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SPRING 2014

ROSS-ON-WYE 01989 768811 | RAGLAN 01291 690205 | MARTLEY 01886 888987 | VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.ROSSFARM.CO.UK

Introduction to ABOUT RFM RFM are a privately owned agricultural dealership with three owner`s actively involved in the business and who live within the area in which we trade. RFM was formed in 1991 by Russell Brett, Tony Dudfield and Andrew Stuffins. Prior to RFM all three directors worked in the agricultural machinery industry: RFM quickly became one of the UK’s largest Case-IH dealers with locations at Ross on Wye, Fosse Cross & Raglan, later expanding to include Martley. During 2005 the merger between Case-IH and NH was taking its toll on RFM and led to our most difficult decision, RFM were approached

by AGCO to sell Massey Ferguson and Fendt products at our Ross on Wye, Raglan and Martley depots (but not Fosse Cross). Although we had many successful years with Case-IH we decided to bring about a seismic change to our business. We could clearly see that a brighter future for the company lay ahead with AGCO, & reluctantly decided to sell our Fosse Cross business to facilitate the changeover. Massey Ferguson and Fendt products although owned by the same parent are very different tractors, allowing us to offer a choice of mainstream or premium to our customers, there is not another manufacturer that provides this choice. Since the change in tractor franchise in January 2006, we have become firmly established with MF and Fendt, enabling us to complete our wish to offer a product portfolio which is made up of the very best in quality agricultural products - MF, JCB, Fendt, Kuhn, McHale, Great Plains. This line up of products has enabled RFM to take our sales turnover above £27 million, our ambition for the future is to continue to grow with our product range by offering the best after sales service in the region. In June 2012 Tony Dudfield retired & his stake in the business was acquired by Paddy Kennedy (another thank you to Tony for his contribution to RFM, we still see him regularly as he is now working with his daughter & husband on their local farm/contracting business, which we know he is enjoying).

From this month Andrew Stuffins will take more of a back seat & whilst still retaining his share in the business & still being actively involved, he has passed the bulk of his responsibilities to his son Mike who takes the role of director of finance.

In this edition of machinery matters we set out our range of machinery, please keep it in your office for reference for the next twelve months, pricing of course is at the time of writing which may change subject to stock & manufacturer`s terms (all prices are +vat) We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have placed business with RFM, we totally appreciate the pressures the weather & volatile markets have put on you all, Thank you. Finally should any customer feel the need to call one of the company directors we are always available to take your call: Russell Brett Paddy Kennedy Mike Stuffins 01989 768811 01886 888987 01989 768811

SAVE £’000’S IN TAX BY CAREFULLY PLANNING MACHINERY PURCHASES BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! For companies with a December financial year end the first tranche of the £250,000 Annual Investment Allowance ran out on 31st December 2013 - unspent allowances can’t be carried forward. The clock is also ticking for those companies with a 31st March year end or unincorporated businesses with a tax year ending 5th April 2014.

After these dates, the available AIA drops to £187,500 before finally reverting to £25,000 on 1st January 2015. This important tax incentive allows 100% tax relief in the first year. The AIA was designed to encourage businesses to invest up to £250,000 in plant, machinery, commercial vehicles and even fixtures such as a generator (new or used). Depending on the business’ rate of tax it is an open invitation to secure the equivalent of a 20% to 45% subsidy. Better still - if you acquire the plant via a Hire Purchase agreement the acquisition, for tax purposes, is treated as if cash had been paid. For a sole trader or partnership, making sufficient profits, investing £250,000 in plant and paying 40% income tax could be the equivalent of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) paying the £25,000 deposit and the first annual payments of 75,000 (net of interest) on a three year agreement! For a 20% Corporation tax payer it equates to HMRC paying for the same £25,000 deposit plus £25,000 of the first year’s payments on the same 3 year HP deal. If you pay higher rates of tax you could save even more. If you have not already planned how to maximise the benefit speak to your accountant, before the allowance is lost.

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YOUR RFM SALES CONTACTS Ross-on-Wye 01989 768811

Andrew Hempshall 07971 151755

Tim Howard 07971 250343

Brian Duane 07973 131572 01989 768811 Relatively new to our team is Brian Duane. Brian has a wealth of practical experience working with modern farm machinery both in the UK and around the world. His role within RFM is to demonstrate and install, he is also responsible for guidance products. If you are having difficulties with machine operation for any of the products sold by RFM Brian is here to help.

Raglan 01291 690205

Russ Brett 07971 151750

Steve Kedward 07971 151766

Martley 01886 888987

Paddy Kennedy 07971 151778

Colin Millicheap 07970 767854

MF tractors leaving RFM for delivery to Belgium & France

EXPORT IS VITAL FOR UK AG MACHINERY INDUSTRY The UK tractor and handler market has shrunk to approx 18,000 units per year, due to larger farms running fewer tractors and the ever increasing cost. However the market is still a large number and that is thanks to the export trade for used and nearly new. Approximately 9000 tractors are exported from the UK £150 million, whilst used imports are approximately £15 million, 70% is exported to EU member states at an average of £20,000 per unit. The remaining 30% to the rest of the world at an average of £11,000 per unit. Collective sales like Cambridge account for some of these sales. Dealers need to sell to export to ensure the wheels keep turning, some imagine that selling it export means you can get rid of the “problem tractors”, that is not an option, our export customers deal with us with the confidence that the unit will be as described, without mechanical issues and free from finance. Most export customers are repeat buyers and will pay more for peace of mind.

The average value of RFM exports which include JCB and Pearson is markedly different to the UK average at £54,000 per unit! Obviously £ v Euro rate has a large bearing on values, for instance the rate in 2010 was 0.92, today it is 0.82, which means the same £54,000 today is worth 7000 Euro less than it was in 2010! The world financial crisis has taken its toll on higher hour kit as Spain and Greece for instance has come to a grinding halt. Buy what you can resell - if you wish to sell your MF/ FENDT or JCB call us now.

GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

SAVE UP TO 6% OVERLAPS SAVE UP TO 6% FUEL/FERT/SPRAYS

REDUCE DRIVER FATIGUE ENHANCE NIGHT TIME WORK

SIGNALS - THERE IS A CHOICE OF THREE SIGNAL LEVELS FOR FULL AUTOSTEER SIGNAL LEVEL

EGNOS 20-30cm Application work Rolling Stubble management

OMNISTAR 5-12cm Broad acre cultivations Drilling Mowing

RTK 1-2cm Roots + all high accuracy field tasks

SIGNAL COST

FREE

£800

FREE (if base station) £900 (+SIM if mobile phone)

£4,143 (MF/CHALLENGER) £5,331 (FENDT)

£6,790 (MF/CHALLENGER) £8,040 (FENDT)

£9,437 (MF/CHALLENGER) £10,750 (FENDT)

EQUIPMENT COST (to fit to full guide ready)

NOTE - PRICES ABOVE CAN BE REDUCED IF ORDERED ON A NEW TRACTOR. THE PRICES QUOTED ARE WITH STANDARD AUTO GUIDE SCREENS

STANDARD MF/CHALLENGER SCREEN

UPGRADE TOUCH SCREEN MF/CHALLENGER + £2,850

STANDARD FENDT SCREEN

If you wish to install a system on an existing tractor that has steering ready but no screen or no auto guide ready. Call us for a cost.

Virtually all of our customers opt for the most accurate RTK signal, and having made that decision the next consideration is how to receive the signal.

VIA MOBILE PHONE Unlimited range, freedom to work anywhere but mobile phone signal dependant & incurs subscription costs of approx £900 per annum per unit.

NO ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT COST

FIELD BASE STATION FIXED BASE STATION 1-2km range (line of 20km range, signal sight), the most reliable reliability will depend signal, no subscription on local topography, costs, can work no subscription costs, will run fleet of units from one location, could multiple units but need to move station to share with neighbours. keep within range.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT COST £18,750 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT COST £7,837

TALK TO RFM ABOUT RECORD KEEPING, VARIABLE RATE APPLICATIONS & TELEMATICS If the cost of full autosteer is not merited consider lightbar guidance. This system will provide overlap savings and requires a relatively modest investment of £1,500.

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THE WORLDS No1 TELESCOPIC HANDLER BUILT IN THE WEST MIDLANDS JCB build their own engines, transmissions, chassis, boom, hydraulic rams, axles, cabs and transmissions.

BIGGEST RANGE - HIGHEST QUALITY - BEST RESALE VALUE - MOST FEATURES & BENEFITS - HIGHEST PERFORMANCE - MOST SPACIOUS CAB - BEST AFTER SALES BACK UP.

CHICKEN SHEDS & CONFINED BUILDINGS 527-58 Agri

MAX LlFT HEIGHT: 5.8M MAX LIFT CAPACITY: 2700KG MAX ENGINE POWER : 109HP The JCB 527-58 Agri is a hugely efficient DIESELMAX-powered Loadall. With an engine output of 109hp, it’s not only powerful it’s productive, manoeuvrable, comfortable and safe too.

• 126 l/min max hydraulic flow • Single-lever control with proportional control on extend/retract and auxiliary flow • 2700kg max payload, 5.8m max lift height • 3m max reach with a 1OOO kg load • 3m max forward reach • 3.15m outer turn radius over tyres • 4.54m placing height

PRICE EXAMPLE 40KPH HYDROSTATIC, PICK UP HITCH, REVERSING FAN, AIR CONDITIONING PART EX MERLO 32.6, 2008, 4000HRS, (VGC) BALANCE

£33,750

THE TELESCOPIC RANGE

516-40 50HP HYDROSTATIC 1600KG 4M

DAIRY - STOCK - MIXED 526-56 Agri

MAX LlFT HEIGHT: 5.6M MAX LIFT CAPACITY: 2600KG MAX ENGINE POWER : 109HP The JCB 526-56 Agri is a hugely efficient EcoMAX-powered Loadall. With a power output of 109hp (81kW), it’s powerful, productive, manoeuvrable, comfortable and safe.

• 80 l/min max hydraulic flow • Multi lever direct acting hydraulic control levers, joystick lift and crowd control • 2600kg max payload, 5.6m max lift height • 2.95m max reach with a 1OOOkg load • 2.95m max forward reach • 3.58m outer tuRN radius over tyres • 4.87m placing height

PRICE EXAMPLE 33KPH 4 SPEED MANUAL, PICK UP HITCH, REVERSING FAN, AIR CONDITIONING

BALANCE

£30,650

536-60 Agri

MAX LlFT HEIGHT: 6.2M MAX LIFT CAPACITY: 3600KG MAX ENGINE POWER : 109/125/145HP

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520-50 83HP TORQUE CONVERTER 2000KG 5M

PART EX JCB 526S, 2007, 5000HRS, (VGC)

ARABLE

The 109, 125 or 145hp (81, 93 or 108kW) EcoMAX-powered 536-60 Agri is a hugely efficient Loadall. It’s powerful, productive, manoeuvrable, comfortable and safe.

• 140 l/min max hydraulic flow • Servo-lever servo controls for comfort and productivity • 3600kg max payload, 6.2m max lift height • 3.3m max reach with a 1OOOkg load • 3.3m max forward reach • 3.7m outer turn radius over tyres • 5.42m placing height

520-40 50HP HYDROSTATIC 2500KG 6M

525-60 75HP HYDROSTATIC 2500KG 6M

527-58 109HP HYDROSTATIC 2700KG 5.8M

PRICE EXAMPLE 40KPH, 145HP 6 SPEED POWERSHIFT, TORQUELOCK, 140RPM VARIFLOW, SMOOTH RIDE, PICK UP HITCH, TRAILER BRAKES PART EX JCB 536-60, 2011, 5000HRS, (VGC) BALANCE

£28,350

526-56 109HP MECHANICAL OR 4 SPEED POWERSHIFT 2600KG 5.6M

531-70 109HP 4 SPEED 125HP 4 OR 6 SPEED 145HP 4 OR 6 SPEED 3100KG 7M

JCB build their own engines: design control has allowed JCB to avoid additional bulk and vision reduction by avoiding ad blue and diesel particulate filters. Not only that the EcoMAX engine provides more torque and up to 23 more HP. Yet it is more efficient than the outgoing engines and can save £4,676 over 3 years on fuel based on 1000 hours per year (model compared 541-70).

Three steering modes: 2ws for roading; 4ws for tight spaces; and crab steer for close to walls and buildings. Compact wheelbase and large steering lock angles save time.

JCB build their own transmission: high back off brakes reduce drag during roading and rehandling. Torque lock avoids power loss in 5th and 6th gear.

535-95 109HP 4 SPEED 125HP 4 SPEED 145HP 6 SPEED 3500KG 9.5M

536-60 109HP 4 SPEED 125HP 6 SPEED 145HP 6 SPEED 3600KG 6.2M

536-70 109HP 4 SPEED 125HP 4 OR 6 SPEED 145HP 4 OR 6 SPEED 3600KG 7M

541-70 109HP 4 SPEED 125HP 4 OR 6 SPEED 145HP 4 OR 6 SPEED 4100KG 7M

550-80 145HP 4 SPEED 5000KG 8M

560-80 145HP 4 SPEED 6000KG 8M

JCB build their own boom and chassis: built to last. The boom is mounted low in the chassis for a rigid structure and maximum over the shoulder visibility.

JCB make individual chassis for each category of handler rather than one chassis which has to be counterbalanced for differing lift capacities. The JCB has thick 25mm side plates. Attention to detail on weld ends and long weld seems increase strength and elastic high tensile steel is used for absorption of load forces.

JCB’s main lift ram is centrally mounted on the boom and assister ram’s are located symmetrically. In comparison the Manitou is offset which could result in greater twisting of the boom when raised.

The JCB boom features key hole casting whereas Manitou do not recess and JCB’s boom is 20% larger in design and has more overlap. At the boom nose JCB feature a 1 piece design compared to a 2 piece Manitou structure and JCB avoid welding in the key stress area. You won’t find exposed pipework on the JCB and you will find a higher proportion of metal pipes to rubber hose reducing the possibility of leaking/bursting.

JCB manufacture their own axles: which feature large 28cm diameter hubs rather than 21.5cm Dana Spicer unit on some competition which have an offset mounting to the chassis! JCB also benefits from a wide angle universal joint. The steering ram is fully protected and there is no ball and socket joint.

JCB build their own cabs: the interior is automotive quality. The load monitor is in the line of sight. The seat is in a high position offering superb visibility, it is the largest of cabs with bags of leg room and a very low noise level. Comfort is guaranteed. JCB offer their own warranty extension option of up to 5 years.

JCB have unique keys and are fitted with live link tracking that achieves Thatcham 3 approval, reducing vehicle insurance.

All of the above help to contribute to a machine that sets and lasts the pace and rewards the purchaser with the highest resale value. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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A large range & three popular models priced

FALCON PARALLEL

Features: • 5.5m • Parallel arm • Independent hydraulics • Fully proportional electronic controls

from £20,000

A

Falcon 5.5m (18’) 5.5m 18’

B

5.67m

18’6”

C

3.85m

12’9”

D

4.5m

14’9”

E

6.16m

20’2”

X

1.45m

4’9”

Y

1m

3’4”

KESTREL E

Features: • 5m reach • Choice of heads or 1.5m cutter bar • Twin pump independent hydraulics • Cat II three point linkage mounted • Parallel option

from £9,500

A

Kestrel E 5m (16’5”) 5.0m 16’5”

KESTREL S

B

4.9m

16’1”

C

3.3m

10’10”

D

4.3m

14’1”

E

6.3m

20’8”

Features: • 5m reach • Parallel arm option • Forward arm option • Front mount option • Choice of flails and heads • Power slew

X

1.28m

4’2”

from £13,000

Y

1m

3’4”

A

Kestrel S 5m (16’5”) 5.0m 16’5”

B

4.98m

16’1”

C

3.41m

11’9”

D

4.09m 11’10”

E

5.7m

18’

X

1.28m

4’2”

Y

1m

3’4”

TH E R ANG E

MICROKLIPPA (LH or RH) 3.2m or 3.5m, Front mount option

B315 3.4m, Front mount option

FALCON 5.5m - 6m or 6.5m Parallel option, Telescopic reach and forward arm option on 5.5m or 6.5m, Forward or reverse mounting on 5m & 5.5m option, Collector option

HERON BUZZARD 6.5m, 7.25m & 8m with parallel 7.6m - 8.35m & 9.3m, Mid mount option, Forward arm & power slew option on 7.25m & 8m.

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KITE Golfmaster 4.5m or 5m

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Kestrel 5m Parallel - power slew, Front mount option

HAWK 5.4m - 6m or 6.5m Parallel and slew option, Forward arm option on 5.4m

B81-81 8.1m (LH or RH side cutting)

FRONT MOUNT 4.9m - 5.4m or 5.8m (LH or RH side cutting)

WORK HARD AT ROSE HILL Mark Bennion is the third generation to farm Rose Hill Farm, Dymock, on the Hereford-Gloucestershire border. The 1100 Acres is mainly down to wheat and oil seed rape with herbage seed and a small acreage is used for maize or rented out for potatoes. A recent addition to the enterprise is 100 acres of cider apples grown for Weston’s who are in close proximity to the land.

Composting is a very large part of the business today which employs five full time staff, two on the composting side and one farming, leaving two shared between composting and farming depending on the work load.

In 2004, Mark began the composting business taking 5000 tonnes of green waste from the local district council, in 2007 “in vessel composting units” were constructed to deal with food and composting waste. The material heats up to 60°C and is then removed and re-packed twice. Last year a one megawatt anaerobic digester was installed which consumes 25,000 tonnes of food waste, topped up with a small amount of grass or maize silage. The whole site now covers 2 ½ acres of buildings and concrete pads at an investment of over £5 million.

The total plant now handles 45,000 tonnes per year including all of the food waste from Gloucestershire and some of Monmouthshire’s, along with some of the green waste from: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

22,000 tonnes of compost are processed annually and are turned weekly for 12 weeks using two JCB 426 loading shovels. These machines turn half a million tonnes of compost every year. A small amount of compost is bagged for the council. The bulk is used at Rose Hill Farm and sold to other farmer’s, providing a

valuable source of organic matter with useful amounts of NPK and a liming effect, 18,000 tonnes of liquid, digestate is spread using a Joskin tanker and solo disk for outlying ground and for ground closer to the farm an underground main feeds an umbilical system. The use of digestate provides huge savings on bagged fertiliser and the compost improves soil fertility and soil structure.

“JCB’s work hard here, our loading shovels clock up 2000 hours per year.

The 550-80 which replaced a 536-60 is an excellent back up for the shovels, it will load a 29 tonne wagon in ten bucket fulls and is a valuable tool for high reach maintenance. The TM310s has very good visibility and excellent traction, especially useful for loading muck in the field, and conducts most of the farm duties. JCB enable us to run one brand as they produce the full range of loading equipment, and back up is local and agricultural which we value.

The reliability is good and the resale values are high, it is a total package”.

SKIDSTEER THE ULTIMATE MACHINE FOR MANOUVERABILITY IN CONFINED SPACES CHOOSE FROM 10 MODELS From 48HP with tipping load of 1356kg to 92HP with tipping load of 2989kg (also available on tracks) Call RFM now for more information.

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5600 SERIES

6600 SERIES

3 & 4 cylinder, 85 to 130HP Dyna 4 or Dyna 6

4 cylinder, 120 to 160HP Dyna 4 or Dyna 6 or Dyna VT

7600 SERIES

6 cylinder, 140 to 225HP Dyna 4 or Dyna 6 or Dyna VT

8600/8700 SERIES

6 cylinder, 270 to 400HP Dyna VT

TRANSMISSION OPTIONS

Over the last 2 years virtually the whole range of Massey Ferguson tractors have changed. New cabs, new engines, new features, new look.

Here we explain the transmission options and transmission controllers now available.

All models from 85 to 400HP (5600/6600/7600/8600/8700) feature Power Control Lever. This is mounted on the left hand side of the steering column & enables finger tip control of de-clutching, forward or reverse and increases/ decreases in speed. All models – All transmissions.

3 Transmission options Dyna-4 (4 speed Powershift 16x16)

Dyna-VT (Constantly Variable CVT)

Dyna-6 (6 speed Powershift 24x24) The original Dyna-VT transmission is a true testament to precision engineering; guaranteed productivity , complete operator comfort and optimum fuel efficiency at all times. Further, consistent enhancements such as Dynamic Tractor Management (Dyna-TM) make it the most intuitive transmission on the market.

The Dyna-4 and Dyna-6 transmissions are reassuringly simple to operate and control with the unique Massey Ferguson Power Control Lever mounted on the left-hand side of the steering column and the transmission control lever on the right-hand console. All functions of the transmission can be controlled easily without needing to depress the clutch pedal. All information on range selection and Powershift ratios can be found on the dashboard. To ensure smooth progress, Speedmatching is specified as standard to ensure that the most appropriate Powershift ratio is automatically selected when range changes are made. All models have Autodrive as standard (except smaller 5600 Series models where it is optional) This is an automated function for Auto Upshift and Auto Downshift depending on engine load.

Dyna-4 is standard on the 5600 Series and 6600 Series. Dyna-6 is an option on the 5600 Series & 6600 Series & Standard on 7600 Series 8

Stepless precision Dyna-VT is amazingly simple to operate and works extremely well in differing conditions.

There’s no shifting of gears, no jolts and no breaks in traction or power. The unique Power Control lever makes forward/reverse shuttling and speed change convenient and hassle-free.

The ‘Supervisor’ The ‘Supervisor’ is on continuous stand-by and activates when the engine speed falls under load.

The benefit of the ‘Supervisor’ is that even when the load on the engine is increased and engine speed drops, the transmission will automatically reduce forward speed to maintain total power, whether in PTO applications, field work or transportation.

When used in conjunction with SV1 and SV2, which set a specified forward speed, the tractor will then operate at maximum output as load fluctuates as well as automatically adjusting the tractor back to the required speed.

Dyna-VT is an option for 6600 & 7600 Series & standard on 8600/8700 Series

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Multi award-winning functionality

Depending on model choose your preferred transmission controller

Essential (Console Mounted Controller) The Essential package combines simplicity, usability and tough versatility. You can specify either Dyna-4 or Dyna-6 transmission. So, if you simply want power and performance without all the high-level extras, then this is the package for you. Available for : 5600 Series/6600 Series/7600 Series Efficient (Armrest Mounted Controller) Choose from either Dyna-4, Dyna-6 or DynaVT transmissions for the Command Control Armrest.

Dedicated to delivering increased productivity thanks to key features, the Efficient specification will enable the operator to work faster, to a higher standard and with more accuracy. Expect high levels of comfort, ergonomics and reliability.

Available for: 5600 Series/6600 Series/7600 Series/8600 Series Exclusive (Armrest Joystick Controller) The Exclusive package is a combination of high-spec versatility and refinement. With Dyna-6 or Dyna-VT transmissions, a new Command Control Armrest with Multipad lever and electronic spool valves, the Exclusive offers the world-renowned characteristics as well as a few new innovations.

Dedicated to customers looking for a tractor with advanced features and functions, including latest ergonomics and comfort. Available for: 6600 Series/7600 Series/8700 Series

Proper Quality Tractors for Grassland & Hill Farms

There is no need to settle for 2nd best if a small tractor fits your requirement. Massey-Ferguson are renowned for high quality livestock tractors from the days of the 300 series which featured the iconic 390. More recently the 5400 series provided farms with the most reliable of modern tractors. 5400 series are now replaced with the 5600 series equipped with new cabs and engines but retain the bombproof Dyna-4 or Dyna-6 transmissions.

SPECIAL OFFER – LAST OF THE 5410’s • • • • •

75HP 4 CYLINDER TURBO SLOPING BONNET LH POWER SHUTTLE Dyna-4 TRANSMISSION 2 X D/A SPOOLS – 16.9 X 30 TYRES

£27,995

OR £30,990 FITTED WITH MF907 LOADER BOTH OPTIONS WITH 0% FINANCE

ADD £900 TO ABOVE PRICES FOR AIR SEAT, ROOF HATCH & ECO 540/1000 PTO

5608 85HP 3 CYL 5609 95HP 3 CYL 5610 105HP 3 CYL 5611 110HP 4 CYL 5612 120HP 4 CYL 5613 130HP 4 CYL All equipped with Dyna-4 as standard with option of Dyna-6 on 4 cylinder models which has a + £3000 premium.

The 5610 makes a fantastic loader tractor, especially when specified with the multifunction joystick pictured below, which enables control of the loader & tractor transmission on one joystick.

“The beauty of this joystick means you can go from forward to reverse and operate the loader at the same time without taking your hand off the steering wheel”

5610 c/w Loader

5612 c/w

Balance £35,750 0%

Balance £29,000

• Dyna-4 • LH power shuttle • Air conditioning • Air seat • MF941 loader (2150kg to 3.75m pivot point) • MF Multifunction loader joystick • 16.9 x 34 tyres Part exchange: 1998-6000hrs-MF390T 4WD + loader

• Dyna-4 • LH power shuttle • Air conditioning • Air seat • 2 spools (100 litres per minute) • ECO PTO • 540/ 65 x 34 tyres Part exchange: 2008-3750hrsMF5455 Dyna-4

Both examples include 3 annuals at 0%. (Part exchanges priced in good mechanical & cosmetic condition with 50% tyres)

Upgrade to efficient specification to include: • Armrest mounted transmission controller • Auto-Drive • Cab suspension • 2 electric & 1 manual spool (100 litres per minute) + £4000

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HP 140-255

6 CYLINDER | VERSATILE | POWERFUL

All 7600 Series are equipped with 6 cylinder SISU Engines & feature the latest in transmission technology.

The models:

7614 6.6L 140HP Dyna-4 7615 6.6L 150HP Dyna-4, Dyna-6, Dyna–VT 7616 6.6L 160HP Dyna-6, Dyna-VT 7618 6.6L 175HP Dyna-6, Dyna-VT 7619 6.6L 185HP Dyna-6, Dyna-VT

7620 6.6L 200HP Dyna-6, Dyna-VT 7622 6.6L / 7.4L 215HP Dyna-6 (7.4L), DynaVT (6.6L) 7624 7.4L 235HP Dyna-6, Dyna-VT 7626 7.4L 255HP Dyna-6

Dyna-4 & Dyna-6 equipped tractors feature: • Dynamic Power Management • AutoDrive • Cruise Control

All Dyna-VT equipped tractors feature:

• DTM (Dynamic Tractor Management)Supervisor • Cruise Control

Dynamic Tractor Management (Dyna-TM) Intelligent machine management for optimum fuel efficiency

The Engine Power Management allows for the continuous delivery of power under various conditions and applications, increasing productivity whilst lowering fuel consumption.

Power Management is an intelligent ‘extra power’ feature which works to ensure optimum efficiency for the operator. The engine responds with variable extra power delivery in demanding PTO, field and transport applications and rigorous hydraulic operations, so you automatically get power when you need it the most .

DYNA-4 DYNA-6 BENEFITS Dyna-4 • Optimum field performance, four range changes provide 16 forward and 16 reverse speeds, all available without having to use the clutch pedal!

Dyna-6 • 6 Dynashift (powershift) ratios • Maximum productivity with 24 forward gears and 24 reverse gears • Power Control lever with three functions on one lever – Forward/Reverse shuttle, declutch, upshift and downshift • Pedal-free operation • 9 speeds between 4km/h and 12km/h • 40km/h or 50km/h maximum speed available at low engine speed(Eco) • ECO feature allows top speeds to be achieved at low engine revs, offering a reduction in noise and fuel consumption • Cruise control speeds (SV1/SV2) • Brake pedal pressure puts the transmission to neutral • Reverse shuttle aggressiveness adjustment, separate adjustment for forward and reverse • Aggressiveness adjustment for Dynashift (powershift) ratios

7614 Dyna4 Essential

7618 Dyna6 Efficient

Dyna-TM works in conjunction with Dyna-VT. This electronic management system automatically takes control of the engine and transmission when activated. Dyna-TM controls the engine speed according to the load on the tractor. It maintains the required forward speed whilst at the same time minimising the engine revs in order to keep fuel consumption to a minimum.

Dyna-VT and Dyna-TM will work consistently at maximum efficiency and economy whilst maintaining a smoother drive quality and a noticeable reduction in fuel consumption.

Dyna-TM: As the load (red line) varies according to the conditions, the DynaTM will automatically adjust the engine speed (grey line) to maintain the forward speed whilst minimising fuel consumption and noise levels.

DYNA-VT BENEFITS • 0.03 to 40km/h or 50km/h • 40kph super Eco or 50kph Eco • The choice of two speed ranges optimise torque for different applications • Pedal, forager or lever control • SV1/SV2 cruise speeds • ‘Supervisor’ maximises the output under varying loads • Dynamic Tractor Management (DTM) maintains the set travel speed by automatically adjusting the power (engine speed) according to load • Active Stop • Turbo clutch on/off • Shuttle aggressiveness adjustment • Switch between cruise speeds (SV1 and SV2) • Brake pedal neutral feature

The 7600 Series cab and control layout is the same throughout the range & differs only in transmission controller depending whether Essential, Efficient or Exclusive specified.

7618 Dyna-VT Exclusive

7626 Dyna-6 Exclusive

£38,000

£44,000

40kph, AirCon, Air Seat, 50kph, AirCon, Air Seat, 50kph, Climate, Super Air Seat, 50kph, Climate, Super Air Seat, Cab Suspension, 600/65 x 38 Tyres, Cab suspension, 580/70 x 38 tyres, Optiride cab suspension, 650/65 x 38 Optiride cab suspension, 650/65 x 42 3 x Mechanical Spools 3 x spools (2 x fingertip, 1 x mechanical), tyres, 4 x fingertip spools, tyres, 4 x fingertip spools, Axle suspension, ECO PTO ECO PTO, Axle suspension, Front linkage, Axle suspension, ECO Part Ex: 1999 7000hours Electric mirrors Datatronic, PTO, Electric mirrors, Datatronic, MF6280 or JD6810 Part Ex: 2007 6000hours Front linkage AutoGuide Ready, Speedsteer MF7480 or JD6830 AutoPower £36,500 Part Ex: 2009 3750hours Part Ex: 2010 3500hours MF6499 £38,000 MF7480 or JD6830 AutoPower 50kph or JD7830 AutoQuad-TLS All part exchanges are priced in good mechanical & cosmetic condition with 50% tyres & to similar spec as quoted new. 0% Finance for all balances over 3 annual payments

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RFM SATISFIED CUSTOMERS FROM WARWICKSHIRE TO SOUTH WALES RELIABLE POWER & SERVICE SUPPORT is the reason HJC Warhurst, Walton Hill Farm, choose Agco equipment from RFM Henry Warhurst and his Farm Manager Jack farm cereals, oilseed and pulses in rotation on 566 Ha of heavy clay soils in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, with only a small satellite block of more gravel based soils providing a little respite.

Growing 1st and 2nd wheat, OSR and Spring Beans profitably requires a focus on soil structure and therefore timeliness of cultivations on the heavy soil. The recent wet years have tested the rotation on the heavy clay more than most, Spring Beans frequency normally depends on future prices or the need for a break from OSR, or more recently when the need arises with OSR establishment difficulties.

Running a Challenger 765C for the past 3 seasons has ensured maximum output with 20-30% more output than with the previous wheeled tractor, not to mention reduced soil compaction. The very low level of wheel slip and therefore tracking in the crop not only benefit soil structure with minimal compaction, but also supports the single pass shallow establishment of OSR with the cultivator and seeder. The Challenger’s power combined with low ground pressure suits drilling too with the 6m Horsch Sprinter, easily handled on banks and benefiting the wheat with more consistent drilling depths.

Henry and Jack prefer Massey Ferguson to support the Challenger, the MF 7626 assists with cultivation pulling the Terrano or a Carrier for stale seedbed preparation. The MF 7618 deals with the lighter jobs, spraying with a trailed sprayer, a Kuhn Axis 40.1W for fertilising, and the 8.3m Cousins rolls (critical for slug reduction on the heavy soils). Henry recognises exceptional fuel efficiency and very reliable power, plus high levels of support and service from the RFM Martley team for choosing Massey Ferguson. Jack agrees, adding the impressive comfort and quiet cab make long days at the crucial time much more enjoyable.

The MF’s ‘Exclusive’ specification on both tractors enables the most efficient operation and a consistent work platform for even new drivers to maximise the output each day.

The Challenger is fitted with Top Con Autoguide & the obvious benefits from cultivating & drilling have convinced Henry to equip the 7626 & 7618 with Top con RTK which will work from his own fixed station, with a view to using variable rate & mapping.

The fleet is completed with a JCB 526-56 Agri, Walton Hill’s go-to vehicle. The JCB’s role is varied assisting with the on farm storage business, grain and fertiliser re-handling, feeding the drill and using the 4 in 1 bucket, perfect for a variety of estate maintenance.

Tom Waters farms at Salisbury Farm Caldicot Gwent, plus land in other parts of the county. Sheep is the main enterprise with 300 ewes. Tom also undertakes some local grassland contracting work as well as agricultural fencing and stone walling. In the summer 3,500 bales will be made, a mixture of round and small square hay and hayage. The farm run an aging MF3060 which has clocked up 8000 hours. “When looking for a new tractor, the new series of 5600 Massey was an automatic choice. We cannot justify changing tractors regularly and wanted to make sure it had a good level of equipment so that it wasn’t out of date quickly during its life with us”.

“We wanted 100hp, the 5610 is a little over that and being 3 cylinder provides fantastic manoeuvrability, the new cab is well equipped, quiet and vision is superb especially looking in front over the sloping nose. We specified 100 litre oil flow to ensure the loader reacts quickly and we really like the MF loader joystick, this not only controls loader functions but also the transmission, we use the joystick for forward and reverse during loader work and the left hand control when using rear linkage and backing up to implements, the console T bar is then used for general road and field work. So far we are very pleased with our investment”. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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AWARD WINNING FARMER depends on MASSEY FERGUSON tractors in Herefordshire & Hampshire

Ben & Eric Drummond

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“A diverse spread of crops & a large acreage demand that the wheels need to keep rolling, we are lifting potatoes, harvesting cereals & soft fruit whilst cultivating & planting next year’s crop.

Time definitely equals money & we cannot afford any downtime with our mainline tractors, whatever they’re doing. A 100 hp tractor fitted with creep speed & on Hi Clear is every bit as important to us as the 250hp tractor on the seed drill, we believe we get the right support from RFM time has proven that they know how important service is to us.

We operate 11 Massey tractors which are boosted to 14 in the harvest with 3 short term hire tractors.

Main jobs are pulling 6m Culti Drills for our two 7624`s, the three 7620`s plough & top dress using our Kuhn Axis 40.1 which are variable rate, pull a 36m trailed sprayer & operate destoners & potato harvesters, all of our 7600 series are specified with CVT transmissions. The main line tractors are helped out by a 7480, 7485 & 6480. On the soft fruit side we run MF 5430, 5455, 5440 & 5612 all of which are fitted with creep speed and spend much of their time inside polly tunnels. Three of our 7600’s, a 936 & a 5455 are equipped with Top Con RTK which is particularly beneficial when forming beds of both strawberries & potatoes but we also see cost savings from eliminating overlaps for all field work.

The heaviest work - 3 row Standen bed tiller, 4m SL Simba cultivator & 5 leg Flatliner is carried out with a Fendt 936.

JCB has proven to be a reliable workhorse for us & we now have a 541-70 in Hampshire, two 536-70`s in Ross for crop re handling & chicken site work & a 527-58 on our chicken sites in Warwickshire & Worcestershire”.

Customer focus brings Drummond success

Farm Business is a magazine with a very definite focus on the business of farming, says editor Chris Lyddon, and the winner of this year’s Farm Business of the Year Award encapsulates this approach

The winner of the Farm Business of the Year category, sponsored

by Firestone, of the Farm Business Food and Farming Industry Awards has to be the epitome of high efficiency, modern commer­ cial farming, done in a way that makes the most of all inputs and with a focus on satisfying cus­ tomer needs profitably.

E C Drummond (Agriculture) Ltd, Farm Business of the Year for 2013, epitomises what the judges were looking for. Based near Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, it’s a business that aims to be the number-one choice supplier for its customers .

The farm, which covers a total of 2,800 hectares, produces soft fruit, arable crops and around 10 mil­lion broiler chickens a year.

Combined turnover has grown from £15 million to £23m over the past five years. The company has invested over £2m in renewable energy in the past 12 months and has just started the £600,000 con­ struction of reservoirs to secure the farm’s water supply for the future. It continues to invest in production systems for soft fruit to improve productivity and quality.

POULTRY Drummond has five poultry sites in the West Midlands. The birds are supplied to two major integra­ tors, Two Sisters and Faccenda.

The sites are very modern and all sheds have been kept up to a very high standard. Over the past 12 months, significant investment has been made into biomass boilers for heating the sheds. The better quality heat and drier atmosphere created by the new system has led to improved performance. By the end of the year, four of the five sites will have had boilers installed with a fifth scheduled for spring 2014.

Each poultry site has its own manager who is encouraged to actively take control on a day-to­ day basis, says farm manager Ben Drummond. “This combined with our fantastic facilities, has led to continued good performance with most sites consistently being near the top of

of what was the in-hand farming operation of the Manydown Estate in Hampshire. This has now risen to 1,416ha. During its time there Drummond has been able to significantly increase the produc­tivity of the business by cutting establishment and machinery costs while still delivering on yield . During 2010 Drummond was successful in getting a further ten­ancy on the Stratfield Saye estate, also in Hampshire. Day-to-day farming operations are run by farm manager Mike Goodenough with two full-time staff and a placement student, with extra help at busy times. Cropping is all com­ binable, based around first wheats and oilseed rape.

the production league tables,”he says.

In early 2013, four new poultry sheds were built on a site near Per­ shore in Worcestershire to supply Faccenda.

SOFT FRUIT Drummond also produces 1,400 tonnes of soft fruit a year. The company has a fulltime manage­ment team of six plus 15 other full-timers. During the peak of the season, 400 seasonal staff are employed to carry out all the manual functions. Since 2009 all of Drummond’s class 1 production has been supplied to Morri­son’s and the company is one of only a very small number of grow­ers that supplies the retailer direct.

“This has been a fantastic move, allowing direct conversations and a strong relationship to build,” say Mr Drummond. “All production is packed on site and distributed to the various RDCs (retail distribu­ tion centres). Our season starts in mid-April with glasshouse production and runs

through until early November.”

The company has invested in substrate production and in constructing winter storage reservoirs and a rainwater harvesting system to reduce its impact on the River Wye.

“Retaining and recruiting good staff are key in this very labour­intensive business”.

We’ve invested a lot of time and resources into offering the best experience while the staff are with us on site, with 70% returning from last season to this,” says Mr Drummond. “The management team has also been strengthened to make sure one of the most important resources we have is maintained.”

“Retaining and recruiting good staff are key in this very labourintensive business” EC Drummond farms in Here­ fordshire and Hampshire. In 2009 the company took a contract farming agreement of 1,215ha

ARABLE ROTATION In Herefordshire, Drummond farms just over 1,012ha in an arable rotation based around pro­ cessing potatoes - it grows 243ha predominantly of Maris Piper and specialises in the early production of these in late July and early August. It aims to be a low-cost producer and first point of call for its customers who are the major oven chip manufacturers.

Wheat grown here is fed back into the poultry. Other crops include oilseed rape, barley and 16ha of cider apples. Until early 2013 Drummond also had an amenity turf-growing business, but decided to exit the market because of poor returns and very strong competition.

“While most farming businesses have decided to specialise in one particular area of production, we have decided that it is still very important to have a diverse range of crops and enterprises” says Mr Drummond.

“We aim to be in the upper quar­ tile of whatever we do and make sure that each enterprise has the correct level of dedicated manage­ment and investment to make it a success. This allows our customers to have the confidence that E C Drummond is 100% committed to them and makes sure that focus in that area is always maintained.”

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ORCHARDING SOLUTIONS FROM

M I S T B LOW ERS

BO T H M O UN T ED & T R A IL ED

Mounted 300, 400 or 600 litre prices start at £3,150.

Trailed versions 1000, 1500, 2000 or 3000 litre from £6,450.

These mist sprayers have galvanised steel frame and blower, double blower for increased air volume, adjustable upper and lower deflectors, adjustable angle nozzles, circulation mix without blower engaged.

KUHN PRODU CE A HUG E RANG E O F SHR E DD E R S 1.5m - 1.8m - 2.10m shredders can also be supplied as side discharge, ideal for weed suppression.

1.8m c/w hyd offset £5,550 (delivery both sides optional)

KUHN shredders are supplied in sizes from 0.69m through to 6m every working width catered for.

Example 2.8m £5,650 c/w hydraulic offset

Designed for recovering wood residues for energy the machine is available in working widths of 1.2m - 1.45m - 1.75m and can be supplied as a chute side or rear for delivery into a trailer or as a bagging outfit with hydraulic lift.

Example 1.45m chute £10,250 or bag £9,350.

Designed with orchards in mind the MDS10.1 and 12.1 have hopper widths of 1.07m and 1.4m respectively and adjustable row flaps that dispense fertiliser on 2 rows of variable width. Cost of 10.1 (500 litre) with row attachment £3,750.

Everybody knows the reputation of KUHN Power Harrows and Tillers (featured in the arable machinery section of this leaflet). The same quality is passed down to machines for use in narrow rows 1.2m to 3m. Example of narrow width machines 1.8m Tiller £3,750. 1.8mPower Harrow c/w Crumbler £4,750.

BOOK YOUR ON FARM DEMONSTRATION NOW MF3650 Fruit Tractor KUHN 1500ltr Mist Sprayer KUHN 1.45m Pruning Collector KUHN 1.8m Side Discharge Flail Mower

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COMPARE APPLES WITH APPLES RFM OFFER A CHOICE OF TWO TRACTORS FOR ORCHARDS - SAME PARENT COMPANY, SAME ENGINE BUT VERY DIFFERENT FROM THERE ON. All models FENDT and MF are powered by AGCO SISU 3 Cylinder common rail water cooled engine.

This compact power unit provide both ranges with exceptional manoeuvrability, especially important for the end of row turns. Performance is certainly not compromised, this engine is lively and dynamic, fuel usage is minimised and the engine runs smooth and quiet. Both FENDT and MF are avilable with front linkage and PTO.

VARIO is the only transmission available on FENDT tractors and right down at the bottom of the range the benefits are obvious. Spaying, harvesting, shaking all become so much more precise and easier to control with the ultimate CVT transmission. All models available with 40kph.

Manual and HI LO options of transmission: 12 x 12 Synchro 30kph 12 x 24 Synchro 40kph 24 x 12 HI LO c/w Power Shuttle 40kph.

The VARIO transmission allows FENDT to offer a completely flat uncluttered floor. Transmission is controlled by the joystick which apart from forward to reverse speed increases, also contains spool valve operation, cruise control activation and engine speed memory.

Spool valves are electronic and offer 71 litre per minute flow.

The space and vision offered by the MF cab is extrordinarily good for such a narrow tractor, easy access and more space around the seat and steering wheel ensures clutter is kept to a minimum.

A conventional gear level and manual 62 litre per minute spools ensure simplicity of operation.

MODELS AVAILABLE

MIN WIDTH

MODELS AVAILABLE

71HP 82HP 91HP 99HP 101HP

MIN WIDTH

69HP 80HP 84HP 94HP 102HP

107cm

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

100cm

✓

✓

✓

✗

✗

1.32m

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

1.3m

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

1.68m

✗

✗

✓

✓

✓

1.45m

✓

✓

✓

✓

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MASSEY FERGUSON FRUIT TRACTORS HAVE AN ENTRY LEVEL PRICE OF £26,500 INCLUDING 4WD & AIR CONDITIONING TO COMPETE WITH MASS MARKET ITALIAN BUILT TRACTORS, EXPECT TO PAY A SIGNIFICANT PREMIUM FOR THE GERMAN BUILT FENDT www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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TEDDERS & RAKES

C OMBIN AT I ON The original PZ Haybob now built by KUHN. 3m £2,250

KUHN do not make a 3.9m machine so we offer Fransguard RV390 £4,000

DIGIDRIVE

TEDDERS

When a KUHN engineer came up with this drive coupling we knew that this would change the rotary tedder as it was then known. Indeed, this patented design made it possible to reliably drive a large number of rotors yet fold them with unrivalled compactness, all with virtually no maintenance or repairs.

Since Digidrive’s inception nearly 20 years have passed and more than 150,000 tedders are now at work across the land tedding hay with unmatched reliability.

MASTERDRIVE

RAKES

KUHN has the necessary technology to ensure your piece of mind: MASTERDRIVE gearboxes.

Rotors that handle stress:The rear rotors of a side delivery rake are inevitably required to move twice as much crop. If the rake is also used to combine windrows of heavy, dense fodder, the stress on the rotors is significant.

MASTERDRIVE, a simple priciple: instead of driving the rotor with a single level gear, a double reduction is used utilising a bevel gear and a bullgear drive. Result: force and loads are better distributed and stresses are reduced, for near faultless reliability under all conditions.

Single Rotor *3m (fixed tine arm) £2,780 *3m (detachable tine arm) £3,175 4.1m (detachable tine arm) £4,445

5m 4 Rotor £4,700

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6.4m 6 Rotor £7,000

6.5m 6 Rotor £7,700

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4.3m Bogie axle £5,375 4.5m Bogie axle £6,500 (*3m units do not include Masterdrive)

Twin Rotor 6.4m c/w 3D wheel kit £11,000 8.7m £18,500

7.45m c/w 3D wheel kit £13,250 9.3m c/w Bogie Axle £21,000

MOWERS - TOPPERS & SHREDDERS

There are a multitude of mowers and toppers available.

Here are priced examples of models we stock:

KUHN manufacture mower only units from 1.65m to 8.5m Drum and 1.6m to 8.8m Disc. The original PZ Drum mower is now made by KUHN.

TOPPERS

DRUM MOWERS 1.65m £2,495

1.85m £2,995

2.1m £4,995

BOMFORD 2.7m twin blade gear & shaft £2,150

ABBEY 6ft single blade shaft drive £925

BOMFORD Heavy duty - shaft drive Twin blade 2.7m £2,250 DISC MOWERS 2.4m £5,800 2.8m £6,100 3.11m £6,700

MULTI PURPOSE SHREDDERS C/W Roller and Hyd side shift 2.4m £5,125 2.8m £5,550 3.05m £5,895

also front or rear mounted (push/pull) 2.8m £6,550

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MOWER-CONDITIONERS

7 ranges from 2 to 8.8 metres ( 8 e x a m pLEADER l eFOR p r i c eLIFT-CONTROL s f r o m SWINGING a n FINGERS e x t e nV-SHAPED s i vFINGERS, e l i s tCHEVRON-FORM of models) ®

EVEN SUSPENSION

40 YEARS

AND COMB

CONDITIONING HOOD AND BUILT-IN COMB

ROLLER

MOWER-CONDITIONERS

7 ranges from 2 to 8.8 metres LEADER FOR 40 YEARS

LIFT-CONTROL®® EVEN SUSPENSION

SWINGING FINGERS AND COMB

V-SHAPED FINGERS, CONDITIONING HOOD AND BUILT-IN COMB

CHEVRON-FORM ROLLER

£9,200 LEADER FOR 40 YEARS

£17,250 LIFT-CONTROL® EVEN SUSPENSION

SWINGING FINGERS AND COMB

V-SHAPED FINGERS, CONDITIONING HOOD AND BUILT-IN COMB

CHEVRON-FORM ROLLER

Tilting articulation: improved contour following

ONERS FC 283 GII Lift Control (2.8m)

FC 303 GL (3m) SIDE PULL

o 8.8 metres £11,150

£21,450

Even pressure over the whole width means: • Improved contour following on uneven ground, • Less contamination / soil in the forage, • The crop stubble in the field is undamaged.

FC 313 F (3m)

FC 3160 TCD (3m) CENTRE PIVOT £34,700

£15,300

V-SHAPED FINGERS, CONDITIONING HOOD AND BUILT-IN COMB

CHEVRON-FORM ROLLER

Adjustable suspension

Long powerful springs, to adapt to all field conditions • Mowing on uneven fields or on poorly drained soil: maximum pressure reduction, • High speed mowing: less pressure reduction.

FC 313 TG (3m)

Alterna 500 (5m)

£15,800

FC 302 G (3m)

£40,750

FC 883 (8.8m)

QUICK FIT KNIVES ON ALL MODELS (EXCEPT FC 302 GD)

The 1st choice is KUHN, the world leader Quality products, the result of several decades of experience!

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ARE THE WORLDS LARGEST PTO DRIVEN IMPLEMENT MANUFACTURER OR

90x80cm

LSB1270 70x120cm LSB1290 80x120cm OR

90x120cm

LSB 870 70x80cm

LSB890 80x80cm

Large Square Balers. Available in 6 bale sizes with options of tandem axles and cutters (removeable cassette for easy maintenance), this robust baler is equipped as standard with integral rotor which takes crop directly from the pick up, also standard is the power density pre-chamber intake which combines two functions into one mechanism. These features together with 46 plunger strokes per minute and a fully automatic drive line protection system combine to provide high output and high density in all crops and conditions. Reliable knotting makes or breaks a big baler and KUHN have a twin step system which ties a single knot without tension, this combines the benefit of tension free knotting of the double knot system with the simplicity and ease of adjustment of single knot systems.

Prices start £61,000

NEW FOR 2014 IS THE LSB1290ID HIGH DENSITY BALER

Harvesting reliability

The SW4004 allows the operator to switch from round to square bales from the tractor seat, and provides touch of a button wrap control from 3 to 8 layers.

Design allows for easy bale loading even in field corners and transport width is reduced to a narrow 2.5m £31,250

Trailed Wrappers from £7,400

Baler/Wrapper Combinations Baler/Wrapper from £38,750from £38,750 Combination

Fixed Fixed Chamber Chamber from from £21,000 £21,000

Variable Chamber from £25,400

KUHN supplies a range of fixed and variable chamber round balers, mounted and trailed bale wrappers and baler wrapper combinations.

Renowned for build strength and reliability, KUHN’s bale harvesting range also sets the standard in terms of technological development and innovation and is ideally suited to UK conditions. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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PREMIUM PRODUCT - STA

From

£27,500

From

£49,500

£8,750

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ALL WITH 2 YEAR WARRANTY & 0% FINANCE

ANDARD PRICE - ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY

From

£19,500

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From

£23,750

£28,750

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£28,500

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£14,500

£845 £123 From

Hydraulic fittings & pipes

£12,800

£780 £123 Hydraulic fittings & pipes

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Joskin are the European leader in slurry spreading, which not only enables us to offer the very latest in design and technology, but also guarantees the very highest level of build quality and construction.

Manufactured in Joskins huge Belgium plant, products are galvanised both inside and outside and the options available will meet all of our customer requirements.

19 models of tanker are fully galvanised from the modest single axle 548 gallon to the huge triple axle 5426 gallon machine. There is a multitude of options including tyres, pump, axle, doors and self filling specifications. The full price list is too comprehensive to list however here are two examples.

A further reason for choosing Joskin is their understanding and product offering for slurry application systems. Joskin has been involved in this equipment ever since the need was established in Europe where the systems have been in use for many years; compulsory in Holland for 20 years. We needed a supplier with experience and Joskin certainly have that. The use of precise slurry application will dramatically reduce ammonia and gaseous nitrogen losses. Joskin have a range of 9 spreading and injection tools to suit the tankers. Listed below are the 4 most popular products which are availble in a choice of working widths.

ARABLE INJECTOR

7000 litre (6500 litre pump) Single Axle Sprung Drawbar Hydraulic Brakes - 550/60 22.5 Tyres Pre equipment for Air Mixer

£8,750 18000 litre (15500 litre pump) Twin Axle (self steering) Sprung Drawbar Air Brakes - 750/60 30.5 Tyres Pre equipment for Hyd Mixer Pumping Arm & Hyd Tap

£39,750

SOLO DISC

Tines c/w wide spreading duckfoot Discs spaced at 21.5cm cut a shares working at a depth of 10 to precise groove in the soil in which 12cm with tine spacing of 40cm. the slurry is deposited evenly, working between 1 - 6cm.

SLIDING SHOE

DRIBBLE BAR

This method traces a groove in the Line spreading boom lays the soil, and the injection cone delivers slurry at the foot of the vegetation without slowing down growth. the slurry evenly.

SENSIBLY PRICED SIDEFLINGERS & TANKERS

12 cu yds 21.3 R24 Hyd Brakes Lights HD Flails £8,250 22

1300 Gallon Brakes & Lights £5,995

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Recessed on 28.1 x 26 2250 Gallon £11,375

NEW THREE MODEL LINE UP - FRONT OR SIDE MOUNTED BENEFITS OF USING A SPREAD-A-BALE • Very low cost system • Truly self loading from the bale store • Typical reduction of straw useage by 30% • Typical reduction in labour costs by 50% • Animal bed is lighter, fluffy and more absorbent due to that fact that the bale is teased out of the Spread-a-bale and not chopped • High animal welfare system with minimal dust levels and stone damage • Low environmental impact and low carbon footprint • Spread patterns can reach 9x9m from the front • One bale can be spread in under one minute • Machine length advantage enables to straddle passages • One man operation, one tractor, with quick attach/detach • Simple and rugged contruction • Full model range covering all bale sizes, shapes & materials

FRONT MOUNTED PRICE FROM MINI £9,500 MIDI £10,000 MAXI £10,500 ADD £1,500 FOR SIDE MOUNT + ADDITIONAL £800 FOR BOTH SIDE MOUNT

STANDARD FRONT MOUNT

OPTIONAL LH AND/OR RH SIDE MOUNT IN ADDITION TO FRONT MOUNT

LUCAS G PRODUCE A LONG & VARIED RANGE OF BEDDER/FEEDERS AT RFM WE CONCENTRATE ON & STOCK 3 MACHINES

£10,450

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£12,950

£16,500

The most comprehensive range of quality feeding/bedding equipment

The ‘PROFILE’ is a model of twin vertical auger diet feeder offering reduced height and width when compared to equivalent volume models and provides a solution for farms with restrictive buildings.

Wheels within the body of the machine has allowed a dimension reduction without compromising capacity.

Available in 14/16/18 cubic metre sizes to cope with herd sizes from 65 to 140 cows and standard with electronic weighing a front distribution conveyor can unload left or right.

Priced from £24,750 (chute) or £25,750 (conveyor)

MOUNTED SILAGE CUTTERS AND FEEDERS POLYCROK 2050 From £5,300

MOUNTED OR TRAILED STRAW BLOWERS AND FEEDERS WITH HYDRAULIC BEATER PRIMOR 2060 H For straw bedding only mounted £9,400

MOUNTED STRAW BLOWERS AND FEEDERS WITH MECHANICAL BEATER

TRAILED STRAW BLOWERS AND FEEDERS WITH MECHANICAL BEATER

MIXER FEEDER WAGONS WITH VERTICAL AUGER(S)

MIXER FEEDER WAGON WITH 2 VERTICAL AUGERS

MIXER FEEDER WAGONS WITH VERTICAL AUGER(S) AND CROSS CONVEYOR

MIXER FEEDER WAGON WITH 2 HORIZONTAL AUGERS

PRIMOR 2060M Distribution of all types of fodder in round or rectangular bales £11.350

EUROMIX I - 70 SERIES in capacities of 8, 10 & 12m3 priced from £14,750

EUROMIX I 80 SERIES Available with 1 or 2 auger, single or twin axle in capacities of 9, 11, 13, 18, 22, 25, 27m3 priced from £19,500

MIXER, STRAW BLOWER AND FEEDER WAGON WITH VERTICAL AUGER(S) EUROMIX PLUS Available with 1 or 2 auger in single or twin axle in capacities of 13, 23 & 25m3 priced from £29,500

PRIMOR 3570 & 5570 Distribution of all types of fodder in round or rectangular bales prices from £12,250

EUROMIX I 70 SERIES Available with single or twin axle in capacities of 16, 20 & 22m3 priced from £26,500

EUROMIX II Available with single or twin axle in capacities of 10, 14 & 18m3 priced from £24,700

SELF-PROPELLED MIXER WAGON WITH 1 or 2 VERTICAL AUGER SPV Available in capacities of 10 - 25m3 £POA

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FASTRAC

If you want to get the job done fast

What’s stopping you?

Your safety is paramount, and so is that of other road users. That’s why all JCB Fastracs come with EU truck standard disc brakes and ABS on all four wheels, as well as an ABS power supply and twin-line air brakes for your trailer. So you can stop quickly from speeds of up to 65kph in complete safety and comfort, giving you peace of mind in case of emergencies. And because the brakes are conveniently mounted outboard - instead of tucked away in the axles - they don’t overheat, don’t fade and don’t contaminate your hydraulic oil or transmission. It also means the pads are simple and inexpensive to replace.

The new 4000 Series Fastrac stole the show at Agritechnica.

Models within the 160-220hp category will be available during the autumn.

Book your demo now.

This exciting 160-220hp design stays true to the Fastrac concept, working and travelling at faster speeds on all-round suspension and braking, with the versatility to carry a heavy payload on the rear, front and behind the cab.

With the advantages of CVT, more sophisticated suspension, tighter four-wheel steering and a cab with unrivalled visibility, the Fastrac 4000 comes alive with attributes that will drive productivity and efficiency on any farm.

4160 - 160hp, 4190 - 190hp & 4220 - 220hp This exciting new range will be launched to customers in May at JCB world headquarters in Uttoxeter. RFM would very much like to take any potential customer to this event - Please call to register your interest.

FASTRAC the only AG Tractor that can legally travel at speeds above 33kph to a max of 64kph Innovation In action The ultimate smooth ride Full suspension The only draft tractor with front and rear suspension: • Provides ultimate operator comfort, reducing fatigue and improving concentration for greater output • Irons out bumps and jolts in the field to keep implements working effectively, and again for improved operator productivity • Enhances control and comfort, ensuring that your operators and the public are safe both in field and on the road

How it works ...

Maintaining constant ride height with self-levelling rear suspension As weight is applied to the rear: • the chassis is lowered in relation to the rear axle (fig 2) • the ride height corrector valves allow oil to flow in • this pressurises the hydraulic cylinders which: a) steadily restores original ride height (fig 3) b) increases suspension stiffness to accommodate the extra weight As weight is removed: • sensors detect the change in height (fig 4) • ride height corrector valves are displaced in the opposite direction • this restores ride height to the pre-set level (fig I)

THE CURRENT LINE-UP

2155 - 165HP 2170 - 178HP 60KPH - OPTIONAL 4WS SMOOTHSHIFT TRANSMISSION 26

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8280 - 279HP 8310 - 306HP 70KPH V-TRONIC ACTIVE TRACTION

LOADING SHOVELS THE NEW WHEELED LOADING SHOVEL The JCB 434S is widely regarded as setting the standard for wheeled loaders, designed specifically for heavy-duty agricultural applications…

Until now! The new 435S may not look very different at first glance, but it has rewritten the rule book once again, eclipsing even the 434S. More productive - Up to 34% faster in silage clamp operations thanks to a new 6-speed transmission, lock-up torque converter in all gears and new axle options.

More efficient - Up to 28% lower fuel usage, with variable geometry turbo producing the power at lower engine speeds, an ECO mode which limits engine revs to 1800, and auto-idle reducing revs to 700 after 30 seconds of inactivity.

Highest power-to-weight ratio in its class - Stage lllB I Tier 4i compliant 6 cylinder engine with 230hp maximum power and 945Nm maximum torque gives the Faster top speed - 48kph top speed allows it to keep up with the rest of the contractor fleet, reducing waiting time at the next site.

More comfort - Lower noise levels of just 70dBA, new cab with improved instrument display, new climate control option and the choice of an optional Actimo XXL luxury air suspension seat. Plus programable SRS that engages at any pre-set speed.

Less maintenance - Service intervals on the axles are extended to 1500 hours while all daily checks are still easily accessible from ground level, so your machine spends more time working for you.

UNBEATABLE PERFORMANCE

TELESCOPIC

THE 435S CAN PERFORM GREAT FEATS OF PRODUCTIVITY. DELIVERING A MASSIVE 230HP, AND WEIGHING UNDER 14 TONNES, THE MACHINE HAS A HUGE POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO OF 16.8HP/TONNE FOR ULTIMATE PUSHING, CLIMBING AND ROADING PERFORMANCE.

LOADING SHOVEL RANGE COMPACT

TM180 62HP 1800KG

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TM220 75HP 2200KG

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TM320 125HP 3200KG

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145HP

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427

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TELESCOPIC LOADING SHOVEL TM320/320S Its no surprise that other manufacturers have tried and failed to compete with JCB in this market. It is probably because JCB take many of their features and components from the wheeled loading shovel which is tried and tested in agriculture and arduous construction applications all over the world. With the JCB TM320, TM320S and TM320WM, you won’t have to compromise. Class-leading engine power and torque, lift capacity, load-sensing hydraulics and super-fast cycle times redefine performance in a telescopic wheeled loader. The JCB EcoMAX T4i engine needs no additional aftertreatment like a DPF or SCR ensuring optimum visibility and manouvrability. While the luxurious cab, SRS, TorqueLock and joystick gear changes give unrivalled comfort and efficiency.

THE POWER TO PERFORM THE CLASS LEADER WHEN IT COMES TO LIFT CAPACITY AND TEAROUT FORCE, COMBINED WITH 5.2M LIFT HEIGHT, 2.9M FORWARD REACH AND THE SUPERB JCB ECOMAX ENGINE. THERE’S NOTHING THE TM320 CAN’T HANDLE.

JCB’s Smooth Ride System (SRS) allows the boom and load to move independently of the chassis for better load retention, increased operator comfort and reduced stress on structures.

When roading, the TM320 also reduces fuel consumption thanks to automatic TorqueLock in fourth, fifth and sixth gears.

VISION & MANOUVERABILITY The hallmark of the TM320.

Both models have 6 speed powershift, 40KPH and the same dimensions. The S model has a larger flow pump & 145HP engine, 20HP more than the standard model resulting in quicker cycle times. Expect to pay £2,750 premium for the S model. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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The world’s most modern tractor factory network A vision and clear principles went into planning the world’s most modern factory network for tractors. Fendt oriented itself to the automobile and commercial vehicle industries and developed groundbreaking proprietary developments for production, which take the special requirements of the agricultural industry into account.

Today Fendt stands for innovative production processes and technologies in agricultural engineering.

The 3D virtual reality centre is unique in the industry; Fendt uses it to examine the accuracy of fit and any possible assembly procedures in a very early stage of the design. Shifting the development into the virtual world enables fast and better quality in the course of the development of new products and technologies.

It was certainly wet underfoot in November when the farm machinery of Shakenhurst Estates nr Worcester was auctioned

by Brown & Co. The 1000hour Fendt 724 and 828 sporting 12 plates sold for £90,000 and £99,750 respectively, perhaps a little shy of what we had hoped for but not bad approaching a long winter. Compare that with dealer advertised prices for same year New Holland T7-260 with similar hours at £61,000 (there’s probably room for manoeuvre in that!) More recently (Feb 14) Sunderlands & Thompsons auctioned older Fendt’s for Powell & Son the 2009 820 with 6000hrs made £46,000 and a 716 from 2006 with 7600hrs made £32,000.

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| Quality | Comfort

| Precision | Asset Value

VARIO

Fendt was the first production tractor to incorporate CVT in 1995, then as now the transmission is built in house by Fendt. Other brands have followed most using outside supplier ZF, CNH have recently switched to using a Fiat industries transmission.

Vario remains the only totally clutchless transmission, constantly variable from 0.02 to 50/60kph without any interruption of drive to the wheels. No power shift, no power shuttle, no clutches, no gear changing - Vario is mechanically very simple compared to competition. Benefits are economy, ease of service, longevity, no special oils required.

Changing direction is as simple as swinging the displacement pump in the opposite direction - without any wear on the transmission. No crawler gears required for low speed applications, 0.02kmh comes as standard. Two programmable and easily recalled cruise control speeds for effortless field operations.

The transmission allows for reduced engine speeds at high road speed further reducing fuel consumption.

Separate oil reservoirs for transmission and hydraulic circuit. Benefits - no contamination risk to transmission oil (foreign bodies or the wrong type of oil), transmission protected from excess heat developed by high oil demand from implement (potato harvester for example), oil level in transmission unaffected by tipping large trailers. A 2000 hour life for the transmission oil gives a cost of ownership benefit.

TMS! Clever mechanical principles can only be exploited by the best

transmission management system there is - TMS. Assuring the correct engine speed for a given load in order to deliver optimum fuel savings. Automatic Max Output Control - Auto adjustment of transmission ratio dependent on engine speed drop. This gives: • Quick achievement of desired speed • Better acceleration and maintaining speeds up hills • More lively performance under load • Higher average speed with low fuel consumption

Size and weight matters, Fendts philosophy is to keep

dimensions and weight to an optimum. Not only does this reduce compaction and fuel usage but increases power to weight ratio for a lively performance. Measured against its main rival a Fendt 724 is 11% lighter and has 12% less turning circle yet it has a 24% higher payload and an 8% higher lift capacity and returns a 15% saving in fuel.

Fendt takes driver comfort very seriously. Superb vision, the best laid out controls on the market, the ease of driving vario, ultra quiet cab mounted on air cab suspension with deluxe seating and an absence of rattles ensure driver fatigue is contained to the minimum.

Fuel

is the single largest cost factor in the life cycle of a tractor. Fendt “Tractor Management System” (TMS) linked to the efficient vario transmission and minimum weight and bulk all contribute to Fendts No1 ranking for fuel economy and efficiency.

Convert gallons per kilowatt hour into £ and save £000’s on input costs.

saving you up to £24,000

Do not be surprised if your Fendt is in diesel over a 7 year period (1200 hours per year) compared with a competitor.

profi TRACTOR TEST Jan’13

“It’s pretty much top marks all the way.

For quick proof, just look at the power mix results to see how efficiently the tractor converts fuel into useable power”.

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100% VARIO - A FULL RANGE OF

200 SERIES

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500 SE

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Fendt has been a fantastic success story for RFM: Since becoming FENDT 724 246HP - 50KPH - 7900KG - 2783mm Wheelbase

254g/kWh* - diesel consumption in the DLG PowerMix

The Fendt 724 Vario is the best in the 166 to 240 hp class in the DLG PowerMix test. 254g/kWh* of fuel consumed means 43g/kWh of fuel are saved, or more than 6 litres of diesel per hour, compared to the average of all tested PowerMix tractors.

The Fendt 724 Vario - best in its class

*plus AdBlue consumption amounting to 8.2vol% of the diesel consumption

FENDT 724 - RFM STOCK SPECIFICATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Front linkage with power up and down D/A spool to front linkage Front PTO (with or without) D/A rear linkage Front and rear free flow return 4x electronic spools Air brakes/exhaust brakes Self levelling front axle suspension Pneumatic 3 point cab suspension Climate control Auto guide ready Vario active steering 10 inch vario terminal Wide angle electronic mirrors Wheel weights (with or without) Choice of 650/65x42 Trelleborg or 710/60x42 Michelin

The 724 & 936 are RFM’s best selling mod prices and although we are happy to take an guarantee that if we take a Fendt tractor tha the depreciation will be no more than £10 p depending on ag

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F CLUTCHLESS TRACTORS FROM 70 TO 396HP

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800 SERIES

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226-287HP

900 SERIES 258-396HP

dealers in 2006 sales of the brand have increased 750% in our area FENDT 936 366HP - 60KPH - 10,830KG - 3050mm Wheelbase

High-horsepower tractor with a record breaking result - 936 Vario Common arm-rest controls for all 700/800/900 series tractors

The Fendt 936 Vario broke all records in the DLG PowerMix test and surpasses the previous record held by the 828Vario. With a fuel consumption of only 240g/kWh*, the high-horsepower tractor with Fendt Efficient Technology sets a new benchmark. The 240g/kWh* means 59g/kWh of fuel are saved over the PowerMix average. That means 20% less diesel overall. The Fendt 936 Vario - best in its class. *plus AdBlue consumption amounting to 8.6 vol% of the diesel consumption

FENDT 936 - RFM STOCK SPECIFICATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Front linkage power up and down D/A spool to front linkage D/A rear linkage 4 x electronic spools Air brakes/exhaust brake/ABS Stability control (FSC) Self levelling front axle suspension Pneumatic 3 point cab suspension Climate control Autoguide ready 10 inch vario screen 710/75x42 - 600/70x34 Trelleborg 300 to 1000kg wheel weights Wide angle electronic mirrors Front and rear free flow return

dels - we have new stock at pre-increase ny brand of tractor in part exchange we can at we sold new (pre 2013) in part exchange per hour, and many will be only £4 per hour ge/model/hours.

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Challenger Mobil-Trac™ mid-wheels provide the advantage of distributing the load over five axles on the MT700 and six on the MT800 models.

Wheeled tractors can only distribute the load over two axles, which creates excessive pressure under each tyre.

SLIPPAGE CAUSES COMPACTION

COMPACTION CUTS YIELD

A three-year trial showed a 4.2% increase in wheat yield using a Challenger tracked tractor compared with an equivalent wheeled tractor. The yield increase was more pronounced in dry years when roots needed to penetrate the soil to find water.

HEADLINE FEATURES OF THE NEW UPGRADED RG600C The choice for large farmers and contractors, who are seeking higher efficiency in the time frame available for spraying.

The RG600C delivers greater productivity at higher speeds, with optimal spray coverage and lower water volumes.

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Unique, single beam, high grade steel chassis allows outstanding manoeuvrability and easy access to Key components. Optimum weight distribution minimises ground compaction.

New central boom frame and boom suspension provides industry leading boom stability for extremely accurate spraying.

The innovative symmetrical and asymmetrical suspension eliminates vertical and horizontal movements to give optimal boom stability.

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Specifically designed, fullt independent suspension on each wheel for a silky, smooth ride on or off road, at the same time minimising vehicle imposed boom movement.

Extreme manoeuvrability from the four wheel steering system switch back to two wheel (front) mode with the press of a single button.

Unique hydraulic working height control from within the cab, for superb stability of operation and variable crop clearance.

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Unrivalled stepless HydroStar transmission, combining the easy operation of CVT with faultless traction - controlled at each individual wheel - with maximum torque available at each desired stage.

Precise hydraulic track-width adjustment - on the move - from crop to crop, from customer to customer.

Top of the range Pinnacle View applicator cab, providing supreme operator comfort and all-round visibility, with fingertip control of

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Super efficient, low-maintenance high flow water management system, with fixed, easy to clean pipework for minimum pressure losses.

Easy access filling station, with high capacity (60 litre) chemical induction unit, and a range of spray tank sizes to satisfy all requirements.

RIDE & TRACK MANOEUVRABILITY The RoGator is capable of turning in incredibly tight corners & headlands, thanks to a steering angle of 35o on all four wheels. The machine can be steered in four or two wheel modes. Larger diameter wheels and wider tyres can be fitted without compromising the steering angle.

RIDE & TRACK VERSATILITY

Unparalleled stability & smoothness of operation plus the ability to adjust working height & track width on the move.

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The outer turning radius when four-wheel steer is engaged is just 4.73m, with the inner wheel turning radius a mere 3.14m. Steering modes are selected using ergonomically positioned buttons in the armrest and when switching from four or two wheel steer, the rear wheels are automatically fixed in the straight position.

TRACTION WITHOUT COMPACTION

Challenger was the first and is still the only tractor designed specifically for use on tracks. The maintenance free Mobil-Trac™ system set the industry standard for tracked tractors and it remains the undisputed track technology leader. The product of 25 years of experience.

700 SERIES

Why waste time standing still? in every 1000 hours of operation a wheeled tractor could be stationery for 150 hours due to wheel slip, this can mean you obtain 100 more work hours with a Challenger (thats two working weeks!)

7 CYLINDER 17,690KG MAX OPERATING WEIGHT 378 - 431 HP

800 SERIES

12 CYLINDER 25,362KG MAX OPERATING WEIGHT 486 - 637 HP TIER 4 COMPLIANT ENGINES WILL REGRETABLY PUSH UP BUYING PRICES, HOWEVER WE ARE STILL ABLE TO SUPPLY TIER 3B SPECIFICATION WHILST STOCKS LAST.

A tractor stood still for 100 hours still consumes fuel, even at 40 litres an hour thats a cost saving of £14,000 in fuel over 5000 hours. Research in the UK shows that delaying wheat drilling by just five days can result in a 0.8t/ha yield loss - an extra 400 tonnes of yield on a typical 500 ha farm.

MOBIL-TRAC OFFERS

MAXIMUM TRACTION ADVANCED BOOM SUSPENSION DESIGN The all-important trait of boom stability has been much enhanced on the RoGator 600B series with the development of a new 3D construction design, which enables the boom to move through five axes.

MODEL

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645

655

HP

175

224

242

ROAD SPEED

40KPH

40KPH

50KPH

TANK (ltrs)

3800

3800/5000

3800/5000 /6000

BOOM (m)

24-36

24-36

24-36

A PINNACLE VIEW - THE MOST SPACIOUS CAB ON THE MARKET Challenger has gained a leading reputation in the design, layout and comfort of its tractor cabs and this expertise has now been applied to the RoGator 600 Series self-propelled sprayers. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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MASSEY FERGUSON 4 models of Activa 5 & 6 walker 300 to 800 acres A relatively simple combine on farm from only £89,000

2 models of Beta 5 & 6 walker 750 to 1400 acre Fantastic sample & straw quality

FOCUS ON THE NEW SKYLINE MF BETA Mid Range Combining Re-Defined

The design brief for the MF BETA combine was clear: to provide the most reliable, simple to operate Mid Range combine, whilst providing the owner with low running costs and outstanding performance.

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The Skyline Cab – No nicer place to be The new Skyline cab offers a comfortable environment to harvest day in day out. The new colour TechTouch Terminal puts all essential settings and monitoring functions close to hand.

PowerFlow Header Still the best, no other header provides crop feed like it. With the optional Rape Auger, the header provides outstanding harvesting performance in OSR crops.

High performance AGCO POWER 6 Cylinder engine with SCR Fuel efficient running with minimal servicing requirements.

Multicrop Separator Standard (MCS) Provides two separation systems in one. In dry conditions the MCS concave can be electrically moved out of position reducing load on the cleaning system and enhancing straw quality.

Long and High Step Straw Walkers with Active Walls Aids separation and enhances output.

Full length Chassis Provides structural strength for the most demanding harvest operations.

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Unique ParaLevel System (optional) Provides narrow transport width of 3.3m whilst providing slope levelling of up to 20%.

High Capacity grain tank Holds up to 9000l and an unloading rate of 105 l/sec aids field productivity.

The BETA combine is a serious machine for sub-1500 acre farms – RFM will:

• Pay top value for any part exchange • Extend manufacturer’s warranty for at least 3 years • Offer a 0% plan O + 4 Annuals deferred to Nov. 14 • Ensure new price is highly competitive

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Centora 2 models 8 walker 1500 to 2000 acres Delta 9380 – Hybrid 2400 to 3000 acres Both models now available with wheels or tracks

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MF2200 SERIES

The Best Just Got Better

Hesston - Purveyors of the finest large square balers since 1978 Don’t settle for 2nd best and assume that the MF/Hesston Big Baler is out of reach financially – it isn’t! RFM have committed to baler stock and will be able to compete with other brands. Call us now before stocks run out.

The MF2200 Series of six big square balers introduces a host of innovative features designed to provide farmers with improvements in capacity, bale density and operating efficiency, together with real savings in time and costs. These machines built on the foundation of the MF2100 Series introduce a number of new features and countless benefits in this highly competitive sector of the market.

RFM dedicated to field service

Key New Features: • Ball hitch with the ability to cope with category 2, 3 and 4 drawbar pins • Automatic Chain Lubrication System • OptiFormTM bale chamber – MF2270 XD & MF2290 models • Electronic Bale Length Control • Selectable length bale ejector • Independent hydraulic ram for folding the roller bale chute • Uprated tandem axles – MF2270XD and MF2290 models • Optional 620/40-22.5 radial flotation tyres on tandem axles

The design engineers at Hesston set out to create a family of balers that was simple to operate and maintain, but which incorporated a range of clever developments destined to produce perfect bales – in less time and transported at less cost.

The sleek modern lines of these machines underline their place at the forefront of baler design.

The MF2200 Series covers all the common sizes of large square balers required by today’s farmers, contractors, hay & straw merchants and industrial consumers of large square bales.

Ultimately, owners of these superb balers will have the reassurance that they have a machine based on proven technology, with 35 years specialist experience and leading edge innovation.

Model MF2240 MF2250 MF2260 MF2270 & MF2270 XD MF2290

Bale size (WxH) 0.80 x 0.70m 0.80 x 0.90m 1.20 x 0.70m 1.20 x 0.90m 1.20 x 1.30m

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SPRAYERS & FERT-SPREADERS ALTIS (contractor large arable/potato) • 1800 litre - 265 litre pump • 24m full aluminium boom (6 section shut off) - rear folding • External rinse kit c/w 15m reel and lance • Boom suspension transport and field • 35 litre chemical induction bowl and hand rinse tank • 180litre rinse tank • Electronic proportional controls £25,400

ADD 1500LTR FRONT TANK FOR SELF-PROPELLED CAPACITY £35,000 DELTIS (mixed/arable) • 1000 litre - 125 litre pump • 18m alloy boom (4 section shut off) • Suction and inline filters • Boom suspension transport and field • Internal rotating tank nozzle • 25 litre chemical induction bowl • Hand rinse tank • 100 litre rinse tank - road lights • Storage locker - 5m filling hose £16,000

4 Models of METRIS trailed sprayers from 2000 litre to 7700 litre and booms up to 48 metre. Example: • 3200 litre - 265 litre pump • 24m full aluminium booms (7 section shut off) • Suspension • Steering axle • External rinse kit c/w 15m reel and lance • 11.2 x 48 tyres with mudguards - hyd brakes • 35 litre chemical induction tank • 300 litre rinse tank (over rear axle) & external rinse kit • Electronic proportional controls OCEANIS £47,691 OPTIS (basic grassland) • 800 litre - 75 litre pump (piston diaphram) • Electric on/off • 12m manual booms • Side step • Suction and inline filters • Rotating tank nozzle • Hand wash tank • 100 litre rinse tank • Road lights £5,400 36

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FULL RANGE OF QUALITY FERTILIZER SPREADERS IN STOCK AT RFM

Stainless Steel Hopper Base, Outlets, Blades, Spread Limitors & Pivot Points.

Typical Grassland Machine: 2 bag Grassland Machine c/w hyd controls 12-18m £3,850 3 bag Arable Machine c/w border controls (in cab) 12-18m or 18-28m from £6,550 All examples are priced without Hopper Covers.

With the ever increasing cost of fertilizer the larger grassland and arable farmers are replacing old units with variable rate machines. Quantron E: Automatically increases application rate in relation to increased forward speed allowing greater productivity, or can apply variable rates when working in conjunction with mapping software/N sensor. A machine fitted with weighing will avoid need for static calibration and will continuously monitor flow rate allowing for varying humidity and fertilizer quality.

2000 litres 18 to 28m C/W QUANTRON E £8,500 3000 litres 24 to 36m C/W QUANTRON E & Weighing £10,750

CONTROL FERTILIZER INPUT COSTS WITH KUHN

KIT FOR THE

AD PLANT

Spread digestate with Joskin slurry equipment or for a serious investment a contractor may wish to handle a number of ad plants with the Challenger Terragator.

The KUHN Stringer is a strip till machine which cultivates only where you plant. Run the machine through late autumn/early spring and create conditions for very earliest planting. 6 or 8 row. ÂŁ17,000 (6 row).

Call us for details of our demo/presentation day on 24th April.

The best quality galvanised tanker on the market is available with a large choice of spreading tools: booms - multi nozzle - line spreading - disc and trailing shoe meadow injectors and three types of arable tine injector or fit the KUHN Stringer strip till behind the tanker.

A Enable soil to heat faster in spring B Retains humidity and rainfall C Loosens without creating a pan D Retains surface organic material, reducing weeds between rows E Saves time and fuel - only cultivates where seed to be placed

Feed the plant with KUHN Centramix.

This machine can be purpose built to fit location and features stainless steel augers - body - bottom. Sizes from 8 to 27cum. Side or centre discharge vertical or horizontal mixing.

Follow strip till using RTK or markers with KUHN maize drill. Two models of precision planter available with either shoe or disc coulters in 4/6/8 or 12 row. Example - 6 row (shoe - planter3) ÂŁ16,000.

FENDT Kantana Forage Harvester. Premium quality. Uniform crop flow and best chopping results

Get the crop to the clamp with the safest and quickest road tractor using AW silage trailer and handle/rehandle with JCB loading shovel or telescopic.

The chopped material flows efficiently and with a high throughput. From the header, to the unique swinging frame for the intake, to the six feed rollers, to the large closed cutterhead, to the powerful discharge system, the FENDT Katana has been designed for high output. The refined technology of the chopping units also guarantees maximum quality of the chopped material. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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A WIDER CHOICE

COMPLETE CULTIVATION SOLUTIONS

The DUOFLEX-System ensures that each roller section works independently, by means of slots in the piston rods. This means that an optimal contact with the soil is achieved along the whole working width even in difficult conditions. Two heavy springs ensure an even weight distribution to the side sections.

The DUOFLEX-System with accumulators enables each roller section to independently follow groundcontours.

SIMPLE YET BRILLIANT FOLDING/UNFOLDING SYSTEM FROM A STATIONERY POSITION Hydraulic folding rollers with horizontal roller sections and very low centre of gravity. Folding and unfolding is carried out hydraulically from the tractor, which is in a stationery position. By virtue of the big overlap between each section an optimal rolling is achieved along the whole working width even by turns and in uneven ground. The hydraulic weight transfer allows to transfer weight from the middle section to the side sections achieving an even soil pressure over the entire working width. The DUOFLEX-System ensures that each roller section works independently.

There are different weights of roller, depending on model and ring choice (50cm/55cm/60cm).

WIDTHS AVAILABLE: 4.5 6.3 8.3 9.3 9.5 10.3 12.3 16.3 Examples (priced with 50cm): 6.3m £6,600 6.3m with levelling £8,950 8.3m £10,750 All sizes are available with hydraulic leveling board which will differ in design depending on the model.

DALBO PRODUCE A WIDE RANGE OF CULTIVATION MACHINES SIMPLE - ROBUST - RELIABLE

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CULTI-LIFT • HD mounted seedbed cultivator • 3,5,6,7 & 8m working widths • Font leveling bar • 4 rows of h/d spring tines • Choice of rear roller and options from £7,750

MAXIROLL • 5.3,6.3,7.6,8.3,10.3 & 12.3m working widths • All models can have hyd cracker board fitted • 3 & 5 section rolls • All models with hyd weight distribution from £10,250

CULTI-MAX • Trailed seedbed cultivator • 5.5,6.5,8,9 & 10m working widths • All models except 10m fold to 3m for transport • Hyd front leveling board • 7 rows of h/d spring tines • Choice of rear roller and options from £18,000

SUPER-MAX • One pass stubble cultivator • 2.5 & 3m working widths • Shear bolt or auto reset protection • H/d construction • Choice of rear rollers from £10,750

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HIGH CAPACITY 2-ROW TRAILED POTATO HARVESTER

OMEGA ADVANCED SEPARATION

OMEGA; gentle, effective, high capacity clod, stone, haulm and weed separation is at the heart of T2, providing efficient crop cleaning and removal of unwanted material.

T2 features two OMEGA separating units, one behind the other. Each OMEGA unit comprises 3 x soft fluted rollers (plastic covered, foam filled), and 3 x clod rollers; Ebonite or steel. Both OMEGA units are angle adjustable from the cab’ to provide varying degrees of separation.

Fluted roller speed is adjusted from the driver’s cab. Clod roller speeds are also adjusted from the cab, along with clod roller height. Clod rollers can easily be reversed. Importantly, during its adjustment, each clod roller rotates around the circumference of their adjacent fluted roller. This unique ‘constant geometry‘ design ensures the gap doesn’t change with up/down adjustment.

The driver’s Control Console has clear indicators showing clod roller heights. OMEGA’s wide range of adjustment enables it to be used effectively in many different soil types and conditions. Also on salad and main crop potatoes, carrots, onions, parsnips, turnips, celeriac, etc.

VARISEP ADJUSTABLE STEP BETWEEN DIGGING & SIEVING WEBS

Turn your 2 row into a 4 row harvester - lift rows 1 & 4 and wind row into 2 & 3 with Tolmac then lift 2 & 3 with trailed harvester.

VariSep enables the operator to easily raise or lower the sieving web (20cm) so adjusting the degree of separation at this point. Separation can be set for maximum separation (high step), or minimum separation, level webs (no step). This helps the operator minimise potential crop damage, or maximize separation when required.

Clever geometry in the VariSep linkage maintains a constant gap between the webs; the sieving web rotates around the circumference of the rear of the digging web as it raised/lowered. The gap is adjustable to suit conditions.

Separation is enhanced by 3 x high frequency low amplitude rotary agitators under the sieving web. The agitators are adjustable from the cab‘ controls. An 82mm diameter rubber covered haulm roller provides effective haulm removal. This full—width roller is easily adjusted and can be reversed from the in— cab controls, spring loading is provided for stone protection.

RFM WOULD LIKE TO BRING OUR COMPLETE RIG TO YOUR FARM FOR DEMONSTRATION THIS SEASON - T2 HARVESTER WITH FENDT 700 SERIES TRACTOR ON ROW CROPS READY TO PULL INTO WORK. CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PUT IT THROUGH ITS PACES. WITH PLANTING UNDERWAY, HERE IS A REMINDER OF EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FROM STANDEN. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN ON FARM DE-STONER DEMONSTRATION.

RFM customers who have purchased baselier toppers have been very satisfied with the reliability and performance. Pricing examples all specified with centre plate and bed flails in lieu of standard flails and deflectors.

2 ROW LKB-190id

integrated model with leaf deflectors

£6,800

rigid front or rear 34-36 rows c/w end tow

£18,400

6 ROW OPTIONS LKB-550id HFDLKB-550id HFLKB-550id FFR

2 section hydraulic rear mounted 34-36 rows

£23,400

3 section hyd fold 1 x front £27,750 - 2 x rear 34-36 rows

Side Ridge Injection” (SRI™) machines — a system using innovative technologies for injecting the latest generation of chemical and biological materials directly into the side of potato ridges at high pressure for maximum effect.

Target Set SRITM 2-row machines have been under development and testing in the UK; a 6-row hydraulic folding SR|T““ machine is now also available.

Target Set SRITM facilitates high pressure injection into the potato ridge, directly to the area of greatest benefit; it also allows fine tuning of a mixture of several elements fed from individual on-board tanks.

Tests have demonstrated the potential for: • Liquid fertilizer application; SRITM brings greater control with the potential for increased yields and reduced fertilizer costs. Fertilizer can be applied through the growing season, up to 75% crop cover • Adding bio products • Bio control of Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN) • Increased tuber numbers with timed phosphate injection • Application of nitrogen, just prior to bulking SRITM Planter systems can also be fitted to existing potato planters, allowing pressure injection of liquid fertilizer and planting in a single pass, replacing fertilizer placement. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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Exclusive to KUHN

Popular models: Inc Skimmers rear disc and depth wheel 4 Furrow (shearbolt) £8,900 5 Furrow (shearbolt – heavy duty) £12,250 5 Furrow (auto-reset – heavy duty) £15,750 5 Furrow (variwidth - auto-reset - heavy duty) £16,900 7 Furrow (semi-mounted – shearbolt) £21,000

Combined front furrow width/ angling According to the tractor linkages and/ or the ground conditions the front furrow width is adjusted to its optimum setting. The parallelogram obtained by the layout of the two linkages means that any adjustments in front furrow width automatically adjusts the angling of the plough so that the tractor always pulls in perfect line. Adjustments are quickly carried out by simply turning the turnbuckle adjuster or by activating the hydraulic ram (optional).

One adjustment is sufficient unlike conventional systems where the front furrow width and the plough alignment are separated. With the conventional system as one adjustments interacts with the other, several successive adjustments are necessary.

Exclusive to KUHN

Exclusive to KUHN • The whole variable width linkage system is enclosed in the plough structure giving maximum protection from water, dust and possible shocks.

• All moving pivot points are chromed, prevented from rotating, and assembled with wearing bushes: no risk of jamming and very low maintenance.

• KUHN mouldboards are made of unequal layer Triplex steel.

• The thickness of the wearing surface is increased to 3.3mm - an exclusive feature.

Exclusive to KUHN Main beam The main beam (either 120mm or 150mm section) is supported by a side mounted triangular reinforcement welded along the length of the front section. This increases the strength of the beam in the zone of most stress and gives substantial advantages when compared to a conventional plough design.

Auto reset plough leg protection (non-stop hydraulic) A unique concept The basic concept of the hydraulic non-stop plough leg safety system gives a rapid break-away when a obstacle is met, and yet an increase in pressure thereafter bringing the body quickly and firmly back into work.

Traction bolt leg protection Abrupt breakage of the 16mm traction bolt following a force at the plough point in excess of 3000kg avoids risk of too frequent a breakage.

• The bolt runs in the direction of the line of force contrary to the conventional scissor bolt method where the bolt runs across the line of force.

• Due to these “in-line” forces the bolt support never deforms and never becomes rounded with use.

• It is impossible for the bolt to become trapped inside following a breakage. Once a force in excess of 3000kg is met at the furrow point the bolt breaks along its length and simply falls away for quick and easy replacement.

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Kuhn has chosen the most advanced auto-reset system on the market for maximum customer satisfaction.

POWER HARROWS & PNEUMATIC DRILLS Pricing Examples: Including maxi packer - leveling bar & duplex gearbox.

KUHN Ventra Drills are built to the same exacting standards as the power harrow that they are mounted to:

3m - HRB302 - standard bolt on tines £8,250 3m - HR304D - heavy duty fast fit tines £9,495 3m - HR3004D - contractor fast fit tines £10,450 4m - HR4004D fast fit tines £13,200 4m folding - HR4004DR fast fit tines £19,850 6m folding - HR6004DR fast fit tines £24,750

The build quality means that the weight of the machine is higher than most if not all other brands but KUHN specifically designed the drill for power harrow mounting and therefore is closer coupled keeping leverages down to a minimum.

Full access to hopper The cover of the hopper opens fully by tipping towards the front. Neither the distribution head nor the hoses get in the way of filling.

THE KEY TO LONGEVITY & RESALE VALUE Sometimes copied but never equalled

The rigid cover fitted with a seal is an asset: • No dust, no water in the hopper • High robustness compared with the tarpaulin cover • Easy to load and clean • 1200 litre capacity No clogging An anti blockage flap closes the coulter automatically in the event of an inopportune backward movement.

Should the outlet nevertheless become blocked, sowing will continue by scattering the seed from the seed aperture.

Maintenance free highly rigid trough: 8mm thick trough made from fine grain high tensile steel. It contains semiliquid grease, which ensures lubrication of pinions and gearwheels through their service life. O-rings and lip joints ensure sealing for a longer service life.

No gearwheel overhang: Convex treated and forged steel gearwheels so that the drive forces (a) are transmitted at the centre of the upper roller bearing (over-dimensioned) without creating an overhang. High capacity shaft guidance and torque transmission capability thanks to the important spline length in contact with the shaft (b).

No maintenance on bearings: Large dimension conical roller bearings are always perfectly aligned in a one piece cast housing not subject to distortion. Factory preloaded with a calibrated spacer (c), no further adjustments are required.

Perfect bearing hold, gear case protection: the thick cast iron housings (35mm / 1.38” on HR1004, 25mm on HR104) ensure perfect bearing hold and trough protection against wear and distortion.

Reinforced sealing: cassette seal providing very efficient protection against bearing pollution.

1. A central metering unit calibrates the seed quantity.

2. This quantity is poured into an injector, where it is mixed with air delivered by the blower.

3. The air-seed mixture rises up the ringed column.

4. The mixture is distributed evenly in the VENTA distribution head: impeccable sowing

For conventional tillage most farmers will be happy to stay with suffolk coulters and continue to benefit from lower running costs. However disc coulters will certainly cope better in trashy conditions, discs in lieu of coulters on a 3m machine adds £3,000 Pricing example Drill only: 3m £13,995 Drill and P/harrow c/w maxipacker and leveling (302): £22,245 Kuhn also offer front tank and rear toolbar drills to fit power harrows for wider working widths.

No play on the spline level: rotor shafts with rolled splines obtained by metal compression (no milling). Perfect connection with the shaft thanks to the conical centring of the blade holders (KUHN patent), preventing play on the spline level.

Oval shaped blade holder: to prevent stones from getting jammed and to facilitate their evacuation as well as the evacuation of plant residues.

Blades highly resistant to shocks and wear thanks to their thick section: Heat treated 16mm thick and 310mm long FAST-FIT blades.

Also available in DURAKUHN coated version or “forward action” version OPTIMIX or 360mm long blades.

Example: 1500Ltr front tank and 4m tool-bar drill - £28,400 (discs) plus additional fitting / set-up costs + 4m folding power harrow www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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THE TRANSISSION FROM

The machines are now marketed in the corporate colours of Great Plains, however the products remain UK built and bred. The company produce a wide range of tillage and seeding equipment, here are the most popular machines sold in our region.

FLATLINER HYD RESET

3.0*, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 The benefits of selective soil loosening should never be underestimated, particularly following a wet autumn. Healthy root growth is essential if crop yeilds are to remain high. Any subsurface pans must be identified and then removed. Incorporating the latest technology from Simba, the Flatliner offers the perfect solution. A choice of two ranges provide maximum shatter of deeply embedded campaction layers with minimum surface disturbance across the working width. Flatliner Hydraulic Reset models are ideal for use in stoney conditions. The Flatliner 500 series, with standard shear bolt protection on the tines, includes a folding model capable of working down to 500mm.

Flatliners feature low draft and a consolidating rear roller.

*Available with 3 or 5 tines

FLATLINER 500 3.0, 3.5, 3.8, 4.2, 4.5HD, 4.5

(working widths 3.0m-4.5m)

HYDRAULIC RESET SYSTEM - Flatliner Hydraulic Reset The tines can cope with high stone content soils and varying field conditions. Each tine is hydraulic, offering a fast responsive trip and reseting action on the move. The hydraulic system is fully pressurised for minimal maintenace and wear.

This compact disc harrow with integrated press roll can be used without tines for a high-speed primary shallow pass to depths of between 5 and 15cms, and for incorporation of stubble. The X-Press produces consistenly excellent results, even in the hardest soils, using a tractor from as little as 70hp. Add an ST Bar (mounted only) ahead of the X-Press and the machine is transformed into a one-pass cultivator which can restructure the soil, taking out compaction caused by harvest traffic, down to a depth of 250mms. Use the machines seperately or combined on a reduced tillage or plough-based system - that’s real versatility.

X-PRESS

2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.0FW

ST BAR

2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0

(working widths 2.5m-4.0m)

3M C/W ST BAR ÂŁ14,750

X-PRESS

4.6, 5.5, 6.6, 8.0, 10.0 (working widths 4.6-10.0m)

The Pro-Lift loosening Tine lifts and loosens the soil above it, reducing bulk density and compaction, whilst minimising disturbance at the surface. Overall soil flow should be UPWARDS rather than outwards or smearing downwards.

Tines that move the soil SIDEWAYS will not remove compacted layers and may even make them worse.

POSITIVE DEPTH CONTROL Positive control of working depth is provided via the rear DD ring roller.

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V PROFILE TOOLBAR Flatliner 500 and Hydraulic Reset Models The V form toolbar is designed to ensure low draft, ease of trash passage through the machine and optimum shatter.

ADJUSTABLE TINE CLAMPS Flatliner 500 Adjustable tine clamps offer increased flexibility.

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Trailed X-Press can be used in reduced cultivation systems, to incorporate stubble or to work down ploughing in more conventioanl regimes. The versatility of the reliable, well proven X-Press is further enhanced by the ability to vary the angle of the discs ensuring penetration in hard conditions and eliminating the need to carry large amounts of ballast weight.

WHY CHOOSE A GREAT PLAINS CULTIVATOR? DISCS - The cultivation discs are spaced at 250mm, there rotational speed is far greater than most conventional discs.

The Pro Active units enhance chopping and mixing, provide effective stone protection, greater penetration and achieve a finer seed bed. With adjustable angle of 0 to 25 degrees, the discs give you more flexibility. Higher angles cut and mix as a primary operation, whilst lower angles chop and consolidate as a secondary operation. The design of the discs results in a massive amount of clearance between both gangs of discs and the rear roller to ensure the machine can deal with high volumes of trash in both wet and dry conditions.

T

TO

IS NOW COMPLETE

The benefit for all is obvious to see, since Great Plains purchased Simba. The parent company have invested heavily in manufacturing resulting in many aspects of the manufacturing process being brought in house to ensure quality & price competetiveness. Being part of a global player provides more investment for product development & greater access to overseas markets & secures the future for the Sleaford based UK division.

Kansas & Sleaford

FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

Founded in 1976 by President and owner Roy Applequist, Great Plains Manufacturing employs more than 1,400 people in Central Kansas and Sleaford.

In addition to its domestic ag equipment division, which manufactures seedbed preparation, nutrient placement, and seeding equipment. Great Plains Manufacturing also includes Great Plains International, Great Plains Trucking, Great Plains Acceptance Corporation, and its Land Pride Division that manufactures grounds maintenance tools such as mowers, tillers, rotary cutters, and snow removal equipment. The company is one of the largest and fastest growing family-owned ‘short-line’ implement companies in the United States and across the world.

DTX 300, 300AR,

350, 350AR

(working widths 3.0m-3.5m)

Ideal for light to medium soil types and conditions, the Simba SL creates a seedbed of the highest quality. A single row of Pro-Active disc units, followed by two rows of ST tines, another set of discs and a DD600 rear roller (DD700 and SL700) really gets the job done.

The SL is able to work at shallow depths with the discs and deeper with loosening tines as two distinct operations within the machine. (working widths 4.0m-6.7m) Field settings are quick and easy to adjust allowing the SL to cope with various soil types, conditions and residue levels. The design of the tine ensures a complete shatter of the soil profile at depth, without bringing clods and subsoil to the surface. The end result is a fine, level, weatherproof seedbed.

SL 400, 500, 600,

Designed as a mounted one-pass stubble incorporator/soil loosener for tractors in the 200-360hp range, the DTX is extremely versatile. It can be used in a number of different ways, for example, as a first entry machine into non-inversion tillage or to knock down ploughing, whilst loosening down to 400mm (16”). It is also ideally suited to establishing oilseed rape straight into stubble, as it leaves a very level, fine and consolidated seedbed.

This mounted machine also offers very good trash clearance. The front tines are staggered and the fully adjustable discs can have greater or lesser angle applied to improve cultivation effect.

HYDRAULIC AUTO-RESET OPTION - An optional autoreset tine system can be specified for stoney conditions reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

700

SLD 300, 350,

The SLD is a deeper working version of the SL cultivator. It incorporates some of the principles of the wellproven Solo, and bridges the gap between the SL and Solo. (working widths 2.8m-6.0m) Equipped with Pro-Lift hydraulic reset tines and a DD rear roller, the SLD leaves an excellent level finish, while also performing an effective loosening operation down to 300mm. Designed using the latest computer-aided techniques, the SLD chassis is built to take the stresses and punishment of use with tractors up to 650hp in its stride - season after season, after season.

420, 460, 540, 600

3M DTX £16,000

TINES - Pro Lift tines are fitted as standard, these tines offer three different wing options as well as having 4 wearing parts to them (point, shin, wing and heel) each of which can be changed individually. The three different wings, each imparting a different degree of lift, enabling the amount of work completed to be matched to the prevailing soil conditions and moisture levels.

When fitted to either the DTX or SLD machines they have the capabilities to work down to 400mm with minimal draught and 500mm if fitted to the Flatliner range. These tines excel in heavier soils and in conditions requiring deeper loosening. The Low Disturbance tine is designed to greatly reduce surface heave, whilst loosening at depth without smearing and also allow the soil to close behind the tine. This tine has become ideal for helping to establish OSR as it loosens and repairs the soil at depth whilst leaving the finer aggregates on the surface providing good seed to soil contact. It is used on all Agrovista and Agrii OSR Trial sites where Great Plains has established OSR crops using the one pass DTX system. These Low Disturbance tines fit all existing ST or Pro Lift tine machines with little effort required to change them.

CONSOLIDATION DD ROLLER - Effective consolidation plays a crucial but often under appreciated part in modern arable farming. As part of a reduced tillage regime, it can save valuable time, reduce costs, and increase yields. The design of the roller is such that there is no welding involved at all with the rings held together under force which is a patent of Great Plains. This means that should a ring become damaged or in time the roller wears out it can be replaced easily and cost effectively. Manufactured from the highest quality Boron steel, the rings have a self sharpening cutting edge mounted on a carefully angled shoulder. This enables them to cut clods effectively, crushing the parted halves so they disintegrate, while also contacting over 80% of the soil surface so they consoidate and level the seed bed leaving a ridged, weatherproof surface. The finish of the DD roller means that any clods left behind will break down further naturally meaning that the drill will not have to work as hard to produce as finer seed bed as normal making the drilling a more cost effective process. www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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MIN-TILL AND NO-TILL CULTIVATOR/DRILL RANGE TINE SEED DRILL MEGANT 400-600 The Megant is a low cost simple tine seed drill in a choice of six working widths from 4m to 6m all mounted. For use in min till or ploughed land. This machine offers the medium size farm an economical solution for minimum cultivation without straining finances. A very low power requirement is needed for this 4 row coulter bar machine which also features KUHNs optional crossboard for improved leveling in uneven conditions and the exclusive elastomer block tine holders ensuring perfect tine alignment and no maintenance. Price example 4.8m £22,500 6m £25,500

TRAILED MINIMUM TILLAGE DRILL SPEEDLINER 3000, 4000 & 6000 DISCOLANDER

The Discolander is an X form compact set of disc’s followed by a heavy press roller (no tines) the machine features spring loaded disc mounting and hydraulic disc angle and working depth from tractor seat. A primary cultivator with working depth between 5 to 12cm and in sizes from 3.7m to 6m. Example 4.15m £27,500

PERFORMER

The Speedliner is designed to work principally in min till application but will also work as a direct drill in all soils and on ploughed light soils. A very well built unit employing 2 sets of offset discs, followed by large diameter full width consolidation wheels working in front of double sowing discs, press wheels & harrow. Available in 3, 4 and 6m versions. Price example 4m £48,000

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The Performer features disc-tine-disc format followed by a rear press roller. The four rows of staggered tines working down to 35cm can be taken out of work leaving the discs to work to 10cm. This machine is a competitor for the topdown and is available in 4 or 5m. Example 4m £48,550

CULTIVATOR DRILL

2010 was the year that change occurred in the UK for Simba, for many years Simba had a marketing agreement to sell the Horsch drill, but in 2010 Horsch withdrew from the arrangement and decided to deal direct in the UK. 2010 also saw the acquisition of Simba by Great Plains based in Kansas. This provided Great Plains with access to the European market and gave the Simba product a boost of capital to increase manufacturing in the UK and guarantee future R&D. Great Plains already manufactured a range of drills and therefore it was only matter of time before the void left by the Horsch withdrawl was filled by a drill suitable for UK conditions made in Sleaford.

A new standard in

productivity and accuracy

Designed to set new standards in productivity,efficiency and operating economy, the Centurion incorporates a host of innovative features alongside proven technologies.

The result is a disc based cultivator drill, ideally suited to reduced tillage and plough-based establishment systems, that delivers superb drilling accuracy, consistent seed placement and reliable depth control across a wide range of soil types and conditions.

BOOK YOUR DRILL DEMO NOW

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Trailers for all purposes including Special Build 14T Ultima Grain Trailer - Sprung Axle - c/w Contractor Hydraulic Tailboard & Side to Side Roll-over Sheet. From £15,925

12T Ultima Silage Trailer with Sprung Axle and Contractor Hydraulic Tailboard. From £15,837

QUALITY

RELIABILITY

11T 26ft Bale Trailer with Super Singles . From £6,550

DURABILITY 11T Bale Trailer - Sprung Axle with Aluminium Removable Cattle Container - 26ft. From £17,300

Bale, Grain, Silage, Ultima, Stock Container, Potato & Root, Dump, Low Loader, Compact, Industrial & Special Build 46

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16T Ultima Monocoque Trailer with Removable Sides, Contractor Hydraulic Tailboard, Side to Side Roll-over Sheet and Full Width Front Window. From £19,100

QUALITY RELIABILITY PERFORMANCE RESALE VALUE

ENTRY LEVEL PRICE £3,950 +VAT

ENTRY LEVEL PRICE £8,525 +VAT

The JCB WORKMAX range of utility vehicles is designed for a range of applications, from gamekeeping, amenities, equestrian centres, leisure, forestry, events management, agriculture and construction. No matter what you specialise in, these off-road vehicles enable you to transport equipment, materials, livestock and people over rough conditions. They can also be adapted for specific tasks like line marking, spraying, sweeping and soil sampling.

There’s the mid-range 800D - compact, versatile , manoeuvrable and the 1000D - powerful, robust, tough.

800D

1000D

Yanmar 20hp

Kohler 26.5hp

Operating Weight - Standard Spec

710kg

850kg

Loadbay Capacity

400kg

500kg

Independent

Independent

30 litres

40 litres

Bench Seat or Bucket

Bucket

25mph/40kph

31mph/50kph

Engine

Rear Suspension Fuel Capacity Seating Travel Speed

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QUALITY E FOR GA

Pricing examples HF2622 HT

HF2417 HM

HF2315 HM

HF1211 H

£3850 +vat £2900 +vat includes VERSAMOW MULCHING FEATURE

£2600 +vat

£2000 +vat

HONDA walk behind mowers come in 16”, 17”, 18”, 19” & 21” cut: • optional unique roto-stop - engine starts without driving blades and self propelled can be stopped without disengaging blades • roller or wheels • single speed self propelled or hydrostatic 4 popular models HRG465SD 18” self propelled 55 litre bag £425 +vat 3yr warranty

ask about HONDA cashback HRG536SD 21” self propelled 61 litre bag £565 +vat 3yr warranty

HRX476HY 19” hydrostatic 69 litre bag Mulch or collect Roto-stop £800 +vat 7yr warranty

HRX537HY 21” hydrostatic 88 litre bag Mulch or collect Roto-stop £950 +vat 7yr warranty

mid-size FG315 Tiller

A capable all-round tiller with a powerful 160cc OHC engine.

This updated model now features a wider 800mm working width and both forward and reverse gears for easier working.

Dimensions: 1700mm x 800mm x 1000mm • Powerful 160cc OHC engine • Wider working width of 800mm for general garden work • Single forward and reverse gears for easy manouvering • Y-shape handles adjust to your height for maximum comfort • Slasher rotors and crop protection discs included • Deadman’s handle for added safety

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£575 +VAT

EQUIPMENT ARDENING

CALL CHRIS GOULDING 01989 768811

14hp 85cm combideck £2050 +VAT

Many different models in stock at RFM - priced are the most popular

17.5hp 2WD 100cm or 16hp 4WD 95cm combideck £3050 +VAT

BG86 Blower £200 +VAT 25hp 125cm combideck power steering £6950 +VAT

DIESEL VERSIONS NOW AVAILABLE FROM £4,400 +VAT

These mowers are as solid a machine as it is possible to buy for domestic use, visit our showroom and see for yourself the heavy guage solid steel construction. High output mowing with fantastic manouverbility from the ORIGINAL ZERO TURN MOWER. Choice of side discharge with mulching kit or rear discharge.

FULL RANGE FROM 36 TO 54” CUT POWERED BY KAWASAKI ENGINES

EXAMPLE: 15HP 42” CUT SIDE DISCHARGE WITH MULCHING KIT £3,600 +VAT

FS56 RCE £220 +VAT

HS45 24” £190 +VAT

MS181 16” £190 +VAT www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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Tony Farr RFM Parts Manager

“it’s the parts you can’t see that count”

“The primary objective of RFM’s parts department, is to ensure that the critical spare parts, wearing parts, oils and filters for the equipment that our sales people sell are available in our stock to keep downtime to a minimum. That is why the stock we keep, that you don’t see, at the back of the counter totals in excess of £1million is critical to providing a good service. Of course it is not always possible to have the part in stock however it is reassuring that our main suppliers JCB/MF/Fendt/Kuhn have their UK parts stock only an hour or so away from our depots (some manufacturers have no UK warehousing!). Our front of counter stock is made up largely of consumables, hardware and tools, on this page you can see some of our current offers, please contact your local RFM depot for further details.

FULL RANGE OF ELECTRIC FENCING & ACCESSORIES IN STOCK

CASE IH PARTS IN STOCK AT RFM

GENUINE QUALITY OILS & LUBRICANTS FOR - PRICES COMPARABLE WITH NON BRAND EXAMPLE JCB HYD46 £295 (200ltr)

£495 RFM STOCK A RANGE OF GATES AND FEEDING EQUIPMENT

EXAMPLES: SHEEP HAYRACK GALV 10’ £215 SHEEP HURDLE GALV 6’ £21.95 SHEEP TROUGH GALV 9’ £29 GATE GALV 7-BAR BOX END 12’ £74.75

JCB LOADALL TYRES

17.5Lx24 Crossply £350.00 50

17.5Lx24 Radial £450.00

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£395

SIP Airline Compressors: 24ltr £79.95 50ltr £99.95

SIP Battery Chargers: Chargestar Smart 16 Auto £39.98 Chargestar T26 £59.98

RFM PARTS CONTACTS ROSS-ON-WYE 01989 768811

MARTLEY 01886 888987

PARTS STUART WINTER

R JCB, MF & FENDT D ALTERNATIVES.

PARTS JULIE HIGGS

PARTS GARETH ELMSLEY

PARTS ROB FARR

RAGLAN 01291 690205

PARTS JOHN BURLOW & JOHN WINTER

SERVICE & PARTS ANDREW BIDDLE

PARTS CHERYL JONES

£46.95

086 £56.50 222 £103.50

643 £67.85 664 £73.50

INVESTMENT IN TRAINING PAYS OFF AS RFM BECOME REGIONS HIGHEST RANKING AGCO DEALER

RFM service manager Francis Evans “Sophisticated farm equipment is no longer confined to large arable farms as the more technically advanced features have found there way down to small and medium sized machinery.

Almost every machine now has some level of complex electronics and hydraulics and most engines are common rail and many are AdBlue. Modern transmissions are fine tuned and electronically controlled and canbus/ Isobus technology is now common place. Todays agricultural machinery although highly productive is expensive and deserves to be serviced on time properly. All RFM engineers are trained by manufacturers at least two weeks every year to keep abreast of latest techniques, upgrades and technology. RFM have invested heavily in special tools, in excess of £100,000 to enable quick and accurate diagnosis and repair.

£59.99

£99.90

Constant training and investment is certainly one of the main reasons RFM received AGCO’s ‘Dealer Standards Award’ in December 2013.

RFM FIELD SERVICE TEAM

Startmaster P300 £119.98

MARTLEY

ROSS-ON-WYE

RAGLAN

SERVICE GEOFF SIMKISS

SERVICE PAUL GIBBS

SERVICE ANDREW BIDDLE

I F YO U A R E A SKILLED WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN & WOULD L I K E TO J O I N OUR TEAM C O N TAC T FRANCIS EVANS ON 01989 768811

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New & Used eqUipmeNT Cultivation Equipment New ew & & Used sedee qUipmeNT N U qUipmeNT NEW Dal-Bo 6.3m Rollers

row = ro raG = ra Key : Key : row =Tedd ro= £row raG raG =RAG ra= 6500 NEW Browns Viceroy 3 Leg Subsoiler c/w Discs 3195 Cultivation Equipment £ MAR Tedd Cultivation Equipment £ RAG Browns 6m Spring Tine Folding Harrows 32256500 NEW Rollers 6500 NEW Dal-Bo Dal-Bo6.3m 6.3m Rollers Fora MAR ROW Simba 4.6m X-Press - Trailed - Ex Demo Cond 23500 NEW Subsoiler c/wc/w Discs 31953195 NEW Browns BrownsViceroy Viceroy3 3Leg Leg Subsoiler Discs RAG ROW Browns Quivogne Saturn 3m Cultivator - 2009 5500 NEW 6m Spring Tine Folding Harrows 3225 ROW NEW Browns 6m Spring Tine Folding Harrows 3225 Fora ROW Simba 3.3m Press - Trailed 1750 Bale Simba 4.6m X-Press - Trailed - Ex Demo Cond 23500 ROW Simba 4.6m X-Press - Trailed - Ex Demo Cond 23500 ROW ROW 21” Cambridge Roller 450 NEW Quivogne Saturn 3m Cultivator - 2009 5500 ROW Quivogne Saturn 3m Cultivator - 2009 NEW Bale ROW 19” Cambridge Roller 4505500 Simba 3.3m Press - Trailed 1750 ROW NEW ROW 21” Cambridge Roller Simba 3.3m Press - Trailed RAG Parmiter Folding Chain Harrow ROW 4501750 ROW NEW ROW 650 19” Cambridge Roller 450 450 ROW 8’ Ballast Roller 21” Cambridge Roller ROW ROW 400 RAG Parmiter Folding Chain Harrow 450 450 ROW Case Steel Flat Roller 19” Cambridge Roller Ploughs ROW 8’ Ballast Roller 650 ROW RAG Parmiter Folding Chain Harrow 450 MAR ROW Case Steel Flat Roller 400 ROW ROW 8’ Ballast Roller 650 MAR ROW Power Harrows Ploughs ROW Case Steel Flat Roller 400 Feed MAR (See under Drills for PowerHarrow/Drill combinations)

New Horsch 4m Pronto Priced to sell

24’x8’ BED ON GALVANISED CHASSIS EASILY CONVERTIBLE FROM FLAT TO STOCK

NEW MAR Ploughs MAR Greenland 4m - with Flexicoil - 2003 - VGC 6000 Power Harrows NEW Feed ROW Maschio 4m HD c/w End Tow Kit 3000 (See under Drills for PowerHarrow/Drill combinations) NEW Drills &Greenland Drill Combinations MAR 4m - with Flexicoil - 2003 - VGC 6000 Power Harrows NEW Kuhn 4m Combo c/w 4m Folding Front Press 16000 ROW Maschio 4m HD c/w End Tow Kit 3000 (See under Drills for PowerHarrow/Drill combinations) NEW ROW &Kuhn 4 Row Maize Drill c/w Mounted Fert Kit 9500 Drills Drill Combinations MAR Greenland 4m - with Flexicoil - 2003 - VGC 6000ROW NEW Demo Cond ROW For Power Harrow Mounting - Ex Kuhn 4m Combo c/w 4m Folding Front Press 16000 ROW ROW Maschio 4m HD c/w End Tow Kit 3000 MAR Horsch CO4, 4m Folding Tine Drill - 2002 9000 ROW Kuhn 4 Row Maize Drill c/w Mounted Fert Kit 9500 ROW Drills &Howard Nordsted 3m Box Drill c/w Hydraulic Up+Over Drill Combinations ROW 2000 For Power Harrow Mounting - Ex Demo Cond ROW 4m Accord Air Drill c/w KV Cultivator Kuhn 4m Combo c/w 4m Folding Front Press 16000ROW ROW

POA MAR Horsch CO4, 4m Folding Tine Drill - 2002 9000 ROW ROW Grain Drill - Sold As Seen 4959500 ROW Howard Nordsted 3m Box Drill c/w Hydraulic Up+Over 2000 ROW MF30 Kuhn 4 Row Maize Drill c/w Mounted Fert Kit MAR ROW Potato Equipment ROW 4m Accord Air Drill c/w KV Cultivator

POA For Power Harrow Mounting - Ex Demo Cond ATV ROW ROW Grimme 2 Row Tiller 6000 MF30 Grain DrillBed - Sold As Seen 495 MAR Horsch CO4, 4m Folding Tine Drill - 2002 9000MAR ROW MAR* Pearson Megastar Actiflow - VGC 4750 Potato Equipment MAR ROW Howard Nordsted 3m Box Drill c/w Hydraulic Up+Over 2000ATV Trailers ROW Grimme 2 Row Bed Tiller 6000 RAG ROW ROW AW 14T Potato/Root Trailer 4m Accord Air Drill c/w KV Cultivator MAR Due In MAR* Pearson Megastar Actiflow - VGC 4750POA ROW MAR ROW AW 12T Grain Trailer c/w Hyd Rear Door and Ext Sides MF30 Grain Drill - Sold As Seen ROW 7250 495 Trailers ROW RAG ROW 6500 MAR AW 14T Potato/Root Trailer Due In Potato AW 14T Ultima Trailer c/w Hyd Tailboard Equipment ROW ROW 4500 AW 12T Grain Trailer c/w Hyd Rear Door and Ext Sides 72506000 ROW Marston 10T Grain and Silage Trailer Grimme 2 Row Bed Tiller ROW ROW Marston 8T Silage Trailer 2500 AW 14T Ultima Trailer c/w Hyd Tailboard 6500 MAR* Pearson Megastar Actiflow - VGC 4750 MAR ROW Fertiliser Spreaders & Sprayers ROW Marston 10T Grain and Silage Trailer 4500 Hed ROW Trailers MAR 5750 ROW Berthoud Mack 1200ltr 24m Sprayer Marston 8T Silage Trailer 2500 MAR MAR Berthoud Mack 1000ltr 16m Sprayer - 1996 AW 14T Potato/Root Trailer Due InROW RAG 3000 Fertiliser Spreaders & Sprayers ROW Hed ROW Kuhn 1131 - H/cover - Tidy AW 12T Grain Trailer c/w Hyd Rear Door and Ext Sides MAR 9757250 Berthoud Mack 1200ltr 24m Sprayer 5750 Grab ROW MuckSpreaders, Tankers & Yardscrapers ROW Berthoud Mack 1000ltr 16m Sprayer - 1996 AW 14T Ultima Trailer c/w Hyd Tailboard RAG 30006500 NEW ROW NEW Full Rubber H/D Yardscrapper - Collected 750 MAR Kuhn 1131 - H/cover - Tidy 975 ROW Browns Marston 10T Grain and Silage Trailer 4500NEW

Mowers MuckSpreaders, Tankers & Yardscrapers ROW Marston 8T Silage Trailer

GROSS WEIGHT 21 TONNES

RAMP WITH NO STEP DOWN 20o ANGLE

2 CROSS DIVISIONS

HYDRAULIC 8’ INTERNAL RAMP LIFTS TO BECOME A PLATFORM

THE STOCKMASTER IS AVAILABLE IN EITHER FARM (20mph) OR HIGH SPEED (over 20mph). ENTRY LEVEL CATTLE SPEC £16,000 QUAD TRAILERS AVAILABLE VERSIONS WITH STANDARD SIDES OR, STANDARD + MESH & WITH OPTION OF ROOF WITH STRAPPING RACK. CAN BE ORDERED AS UNBRAKED OR BRAKED WITH OR WITHOUT LIGHTS, RAMP STANDARD ENTRY LEVEL PRICES: 5’ x 3’4” £700 6’6” x 4’ £885 7’3” x 4’ £945 52

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Key :

Grab 2500ROW NEW

ROW NEW Kuhn FC283 Mower Conditioner - 2012 Browns Full Rubber H/D Yardscrapper - Collected 7500 750 ROW NEW Fertiliser Spreaders & Sprayers ROW Kuhn FC202 Mounted Mower Conditioner - 2004 4750 ROW Mowers MAR Kuhn GMD700 Mower Berthoud Mack 1200ltr 24m Sprayer 5750 MAR 3200 ROW Kuhn FC283 Mower Conditioner - 2012 7500 ROW RAG RAG Berthoud Mack 1000ltr 16m Sprayer - 1996 3000 RAG 2750 ROW Kuhn GMD700 Mower Kuhn FC202 Mounted Mower Conditioner - 2004 4750 ROW RAG MAR Tarrup 307 Trailed Mower Conditioner - 9’2” Kuhn 1131 - H/cover - Tidy ROW 2000 MAR Kuhn GMD700 Mower 3200 975 ROW RAG 1800 MAR MAR Logic System 20 for Honda 450 c/w 1.2m Fin Mower RAG Kuhn GMD700 Mower 2750 MuckSpreaders, Tankers & Yardscrapers RAG Toppers ROW Tarrup 307 Trailed Mower Conditioner - 9’2” 2000 Misc ROW NEW Browns Full Rubber H/D Yardscrapper - Collected 750 NEW 2700 Topper - SPECIAL OFFER - 1 LEFT 1800 2250 MAR MAR Bomford Logic System 20 for Honda 450 c/w 1.2m Fin Mower NEW Mowers NEW Abbey 6’ Topper 925 NEW Toppers Misc ROW Kuhn FC283 Mower Conditioner - 2012 7500 ROW Bomford Kuhn VKM280 Shredder

NEW 2700 Topper - SPECIAL OFFER - 1 LEFT 4250 2250 NEW ROW Kuhn VKM280 - 2010 Kuhn FC202 Mounted Mower Conditioner - 2004 MAR 3400 NEW Abbey 6’ Topper 9254750 ROW NEW MAR Kuhn VKM305 Shredder Kuhn GMD700 Mower ROW 3000 Kuhn VKM280 Shredder 42503200 ROW NEW MAR 2250 Kuhn VKM280 - 2010 34002750 RAG Perfect KP180 6’ Flail - Offset - 2012 Kuhn GMD700 Mower MAR ROW ROW 3m Shredder 16502000 ROW Kuhn VKM305 Shredder

3000 RAG ROW ROW Sicma Tarrup 307 Trailed Mower Conditioner - 9’2” ROW Kuhn WMU305 Shredder

1350 MAR Perfect KP180 6’ Flail - Offset - 2012 2250 MAR MAR Logic System 20 for Honda 450 c/w 1.2m Fin Mower 1800 ROW Sicma Bomford 9’ Rotary Topper - 3 Blades 1200 ROW 3m Shredder 1650 MAR RAG Toppers ROW Wessex 9’ Topper 950 MAR Kuhn WMU305 Shredder 1350 NEW Bomford 2700 Topper - SPECIAL OFFER - 1 LEFT12002250 ROW Bomford 9’ Rotary Topper - 3 Blades MAR NEW Wessex 9’ Topper Abbey 6’ Topper 925 Ross on Wye 950 Tel: 019 MAR ROW

ROW Kuhn VKM280 Shredder 4250 Martley Tel: 018 Ross on Wye Tel: 019 MAR Kuhn VKM280 - 2010 3400 Raglan Tel: 012 Martley Tel: 018 ROW Kuhn VKM305 Shredder 3000 The examples shown in this leaflet are for illustration purposes only. For a no obligati Raglan Tel: 012 subject to status and for business purposes only. Offers only available while stocks las MAR Perfect KP180 6’ Flail - Offset - 2012 2250 ROW Sicma 3m Shredder 1650 The examples shown in this leaflet are for illustration purposes only. For a no obligati subject to status and for business purposes only. Offers only available while stocks las ROW Kuhn WMU305 Shredder 1350 ROW Bomford 9’ Rotary Topper - 3 Blades 1200 ROW Wessex 9’ Topper 950

= ross= rossmarmar = marTley row = marTley = r aGlaN raG = raGlaN £ Tedders / Rakes Tedders / Rakes etc etc

mm arch arch2014 2014 ££

Kuhn GA3201 Single Rotor Rake 2000 6500 RAG RAG Kuhn GA3201 Single Rotor Rake 2000 1700 3195 MAR Class Volto 540H - 4 Rotor Tedder MAR Class Volto 540H - 4 Rotor Tedder 1700 1650 3225 RAG Kuhn GF500M - 4 Rotor Tedder RAG Kuhn GF500M - 4 Rotor Tedder 1650 3500 Foragers Foragers ROW Claas Jaguar 61 c/w Bogie Wheel Kit 1500 5500 Handlers ROW Balers/Wrappers/Bale Claas Jaguar 61 c/w Bogie Wheel Kit 1500 1750 Bale Handler - No Brks 850 450 NEW McHale R5 (Round+Square) Balers/Wrappers/Bale Handlers NEW McHale Round Bale Handler (Pipes+Brks extra) 750 450 NEW McHale R5 (Round+Square) Bale Handler - No Brks 850 ROW JD 578 Rotocut - 2003 - 22000 Bales Due In 450 NEW ROW McHale Round Bale Handler (Pipes+Brks extra) 750 Hesston 4900 9950 650 ROW JD 578 Rotocut - 2003 - 22000 Bales Due In 8750 400 ROW Welger D4000 - 83000 Bales Gallignani RB22L2 - Round Baler - Avail May 3000 ROW ROW Hesston 4900 9950 McHale Sq Bale Handler c/w Merlo Brks - Very Tidy 1250 ROW MAR Welger D4000 - 83000 Bales 8750 MAR McHale 691 Bale Grab c/w JCB Tool Carrier Brks 525

ROW Gallignani RB22L2 - Round Baler - Avail May Feeders & Choppers MAR NEW McHale Sq Bale Handler c/w Merlo Brks - Very Tidy Kuhn 3570 Feeder/Bedder - swivel chute - elec 6000 MAR NEW McHale 691 Bale Grab c/w JCB Tool Carrier Brks LucasG Castor 30 Feeder/Bedder - swivel chute - elec

3000

NEW LucasG Castor 20 Feeder/Bedder - swivel chute - elec Feeders & Choppers

3000 1250 12000 525 12500

10250 NEW Walter Watson Feed Trailer (Collected) 1525 NEW Kuhn 3570 Feeder/Bedder - swivel chute - elec 12000 6000 SPECIAL OFFER 1 LEFT 9500 NEW LucasG Castor 30 Feeder/Bedder - swivel chute - elec 12500 ROW LucasG Castor 30 RUB - Straw/Silage Feeder/Bedder 7500 swivel chute elec 10250 NEW ROW LucasG Castor 20 Feeder/Bedder Kuhn Primor 2060H - 2012 7500 9000 NEW ROW WalterKuhn Euromix 1060 Twin Auger mixer/feeder Watson Feed Trailer (Collected) 1525 5000 2000 ROW Keenan FP100 3500 SPECIAL OFFER - 1Feeder LEFTWagon POA ROW Shelbourne Reynolds Cubicle Bedder 150 2450 ROW LucasG Castor 30 RUB - Straw/Silage Feeder/Bedder 7500 495 MAR Polycroc Feeder 1200

ROW Kuhn Primor 2060H - 2012 ATV Bikes 6000 ROW ROW Kuhn Euromix 1060 Twin Auger mixer/feeder JCB Workmax - Ex Demo - 2013 4750 ROW MAR Keenan FP100 Feeder JCB Workmax 800 Wagon Honda TRX500FM - 2010 - 4x4 - VGC ROW RAG Shelbourne Reynolds Cubicle Bedder 150 ue In Honda TRX420ES - 2008 MAR ROW Polycroc Feeder 7250

ROW ATV Bikes 6500 ROW 4500 ROW ROW JCB 2500 MAR MAR JCB

Honda TRX420ES - 2012 Honda TRX300 - 4x4 Workmax - Ex Demo - 2013 Honda TRX450ES - W Reg Workmax 800 Kawasaki Mule (Full Cab) - 2009

RAG Hedgetrimmers Honda TRX500FM - 2010 - 4x4 - VGC

7500 5000 Avail Mar 3500 5950 3500 2450 3250 1200

4500 1850 Avail Mar 1700 5950 7750

3500

5750 7500 ROW ROW HondaBomford Falcon 5.5 Parralell - Elec Cont - 1.2m Head TRX420ES - 2008 3250 3000 ROW Bomford Falcon 6.0 Telescopic - ICS Cont - 1.5m Head 10000 ROW Honda TRX420ES - 2012 4500 975 Grabs, Buckets & Buck Rakes

ROW NEW HondaStrimech TRX3007’6” - 4x4 1850 Bucket Brush 1495 750 ROW NEW HondaJCB/Strimech TRX450ES - X-Form W Reg 2m3 1700 1200 Ex Demo 7’6” Muck Fork and Grab c/w Cone & Pin brks 7750 1875 MAR ROW Kawasaki Mule (Full Cab) - 2009

7500 ROW Strimech Round Bale Straw/Hay Grab c/w JCB Qfit brks 1000 Hedgetrimmers 4750 1000 Strimech 7’6” Muck/Silage Fork ROW ROW Bomford Falcon 5.5 Parralell - Elec Cont - 1.2m Head 7500 3200 RAG Fork and Grapple (for Handler) 1000 ROW RAG Bomford Falcon 6.0 Telescopic - ICS Cont - 1.5m Head 10000 2750 7’6” Bucket (for Handler) 750 2000 Grabs,ROW Buckets & Buck Rakes 1.5m Bucket c/w Cone & Pin Brks 600 1800 Albutt 131 Bale Spike 450 NEW MAR Strimech 7’6” Bucket Brush 1495

NEW Miscellaneous JCB/Strimech X-Form 2m3

GrassMaster Spring Tine Harrows with Seed Broadcaster option 5m £2,995 Hyd Fold 6m £3,250 Hyd Fold Stocks Seeder Unit + £850

1200

2250 Browns Swing Round Post Driver 2670 ROW NEW Ex Demo 7’6” Muck Fork and Grab c/w Cone & Pin brks 1875 925 NEW Karcher 601 Cold/Hot/Steam Washer 1499 ROW NEW Strimech Round Bale Straw/Hay Grab c/w JCB Qfit brks 1000 4250 Karcher 6/13 Cold Pressure Washer 500 ROW ROW Strimech 7’6” Muck/Silage Fork 1000 3400 PUH for Case Magnum 7200 series 750 3000 Aluminium Cattle/Sheep Container c/w Decks - 20’ Long 1000 2500 RAG ROW Fork and Grapple (for Handler) 2250 Twyman 200 Post Rammer 1200 RAG MAR 7’6” Bucket (for Handler) 750 1650 RAG Honda 2417 Hydro Ride on Mower 1500 ROW 1.5m Bucket c/w Cone & Pin Brks 600 1350 MAR Fleming TR2 - 2.5T Compact Trailer 1100 MAR MAR Albutt 131 Bale Spike 450 1200 Fleming 6’6” Ballast Roll 750 Miscellaneous MAR 1100ltr Diesel Bowser c/w electric pump 1250 950

NEW Browns Swing Round Post Driver 2670 Tel: 01989 768811 Units 8/9, Alton Road, Ross on Wye HR9 5NB NEW AKarcher 601range Cold/Hot/Steam Washertrailers 1499 large of stock Tel: 01886 888987 Berrow Green Road, Martley WR6 6PQ NEW starting Karcher 6/13with Cold Pressure Washer6’x4’ with 500 aUsksimple Tel: 01291 690205 Road, Raglan NP15 2HJ ROW PUH for Case Magnum 7200 series 750 canopy £1,150 and reaching the r a no obligation personalised quotation ring your local RFM depot now. Finance offered ROW Aluminium Cattle/Sheep Container c/w Decks - 20’ Long 2500 March 2014 while stocks last. All prices are subject to VAT at the standard rate. topping 14’ triaxle c/w MAR range Twyman 200 Post Rammer 1200 RAG sheepdecks/divisions Honda 2417 Hydro Ride on Mower and sump tank 1500 MAR Fleming TR2 - 2.5T Compact Trailer 1100 £5,600 (all sizes in between the two catered for) MAR Fleming 6’6” Ballast Roll 750 MAR 1100ltr Diesel Bowser c/w electric pump 1250

Giraffe Post Hammer swinground Manual swinground £2,925 Log Splitter hydraulically operated £950

This log splitter has a table which measures 600 x 500mm (24 x 20”) and is provided with an anti-slip surface for additional safety.

• Fits cat 1 and 2 three point linkage • Operates with 10 tonne of force • Hardened splitting wedge for a long working life • Two handed operation for safety • Robust steel construction

SlitMaster grassland aerator 3m £2,475 4.5m Hyd folding £4,000 Optional roller or spring harrow

MF1839 & 1840 IN LINE BALERS FROM £17,350 • ‘Centre-line’ design eliminates side

drafts and crop remains in a straight line from pickup to final bale.

• Crop flow • Crop is moved from the pickup into a pre-forming chamber • The packer then pushes the preformed flake into the bale chamber • MF1839, 1.9m ‘low profile’ pickup • Perfectly formed bales

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Used TracTors - Nearly New TracTors Depot Model

Ex Demo / Ex Hire

Clock HP Year Read

MAR Challenger 765D - Creep - Ex Demo 355 ROW Fendt 936 - 60k - Profi Plus - Ex Hire 366 MAR Fendt 936 - 60k - Profi Plus - Ex Hire 366 ROW MF 7620 - 50k - Dyna6 - Ex Demo 200 ROW MF 7618 - 50k - Dyna6 - Ex Demo 175 MAR MF 7618 - 50k - Dyna6 - Ex Hire 175 ROW MF 7614 - 50k - Dyna6 - Ex Demo 140 ROW MF 3650 - Fruit - Ex Demo 102

Used Tractors

14 13 14 14 14 14 14 14

Price

£/Avail

100 POA 670 Avail May 500 Avail May 458 POA 384 POA 309 POA 30 POA 50 POA

ROW Fendt 936 - Rev Drive - Warranty 366 12 2800 Avail May ROW Fendt 820 - 50k 197 07 9000 Due In MAR Fendt 818 - 50k - Fr Lnk 187 03 5958 Due In ROW Fendt 716 - 50k - Fr Lnk 158 02 9251 Due In MAR JCB 3220 Plus - 65kph 230 04 8600 Due In ROW JCB 3200Xtra 190 12 1695 63000 ROW MF 8670 - 50k - Fr Lnk 320 11 1600 Avail May ROW MF 8480 - Fr Lnk & PTO 315 08 3562 Due In ROW MF 7624 - 50k - Dyna6 235 12 2000 56250 ROW MF 6499 - 50k - Fr Lnk - Warranty 230 11 3575 Due In ROW MF 6495 - 50k 198 07 4900 33000 ROW MF 6490 - 50k 185 10 3032 Due In MAR MF 7490 - 50k 180 04 5656 25750 MAR MF 7485 - 50k - Fr Lnk 175 08 4882 34750 ROW MF 6480 - 40k - Suspension 157 07 5997 27750 RAG MF 6480 - 40k - Creep Speed 157 06 5110 27750 ROW MF 6480 - 40k - Suspension 157 04 9556 Due In MAR MF 6480 - 40k - Suspension 157 03 5333 23500 ROW MF 6290 - Fr Lnk & PTO 138 01 11123 Due In ROW MF 5455 - Dyna4 112 11 2975 Due In 5410 - Dyna4 - A/Con 75 NEW NEW 29000 RAG MF ROW JDeere 8360R - Fr Lnk 355 12 1934 Due In MAR JDeere 7930 - Fr Lnk 217 09 3815 Due In RAG JDeere 2650 - SG2 - 4WD 77 90 8001 7250 ROW Case Puma 180 - 50k - Creep 200 11 3442 Due In ROW Deutz X720 - 50k - Fr Lnk 258 09 3711 43000

Loader Tractors

ROW MF 7475 - 50k - Suspension 135 04 11785

c/w Mailleux MX120 Loader & Grab MAR Kubota L3200 - 4WD 32 10 233

c/w Loader & Bucket

16750

Save up to £8,000 on these 2014 registered 7600 tractors 7620 200hp (boost to 220hp) 458 hours 7618 175hp (boost to 200hp) 384 hours 7618 175hp (boost to 200hp) 309 hours 7614 140hp 30 hours

7624 £56,250

6480 £27,750

5455 DUE IN

7930 DUE IN

8360R DUE IN

PUMA180 DUE IN

3200XTRA £63,000

BEUTZ X720 DUE IN

531-70 SUPER £26,500

JD 3800 £19,000

12250

USED HANDLERS MAR ROW MAR MAR ROW MAR ROW

JCB 531-70 Super JCB 414S JCB 531-70 Super JCB TM310S - Pin+Cone JCB TM300 - Q Fit JCB 531-70 Super - Q Fit JD 3800 - PUH - Pallet Forks

Year 2013 2010 2010 2009 2006 2006 2005

Hours £ 350 Ex Demo 4000 Due In 3600 Due In 3900 35000 5000 Due In 5300 26500 7000 19000

CLEANING

High pressure chemical hot water/steam (HDS601C) 30-120bar, 280-530 litre/hour £1,499 Powerful cold water machine or (HDS710) 30-100bar, 350-700 (HD6/13) litre/hour £2,150 c/w 10m hose £500 54

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SELECTION OF USED MACHINERY (SEE PAGE 53 FOR FULL LISTING)

GRIMME 2 ROW £6,000

HORSCH CO4 £9,000

MASCHIO 4M END TOW £3,000

SIMBA 3.3M PRESS £1,750

SIMBA 4.6M XPRESS £23,500

QUIVOGNE 3M £5,500

3M+ UP&OVER LINKAGE £2,000

HESSTON 4900 £9,950

ARCUSIN BALE STACKER £POA

KUHN 1060 DIET FEEDER £5,000

KEENAN FP100 £3,500

KAWASAKI £7,750

CLAAS 4 ROTOR VOLTO £1,700

KUHN 3M SHREDDER £3,000

BOMFORD 6M 1.5M HEAD £10,000

STRIMECH GRAB £1,000

933 & 936 WORKING IN THE FIELDS NOW FOR SALE 1st JUNE

SAVE £17,000

VACANCY WORKSHOP TECHNICIANS REQUIRED - FULL TRAINING GIVEN - SKILLED OR APPRENTICE - WORK FROM ANY RFM DEPOT - WORK ON LEADING BRANDS FOR FULL PACKAGE APPLY TO FRANCIS EVANS AT OUR ROSS DEPOT

OVER CURRENT NEW PRICE 933 333HP 936 366HP Profi Plus on 710s 2014 Registration 3 year warranty from 1/3/2014 www.rossfarm.co.uk | MACHINERY MATTERS Spring 2014

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The examples shown in this leaflet are for illustration purposes only, competitive information is correct to the best of our knowledge & belief. For a no obligation quotation call your local RFM depot. Finance offered subject to status and for business purposes only. Offers only available while stocks last. All prices are subject to VAT at standard rate. E&OE

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