Landini Rex 4 vineyard tractor series debuts in NZ
The Landini Rex 4 Series, recently released in New Zealand, is designed with vineyards in mind.
German manufacturer Tobroco-Giant has added three telescopic wheeled loaders to the Giant G2700 series.
In the case of two models, the G2700 Tele HD and the G2700Tele HD+, the preferred power plant is a 50hp Kubota diesel, while the G2700E takes another path.
Like the existing G2700E, the G2700E Tele is equipped with two electric motors - the first, a 7kW version to power the drivetrain, delivering a top speed of 20km/h, and the second, a 12kW motor for the hydraulic system, delivering an output of up to 40 litres/ minute.
The electric models in standard spec feature a 260Ah, maintenance free, lithium-ion battery that can utilise an on-board charger to recharge the standard battery from 20% up to 80% in around three and a half hours. An external 300Ah fast charger system is said to take just 50 minutes to boost the power of the optional 520Ah battery from 20% up to 80%. An optional 390Ah battery is also available.
The front section of the frame on the three newcomers is based on the G2700 X-Tra, although the 3.7 metre maximum lift height of all three models is almost 50% higher than the 2.5m delivered by X-Tra models. The standard hydraulic layout sees all pipework concealed within the boom, with all three models equipped as standard with a mechanical double-acting hydraulic service. Meanwhile, the two diesel versions are available with two proportional double-acting hydraulic services (single on the G2700E Tele). All three machines are expected to be available before the end of this year.
Former MP and Southland farmer Eric Roy has received the Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand’s Primary Industries Award.
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Fonterra Whareroa wrapped up a successful season with a record-breaking cheese production volume and several gongs at the co-op's annual Best Site Cup awards.
A new publication has been launched that offers a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on commercially available grazing pasture species in New Zealand.
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) has announced Felicity Roxburgh will take over as its new executive director.
"We're trying to get to the promised land but we're still in a bit of a swamp at the moment."
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