Machinery & Products

JD expands its header range

John Deere is expanding its range of headers with the introduction of the new X-Series.

CF Moto committed to Oz quad market

While big players Honda, Yamaha and Polaris are getting ready to pull the pin on the Australian quad bike market, CF Moto says it is in the market for the long haul.

Handles humps and hollows with ease

Turley Farms has found success with a trailed Horsch Leeb GS sprayer.

Polaris rugged Ranger trio offers a variety of choices

On-farm transport was revolutionised with the arrival of quads, but really came of age with the side-by-side.

New JD distributors

From July 1, John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment will be available from AGrowQuip in the North Island and Drummond & Etheridge (D&E) in the South Island.

CLAAS releases half-track tractors

First seen as concepts at Agritechnica two years ago, CLAAS has now released the world’s first half-tracked tractors with full suspension.

New KUHN precision drill range launched

KUHN has launched a new range of precision seed drills in the shape of the Maxima 3 series.

TAMA calls for Govt help

The Tractor and Farm Machinery Association (TAMA) is calling on the Government to take urgent measures to help its sector in the face of plummeting sales.

She’s now top of the Claas!

CLAAS was always a family company and a recent change at the top sees that continue.

Kubota extends front end loader range

The range of Kubota MGX front-end loaders has been extended with the arrival of two mechanical self-levelling units.

App eliminates tedious paperwork

A clever new app called HarvestYield is said to eliminate the tedious paper trail associated with job recording and worker timesheets, while also offering a suite of management tools.

Industry ticks along, with eye on costs

How is New Zealand's agricultural machinery industry coping with COVID-19?

Tractor manufacturer defies COVID-19 bump

Farm machinery merchandiser Case IH says it has kept the wheels rolling on farms – despite formidable logistical challenges during the lockdown.

SP mixer wagon offers many feed options

A self-propelled, twin vertical auger mixer wagon from KUHN dubbed the SPW Intense has been designed with nutritional considerations in mind.

Suits all

Front end loader and implement manufacturer Quicke has introduced a new, multi-purpose bale grab call the Quadrogrip.

Refreshed, versatile Fastrac 4000

JCB has refreshed the Fastrac 4000 series tractors with heavy duty axles, front differential lock, new tyre options, factory-fitted precision guidance options and a new coupling system for swan-neck drawbar trailers and tankers.

Kyne Steel Spike Wheels: an oldy, but a goody

They say there’s no point in trying to re-invent the wheel, but over the years some useful attachments have made them more functional.

Valtra S394 is pick for porkers

Award-winning pig farmer Patoa Farms likely have the only Valtra S394 tractor in New Zealand — but that may soon change given its many benefits.

Smart hedges; minimal debris

The Shelbourne HD 876 VFRT hedge cutter chops debris into smaller sizes, removing issues of large debris such as hoof ailments.

Managing winter feeding a priority

Going into autumn, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging farmers to think about how they will manage their winter fodder crops – particularly in a year when feed resources are likely to be tight.

Fastrac 8000 fully suspended

JCB has extended its active front-and-rear axle suspension system to its flagship Fastrac 8000 series tractors.

A guaranteed straight furrow

KUHN’s Smart Ploughing device offers the possibility of lifting each body individually thanks to a system that is fully integrated into the plough beam.