Thursday, 22 October 2015 11:09

Bits and pieces

Written by Mark Daniel

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What's new in machinery and products.

Harvesting by app

FleetView app from harvest specialist Claas coordinates all grain transport tractor and trailers drivers in a harvesting fleet. The app helps the driver to decide which combine to ‘attend’ next, by displaying an exact position of the machine and the current grain tank level, ensuring the combines keep moving and maximise their output potential.

New brand

Kongskilde has announced a one-brand strategy for all machines made by Kongskilde Industries. Brands such as Howard, Nordsten, Overum, Becker and JF will all carry the parent company’s name and its new red livery. Farmguard, importer of plough brand Overum, notes that products destined for NZ will be painted the traditional blue.

China focus

Agco has opened a US$3 billion manufacturing base in Changzhou, China to supply domestic markets and as a globally important location for export prospects. The aim is to manufacture annually 20,000 tractors, 30,000 engines and 40,000 rear axle assemblies.

Award for JD

John Deere will take away a gold medal from the upcoming Agritechnica in Germany for its JD Pro-Cut system, which monitors blade sharpness and blade-to-shearbar clearance on self-propelled forage harvesters. Ongoing adjustment and monitoring is said to help keep the machines operating at maximum efficiency and save fuel.

Fendt to expand

Tractor manufacturer Fendt has voiced its ambitions to go beyond making tractors and forage harvesters; it is planning a line that will include drum and disc mowers, tedders, rakes and loader wagons made at its Feucht factory near Nuremburg which also builds the MF and Fella branded products.

More China growth

German cultivation specialist Amazone on August 1 opened a Chinese subsidiary company in Tianjin in the region of Beijing. Initially designed for local sales and service, it also opens the possibility of local manufacturing. Covered area is around 3000 sq m, costing Euro 1 million.

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