Product Reviews
Model magic
13 April 2010
BRITAINS has been a world-leading toy and model manufacturer for nearly 120 years including the popular Home Farm series; and an indispensable reference guide for all Britains collectors is now available.
JD joins CESAR security scheme
23 March 2010.
TO help counter the increasing problem of tractor and machinery theft, John Deere has announced that all its Mannheim-built tractors will be fitted with the official CESAR Scheme Datatag security system as standard, starting later this year. This will cover all 5M and 5R Series, 6030 Standard and Premium Series, 7430 and 7530 models. John Deere dealers will also be trained to install Datatag on other product lines in due course, where it is not available ex-factory.
Basildon Blue Power
19 March 2010.
TO celebrate its T7070 Auto Command winning the prestigious 2010 Tractor of the Year as well as the Golden Tractor for Design award, New Holland has launched two special edition 'Blue Power' tractors.
MTX150 rejoins McCormick line-up
17 March 2010.
MCCORMICK enthusiasts will welcome the return of an MTX150 model to the line-up following a revamp of the marque’s six-cylinder product range.
AgriLock anti-theft
15 March 2010.
TO counter the ever-increasing problem of tractors and farm equipment being stolen, Mawsley Machinery has developed a unique patented anti-theft solution.
JD baler range 2010
1 March 2010.
DESIGNED for farmers and contractors looking for higher density bales and increased versatility, John Deere’s round baler range has been completely updated and renumbered for the 2010 season. There are now eight basic models altogether, with a range of pick-up and feeding systems, extra options and new features.
Case IH and Steyr on the up
1 March 2010.
DESPITE difficult economic conditions – the European tractor market dropped around 17% in 2009 – the Steyr and Case IH brands managed to achieve an estimated increase in market share of nearly 1%.
Compact and powerful
1 March 2010.
A John Deere 3036E, one of the company’s new value line of compact tractors, is more than pulling its weight at Norwich International Airport. The tractor is being used by NHV (Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen, which translates as North Sea Helicopters Flanders) to tow its three Eurocopter helicopters in and out of the company’s hangars and manoeuvre them around ready for take-off.
Reducing emissions
1 March 2010.
AS the Clean Energy Leader, New Holland has been pioneering the use of biodiesel in agricultural machinery since 2006 and is currently researching the most advanced technologies. The brand developed the award winning NH2TM tractor – the first to use hydrogen fuel cells – and the Energy Independent Farm concept, exploring ways to enable farmers to reach zero emissions and energy independence in the future.
JD keeps racing on course
1 March 2010.
JOHN Deere tractors have been working round the clock at Southwell racecourse to keep the all-weather track clear of snow and ice during the recent spell of bad weather.
Current Issue: Sept 2010
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