldrive,diesel,cab,frontweights,approximately7,600 hoursindicated,originalPerkinsV8motor,yearapprox. 1978, originalcondition,150horsepowerapproximately.6968. TA1093985. $26,450INCL GST

COMPAIRAIRSILENCEDAIRCOMPRESSOR,MODEL:COMPACT75 (08)83238795 serialno:2002,engineno:634677,keystart,3,845 hoursapproximately,4cylinderPerkinsdiesel.7120. TA1151683. $8,450INCLGST

MASSEYFERGUSON240TRACTOR(PH;08-83238795) 2 wheel drive,newtyresallround,extrahydraulicpump,powersteering,45 horsepowerapproximately,newroof.6893. TA1070342. $16,850INCLGST

YANMARV4-6WHEELEDLOADER articulated,42horsepower approximately,4cylinderinjectiondiesel,vinno: YMRV4Y6YEAYY61084,4.1bucket,4X4,1,300hoursapproximately. 7133. TA1159444. $44,500INCLGST

SYKESWATERPUMPCP80 80x80x185,poweredby3 cylinder CAT/MITSUBISHImotor*priceincludesgst.6659. TA994544. $11,950INC GST

MASSEYFERGUSON148TRACTOR(PH:08-83238795) 2 wheel drive,8speed,rollframe&roof,45horsepowerapproximately,as newtyresallround,mechanicallyexcellent,readytogo. 6899. TA1071758. $13,850INCLGST

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JOHNDEERE5525FWATRACTOR(08)83238795 withJohnDeere selflevellingfrontendloader,4.1bucket,yearapproximately 2005-2008,4wheeldrive,ROPS&Roof,91horsepower approximately,PTO,withfrontweightframe(noweights), approximately1,968hoursindicated,3pointlinkage,2newfront tyres.7073. TA1125206. $62,000INCL GST EXCELLENT CONDITION

JCB3CXBACKHOELOADER,4CYLINDERDIESEL engine no:SB3240344U1538214,4cylinderdiesel,approx.2,589genuine hoursindicated,rearextenderboom,3xbuckets,nooilleaks,serial no:JCB3CX4TL02264998.7135. TA1159450. $110,000INCL GST

KRATA-SHAKATRAILERLIMESPREADER Mirra SteelProducts Krata-ShakaTrailerLimeSpreader,Model:CS,dateofmanufacture: 3/2012,vinno:6T9T26V97COAKA003,fittedwithHondaGX160 Engine,GVM1850kgs,50mmtowballhitch,7pintrailerconnector, cablebrakes,jockeywheel.7236. TA1174878. $9,500INCLGST

KUBOTAK008-3MINIEXCAVATOR(08)83238795 yearapprox. 2015,serialno:40940,engineno:4EW899,productidentificationno: JKUK0081J01H40940,1,800hoursapproximately,4cylinderdiesel, 2xbuckets:-450mmGP,900mmtiltingmudbucket,ripper, SWL65kg,folddownrollframe,hydraulictrackadjustment,new rubbertracks,goodtightmachine,readytogo.7062. TA1121629.

HOWARDROLLERMOWERWRIGHTSTRACTORSPHONE088323 8795 3ptl,3spindles,withblades,front&rearrollers,latemodel, 8'. 5790. TA627867. $6,900INCGST

2 OF

VERTIDRAIN7416GRASSAERATOR grassaerator,3pointlinkage.

7115. TA1150162. $19,850INCLGST

INTERNATIONAL444TRACTORWITHFRONTENDLOADER(08)8323 8795 2wheeldrive,frontendloader,doubleactingramsallround, approximately42horsepower,rollframe,powersteering,tyres excellent.7083. TA1131026.

MASSEYFERGUSON65MKIITRACTOR 2wheeldrive,rollframe, diesel,203engine,approximately58horsepower,3pointlinkage, nearnewtyresallround,mechanicallyexcellent,hasbeenthrough workshop,readytogo.7110. $9,500INCLGST

UNKNOWNSLASHER3POINTLINKAGE slasher,2.5widex1.7long, 3pointlinkage,2rotors,front&rearchains.7146. TA1162870. $13,250INCL

KUBOTAM5030TRACTOR,FRONTENDLOADER(08)83238795 2 wheeldrive,frontendloaderdoubleactingallround,6cylinder diesel,serialno:M503010059,1225mmgeneralpurposebucket, PTOhydraulics,3pointlinkage,8,102hoursapproximately, with creepergears,hasbeenthroughworkshop,readytogo,excellent unit.7098. TA1136436.

$19,950INCLGST

JOHNDEERE1585TERRAINCUTRIDEONMOWER 4wheeldrive, mowervinno:1TC1585DLGR020134,diesel,airconditioningcab, 72"mowerdeck,yearapproximately2016,deckserialno: 1TC7295XJJT290181,1,497hoursasindicated,excellentunit,ready togo.7116. TA1150886.

JOHNDEERETURFUTILITYVEHICLE/SPRAYERPROGATOR2030A 2016,diesel,yearapproximately2016,vinno:1TC200GXJHT090114,

JOHNDEERE5525FWATRACTOR(08)83238795 yearapprox. 2005-2008,4wheeldrive,frontendloader,ROPS&roof,91 horsepowerapproximately,PTO,withfrontweightframe(no weights),approx.1,900hoursindicated,3pointlinkage. 7089. TA1133372.

$57,850INCLGST

CONNORSHEASEEDERS 14 row trailingseeder,tynebakerboots, seed&super,withsmallseedsbox$16,950inc.ConnorShea18 row seeders,linkage&trailed,super&seedboxes,readytogo(3of) $23,000,$17,450&$18,450inc.7107. TA1141898. POA

Tech wizard

Protecting your valuable motors on farm is made easy with ifm’s moneo

Imagine having Gandalf protect your industrial motors on farm. It would be a formidable force to reckon with.

According to Freddie Coertze, the ifm moneo Data Science Toolbox has a wizard that can provide just that type of protection – by predicting motor issues through the use of advanced vibration analysis (AVA).

“A unique aspect of moneo is that this wizard can help users determine the vibration limits of their motor and predict failure well in advance, so there is enough time to act,” Coertze, who is ifm Australia’s national IoT business development manager, says.

“It’s a great way for an industrial business of any size to start implementing a predictive maintenance plan – without the fuss and complexity that is often

associated with this process, because you’re starting just with the motor monitoring.”

Unlike some other condition monitoring solutions, moneo has been designed for ease-of-use.

It is a self-service IoT platform where the hardware, software, and smarts – which are predictive formulas created by machine learning – come in the one package.

The AVA wizard is a tool that comes with moneo and can be used as a simple way to start monitoring and protecting motors.

“It’s very easy to set up. Basically, the wizard tool will talk you through the steps so you can do everything yourself without the need for an IT or analytics expert,” Coertze says.

“It’s a matter of connecting your sensor, dragging and dropping that into the moneo dashboard, selecting the motor configuration, and then moneo has an inbuilt AI tool that will create baselines for you in regards to what the acceptable limits of motor vibration will be for that configuration.”

Users can then start seeing the vibration levels of their motor installation on the dashboard. The set limits suggested by moneo appear as red and yellow dots to indicate if the motor is running outside of its determined limits.

“If vibration levels exceed the yellow, you have early notification that your motor needs attention and if it reaches red, it goes into alarm,” Coertze says.

“It’s the difference between having a warning that something is about to fail, and having early notification that is predicting a failure later on.

“Essentially, this wizard gives you time to fix motor issues before they become bigger problems. As we say, to protect you need to predict, and this wizard helps you do that.”

Importantly, moneo has been designed to keep operation simple for users, but also to expand as requirements change.

“You can extend on this form of motor protection by adding a device that provides a more intensive vibration and into other aspects of predictive maintenance as well,” Coertze says. “But if we think about businesses just wanting a starting point, this is a great way to begin.

“Having this tool will let you know in advance if the motor has issues such as if it’s misaligned or it’s out of specification, and you can save it before any event like that occurs,” he says.

The moneo platform has data which can help protect motors

VICONRV5216SC14 2020,newoldstockVicon RV5216SC14roundbaler.5x4balerwith14knifes, 2.2mwidepickup,ISObuscompatibleandincluded focusterminal,intelligentdensity3Dwith3 programablecropsettings.ZPMBAL000LKX01458. TA1173216.

CASEIHPUMA165 2010,CVTcabtractor,6055 hours,hp165+boost,16.9R30fronttyres80%,

CASEIHSTEIGERSTX500 2006,FWA/4WD,hours: 5370,HP500,VIN/Serial#:JEE0109171.Fronttyre size:620/70R42duals/triples:dualsfront& rear. Newengine420 hrs ago.74636F. TA1167536. $209,000

VICONUNKNOWNEXTRA332 2021,mower, VIN/Serial#:Kt486134.Availablewithhydraulic springadjustment.NonstopbreakawayUpto125 verticaltransportsolutioncentresuspension 540/1000 rpm gearbox.Kt486134. TA1170560. $25,850

MCHALEV660 2018,roundbaler,46000rollsknives soldastraded,justoutofpaddockworking. "Inoculanttanknotavailable".LocatedTrafalgar contactRon0412544077.805557. TA1161382. $39,900

CASEIHPUMA125 2013,AFS,Hours:5275,HP125, VIN/Serial#:ZCBL57986,fronttyresize:380/85rR28 fronttyre%:70,reartyresize:460/85R38reartyre %:70.ZCBL57986. TA1151504. $79,900

MASSEYFERGUSON6713S 2017,FWA/4WD,HP 130,fronttyresize:540/65R28fronttyre%:70,rear tyresize:650/65R38reartyre%:70.Loaderready, 2500hoursonly.LocatedTrafalgar. VKKMW61BPHB096046. TA1176736. $104,500

TAEGEAS600AS600 2021,airseeder,towbehind,6 metrerlastseasonmodel,currentmachine,readyto sowforthisseason,availableexVictoriamustsell thisseasoncallTasMundy0400077953.060600 20. TA1169176. $165,000

NEWHOLLANDTD60D 2011,#200607hours:2041, hp60,VIN/Serial#:HFD038632,fronttyresize:11.2 R-24,reartyresize:16.9R-30 rear. HFD038632. TA1150880. $48,400

AITCHISONAIRPRO4132mk34.8m 2015,2015 AitchisonAirPro4132mk34.8m,airseeder,hours: 2000,VIN/Serial#:RA023314.Newmonitorand sensorsfittedthisyear.RA023314. TA1168313. $88,000

GENDORET1400SF 2003,balewagon/feedout,left andrightsidefeedbeenthroughworkshop.Readyto

KUHNVB2190 roundbaler,netwrap,22000bales. LocatedTasmaniacallTasMundy0400077953. VGRL001969. TA1077060. $33,000

LELYV160 roundbaler,Netwrap.LocatedTrafalgar ContactAndrewNoonan0412610903.175800272. TA1077054. $20,000

VICONRV2160 2008,roundbaler/wrapperbalepack bales:55000.LocatedTrafalgarContactAndrew Noonan0412610903.VGRW000382. TA1115035. $38,900

NEWHOLLANDTD5.100 2016,2962hrs100H.P Challengefrontendloaderstandardbucketand forks.Serialnumber:HFD169768.LocatedColac Victoria.hfd169768. TA1178255. $63,500

VICONRV1601 roundbaler/wrappercombination paddockready.LocatedTrafalagar,callAndrew Noonan0412610903.RW0000033. TA1062292. $55,000

Efficient deals

With over 30 years experience, PEF Commercial Finance brokers work to provide the best possible business finance brokering services and consulting to industry

Established in 1993 by James (Jamie) Hannah, PEF Commercial Finance delivers professional business finance brokering services to small, medium, and large businesses all over Australia.

Principal Jamie Hannah returned from America in 1993 following a stint working for Caterpillar Finance, part of the Cat company group.

It was here Jamie discovered a gap in the market and formed PEF Commercial Finance (previously known as Plant and Equipment Finance) and began brokering finance for all types of earthmoving equipment, before branching into agricultural equipment.

“Our experience in serving such a wide and diverse range of businesses means that we have the ability to arrange and deliver the best business loan deals to our clients, new and returning,” he says.

“We deal with the largest and most reliable financiers, lenders, banks, and credit providers. “We understand and implement the process on a daily basis through which we have regular dealings with decision makers.”

Jamie says PEF’s main focus is to provide hassle-free business finance solutions to clients and secure approvals quickly and conveniently.

Appreciating the importance of getting the deal secure for the client in a timely fashion, the first step the company takes is understanding and identifying the client’s needs.

By getting to know its clients’ business financial circumstances, PEF can secure the best finance deal that matches the client’s needs.

“We work with you, the client, to identify the best business finance solutions suited for your requirements and business circumstances,” Jamie says.

“We then do the work to find and secure business loans and finance approvals as quickly as possible.

“We coordinate and organise the compiling and delivery of documents and other required materials and arrange the final sign-up immediately so that our clients can enjoy use of the business equipment or vehicle as soon as possible.”

Over the past three years, the world has faced un-

precedented times due to the impacts of COVID-19.

Jamie says a challenge the farming industry has faced as a result is the direct impact of this on its supply chain.

“There are some major problems in the industry with the supply of machines and equipment,” he says.

“As a result, everyone is hanging onto their ageing equipment, which in some cases, the equipment that was five years old is now seven and the cost of maintaining it is rising.

“My clients have been telling me that all they can do is wait.”

Looking to the future, Jamie hopes that PEF Commercial Finance becomes the finance broker of choice and the one-stop-shop for the farming community.

“Our clients choose us because we work to bring them the best possible business finance deals quickly and without unnecessary complications,” he says.

“We are committed to a high-level client service and ensure a quick turnover.”

PEF Commercial Finance look forward to being your finance specialist for all business equipment needs.”

The company’s website can be viewed at www.pefcommercialfinance.com.au

PEF Commercial Finance knows how to help farmers in financing their new machinery

WANTED TO BUY TRACTORS FOR WRECKING

Parts available for the following makes and models of tractors

CASE

585, 595, 685, 695, 800, 830, 832, 870

2WD, 885, 895, 900, 930, 932, 956, 970, 1030, 1032, 1070, 1194, 1270, 1370, 1390, 1394, 1594, 1690, 2090, 2094, 2096, 2290, 2290, 2294, 2390, 2394, 2470, 2590, 2594, 2670, 2870, 3394, 3594, 4230, 4496, 4694, 4994, 7110, 7210, CVX 170, CX60, MAGNUM

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CATERPILLAR

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FORD

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INTERNATIONAL

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JOHN DEERE

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NEW HOLLAND

7840, 8430, 8560, 8870, 8970, 9482, 9682, 9860, 9880, 9882, 9482, 9484, G210, G240, L85, L95, T6020, T7030, TG230, TG235, TG255, TG285, TJ375, TJ425, TJ450, TL70, TL90, TM125, TM135, TM195, TN55D, TN95F, TS100, TS100A, TS110A, TS125A, T9060

STEIGER

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VERSATILE

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All rounder

Affordable, reliable and customisable – DJJ Equipment has a machine for almost every any farming need, along with standout service

DJJ Equipment aims to be the brand of choice for farmers seeking reliable, quality equipment without a hefty price tag.

The dealership offers the versatility of several different manufacturers for both agricultural and construction customers to ensure specific farming needs are met across excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers, with comprehensive backup provided for each brand.

DJJ Equipment’s after-sales service is one of the company’s standout features, with a team of skilled technicians able to provide both scheduled maintenance and around-the-clock emergency repairs, with both on-site and off-site solutions available.

Machinery offered by DJJ Equipment includes the company’s own brand – DJJ – along with LGMA and Zoomlion, each of which have their own characteristics and appeal.

These brands are well established and have a solid production history.

LGMA has more than 20 years of manufacturing experience, for example, while Zoomlion has more than 30 years of operational experience and a presence in more than 100 countries.

DJJ Equipment can also customise machinery to ensure the end product is perfectly suited to what customers require, with the DJJ brand being a good example of this.

Chief operating officer Hank Jia says DJJ Equipment’s core clients are small to medium-sized businesses seeking “affordable and reliable solutions” for their needs.

“DJJ Equipment is committed to helping our cli-

ents succeed and thrive by providing them with affordable and reliable equipment, as well as offering consultation and maintenance services,” he says.

“We offer a wide range of quality machinery and work closely with each client to identify the most suitable equipment for their specific needs.

“We strive to offer the highest level of quality and support at competitive prices, and our customisable products and exceptional after-sales service are a testament to our dedication to helping our clients succeed and grow their businesses.”

While excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers have an obvious crossover to the construction industry, Jia says farmers are an important customer base for DJJ Equipment and the machines have

several benefits for the agricultural sector.

“These machines can help farmers with tasks such as moving soil, digging irrigation ditches, and transporting materials,” he says.

“The most popular machines sold by DJJ Equipment for farmers are typically compact and versatile, with good manoeuvrability in tight spaces.

“They are designed to be durable and reliable, which is essential for the demands of farming.”

DJJ Equipment has branches in the Sydney suburb of Arcadia and Perth suburb of Bayswater and also has a fully stocked spare parts warehouse.

DJJ Equipment’s full product range can be viewed at www.djjequipment.com.au/machinery

TOSCANOMULCHERH/D 2020,H/Dconstruction,doubleorsinglesidelinkage,optional

SAMMUTTRUCKTRAYS

H/DAustralianmade.3mmor5mmfloor.Custombuild.Chassis modifications.Newandusedtrucksavailable.S360.

SAMMUTHARDOXTIPPERBODIES

H/Dbuild. Onepiecesides,2waygate.Optionalwellhoistortwin underbody.Optionaldropsides.Custombuild.Colourofchoice. Sandblastedandfinishedin2-pac.NewandUsedtrucksavailable. S362. TA1025485.

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FOOD PRODUCTION

Territory tucker

Charles Darwin University has revealed its plans for establishing food manufacturing capabilities in the Northern Territory

Shelf-stable foods represent the best prospect for food production to be produced in Australia’s north, attendees at the Food Futures Conference in Darwin were told recently.

Dr Warren Hunt, manager of Darwin University's (CDU) Northern Australia Food Technology Innovation (NAFTI) project team, says there are several complexities and volumes in the supply chain in northern Australia.

“Here in Northern Australia food processing is limited to small niche businesses with most of Australia’s food processing located in Southern Australia,” Hunt says.

“We are now in a position to narrow down the best options in terms of food science and technology that could go into a pilot facility.”

The project has so far highlighted the different types of shelf-stable foods that offer the most potential for being produced in Northern Australia.

Shelf-stable foods include packaged snacks and convenience foods, pet food, ready meals, red meat and seafood products, tropical juice and wet or dry whole fruit or fruit pieces.

“Our research has showed that the most viable consumer segments are those requiring ready-to-eat or ready-to-use food, snacks and ingredients,” Hunt says.

“There is also significant potential for NT-processed shelf-stable red meat products such as ready-to-eat meals as well as functional beef ingredients used in numerous grocery products.

“We have also determined that there is an opportunity to produce buffalo meat products here in Northern Australia as it is one of the healthiest red meats and is an ideal protein powder source.

“This study is investigating the function that novel shelf-stable food technologies offer. For example, they can deliver food nutritional and sensory outcomes to past processing practices.”

The next stage of the project includes furthering ideas on the development of a small-scale food-grade facility, Hunt says.

“This initiative is aimed squarely at regional valuecapture of sub-premium or out-of-specification produce that otherwise would be lost to the food chain,” he says.

“Our food supply chains in the north are 3,000 to 4,000km long and highly vulnerable to interruptions. Regional food stabilisation capabilities to support northern population centres must be given more attention by governments as a matter of urgency.”

Billion dollar boom AGRIBUSINESS

The Northern Territory has developed an agribusiness strategy to expand the sector’s value to $2 billion by 2030

Cattle, broadacre cropping, horticulture and aquaculture are all being targeted for growth in a new Northern Territory business strategy report.

Developed in collaboration with industry partners over the past two years, the government says its Agribusiness 2030 Strategy will help in the pursuit of sustainable agribusiness growth.

With 43 per cent of the Northern Territory’s total land mass used for agricultural initiatives, the strategy sets out a direction for government and industry to work together to unlock the potential of the sector in coming years.

Areas of focus cover everything from livestock production and forestry through to aquaculture, native foods, infrastructure, transport, training and regulation.

In the emerging industry of jackfruit for example, the focus will be on improving yields, building resilience and generating a consistent product to establish the crop and allow businesses to explore added value products such as processed fruit.

Other targets for specific sub-sectors developed as part of the strategy include:

• lifting the productivity of the Northern Territory cattle herd;

• doubling the area developed for horticulture;

• achieving 100,000 acres of broadacre cropping;

• doubling the number of aquaculture businesses;

• increasing investment in infrastructure;

The NT government sees significant potential in crops such as jackfruit

• increasing employment and training across the agriculture and aquaculture sectors.

Regional economic growth plans will be implemented for the six administration regions making up the Northern Territory – identifying regionally-relevant activities and opportunities in the agribusiness sector to support investment and development. The strategy also prioritises community engagement, development of strong relationships with Aboriginal people and traditional land owners, protection of the state’s reputation as a supplier of high quality produce and adaptation to respond to biosecurity and climate change threats as well as to capitalise on new opportunities.

NT minister for agribusiness and fisheries Paul Kirby says the NT agriculture industry is currently worth around $1.3 billion.

“We want to boost this to $2 billion by 2030,” he says. “Agribusiness is worth big dollars to the Territory and to our economy – and we have our sights on making it even bigger.

“There is incredible potential for sustainable Agribusiness development in the Northern Territory and the launch of the Agribusiness 2030 Strategy will play an integral role in galvanising efforts to unlock that.”

The full strategy document can be read at: https://industry.nt.gov.au/industries/ primary-industry/agribusiness

Dr Warren Hunt presenting at Food Futures Conference

Steady scene

Australian beef producers can expect strong margins this year as prices become more stable, according to a new report

Beef prices are tipped to remain at “historically high” levels throughout the year without some of the volatility and fluctuations experienced recently, according to Rabobank’s latest seasonal outlook.

The agribank’s forecast is for a “more normal” market that will see prices be slightly lower but track narrower and in a more stable range.

Rabobank’s senior animal protein analyst Angus Gidley-Baird says margins will remain strong for producers despite the price drop, with other benefits to be experienced thanks to the increased stability.

“While high cattle prices in recent times have been great for producers selling cattle, this legacy remains and we are now working our way through some very expensive cattle in much softer consumer markets,” he says.

“A more stable price range for 2023 will allow the supply chain to rebalance, once these expensive cattle are cleared.

“Cattle prices have returned to more average levels, making Australian beef competitive again and creating a more sustainable market for everyone in the supply chain.”

“This greater stability, along with the expectation that farm profits will still be strong, also provides an ideal time to plan and prepare for the future.

“And with a number of wetter seasons behind us, there is an increased likelihood of a dry season

ahead, so now is the best time to prepare for future, less favourable years.”

Gidley-Baird says the record cattle prices of early 2022 “could not last forever”, with forecasts of the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator to be between A$7-8 per kilogram of carcase weight.

This range would be 30 per cent below last year’s average, he says, with other classes of cattle tipped to experience similar price trends.

Beef production and cattle slaughter numbers are both tipped to increase this year, according to the

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research

A $6 million initiative is looking to expand synergies between the Ord River Irrigated Area and WA’s northern pastoral sector.

It is the first project to kick off under the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration and involves investment from a range of partners, including the

Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA).

The three-year Cropping Enabled Cattle project will look at the potential for irrigated crops in the Ord, such as cotton meal and seed, maize and other grass silage, to contribute to local cattle finishing systems.

Australia’s beef industry is expected to return to more normal conditions

report, with slaughter numbers expected to rise 16 per cent after reaching their lowest level in 37 years in 2022.

At the same time, consumption figures are tipped to fall by 1.6 per cent per capita this year following an increase in 2022 which took the total to 23.8 kilograms per person.

Despite this expected drop, Australia’s population growth means the overall consumption figure should still rise by 1 per cent.

Exports are also tipped to be another positive for Australian producers in 2023.

Declining production in the United States, along with relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in China, are expected to be contributing factors to a forecast 10 per cent export increase.

Australia’s increased production puts the nation in the ideal position to strike, Gidley-Baird says.

“Overall, challenging economic conditions and slower consumer demand will be countered by shrinking US beef supplies and recovering Chinese foodservice,” he says.

“Higher US beef prices driven by a contraction in US production are expected to support global beef prices, although the real impact is not expected until later in the year, more likely 2024 and 2025.

“This should generate much more favourable trading conditions for Australian suppliers,” he says.

Several cropping systems will be researched for the feeding of beef cattle

Researchers will test a range of cattle backgrounding systems in the Ord Valley, potentially including a sterile variety of the fodder tree leucaena, which has been shown to reduce methane emissions from grazing cattle.

“This is an exciting new project looking at ways to diversify our pastoral systems in a sustainable way and enable the pastoral sector to tap into the production potential of the Ord,” Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says.

“This project brings together a range of research agencies and universities under the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration, linking them with the CRCNA to deliver benefits that will not only be applicable for WA, but right across Northern Australia.

“It is an example of what the Collaboration was set up to achieve – building enduring research capacity and capability in WA and delivering meaningful research outcomes.

“This project aims to deliver new knowledge of feeding systems to optimise feeding and grow-out systems for cattle in the Kimberley – ultimately growing the productivity and profitability of the sector.”

Angus Gidley Baird

new

project aims to grow future beef production in Western Australia by building synergies with the local crop growing industry

BEEF PRODUCTION

Cottoning on COTTON

Building a cotton gin in far north Western Australia is expected to be instrumental in developing a long-term cotton industry for the region

Western Australia will have its first cotton processing plant, after a $60 million order was placed by Kimberley Cotton Company

The facility, which is expected to open in 2025, has also received state government funding and is forecast to support more than 40 local jobs once operational.

Located in the state’s north, the cotton gin has been supported by an $8.66 million state government investment in this year’s budget which will meet the project’s environmental obligations over the next three years.

This is in addition to previous state government support through $3.6 million for Horizon Power infrastructure that will supply renewable power from Lake Argyle to the cotton gin, and the awarding of a 60 hectare lease to the Kimberley Cotton Company.

A further $77 million had also previously been announced by the state government for water infrastructure upgrades in the region.

WA regional development minister Don Punch met with farmers in the region last month to discuss the project and related opportunities for agricultural support businesses.

"I am delighted to see the Kimberley Cotton Company passing a significant milestone this week, ordering WA's first cotton gin and moving closer to realising this transformational project for the region, local growers, Miriuwung Gajerrong Corporation and the pastoral industry in the East Kimberley,” he said during the visit.

"It was also great to meet the local growers and see the optimism around the future of a cotton industry in WA.”

The state’s agriculture and food minister Jackie Jarvis also believes the project will be significant for Western Australia.

"This processing facility is central to the development of a sustainable cotton industry and will provide significant employment opportunities for the Kununurra community,” she says.

"This is the largest agricultural project in WA's north, and a fantastic example of collaboration between government, local agricultural businesses, and Traditional Owners."

Kimberley Cotton Company has forecast the project to deliver at least $250 million of direct public benefit to the region, while also facilitating a longstanding cotton industry.

It also tips about 30 jobs to be created during construction and around 43 ongoing local jobs when operational.

The company says the cotton gin will have a clean energy focus by utilising hydro-electric power generated at Lake Argyle.

This substantially reduces the carbon footprint of the ginning process, the company adds, and by using the Ord hydro power the gin will supply cotton lint produced using renewable energy to the market.

EDUCATION

Future boost

Some of the next generation of rural leaders have received financial and networking boosts, courtesy of the 2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship ment to agriculture” which made them stand out from the pool of applicants.

This year’s AgriFutures Horizon Scholarships have been awarded to 22 university students from across Australia, all of whom will receive a $10,000 bursary over two years.

The scholarship is funded by sponsorship from a wide collection of industry bodies, who will also provide ongoing support to the winners.

Successful students will also attend an annual four-day professional development workshop and complete two weeks of industry placement each year, all of which is covered by their sponsors’ support.

Students are paired with an industry sponsor which align with their career aspirations and industry experience.

It aims to give students access to networking opportunities with industry leaders, learn new skills relevant to careers in their chosen field and grow their leadership skills.

The wide range of sponsors for this year’s scholarships includes Grains Research & Development Corporation, Kalyx Australia, Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre, Baiada Poultry, Southern NSW Innovation Hub, Australian Eggs, Australian Wool Innovation, Dairy Australia, Meat & Livestock Australia, Hort Innovation, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, AgriFutures evokeAG, and the AgriFutures export fodder, thoroughbred horses, rice, pasture seeds and chicken meat programs.

AgriFutures Australia managing director John Harvey says the successful students have displayed “exceptional passion, ambition and commit-

He encourages students to maximise the opportunities available through collaboration with their sponsors.

“The diversity of industry sponsors reflects the desire across the board to focus on our future leaders who will build prosperous and sustainable rural industries of the future,” he says.

“I encourage scholars to make the most of the fantastic opportunities their industry sponsors provide.

“They will be able to collaborate across rural industries, participate in valuable work placements and attend workshops that will open doors to a successful career in their chosen field.”

A four-day workshop will be held in July focusing on leadership and personal development, and will feature guest speakers and industry experts.

This year’s scholarship winners were:

Alice Alexander, Grace Moloney (University of Adelaide); Tessa Cook, Arran Hersburgh (James Cook University); Ben Peden, Teale Simmons (University of Sydney); Lucy Ford, Joshua Ronalds, Charlie Shadwell, Lucy Walsh, James White (Charles Sturt University); Daniel Bronitt (Australian National University); Ella Fleming, Niamh Mason, Imogen Morrison (University of Queensland); Ellie Buchanan (University of Melbourne); Holly Miller, Haylee Murrell, Georgie Oldham, Jarrah Ransome, Natalie Sawyer (University of New England); Isaac Halling (University of Southern Queensland).

The facility will be built near the Western Australian town of Kununurra

A Charlie Shadwell C Grace Moloney

B Ella Fleming D Isaac Halling

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DISASTER RECOVERY

Help extended

Victorian farmers affected by last year’s storms and floods have been given more time to apply for financial support to recover

Applications for grants and loans available to Victorian farmers impacted by last year’s storms and floods have been extended until July 13.

Farmers have access to four different avenues of funding, which are a mixture of loans and grants.

These are:

• Primary Producer Flood Recovery Grant (up to $75,000);

• Rural Landholder Grant (up to $25,000);

• Flood Recovery Transport Support Program (up to $15,000); and

• Primary Producer Flood Recovery Concessional Loan (up to $250,000)

These are delivered under the Primary Producer Flood Recovery Package, which is valued at over $300 million and jointly funded by the Federal and Victorian governments.

“By extending the date of our flood recovery support, we’re making sure farmers who were affected later have more time to assess damages and complete their applications for financial assistance,” Victorian agriculture minister Gayle Tierney says.

“The Primary Producer Flood Recovery Package will be essential in helping farmers get their businesses back on track and thriving once again.”

Federal emergency management minister Murray Watt says the extension will help to ensure businesses and communities will remain supported in the recovery.

“Last year’s disaster caused significant damage and disruption to communities across Victoria, through flash flooding, landslips, road damage and closures and impacts from fallen trees,” he says.

“We know that for farmers especially, cleaningup, managing disease and pests, and the shortage of contractors are serious challenges which may have impacted their ability to consider financial assistance.

“By extending the date for applications, we’re making sure farmers who were affected later have time to assess damages and complete their applications for financial support.”

Applications must be made by 4pm local time on Thursday July 13 and further details about each aspect of the funding can be found at www.ruralfinance.com.au

PEST CONTROL

Germ warfare

Wheat Germ Oil could substantially reduce mouse damage to crops, even during rodent plagues

A non-toxic method of preventing mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss in early studies.

Researchers from the University of Sydney found a 63 per cent reduction in the number of wheat seeds stolen by mice in paddocks that had been sprayed with diluted wheat germ oil during and after sowing.

The study, led by PhD student Finn Parker, also found that if the wheat plot was also sprayed with the same solution before planting, then seed loss reduced by an even better 74 per cent.

Report co-author Professor Peter Banks says this is because the mice had learned to ignore unrewarding wheat odours by the time the crop was planted.

“We found we could reduce mice damage, even during plague conditions, simply by making it hard for mice to find their food, by camouflaging the seed odour,” Banks says.

“When the smell of the seed is everywhere, they’ll just go and look for something else instead of being encouraged to dig. That’s because mice are precise foragers that can smell seeds in the ground and dig exactly where a seed is, but they can’t do that in this situation because everything smells like the seeds.

Parker adds that the misleading seed odour appeared to last about two weeks, until after the seeds germinated – which he said was the peak time when wheat needed to be protected from mice.

With NSW Farmers reporting $1 billion in damage to crops caused by mice in 2021, research into using wheat germ oil to deter mice could have a significant impact across Australia.

“This misinformation tactic could work well in other crop systems, indeed any animal that finds food by smell is potentially vulnerable to us manipulating that smell and undermining their ability to search,” Banks says.

The research was conducted in May 2021 on a farm 10km north-west of Pleasant Hills, New South Wales, where five treatments were tested across 60 plots.

Two of the treatments involved the wheat germ oil solution. The other three treatments were controls, with plots covered in canola oil, trampled or left untreated.

All control treatments performed similarly, receiving significantly more damage than treated plots.

Wheat germ oil is a relatively inexpensive by-product of the milling process.

The authors say their solution, which contains only wheat germ oil diluted in water, offers a sustainable, non-lethal alternative to pesticides and baits.

Next, the researchers plan to discover how diluted the concentration can be while effectively repelling mice, and how often the solution must be sprayed on a crop to remain effective.

Holes showing precision digging by mice after sowing.

Credit: Finn Parker

PhD student Finn Parker, who co-authored the study

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MASSEYFERGUSON5435 2007 2WD,79Hp,3pointlinkage, PTO (75hp@2000rpm)aircond,radio, verycleantidyunitInsideout, isolatorswitch,startsfirsttime everytime,goodtyres ready to Go, locatedInAdelaide, tractor000r283058.SA. DIY1177844. 08 8269 4483. $14,999

TYM2021TYMHSTROPS 2021, premiumtractor,verylittle use, mustsell,QLD.QLD. DIY1176465. 0421 197 993. $29,000

AGCHIEFAK304 2020,30HPAG kingtractor,not reg.QLD. DIY1175775. 0408 479 583. $23,000

VM433TT 2023,tandemtrailer ATM 3.5t.Handmade by a professionalfabricatoraccording toengineer'sspecificationsusing quality parts, 6ZZP0000000000244. NSW. DIY1176468. 0498 119 860. $9,900IncGST

JOHNDEERE6530 premium dismantling,6530.VIC. DIY1174697. 0402 496 042. $100

NEWHOLLANDT-350 tractor, 6600hrs,50km/hpowershift transmission,autosteerGPS10cm subscription.Willbeavailablein Juneascurrentlystillworking, F76PQ. TAS. DIY1176384. 0437 150 112. $198,000

Victorian era

A new Melbourne branch for Toyota Material Handling Australia will take the company to the next level.

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has opened a new Melbourne branch which it says will create new opportunities for its clients.

Located on TMHA-owned land in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong South, the 17,000 square metre space is all under roof, and has a total of 12,140 square metres dedicated to warehouse and workshop space.

Designed to accommodate the assembly, sales, hire and servicing of forklifts, scissor lifts, skid steer loaders, sweepers and scrubbers, pallet jacks, elevated work platforms and automatic guided vehicles, the facility will also be the base of TMHA’s workshop and field services divisions.

The new facility also includes another 9,900 square metres of hardstand, specialised sealed and pressurised paint and preparation booths and a dirt demonstration area to showcase the brand’s Huski excavator range.

Plant & Equipment

King move

Kaeser Compressors’ Mobilair M120 compressor is easy to use and hard to beat.

Built tough for extreme conditions, Kaeser Compressors’ Mobilair M120 portable compressor is now available for buyers to order in Australia.

Kaeser says the machine can be used in quarrying, mining or blasting applications, able to deliver up to 11.3 cubic metres of compressed air per minute, or 400 cubic feet per minute. It can run seamlessly on high-sulphur diesel, and continues operating in the green zone even when ambient temperatures reach above 50 degrees Celsius.

Equipped with a Tier 3 emissions Cummins engine, a certified spark arrester and an automatic engine shut-off valve, the compressor also features a new oil separator design with two spin-on cartridges, ensuring a low residual oil content for the compressed air. Start-up is at the push of a button; the machine then runs unloaded, thereby ensuring safe cold starts in all conditions. The display indicates the end of the warmup phase, after which the machine can be switched to load to begin generating compressed air.

It also has 4,110 square metres of office space over two levels, including open plan areas, meeting rooms, lunchrooms, a board room and a spectacular new reception area with a statement staircase.

TMHA plans to use the new facility as the base of its major and corporate accounts operations, as well as facilitating the sales and rental of its forklifts and other equipment.

As well as its inventories of new material handling and Huski equipment, the new complex has 935 cubic metres of space dedicated to storage of spare parts as well as training facilities for staff.

TMHA general manager of corporate compliance and project development Bob Walmsley said the new branch will allow for a greater level of usability and innovation for the TMHA brand.

“Our new state-of-the-art facility will offer more for our valued Victorian customers,” he says.

The Mobilair M120 gives the operator two choices of pressure stages, one to a max. of 10.3 bar (125 psi) and the other up to 14 bar (200 psi), adjusting the maximum possible flow rate to match the pressure set at the controller thanks to its innovative pV control.

Depending on the desired application, the system can also be equipped with an aftercooler or a microfilter combination for technically oil-free compressed air. Rather than being discharged from the machine, accumulating condensate is evaporated by the hot exhaust gases from the engine, ensuring eco-friendly operation.

The M120 is available as a construction site chassis equipped with parking brake, a road-going chassis fitted with a run-on brake and lights for towing on the public highway, or as a stationary version mounted on skids.

Integrated forklift guides and lifting eyes, which can be reached via climbing aids, are fitted as standard.

The Mobilair M120 portable compressor features a new oil separator design

The new facility is based at 253-281 Discovery Road, Dandenong South

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KALMARDRT450-65S 2013,Stacksladen 20x40containers5high.CumminsQSM11 dieselengine.Dana15.5HR36000 transmission.Fullyenclosedairconditioned cab.H10300280. TA1153805.

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KALMARDRF450-60S5M 2012,Stacksladen 20x40containers5high.CumminsQSM11 dieselengine.Dana15.7TE32xmsn.Axletech driveaxlewithwetdiscbrakes.ACcab.S99.

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HYSTERH18.00XM-12 2008,18,000kg highcube20'containers3highwith2440forks +forkpositioningsideshift.Option14,000kg withELME558Sidelift for 20'and40' highcube.R3282. TA511086.

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HYSTERH18.00XM-12 withforkpositioning sideshiftcarriage,2440mmforks,Cummins engine,fullyenclosedairconditionedcabOption20x40sideliftcont.frame.R3632.

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HYSTERH20.00F 2009,Smallestinthisfamily ofmostrobust20tonto32tonforklifts.Can landtransportfullyassembledready for work Cumminsengine,sideshiftandfork positioning2440mmforks.E008E02372G.

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CLARKC500Y650D 1983,stacks28,000kg20' highcubes3high.Hassideshift&fork positioningplus8'forks.Cummins6CTdiesel, ClarkHurth28000powershiftxmsn.Easy staircaseaccesstohighviscab. 084AUFL4890. TA1153864.

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MOBICON33T loadunloadandtravel 33,000kg20'and40'shippingcontainers.For sale&wanted.R3299. TA148664.

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KONECRANESSMVSL32-1200B 2011,rated 32,000kgat1200mmloadcentre,canstack highcube20'containers2high.Road transportwithoutdemobe.R3376. TA1038152.

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PARTS FOR Dozers, Loaders, Drotts, Graders, Scrapers

WRECKING DOZERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: Model “M”, HD5, HD6B,E, HD7W, HD7G, HDIIB, EP, HD15-16, HD16DC, HD16DP, HD19-21, HD41B

FIAT: 451C, 555, 605, 50CI, 70CI, AT7C, 8B, BD10B, FD10E, BD20

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JOHN DEERE : 1010C, 850

LOADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: TL12D, TL14, TL20, 545, 605B, 645, 745B,C FIAT: FR20B LD3, LD5, LD7 & LD9 Scoopmobile

HANOMAG/MASSEY 22,33C,44, 55, CL55C,66C-D, 77 GRADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: D, DD, M65, 65B, AD30-40, 45, 145, M100A, B, FG95

DRMCO/CHAMPION 562, 600, 720, 740

JOHN DEERE 570, 570A, 670A, 770, 770A, 772A

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DUALAXLEPLANT/CAR/MULTI-PURPOSE 2023, multi-purpose/plant/car/tilttray low profile3.4tonne heavydutytrailer, S401-TKD. SA. DIY1177875. 0409 081 063. $15,000

4000mm,capacity-1250KN/135T,ser 1605146. NSW. DIY1175132. 0419 203 894. $27,500

MONITOR1380EP

2017,spiderlift,PB10008.NSW.

DCEDLM4.5.15

Vokes,seriesDLM15,dalamaticcaseddustextractor,typeDLM 4.5.15,4bank5tier,5tierfilers-6.2bar(90psig),priceincludes GST,8438-1.VIC. DIY1174407.

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AKSELEMENTZMEMPAKDS-1 2020,containerisedsewagetreatmentplant-30m3/day.Fully refurbished,MPAK40.VIC. DIY1175349.

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DONALDSON-TORITDB-3000 Downdraftbenchdustcollector,serial:IG752996-001,415 V, 3.0 KW,

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CECCATOCSA20 2016,15kw/20hprotaryscrewair compressorpackagewithairreceivertankand refrigerateddryer,SER CAI971147.NSW. DIY1175150. 0419 203 894. $12,100

METALMASTERHG-4006 2016,sheetmetalguillotine, 4000x6mmmildsteelshearingcapacity,ser 1611277. NSW. DIY1175136. 0419 203 894. $27,500

METALMASTERPB-135B 2016,Hafco.135tonnex

TERMS

Forage harvesters & carts, NH Gehl & Tiki Rollers (Cambridge), culti packers, stones & tyre) 7' to 28'. PTO hammermills, roller mills, grain gristers. From $595 3PL, 5-9 tine trail, 8-14 tine chisel ploughs From $795

Irrigation pipes, pumps & motors, travelling irrigators. Scoops, 3PL, silt blades, carryalls and rippers.

2nd hand tractor tyres, belt pulleys, PTO From $195

2nd hand new tines Augers, 50' x 6" & 8", pencil 14' x 4" new and 2nd hand.

Harrows all types From $45

Boom sprays, 3PL, Hardi and Silvan, 400 & 600ltr.

Power Harrows 3PL Lely 15' Crump (Kurrajong 1000) 1 tonne trailing

Manure-lime & super spreaders Super spreaders ground drive,

½ - 4.5 tonne.

9' Roto wiper, new & secondhand

Vicon spreaders 10 to 30 bag, Hardi 1200 ltr boomspray trail, foam & PTO.

OFFSET/DISC PLOUGHS

Grizzly 20 424 disc

Gibbons Rawlings 28 plate

SCARIFIERS & TILLERS

Ferguson scarifiers 3PL

19 tyne Bagshaw scarifier towable

SHEEP AND CATTLE

Feeders (hay & grain)

Cattle Scales Feedout bins and trailers.

Shearing plants, grinders, lamb cradles, handlers, wool pressers, bail heads, crushes, wool tables, hyd woolpress.

SLASHERS

2.3 high body Nobili mulcher

TRAILERS

TRACTORS

LIGHTEN YOUR TAX LOAD THIS FINANCIAL YEAR

 INCREASED

The turnover threshold has been increased to businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of up to $5bn.

 EXTENDED

The introduction of Temporary Full Expensing (TFE) now allows businesses to claim an up-front tax deduction (100%) for assets that are in use or ready for use by 30 June 2023.

 REMOVED

Under TFE, there is no restriction on the cost of the eligble asset that can be claimed (the previous Instant Tax Write-Off Scheme had an individual asset cost limit of $150,000).

For more information call Dieci Australia on 1300 888 479 or visit www.dieciaustralia.com.au.