Farmers Weekly Tafe might be best known for its reproductions of classic Massey Ferguson tractors, but the Indian brand has been beavering away on a host of more modern products. Additions include a compact fully electric prototype called the e30, which has 25kWh of lithium-ion batteries powering three electric motors – one to drive the wheels, one […] The post Agritechnica 2023: Tafe swaps vintage rebuilds for electric and hydrogen power appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly McCormick has treated its six-cylinder X7.6 and X8 tractor ranges to a new cabin with 14% more internal space and updated controls on the right-hand console. The so-called “clever cab” has a larger windscreen and thermal efficiency has been improved by switching to higher-grade Saint Gobain glass. This is said to make the cab more […] The post Agritechnica 2023: McCormick six-cylinder tractors get larger cab and new controls appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Stoll reckons it has overcome the one shortcoming of tractor-mounted loaders – a lack of reach. Its novel X-Tra Lift concept comes with telescopic arms attached to swivelling joints that increase the horizontal range by 1m and the lift height by up to 1.5m, to a maximum of almost 5.5m. In theory, this should allow […] The post Agritechnica 2023: Stoll develops telescopic boom for tractor loaders appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Stoll reckons it has overcome the one shortcoming of tractor-mounted loaders – a lack of reach. Its novel X-Tra Lift concept comes with telescopic arms attached to swivelling joints that increase the horizontal range by 1m and the lift height by up to 1.5m, to a maximum of almost 5.5m. In theory, this should allow […] The post Agritechnica 2023: New 9S to top Massey Ferguson tractor range appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly More than 1,000 tractors were registered in the UK during October – an increase of 8.6% compared to the same month last year. Figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) showed that UK tractor registrations for the first 10 months of the year were up by 5% on the year. In total, 10,709 new tractors […] The post New tractor sales in October at highest volumes since 2016 appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Higher-powered tractors have dominated the market so far in 2023, as the sector continues to play catch-up following supply chain disruption during the Covid pandemic years. Latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) show that, over the first nine months of the year, total UK tractor registrations grew by 4% compared with the same […] The post Higher-powered tractors enjoy 20% UK market growth appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly The 7S.210 might be the smallest tractor in G&J Belcher and Sons’ all-Massey fleet at Puleston Farm in Newport, Shropshire, but this compact powerhouse has still had to tackle the big jobs. Surrounded by large-frame 7700-series machines – a 7720, 7720S, and 7724S – it’s been used to run most of the same kit. This […] The post Driver’s view: Shropshire farm rates Massey Ferguson 7S.210 appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly A boom in aftermarket tuning chips and remapping software has created a swarm of performance-enhanced tractors that churn out far more horsepower than their makers ever intended. On the one hand, this has helped canny buyers get more firepower for their money, but it’s also highlighted how useful a neat 160hp tractor can be when […] The post On test: Massey Ferguson 7S.210 proves versatile all-rounder appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Fendt has raised the bar on how much power can be squeezed out of a four-cylinder tractor engine by cranking its new 600 Vario up to more than 200hp. The move comes after the German brand beefed up its popular 700 series tractors, creating a yawning gulf between it and the smaller 500s. See also: First […] The post Fendt goes 4-cylinder with 150 to 200hp 600 series tractors appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly A new cab, more powerful engine and a welter of previously unavailable optional extras are the highlights of Valtra’s revamped S-series. But the biggest change to the Finnish firm’s flagship range is its provenance, with production of all six models of the sixth generation returning to Suolahti following a major factory expansion and paint-line upgrade. […] The post Valtra revamps flagship S-series in new-look 280-420hp range appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more