AG Salons & Nouvelles de la mécanisation

Karl, Kuhn’s autonomous concept

Other than the name, Kuhn saved all the technical details of the rubber tracked Karl concept until Agritechnica opened its doors yesterday.One of several new autonomous machines at the German show, and one of the most expensive R&D projects ever for Kuhn, the 175hp Volvo hybrid four-pot engine in Karl provides all the el...

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Lundi 13 novembre 2023

First autonomous Claas tractor

Autonomous tractors are a big talking point at Agritechnica 2023 and the mainstream makers are not leaving it all up to the new start-ups. Claas has kitted out its new Xerion 12 with a full self-driving kit which it is calling Auto Pilot. Still at the prototype stage, this is part of a three level ‘Autonomy Connect’ ...

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Lundi 13 novembre 2023

CLAAS connect eases farm management

CLAAS has combined digital machine management, service planning and license management with yield mapping, application maps and documentation on a single, cloud-based platform, the new CLAAS connect. The ‘Next step in farming’ focuses on greater connectivity and user-friendliness and a closer relationship between cus...

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Samedi 11 novembre 2023

Double operation in one single pass

For high output sowing during stubble cultivation or seedbed preparation, Pöttinger has now equipped not only its Terria stubble cultivators, but also the trailed Terradisc 8001 T / 10001 T disc harrows with a distribution system, coupled to the Amico F front hopper. As a result, soil cultivation and sowing or fertiliza...

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Vendredi 10 novembre 2023

New Holland CR11: new flagship combine

New Holland has finally released the model number of the new twin rotor flagship combine it will unveil at Agritechnica this weekend. It’s called the CR11, a brute powered by a 775hp C16.Flagged up as a zero-loss machine, we will have to wait until the show gets underway for the full spec, but what we can reveal is tha...

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Vendredi 10 novembre 2023

Weaving Lynx drill and trailed ED at Agritechnica

The new Lynx mounted tine drill is described as a lighter more compact alternative to the Sabre. The latest version of the trailed GD will also be on the Weaving stand.The Lynx still uses four-rows of tine coulters with auto-reset and tungsten tips. The 2,000-litre plastic hopper sits above an RDS controlled metering sys...

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Vendredi 10 novembre 2023

Lightweight Fliegl slurry tanker

The 9.0m³ Fliegl PFW 9,000 PolyLine slurry tanker weighs just 4,500kg, and that includes the 9.0m Skate 90 trailing shoe applicator.When fully loaded the fibreglass-reinforced tank tips the scales at 13t which is carried on the 850/50 R30.5 tyres and hitch. A Vogelsang rotary lobe pump does the muck shifting.This is jus...

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Vendredi 10 novembre 2023

20,000-litre Dammann trailed sprayer

A 20,000-litre tri-axle trailed sprayer is the latest addition to the Dammann Tridem range. This has the same spraying hardware as the firm’s previous largest trailed offering, the tandem axle, 14,000-litre model.The track width on the new trailed sprayer is adjustable from 2.15m to 2.25m and rated to travel at 50km/hr...

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Jeudi 9 novembre 2023

New boom for Hardi Mega

The latest mounted Hardi Mega sprayer is getting a new boom to replace the VHZ and the VPZ. Called the Pro Force, this is a 15 to 28m vertical fold boom which is mounted on a revamped pendulum-suspended central frame.There will be the option of hydraulic anti-yaw dampers for swifter headland turns. There is also a single...

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Mercredi 8 novembre 2023

Faresin goes fully electric

The Leader PF Full Electric is born, a self-propelled 100% electric mixer wagon that completes Faresin’s electrified range, launched in 2018 with its electric telehandler. A 360-degree sustainability concept that aims at circular economy and reduction of farm emissions.

The new Leader PF Full Electric has been de...

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Mardi 7 novembre 2023

Spot fertilizing with PUDAMA

The Kverneland PUDAMA drill is a next step in maize seeding. It enables reduction of the volume of starter fertilizer by at least 25% thanks to a precise placement of fertilizer below and next to the maize seeds.

PUDAMA stands for a systematic focused spot fertilizer application during maize sowing. It enables the ...

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Mardi 7 novembre 2023

Muddy maize specialists

While creating misery for many, a wet maize harvest is perfect for a number of Dutch specialists to brush off the cobwebs from their homemade wet-weather solutions, such as this six-wheeled New Holland FX450.Desperate times require desperate measures, and the base for the six-wheeled rubber-tracked chopper modified by Du...

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Mardi 7 novembre 2023

First electric Dieci telehandler at Agritechnica

Dieci will preview the Mini Agri-e electric telehandler at Agritechnica. The company will also have the Agri Farmer hybrid on the stand.Starting with the Mini Agri-e 26.6 (2.6t/6.0m), the 19kW traction and 22kW hydraulic motors (max power output of 44kW), are said to provide the equivalent performance to a diesel-powered...

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Mardi 7 novembre 2023

CLAAS celebrates 50 years JAGUAR

In 1973, CLAAS introduced the JAGUAR 60 SF self-propelled forage harvester. Soon thereafter, the machine attained worldwide reputation. The JAGUAR is known because of its kernel processing technology and drive systems that protect the soil. Good reason to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a successful machine.

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Lundi 6 novembre 2023

New Holland updates CR and CX combines

New Holland will show updated versions of the CR twin rotor and CX straw walker combines at Agritechnica. Both ranges get the new styling which will also be used on the new flagship harvester being unveiled at the show.The two combine ranges benefit from updated cabs with new higher spec leather seats and a three-camera ...

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Lundi 6 novembre 2023

Rozmital disc mower prototype at Agritechnica

Czech manufacturer Rozmital will show the rear-mounted SD-300R (3.0m) disc mower with roller conditioner at Agritechnica. The new model is expected to enter production in the second half of next year.Complementing the identical front-mounted SC-301R (3.01m) conditioner model introduced last year (also on display in Hanov...

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Lundi 6 novembre 2023

Three new Bednar seed drills for 2024

New Bednar seed drills for next season include the Directo Do (direct) and Matador (strip till). The 12m Efecta CM 12000 air drill is also new.The capacity of the pressurised twin hoppers on the Directo NO 6000 (6m) is 5,000l. When combined with the optional Alfa drill 400 seeding unit, the three hoppers provide a wide r...

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Vendredi 3 novembre 2023

Kubota’s first electric wheeled loaders

Kubota (UK) has launched two battery-powered RT compact articulated wheeled loaders: the RT210-2e and RT220-2e.Previewed a year ago at Bauma, the construction sector will be the main market, but the battery-powered RTs could also appeal to farms looking for a near-silent and emission-free solution when working indoors or...

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Vendredi 3 novembre 2023

Cover crop option for Pöttinger Terradisc

Pöttinger has developed a distribution system for its trailed Terradisc 8001T (8.0m) and 10001T (10m) disc harrows that allows it to apply fertiliser, seed a cover crop, or do both at the same time.Paired with the Amico F front hopper, the 1,700 or 2,400l capacity unit is split 60:40. Material is applied using a single ...

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Vendredi 3 novembre 2023

Larger tyres on latest Bredal spreader

The new K110XESC trailed lime and fertiliser spreader from Danish manufacturer Bredal can accept tyres with a diameter of up to 2.0m.Developed in response to increasing demand to fit larger tyres on bigger trailed machines to reduce ground pressure, the larger boots also reduce the rolling resistance and provide increase...

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Jeudi 2 novembre 2023

Versatile Cuadro Disc injects slurry

The new Quadro Disc from Evers Agro is a versatile disc injector for grain fields, grassland and arable land. It uses a sharp single disc which ensures the slurry to go straight to the roots of the crops. Hence, nutrient loss through emission is kept to a minimum. The Quadro Disc combines a large working width of up to 1...

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Mercredi 1 novembre 2023

Kverneland power harrows, sprayers and mergers

Staying within the tractor axle load requirements has prompted many manufacturers to rejig their power harrow drill offering. Kverneland can now be added to that list with the Rotago 4000 which can be partnered with an equally new rear coulter tool bar.One of the new Kverneland machines heading to Agritechnica this month...

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Mercredi 1 novembre 2023

Kemper small and large drum maize headers

The 300 Pro small drum and 400 Pro large drum maize headers are the latest offering from Kemper.These have a number of new features to prevent cobs getting stuck between the drum as well as improved maintenance. A heavy duty kit which makes use of Hardox steel should extend the service life of the drum and skids.The 400 ...

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Mardi 31 octobre 2023

New Horsch kit heading to Agritechnica

There has been no easing off the gas at Horsch since the last Agritechnica as the machinery maker will have several new cultivators, drills, planters, sprayers, mechanical hoes and a precision fertiliser spreader on the stand at this year’s show.Starting with cultivators, in order to fit a knife roller, levelling board...

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Mardi 31 octobre 2023

Trio of Kuhn power harrows and Sitera mounted drills

Kuhn Farm Machinery has added the first folding models to the HR 1030 R power harrow range. The company has also extended its mechanical combination seed drill range with the Sitera 100 series.Starting with power harrows, the HR 5030 R (5m) and HR 6030 R (6m), the new flagship models in the range, are suitable for tracto...

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Lundi 30 octobre 2023