Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 350 i Farms and Farm Machinery

Landini has launched the upgraded Super 8860 utility tractor in preparation for the 60 Series’ 30th anniversary. Introduced to Australia in 1988, the Landini 60 Series tractor was known for its blue square-shaped bonnet and Australian reliability, and now it’s returned with modern styling designed to appeal to both new and old Landini admirers. Landini says the 8860 is the only European-made utility with roll-over-protection-structure (ROPS) on the Australian market and is built for utility work, hay work and lifting. “The original Landini 60 Series was introduced in 1988, and you’ll still find thousands of them working reliably on Australian farms,” Inlon sales and marketing manager Gary Surman says. “As we approach the 30-year anniversary of the 60 Series, Landini has made the Super even better. “Many farmers will remember…

Silvan Australia has released the Smoothflo Squatpak, a spray system designed to manage noxious weeds and growths in hard-to-reach places like gullies, under fence lines, in tree plantations and on roadside verges. The Smoothflo Squatpak is a 300-litre spray unit combination that comes equipped with a 12V electric pressure pump and the buyer’s choice of hose reel. Due to its accurate spray applications, Silvan says the Smoothflo Squatpak is suitable for local government facility managers, farm owners and rural-lifestyle property owners. The unit has an impact resistant, ultraviolet stabilised Polytuff tank, which is fitted with an internal baffle and a drain plug for emptying and cleaning when finished. An easily adjustable atomising spray gun is also included to provide a variety of spray streams. Size wise, the Smoothflo Squatpak measures…

Mercedes-Benz has pulled the covers off its X-Class one-tonne ute, which will go on sale in Australia early in 2018. This will be Benz’s push into one of the best-performing new-vehicle segments at present, and it will fill a niche it’s not currently in. Before you start asking what a German company best known for its luxury cars is doing with a ute, the X-Class will sit in the company’s vans division. Remember that Benz makes cars, trucks, buses, vans and SUVs. The X-Class, a double-cab 4x4 ute, shares its platform with the Nissan D23 Navara, and will initially be available with a choice of two 2.3-litre diesel engines taken from the Navara range. These will be backed by six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmissions, and part-time 4x4. Around the…

JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) has launched the 422ZX wheel loader, which the company says has been specifically developed for the Australian market. JCB says the new loader delivers high levels of productivity along with much lower fuel consumption and running costs. The loader also has a number of features geared toward the dry and dusty conditions experienced in Australia, such as a reversible cooling fan to prevent dust build-up and additional belly guards. “We know that managing fuel costs is essential, so we’ve worked hard to create a wheel loader that helps keep fuel costs down without compromising on productivity,” JCB CEA national product manager for wheel loaders Deon Cope says. “During a typical duty cycle, the 422ZX is up to 26 per cent more fuel efficient than other…

Set in the Strathbogie Ranges, amid some of the biggest horse studs in Victoria, Garners is a stunning 86-acre property 90 minutes from the heart of Melbourne and just off the Hume Highway. It boasts an award-winning 4-star James Halliday Shiraz vineyard of 4.5 acres watered by a large 5-acre lake. There’s also a fully-fledged fruit orchard and, if that isn’t impressive enough, the property also features 120 olive trees which produce gold medal extra virgin olive oil. The impressive property also features five fully fenced paddocks, all with water. The Garners property also includes a nine megalitre water licence from its underground bore. The dam feeds the property by pumping water to an enormous underground storage tank, which is then fed off to various areas of the property. Facilities…

Nine months ago, dairy farmer and contractor Andrew Storey approached New Zealand company 4AG with what seemed a fairly straightforward request – he wanted a roll seed roll unit to suit the dairy farms he operates on. His needs seemed simple enough – he wanted to be able to drive down 5m-wide races and be able to turn into paddocks through a 12-foot gateway. However, anyone who has used a double roller will know they can be somewhat tricky to get through gateways, let alone 12-foot gateways. The team at 4AG tested their existing rollers and quickly realised they were going to need some clever engineering to meet Storey’s needs. After discussions with the factory in Europe where the rollers are built, they settled on hydraulic steering drawbars as…

This Deutz-Fahr tractor is one of the best-looking I have ever seen – the subtly aggressive-looking Agrotron has an unmistakably Italian-inspired design, which has been developed and refined in collaboration with Giugiaro Design. It looks as though it’s about to morph into the robotic character Megatron seen in the science fiction Transformers movies. Movie buff or not, it’s a look that represents a combination of strength and technology and quite possibly a glimpse at what tractors are going to look like in the near future. During the last five years, Deutz-Fahr has invested approximately 98 million Euros into the construction of a new plant in southern Germany, as well as significant investment into research and development. This investment is a sign of the commitment to its high horsepower range. At…

Situated less than 15 minutes from the Grafton CBD along the Clarence River, Bemuda Park is a stunning 43ha property. Located in Great Marlow, New South Wales, Bemuda Park and its five-bedroom ‘grande design’ home may sit high along the banks of the Clarence River, but the property’s prime farmland is stunning in its own right. Facilities-wise, Bemuda Park boasts six paddocks – all connected to town water – underground electricity, a charming chicken coup and covered cattle yards. An additional granny flat/worker’s quarters are a welcome addition, as is the second independent flat. The undercover cattle yards also provide as a make-do undercover parking space for farm machinery. In terms of the house, Bemuda Park provides luxurious living, lounge and bar areas, all with Clarence River views, highlighting the…

MARSHALL 912 12-tonne payload, 10.6 cubic metre capacity. Heavy endless belt, 700mm hydraulic driven spinners, spreading rates from 25kg-8000kg/Ha. Spread width to 36m. VRT technology available. 3m wheel centres available. Qld 07 3085 2855 $57,926 2017 SEYMOUR Seymour K1000 trailed manure spreader. 1-tonne capacity. Capable of spreading gypsum, manure, compost fertilizer dual hydraulic spinners. Located ex dealership Queanbeyan NSW 02 6171 3260 $15,000 SIP ORION 100 Option between standard spreader unit with 4 vertical beaters for spreading width up to 10m or universal spreader unit with 2 horizontal beaters and 2 spreader plates (removable) for spreading widths up to 24 m (type TH PRO). NSW 02 8315 0055 $50,490 WALLENSTEIN MX25G Wallenstein MX25G Trailed Manure Spreader 425kg capacity. Wallenstein ground drive manure spreaders are excellent for keeping stables clean and…

West Australian-based agricultural dealer McIntosh & Son has joined forces with Trufab Engineering to produce the Truchaser chaser bin for this year’s harvest. Based on Trufab’s recent Grain King models, the Truchaser is an Australian-made chaser bin sold at a realistic price for producers and set to be distributed exclusively though McIntosh & Son’s nine Aus branches. Built in Cunderdin, WA, the Truchaser provides a cost-effective, reliable and easy-to-operate solution for grain handling, McIntosh says. The Truchaser chaser bins are available in 18, 25 and 30-tonne options with either a single axle or with leaf-suspension tandem steerable axles. The single-axle units have a total width under 3.5m, removing requirements for road escorts, while the tandem-axle units are ideal for controlled traffic operations with its 3m wheel centre. The Truchaser has…

Massey Ferguson’s MF5700 Series tractors, part of the Global Series range of utility machines, are proving popular with customers looking for versatile workhorses. The two larger and more powerful models, the 92hp MF5709 and the 102hp MF5710, continue on from the successful MF4700 Series (74hp-82hp) that was released in Australia and New Zealand in 2014. “The release of the MF4700 Series a couple of years ago was an exciting initiative as it allowed us to offer customers a new concept in utility tractors with a choice of build-specifications, options and accessories at exceptional value,” Massey Ferguson product manager Tim Oldaker says. “The MF5700 Series further increases the offering and provides added flexibility for customers wishing to tackle heavier tasks with a straightforward and dependable tractor.” The two models are powered…

The new Paxton Plow DT7 series chisel plough is heavier and stronger than before, and has broken ground for the first time in Mingenew, Western Australia. Prone to hardpans, Mingenew’s compressed yellow sand-over-clay affects root development, moisture uptake and yields, requiring the land to be deep-ripped to combat the problem. Asked by a local farmer to develop a sturdier plough with longer tines, and a better underframe clearance to combat blockages and tough terrain, Paxton Plow Co came up with the DT7 series chisel plough. Paxton Plow’s Wade Smith says the DT7 Series development showed how the company was successfully locally engineering and building machines for local Australian conditions. “The plow’s weight and strength are built into the frame and the dual wheels have been specified to carry that weight…

Kaeser Compressors has launched its latest-generation space-saving FSD series rotary screw compressors. Based on the premise that air-cooling of rotary screw compressors can be significantly more cost effective than water-cooling, Kaeser uses a radial fan to draw in ambient air directly through the cooler without being pre-warmed. The company says the 250kW-plus FSD compressors can therefore be used in ambient temperatures as high as 45C A thermostat-controlled radial fan for fluid cooling helps achieve further energy savings. It is integrated into Kaeser’s new Electronic Thermo Management (ETM) system, which “regulates oil temperature to ensure a safe and consistent differential from the dew point temperature, thereby avoiding unnecessarily high compressed air discharge temperatures and leading to additional energy savings”, Kaeser says. With the heat recovery option, a second ETM system allows…

Technology is helping to close the geographic divide and service gaps experienced by some regional communities, according to Telstra. In its white paper Regional Australia’s Technology Future the telco explains how through the Internet of Things (IoT) regional Australia’s industry and residents will benefit in the long run. IoT refers to cars, houses and infrastructure that are all connected to one another through a network. With the 5G network on the horizon, Telstra says this faster data collection will help farmers make better decisions and reduce situations which could impact profits and livelihoods. Here are 10 of the ways we can expect to use IoT tech in rural communities in the near-, medium- and long-term future: 1 WATER MONITORING SENSORS IoT-connected water monitoring sensors can be attached to water tanks…

Using a hand winch for off-road recovery may be hard work, but on the other hand it does give you a chance to ponder certain things as you haul on the winch bar with sweat dripping off the end of your nose. As I laboured to haul this Nissan Patrol Y62 out of some rather sticky Cape York mud, a few things came to mind. The first thought was, fairly obviously, that I really should have had a think and walked the creek crossing before belly flopping the Patrol into it. The second issue to come to mind was the future of diesel engines. It probably didn’t really show up on many people’s radar, but the Australian car market moved to Euro 5 exhaust emissions in September last year. Okay,…

VIDEO: MF 7720 tractor review In this video, Technical Editor Tom Dickson gets behind the wheel of the stunning Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna-VT tractor. Largely a continuation of the popular 7600 series, the 7720 represents excellent value for money and its 200hp engine was certainly to Tom’s liking. “Sometimes good economic reliable horsepower is hard to beat,” he says. To watch the video, browse TradeFarmMachinery.com.au  or type http://bit.ly/2tCeyh0 into your browser. VIDEO: Emu backhoe review We test the Emu EBH 760, a lightweight linkage backhoe designed to couple with tractors in the 30 to 45hp bracket. Don’t expect to move mountains, Tom Dickson says, but if its molehills you want to move, trenches you want to dig or scrub you want to clear then this is more than up…

2015 DEUTZ-FAHR 5105.4G 4 cyl 102hp plus 5hp boost. 40x40 gear transmission with electronic splitter. Wet clutch and 40kph road speed, 4 speed PTO, 55LPM hyd pump, plus more. VIC 03 9998 4649 $62,000 DEUTZ-FAHR M600 150 Hp Tractor, Brand New, 40klm, wet clutch, power shuttle, 4 spd power shift, comes with loader and standard bucket VIC 03 8547 8493 $110,000 2014 DEUTZ-FAHR AGROTRON M650 SUMMIT 50KM 24 Speed, Front and Cab Suspension, 4 x Rear Remotes, Hydraulic Trailer Brakes, Power Beyond, 540/65 R34s and 650/65 R42s. QLD 07 3073 8160 $119,000 2017 DEUTZ-FAHR AGROFARM 100 DT 100hp, 4cyl Turbo, 20/20 Trans, Synchro Shuttle, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, 540/540E, 1000/1000E PTO, 2 Hyd Remotes, 420/70R24 Front Radial Tyres, 480/70R34 Rear Tyres, 4200Kg Rear Lift Capacity 3PL. QLD 07 3171 1788…

Nestled near Mount Jagged in the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, Fairfield is just 60 minutes south of Adelaide. This 202ha property of premier grazing country consists of two connecting titles, the main two-storey homestead sitting on 142ha, and a smaller 60ha title that houses a dairy, hay and implement shedding and a spacious four-bedroom cottage which dates back to the 1950s . Currently advertised on our sister site farmbuy.com, Fairfield’s surrounding land is primarily sloped and features a number of well-fenced paddocks. Fairfield also features a fully operational dairy, playing host to 156 currently active milkers, 57 dries and 101 heifers. If that isn’t impressive enough, Fairfield’s quality setup has contributed to its success at the Milk Quality Awards attaining awards every year from 2010 to 2016. Good management practices have…

Claas has unveiled its new-generation Arion 600/500 advanced technology tractors which can be tailored to a customer’s needs with the choice of more powerful engines, high-flow hydraulics and numerous equipment options. Seven models will be released in Australia early next year. Ranging from 125hp to 205hp, the four Arion 600 models come equipped with a six-cylinder DPS engine, while the three Arion 500 models will feature four-cylinder DPS engines. Claas Harvest Centre Group product manager Dave Knowles says the new Arion 600 and 500s are all-round rigs that have earned their reputation for performance, efficiency and comfort. “With a rated power output which rangiesfrom 125hp to 205hp, these ‘all-round’ tractors are ideal for a very broad range of cropping, mowing, baling, transport and front-end loader activities,” he says. Both the…

Machinery manufacturer Manitou has produced its 1000th MLT NewAg agricultural telehandler just eight months after being launched. Designed for performance, comfort and affordability, with the MLT NewAg range among the lowest on the market for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), the MLT NewAg telehandler range features 10 models. Showcasing at European agriculture shows, the MLT NewAg range garnered strong interest from clients by the time of its end-of-year launch, Manitou says. The MLT NewAg range includes 10 telescopic forklifts with lifting capabilities between 3 tonnes and 4.1 tonnes, and lift heights of 6m to 9m. Under the NewAg series bonnets are Deutz four-cylinder engines ranging from 101hp to 126hp, which Manitou says saves up to five per cent in fuel consumption. Thanks to the NewAg one-piece windscreen and roof structure,…

A period of strong growth has prompted Austrian machinery giant Poettinger to open a new warehouse near Melbourne. The new Truganina facility was launched last week in front of dealers and buyers by Poettinger Australia managing director Eva-Maria Heikenwaelder. Since establishing in Australia in 2008, the Austrian company has sold more than 1500 machines here. This success is what has driven Poettinger to secure the new facility to meet the market’s growing needs. “We needed to stock more parts and more machines and we didn’t have enough space in the old facility,” Heikenwaelder tells Farms & Farm Machinery. The new facility is a 1400-square-metre warehousing space with modern office facilities. Heikenwaelder says the larger facility means more space for products and parts. “The old facility was about half the size…

Spread over 8.58ha and just a five-minute drive from Bundaberg, this red-soiled flower farm is a blooming gem. Located in the coastal town of Bargara in Queensland’s Wide Bay region, the property’s flowers have recently logged a 4.5 per cent income return. With busy Bargara Road frontage, the property’s roadside stand has become popular, taking advantage of the daily traffic flow. Established tree lines border the property and separate the sections of cultivation. The land is irrigated by the property’s 40-megalitre IWS water allocation using a 20hp motor and pump, and 6- and 4-inch underground lines. The impressive, four-bedroom, rendered brick ‘executive’ house is located towards the back of the property, away from the busy Bargara Road. It boasts a master bedroom with an en suite fitted with a two-person…

The frequency of extreme El Niño weather events is set to increase regardless of whether the global temperature stabilises, the CSIRO says. Research published in Nature Climate Change by a team headed by CSIRO researcher Dr Guojian Wang predicts El Nino events will double by the year 2050, and continue on this path for a further century after the global mean temperature is stabilised to the Paris agreement target of 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. “Currently the risk of extreme El Niño events is around five events per 100 years,” Wang says. “This doubles to approximately 10 events per 100 years by 2050, when our modelled emissions scenario (RCP 2.6) reaches a peak of 1.5C warming.” The models were run using the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s lowest emissions scenario (RCP2.6)…

2011 NISSAN PATROL DX 3.0ltr diesel turbo eng, 5sp manual trans with all of its factory log books from its one previous owner (Telstra Corp Aust), service history, 4 Desert Duller tyres, Cargo barrier, roof Racks with dual ladder rack, rear loading step with tow bar. NSW 02 8315 0180 $24,990 1996 NISSAN PATROL PATROL RX One owner for last 16 years since 120,000km. Serviced & maintained by Mature Aged Patrol Lover. VIC 03 9998 4815 $14,990 2002 NISSAN PATROL ST11 18,000k on engine & power train. 6.5L Chev turbo intercooled diesel. Eng conversion by Brunswick Diesel Jan 13. Still under warranty. GCM upgrade. Many extras & accessories Qld 0418 893 604 $39,000 NEG 1999 NISSAN PATROL ST 4.2 turbo diesel, Intercooled, steel bullbar, snorkel, Hayman towbar, sidesteps. Rotronics dual…

John Deere’s 1910 air carts have more features and are more intelligent than previous models in John Deere’s lineup of tow-behind carts. They also tow brilliantly and, despite the fact the package includes a considerable amount of technology, they are refreshingly easy to operate. There are a total of nine models of varying size and configuration in the 1910 series. Options include tow-behind or tow-between, and two or three bins with carrying capacity ranging from 6.6 to 17.2 tonnes. Three sizes are now available for purchase in the triple-bin tow-behind range. Options include a 12,002-litre/9.1-tonne, 15,179-litre/11.5-tonne and the recently released 19,381-litre/17.2-tonne versions. The latter currently represents the largest of any within the 1910 range. I managed to get my hands on a 9.1-tonne unit on a recent trip to south-west…

The Irish HiSpec range of agricultural machinery is popular with farmers and contractors, respected for its robust build and high-quality finish. One contractor who swears by the brand is Kiwi Phil Hawke, so we headed over to his base in Hinuera, in New Zealand’s Waikato region, to check out his new HiSpec XCEL 1250 rear-discharge manure spreader. Phil Hawke Contracting covers cultivation, planting, hay, silage and maize, and also provides effluent management services to local farmers outside of peak season. A key feature of his new HiSpec XCEL 1250 is capacity, which he reckons is about 40 per cent better than his old gear. The rubber seals at the front and rear hold liquids without losing half the load between loading and spreading, which is important to Phil as he…