Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 355 i Farms and Farm Machinery

Antonio Carraro has released the 31hp Tigre 4000, which is its smallest tractor so far in Australia and New Zealand, and the TN Major, which is a tractor designed to work on specialised hill and mountain crops. Marco Corra and Allan Wilkinson, who represent the sales team of the Italian brand, say the Tigre 4000 is perfect for Tasmania’s apple orchards and similar operations. It is an ‘Isodematic Supercompact’ driven by a 3-cylinder Yanmar engine and replicates, on a small scale, all the features of the brand’s top AC range, they say. Features of the tractor include an ACTIO oscillating chassis, low centre of gravity, a small 2870mm steering radius, 275mm ground clearance, easy access and a wide, ergonomic and comfortable operator’s seat. The hood is equipped with a large…

Claas says the introduction of the liner 1900, 1800 twin, 1700 twin and 320 swathers means it can justifiably claim to offer a rake for every requirement. The German machinery giant manufactures 20 different single-, twin- and quad-rotor rakes with widths up to 15m. The liner 1800 twin (8.4m) is a new model to the range, while the 1900 (8.05m) and 1700 twin (8.45m) are the successors to the existing 1750 and 1650 models and are expected to hit Australian shores sometime in early 2018. Claas Jaguar and Greenline harvest centre product manager Luke Wheeler says the three new models are high-performance twin-rotor swathers. “They feature a trailed, fully floating rotor suspension that is controlled via a ball head for maximum freedom of movement,” Wheeler says. “This innovative design allows…

Silvan Australia’s recently released handheld spray gun is designed for targeted spraying over distances up to 25m. Designed for use in tree spraying, watering, agricultural or industrial cleaning or firefighting, the Tommy gun is an ergonomically designed handheld sprayer. The Tommy gun’s spray pattern is easily adjusted by using the adjustable hand piece to select either a narrow stream of water or a diffuse spray. Silvan says that user comfort is further enhanced by an on-off trigger lock incorporated in the hand piece. The nozzle is a tough tungsten hard wearing material and the Silvan Tommy Gun is supplied with two nozzles of either 1.5 or 2.5mm in diameter. With a half-inch BSP male thread, the gun is designed for use with 12.5mm inside-diameter hoses and is capable of operating…

Narrow passageways, steep meadow paths and a yard that is still under construction are all challenges that a Manitou MLT 625 telehandler is overcoming on Bernd Hackl’s farm in Bavaria, Germany. Just a few months ago, the horse trainer relocated to his new farm in Michelsneukirchen. There are currently 25-30 horses training and boarding there. When the 7P Ranch project began, it was clear that both the redesign of the yard and the ongoing operation would require the purchase of a telehandler. Hackl says the Manitou is used daily for loading hay and pushing and loading manure, but is also involved in work on new paddocks, the riding arena, the riding hall and the round pen, and creating trails. With a lifting height of around 6m and a lifting capacity…

[The price] makes it attractive to companies that don’t run their forklifts all day and might otherwise be considering a secondhand unit Revisions to Crown Equipment’s entry-level internal combustion-engined 2-3 tonne forklift range have improved its performance, appearance and ergonomics. The new GX Plus Series, which provides customers with an economical yet strong-performing option offering diesel and LPG engine choices, comes with a completely redesigned counterweight for improved airflow to maximise cooling capacity. The redesign also modernises its appearance. The updates have also made it easier for drivers to monitor the functions of GX Plus Series forklifts, with a new, easy-to-read instrument panel displaying coolant and transmission oil temperatures, fuel level and operating hours, oil pressure and alternator voltage. The upgrades add to the strength, reliability and performance for which…

>> Quick Search To find these products online, go to TradeFarmMachinery.com.au and enter the TA or DIY code shown below in the Keyword search panel. CLAAS ARION 620C Air cab, 4 post cab suspension, 3 remotes, trailer brakes, 16x16 power shuttle, 40km/h, front guards, loader bucket and forks, 3rd function, serviced and ready to go. VIC 03 8373 7132 $73,000 CLAAS ARES 657 ATZ (130 hp), 3800 hours, 580 rears, 480 fronts, 3 remotes, Cab suspension, PowerShift gearbox, 540/1000 PTO. VIC 03 8373 7134 $52,800 2010 CLAAS ARION 630 120hp, fitted with Stoll 50.1 FZ Profiline self levelling loader and 8ft bucket, 650/65R38 at 80%, 24/24 Hexashift trans, 540/65R/28 front tyres at 40%, cab suspension, 3 sets remotes, three point linkage with hooks, radio UHF. NSW 02 9199 7760 $69,000…

Bosch Blue has added the GSA 18V-32 Professional Cordless Sabre Saw to its range of 18-volt power tools, saying that the new model delivers the same amount of power as its corded counterpart. The ergonomically designed Cordless Sabre Saw is designed for a broad range of cutting applications from metal and pipes to wood and drywalls. Described by Bosch as one of the most compact, high-performance tools in its class, the $369 (RRP) GSA 18V-32 Sabre Saw is driven by a powerful brushless EC motor that allows for fast cutting progress and long runtime. “For maximum productivity, the Cordless Sabre Saw also features a high stroke rate of up to 2500 strokes per minute and a best-in-class stroke length of 32mm, resulting in super-fast cuts,” the company says. “This optimised…

There are 10 models in the new Atlas Copco Series 8 range of transportable diesel compressors, all of which are less than 750kg and require no special driving licence to tow. “For the first time, it’s possible to transport a compressor that can produce up to 5 m3/min of air, with a full-size fuel tank, aftercooler and generator – all towed behind a normal passenger car, with no special driving licence required,” Redstar Equipment sales manager David Buttigieg says. “This is all made possible by Atlas Copco producing a compressor which is up to 150kg lighter than comparable models,” he adds. “They’ve also reduced service time and fuel consumption, and increased utilisation.” The Series 8 compressors features the latest, toughest HardHat canopy design, which Buttigieg says makes them perfect for…

In art class, if they asked me to draw an object, it was a truck. If they asked me to draw something made of steel, I’d draw a truck. If I had to draw something organic, I’d draw a truck in a forest! It was a strange sight. Here I was in the middle of nowhere, rumbling down a dirt road through the lashing rain. I swung out to turn into the gateway of the quarry when I noticed a bloke standing beside his car in the rain just inside the gate. I rolled to a stop and stuck my head out the window. “How’re ya going?” Old mate was a little damp, his hair was plastered to his head and rain trickled down his face, but he smiled benignly.…

New Holland’s latest CR Revelation (CR10.90) combine harvester is on the way, boasting features leading to 10 per cent more productivity. New Holland Australia/New Zealand combine product manager Marc Smith says the new CR combine harvester is the most powerful unit available. “The CR combine already holds the world record for harvesting; it’s the most powerful combine in the market with the highest capacity,” Smith says. “But at New Holland we are constantly look for ways to improve our customers’ productivity and profitability. “With the new CR Revelation range we have achieved this, the control of crop flow has been improved, assisting our customers increase their productivity; we increased capacity and residue-management performance. And with the new styling we improved visibility and serviceability.” The CR10.90 has also received a further…

Mahindra has launched the next-generation PikUp ute, which it labels as tougher and more stylish than before. The new ute, which is available through Mahindra’s local subsidiary Mahindra Automotive Australia, features refreshed outer body styling, a new 6-speed transmission, greater turbo-diesel power and a redesigned interior. The original Mahindra PikUp was introduced to Australia in 2007 and has since gone on to sell well across the nation. The new-generation PikUp is available in two specifications – the value-focused 4x2 S6 single-cab ute and the SUV-inspired 4x4 dual-cab S10 variant. “We have been here in business for over a decade with a local Mahindra subsidiary and on-ground team to focus on needs and aspirations of the consumers and to build our offerings,” Mahindra international operations head Joydeep Moitra says. “For the…

Specialist hire group Alfasi Hire has bought three new JCB 525-60 Agri Plus telehandlers to improve its fleet. Since opening its doors in 2004, Alfasi Hire has garnered a fleet of 2000 vehicles, 60 of which are telehandlers that the company provides for hire for agriculture, construction, mining and infrastructure projects. Alfasi Hire general manager Gary Murphy says JCB’s vehicle tech is a key to their business. “At Alfasi Hire we continually improve and reinvest in the latest technology on the market,” Murphy says. “That’s why we chose to purchase the three JCB telehandlers over other brands in the market. “We make a point of difference to have the newest fleets, with the top machines from leading manufacturers,” Murphy adds. “It’s very important that every machine in our fleet is…

The public is being urged to help keep Victoria’s bushland and farms safe this summer by keeping an eye out for reckless and dangerous fire behaviour. Crime Stoppers Victoria is once again conducting its Reckless Fires Cost Lives campaign across the state, reminding the public of the consequences of recklessly caused bush and grass fires. “Whether recklessly or deliberately lit, bush and grass fires have disastrous consequences,” Crime Stoppers says. “It is a criminal offence under Victorian law to cause a bushfire recklessly, or to be reckless as to the spread of a fire to vegetation or property belonging to another.” Reckless behaviour can include disobeying restrictions relating to total fire ban or fire danger periods, leaving campfires unattended, burning off without a permit, or using hot tools or machinery…

The visitors spent a week in Ireland viewing the machines, looking at how they are made and receiving the latest training on the most efficient ways to use the spreaders It’s been a successful year for Irish-based machinery manufacturer Agri-Spread International, which recently exhibited at the world’s largest machinery show, Agritechnica, and hosted some Australian customers at its HQ in Ballyhaunis, Ireland. Agri-Spread managing director David Murphy was present on the Agritechnica stand with the Australian and North American distributor John Warr. John farms 8900ha near Geraldton in Western Australia and uses Agri-Spread machines in his own business. He says the main advantages of using Agri-Spread spreaders are that they can handle all materials including fertiliser, manure, gypsum and lime. Earlier, Agri-Spread hosted a group of customers and importers from…

A shift towards a weak La Niña can increase the chance of heatwaves for south-eastern Australia Overall 2017 will be the warmest non-El Niño year on record globally, and here I’ll round up some of this year’s wild weather, and look forward to the erst of 2018 to see what’s around the corner. DROUGHT AND FLOOD It feels as if Australia has had all manner of extreme weather events in 2017. We had severe heat at both the start and end of the year. Casting our minds back to last summer, both Sydney and Brisbane experienced their hottest summers on record, while parts of inland New South Wales and Queensland endured extended periods of very high temperatures. More recently, Australia had an unusually dry June and its warmest winter daytime…

VIDEO: Wallenstein BX102R feed chipper review Described as “tough as nails” by reviewer Tom Dickson, the Wallenstein BX102R feed chipper can make light work of 10-inch logs, spitting them out as wood chips with ease. “It well and truly lives up to the reputation that the lumberjacks set with regard to the toughness of a Canadian timber and forestry worker,” Tom says. To watch the video, browse TradeFarmMachinery.com.au  or type http://bit.ly/TradeFarmchipper into your browser. VIDEO: Long truck, great skill So you reckon you’re a good operator? Well, check out how this bloke negotiates a long logging truck through a 90-degree turn and over a narrow bridge. That’s some serious talent right there … though, of course, it helps if you have a steerable rear dolly. Some armchair experts have…

1989 MACK VALUELINER Mack E6-4V 350hp, Mack T2090, Mack Diffs Ratio 4.17, Camelback 34,000lb Suspension, 3510MA. NSW 02 8279 7058 POA 1989 MACK VALUELINER Tandem Service Truck, 6 cyl, auto, Mack camelback rear end, Narwhal service module, 6000L diesel, Large air compressor, tanks for engine, hydraulic, transmission & waste oil. Storage tank for petrol. Mine Spec. VIC 03 8547 8574 $71,500 2015 MACK SUPER-LINER MP10-600hp AdBlue engine, M-drive auto, Meritor 50-160 axles DC DL rear, SPL driveline, Primaax air suspension, 64” sleeper, dual Isri air seats, FUPS king b/bar, (440 genuine pre delivery kms), 120T GCM. QLD 07 3073 8140 $289,000 2013 MACK SUPER-LINER MP10 @600HP, 18 speed manual, Meritors on Primax airbag, 90000 kg GCM, 48” Sleeper, bull bar, tidy one owner truck and priced to sell VIC 03…

I personally like the motto, ‘If you want to live in a country that builds stuff you need to buy the stuff your country builds’ The award-winning Maxispread Spread Pro series of variable rate spreaders from Landaco Equipment is continuing to kick goals, with sales increasing by a massive 300 per cent in the past year. The machines have the capability to spread urea out to 36m and are set up for controlled traffic and to suit specific customer requirements, wheel centres and tyre specifications. They can be used for a multitude of products such as gypsum, lime, granulated and prilled fertiliser, composts and manures. Landaco managing director Peter Connor is combining his engineering skills with the knowledge gleaned from a career spent in the spreading industry to continue the…

Bobcat has launched the new TL30.70 Agri telehandler, showing it off at Agritechnica in Germany late last year. The Bobcat TL30.70 Agri has a maximum lift capacity of three tonnes and a maximum lift height of just under 7m. The telehandler measures just 2.1m wide, including its 24-inch tyres. Bobcat says the TL30.70’s dimensions are smaller than those usually seen on a 7m-lift model, making it better suited to cramped working spaces. At this stage it has yet to be confirmed if the telehandler will be coming to Australia. As launched in Europe, the TL30.70 is available in two cab configurations – a low-height cab position that results in the TL30.70 having an overall height of 2.1m or a higher cab position for increased visibility. The new telehandler is also…

Rick is still eyeing off a return to the saddle, as his brand-new working arena was completed just before the accident and has never been used Queensland farmer Rick Seeds epitomises that Aussie notion of hard work, resilience and grit. Nearly a year ago to the day, the horse on which he was riding suddenly bucked, falling back on Rick, breaking his spine at T11, T12 and L1 vertebrae and leaving him a paraplegic. A retired bull rider, Rick was also an accomplished horse rider, having carved a solid career breeding, breaking in (training horses to be ridden) and selling horses. But an error of judgement may have led to his life-changing fall, he believes. “The horse I was working had a few days off, it had rained and I…

Three sets of mechanical remotes are standard with an option for a fourth, and it’s great to see improvement here. They are paired in order from left to right and colour-coded to match the levers inside, making it simple to couple up external hydraulics Field trips were always a highlight when I was studying at uni in New Zealand. Looking back, it was probably similar to the reviews I do now – a trip to see something exciting, followed by a report that usually involves staying up all night to write the day before it’s due. A regular excursion was to Ashley Dene, which has been a research farm for more than 100 years. Back then, Ashley Dene was a dryland sheep farm but, following the trend in Canterbury, part…

The ’Cruiser just glides over the lumps and bumps that would usually have wheels juddering in their wheel arches Playing with 4x4s can be an expensive and potentially obsessive business: shopping for lift kits, diff locks, body lifts, bigger wheels, better shocks and bigger tyres … the list goes on. It’s all pretty much on the cards whether you use your 4x4 for work or for play. One day you’re contemplating a winch, the next you’re trying to convince yourself that you also need some more bar work to go with it. And then you realise that all that bar work looks naked without extra lighting attached to it. It can quickly become a dangerous and potentially wallet-lightening experience. I recently resorted to bumbling around on the internet in a…

We did a lot of field work to make sure the RT-120 would continue to operate efficiently in tough Australian conditions. That was very important Skid-steer or compact track loaders are popular mulching devices because they’re agile compared with mulching tractors doing the same job. A compact loader will get in and out of tight spaces while a full-size tractor can only scoff doughnuts and watch. Although not the most efficient combination for tackling large stem sizes, the latest ASV RT-120 Forestry Posi-Track, fitted with Fecon’s upgraded Bull Hog mulcher, will push over trees up to 203mm (eight inches) in diameter, and is possibly Australia’s only compact loader with such a focused objective. It has to be said, though, that application still rules. There’s no such thing as ‘the best…

The best way to describe the Focus Farm initiative is that they aren’t static, they are a dynamic, real-life, real-farm situation Farming is a hard gig – the industry is riddled with highs and lows, and farmers rarely find support. But the Australian dairy industry has shifted this perception thanks to its Focus Farms initiative, in which farmers sign up to be scrutinised over a two-year period and receive advice and support from consultants and fellow farmers. Set up by the dairy industry and Dairy Australia in the early 2000s, Focus Farms aim to educate dairy farmers and develop their skill sets while also helping them better understand various farm business systems, decision-making options and risk management. By doing this Dairy Australia aims to create opportunities that support farmers to…

John and Elise Pethybridge Whorouly, Murray Dairy region John and Elise Pethybridge have completed a farm succession involving John’s mother and siblings. The main objective is to focus on reducing costs, home-growing feed, improving work life balance and sharpen their business skills. Specific challenges the Pethybridges are addressing as Focus Farmers include: • Develop good business management practices • Improve operational profit • Pay down debt and consolidate the business • Improve growth rates of heifers to support their genetic potential • Focus on work/life balance Dan and Cindy Knee Toora North, GippsDairy region Dan and Cindy Knee have a 10-year plan to purchase the property from Dan’s parents. To achieve this, they are happy to keep the herd size similar to current as long as they can increase cash…