Larger quads have become increasingly popular with operators looking to tow heavy loads, be it feed or animals.

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.

Call them what you will, but UTVs, side x sides or ROVs have found a place in much of rural New Zealand.

New CLAAS Lexion 8000 and 7000 series combine harvesters have arrived in Australasia, reports Claas Harvest Centre.

Shane and Kylie McDonald were searching for a reliable, straightforward tractor for their specialist farm at Bell Block, New Plymouth. They looked at several brands and models then test drove a Valtra and loved it, they say.

An ‘unbeatable’ offer will point up Claas Harvest Centre’s Fieldays promotion.

Utilisation of available grass, a key to New Zealand’s dairying success, is known to result in lower costs of production.

Polaris has introduced the Ranger 150 EFI, for riders 10 years or older.

With larger and more powerful machinery comes increased weight and the potential for greater damage to soil.

Farmgard has recently expanded its already extensive range with the addition of Rolland muck-spreaders.